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.

 

 

 

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 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.

Please click here for more information and the Angel Radio website.

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

For further information about membership and  forthcoming productions, please click here for the Bench Theatre website.   

 

Dynamo Youth Theatre is a performance-based theatre group, using the facilities of the Havant Arts Centre, providing drama, music and dance experience for young people aged between 11 and 18. 

 

 

    

 

 

 

This mixed voice development choir is open to new members, of all ages and abilities. The current membership is 15 to 20 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. 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.

 

 

   

 

 

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 request an interview, 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

 

 

 

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. 

 

 

 

 

 

The Havant & District Writers' Circle meet on the twice a month at the Havant Arts Centre. 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 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 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. 

 

For further information and box office details, please click here for Havant Orchestras website.  

 

 

 

 

 

Havant Youth Choir (aged 11-18 years) rehearse weekly at Horndean Junior School and perform at local events.  Their repertoire includes hits by Robbie Williams, Westlife, John Lennon and many more. No auditions are required just an enjoyment and love of singing.   For further information please contact Cathy Colwell on 023 92 640250.

 

 

 

 

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@ntlworld.com.

 

 

     

 

 

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. 

 

For more information, please click here for the HIADS website.  

 

 

 

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 call secretary Maria Hammon on 023 9246 2834

 

 

 

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.

 

 

   

 

 

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.

 

For further details, please click here for the Renaissance Choir website.  

 

   

 

 

 

Singing is good for your heart, mind and soul! Improve your breathing with vocal exercises. Relax and enjoy the benefits of a good old sing with Janet Ayers, Natural Voice Practitioner. A chance to improve your voice, learn something new and above all have fun. All songs are taught by ear so no need to read music. Songs from around the world (and down the road!)

 

The classes are open to all, including families with teenagers and children over 8 years old.1st & 3rd Mondays of the month at Waterlooville Baptist Church, 368 London Road, Waterlooville PO7 7SY at 7.45-8.45pm. £3 adults £1 children (8 years+)

 

For more info call Janet on 02392 811802 or email janetayers_1@lycos.com

 

 

 

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.