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Community Arts Groups

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
If you run a not-for-profit participatory arts group based in the borough and would like your details added to this site please email art@havant.gov.uk or call 023 9244 6421.
 
 

Achoired Taste

 
This popular adult choir (aged 18+ years) rehearses weekly at Horndean Junior School and performs at local events.  Their repertoire includes songs from shows, pop tunes and musical fables.  No auditions are required just a love and enthusiasm for singing.  For further information please contact Cathy Colwell on 023 9264 0250 or email colwells@ntlworld.com
 
 

Angel Radio

 

Angel Radio is a unique not-for-profit radio service that provides uplifting nostalgic entertainment 24-hours a day for older people who live in the Borough of Havant.  Based in Market Parade, Havant; Angel Radio can be heard on 101.1MHz FM, manned by volunteers who keep the station running 24 hours a day seven days a week.
 
Angel Radio Presenter Anne Lupton with Technician Nigel Fremantle   Angel Radio Presenetr Jeannie Adlam  Iris presents on Angel Radio
 
 

Aspire

 

Aspire is a local group with a passion for creative projects who meet on Tuesday mornings in the Baptist Church Hall in Emsworth. They welcome new members and visitors, so if you have a craft project - be it painting, scrap-booking, embroidery, photography or other, then go along and enjoy the artistic atmosphere, in a relaxed, friendly and creative space, anytime between 9.30am to 1.30pm.

If you would like to chat about the group then please phone:

Lesley – 023 9269 8843 or

Maggie – 023 9226 5537

 

Aspire Art Group

 

Bench Theatre

 
An award-winning non-professional group committed to producing quality drama.  The company is more than 35 years old and is based at The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre.
 

 

Bench Theatre perform ' Crave'  Bench Theatre perform 'Crave'  Bench Theatre presents Wind in the Willows  Bench Theatre perform 'Wind in the Willows'

 

 

Bourne Quilters

 

Bourne Quilters meet once a month at Emsworth Community Centre. The meetings are a mixture of sewing evenings, visiting speakers and workshops.

 

For further information please click here for the Bourne Quilters website.

 

 

Denmead Brass Band

 

Denmead Brass Band is a traditional brass band with strong community links able to provide music for any occasion. In concert or to support an existing event, the band uses its skills and experience to deliver a wide range of musical services to communities, businesses and other organisations.

 

Denmead Brass also have a training band which is suitable for both children and adults.

 

Rehearsals are held  at the Denmead community Centre, Main Band - Tues 8:00-10:00pm and Sundays 10:30-12:30, Training band - Sundays 09:15-10:15

 

For further information, please click here for the Denmead Brass Band website.

 

Denmead Brass Band  Denmead Brass Band

 

 

Denmead Operatic Society

 

Denmead Operatic Society began nearly eighty years ago in what was then the village of Denmead. Both before and immediately after the war it staged plays, concerts and operettas, the works of Gilbert and Sullivan being its main area of expertise. In the twenty-first century we have taken on the challenge of the blockbuster musicals, recently performing such favourite shows as Fiddler on the Roof, My Fair Lady, Guys and Dolls and have just completed a successful run of Hello Dolly.

 

Shows like these need a performance venue with both stage and auditorium space, and good backstage facilities. We are delighted that we can now stage our productions at Park Community School -- it ticks all these boxes and we get great support from the community staff there.

 

We are looking for new members to take part in our 2012 show Titanic -- the Musical as we will need a great many passengers and crew! If the idea of taking part appeals to you,get in touch with us at  eleanorann.dentsmith@ntlworld.com or phone 01329 310849.

 

For more details, please click hjere for the Denmead Operatic Society website.

 

 

Emsworth Community Singers

 
This mixed voice development choir is open to new members, of all ages and abilities. The current membership is 60 people and increasing. With music to suit all tastes and styles, there is the opportunity to learn and progress and sing for pleasure and performance. The group meet weekly on Wednesday 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. at International House, Pastoral Centre, Emsworth.

 

They regularly perform in concert and now have a one-off membership fee of £10 - and a quarterly sub system of £27.50 or a weekly sub of £3 for those who can't  make every week over the year.

 

No audition is required. No experience needed. No need to read music. For further information, please call Louise Russell (Musical Director) on 01243 389004 or email louise.slrussell@btinternet.com.
 
 
Emsworth Community Singers  Emsworth Community Singer  Emsworth Community Singers
 
 

Emsworth Concert Band

 

The Emsworth Concert Band is a friendly community band of woodwind, brass and percussion players of a wide range of ages and abilities.

We perform concerts each year, including Spring and Christmas concerts, as well as playing at outdoor events during the Summer.
The Emsworth Concert Band meet to rehearse at St James Church Hall every Thursday evening from 7 - 9pm.
 
 
 

Hampshire Guitar Orchestra (hago)

 
One of only a few true guitar orchestras, hago is made up of amateur guitarists from
Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex who play four different sizes of guitar: hago concerts always include a huge variety of styles, from Early to Pop, from Classical to
Jazz, from Stage to Film.
 
hago runs a Youth Scheme offering opportunities for 16-21 year olds to rehearse with the
orchestra and play some of their concerts. hago also welcome applications from players
over 21 to join them permanently.
For more information about the orchestra and their forthcoming
concerts, please click here for the hago website or to arrange to come to a rehearsal, please

contact: Derek Hasted (Musical Director): tel 023 9247 9200, email derek@hago.org.uk or

Viv Harbert (Secretary): tel 023 9226 2313, email secretary@hago.org.uk

 

hago
 
 

Havant Camera Club

 
Havant Camera Club caters for people of all ages and levels of experience who have an interest in photography. Club evenings cover all aspects of photography including digital imaging with lectures, guest speakers, competitions and club outings. 
 
 
Havant Camera Club  Havant Camera Club
 
 

Havant Clarinet and Saxophone Choirs

 

As part of a network of over seventy ensembles run by Hampshire Music Service, HCSC offers unique performing opportunities for clarinettists, saxophonists and a full rhythm section. With a repertoire of jazz and swing music, HCSC has performed all over Hampshire as well as at the Queen Elizabeth Hall and Millennium Dome in London. There have also been concert tours to France, Germany, Switzerland & Italy and the Netherlands. HCSC2 offers an avenue into the big band performing world, whilst acting as a training band for HCSC. 

 

Rehearsals are held at Cowplain Secondary School on Tuesdays. New players will be made very welcome.

 

HCSC:

Time: Tuesdays 5.45pm – 7.15pm;

Standard: Clarinet – Stage/Grade 4+; Sax – Stage/Grade 5+; Rhythm (piano, bass guitar, drums) – Stage/Grade 6+

 

HCSC2:

Time: Tuesdays 4.45pm – 5.45pm;

Standard: Clarinet – Stage/Grade 1–4; Sax – Stage/Grade 2– 5; Rhythm – Stage/Grade 2–6

 

Exams do not have to be taken and there are no auditions with either band.  However, enthusiasm and a sense of humour are essential! Once minimum entry standard of the main band has been reached, and providing that there are spaces available, HCSC2 members will be invited to join HCSC.

 

For more details please visit the HCSC website.

 
 

Havant and District Writers Circle

 

The Havant & District Writers' Circle meet on the twice a month at The Spring Arts & HeritageCentre. The Circle aim to provide a balanced programme which caters for the needs of all members, whether fiction or non-fiction writers, published or just beginning their writing careers.  If you enjoy meeting other people with an interest in writing, the Circle provides a friendly and supportive environment in which to develop your talent. Writers of all ages and experience are welcome.

 

For more details, please click here for the Havant & District Writers' Circle website.

 
 

Havant Dynamo Youth Theatre

 

Havant Dynamo Youth Theatre is a critically acclaimed performance-based theatre group, currently based at St. Faith's Church Hall, providing drama, music and dance experience for young people aged between 11 and 18. HDYT celebrates its thirtieth anniversary in 2011.

 

Dynamo Youth Theatre Perform 'July'  Dynamo Youth Theatre's Directors Shield Winners 2008  Dynamo Youth Theatre Senior Members perform 'Stags and Hens' 

 

Havant Light Opera

 
Havant Light Opera was formed in 1978 to perform the works of Gilbert and Sullivan. The company also performs choral music and light opera by other composers and undertakes two performances per year.  
 
 
Havant Light Opera peform The Scorcerer  Havant Light Opera peform Trial by Jury  Havant Light Opera peform Yeomen of the Guard
 
 

Havant Orchestras

 
Havant Symphony Orchestra and Havant Chamber Orchestra were established in the 1960’s and are made up of a mix of professional and gifted amateur players, they perform regularly at Ferneham Hall in Fareham; the main season comprises of 6 concerts each year. 
 
 
Havant Symphony Orchestra   Havant Symphony Orchestra
 
 

Hayling Arts Forum

 
The Hayling Arts Forum are a group of artists who meet regularly and paint in a variety of media and styles including oil painting, watercolour and contemporary abstract painting. For inspiration and they frequently visit a range of galleries both here in the UK and in Europe. For more information, please email haylingarts@talktalk.net 
 
 
Members of the Halying Arts Forum  Member of the Hayling Arts Forum  Member of the Hayling Arts Forum 
 
 

Hayling Island Amateur Dramatics Society (HIADS)

 

HIADS, based at Station Theatre, produces six shows a year and is always looking for new actors and members to help with front of house duties and backstage tasks such as scenery, props, wardrobe, lighting, sound and general maintenance. 
 
 
 

Hayling Musical Society

 
Established in 1959, the group aims to keep things relaxed and fun.  Hayling Musical Society produces two shows a year and brings a varied selection of musical theatre to audiences.  To join in, in any capacity please email info@haylingmusical.com 
 
 

Hole in the Wall Group

 
Emsworth based community studio workshop, founded in 1971, which runs weekly sessions for adult beginners and provides facilities for more experienced amateur potters and ceramic artists.  Open to the community and new members, the group is very active with about 25-30 members of mixed ability concentrating on the ceramic arts, such as pottery, sculpture and tile making. For further information contact Clive Yeomans on 01243 375860 or email cliveyeomans@talktalk.net
 
 
Hole in the Wall member making a vase  Hole in the Wall Group Display
 
 

HumDrum

 
Formed in 1992, HumDrum is an innovative and experimental theatre company that aims to bring under-performed works into the area; to present familiar works in a new or unusual manner and to develop the artistic skills of its members. 
 
For further information, please click here for the HumDrum website

 

 

Park Media Group

 

The original Park Media Group was formed by community volunteers in 2005 to film community events and activities.

It has now been passed over to a group of dedicated Leigh Park students who have a keen interest in film making and want to carry on the work started by the original Park Media Group team. Their intention is similar to how the original Park Media Group operated - to produce films for the community, local service providers, groups and businesses.      

 

Park Media Group continues to keep up with the changing media technology and to learn new techniques.

 

For further information contact Oli at: greenhamoliver@yahoo.co.uk

 

 

Park Media Group  Park Media Group

 

 

Reflections

 
This unique ladies singing group offers entertainment to various organisations locally, charges a small fee and donates the proceeds to nominated charities.  Our repertoire is varied with packages from Musicals, 1940’s and “Good Old Days” in respective resplendent costumes. 
 
We rehearse Monday afternoons 1.30 to 3.00 p.m. at Christchurch Hall, London Road, Widley and an ability to read music not required but a love of singing and an enthusiasm to participate welcomed.  This is a well-known friendly group so why not join us.

Contact Pat for more details – tel 02392 420070 
 
 

Renaissance Choir

 

The choir was established in 1976, to sing primarily Renaissance music. Since then the choir has established a reputation for high quality performances of both Renaissance and more modern music, mostly unaccompanied, and frequently in eight part harmony.  The group rehearse at Emsworth Community Centre and sing locally at least 3 times a year.

 
 
Renaissance Choir Performing  Renaissance Choir 
 
 

Solent Guild of Woodcarvers and Sculptors

 
A voluntarily run Guild, founded in 1978, for people interested in carving, whittling and sculpting.  Styles and methods are varied and the majority of members are amateurs, who find this art form a challenging and satisfying hobby. 
 
 
Solent Guild of Woodcarvers and Sculptors "Carve In"  guild annual competition May 2008  Work by member of Solent Guild of Woodcarvers and Sculptors 
 
 

UVG (Havant Young Peoples Vocal Group)

 

UVG offer a local opportunity for young people aged 11 - 19 to access professional vocal support, develop skills and ultimately feel part of a unique singing community. Our activities include one to one singing lessons, large ensemble work, and performance skills giving young people the opportunity to sing cool contemporary repertoire in a relaxed, friendly environment.

 

Sessions are held every Monday evening at Bedhampton Social Hall between 5.45 and 7.15pm. If you are interested in becoming part of the group just turn up and join in!
 
Thanks to funding by the Youth Opportunities Fund, Childrens Services and support from Music Fusion and Havant Borough Council, the sessions are free.
 
UVG are always performing around the area  and there are many performance opportunitites available.
 
For further information, please contact Charlie Fletcher on 07964 1373 90 or e-mail mailto:the_uvg@live.co.uk