Tucked away in the south east
corner of Hampshire on the shore of Chichester Harbour,
Emsworth is a quiet and attractive yet vibrant and
dynamic town where residents wouldn't live anywhere else and
visitors can be sure of a friendly welcome.
Emsworth
is popular with sailors, artists, naturalists and walkers.
The two tidal millponds to east and west are host to a
variety of wildlife. Emsworth has a long history connected
with oyster fishing and boat building and still boasts
traditional shipwrights and chandleries. Its attractive
streets are lined with a mixture of architectural styles and
high walled gardens and a walk around the town gives a
genuine feel for the past, with exceptional harbour views.
Emsworth - Gateway
to Chichester Harbour
Chichester Harboura
film produced for
The Chichester Harbour Conservancy
showing why their stunning harbour is so special
made by Millstream Productions a full service video
production company in Emsworth, Hampshire.
The
information pages on this site will show
you what Emsworth has to offer;
how to find us; the interesting things
you can do and find here; activities,
restaurants, pubs and accommodation, the
history of the town, where to go sailing
and walking, interesting places to visit
close at hand and how you can
enjoy holidays, short breaks or
vacations in summer, autumn, winter and
spring. Ideal situation and plenty of
activities for children.
Kyabirwa Primary School Volunteer
Project
Kyabirwa School Volunteer Project is
a community based initiative (CBO)
near Jinja in Uganda which offers a
safe, happy, inexpensive and
reliable volunteering experience to
any kind hearted English speaking
person who feels inspired to come
and help us
www.volunteerugandaschool.org
emsworth news
Anger as developer eyes up
Emsworth field for new housing
CAMPAIGNERS have spoken of
their anger as a developer attempts to win support
for a housing development a council has already
refused.More.......
Cranked-up guitars and real
ales at Emsworth’s annual charity bash
PUB
customers will be treated to the sound of cranked-up
guitars at an annual charity beer festival.More.......
Just How Many Artists are there
in Emsworth?
Sunday saw the close of this year’s Emsworth Arts
Trail. Now in its fourth year and following the
withdrawal of support from
HBC
Emsworth Artists got together and organised the
largest trail yet.More.......
Housing Sites - Which Would you
Choose?
Controversial plans forup to 826 new homes in Emsworth were the hot
topic when On HBC’s consultation came to Emsworth.More.......
They are banking on
protecting Nore Barn Woods…
The Friends of Nore Barn
Woods are spearheading an initiative to raise funds
to conserve part of the southern shore of the woods
to enable local people to continue to enjoy the
area. Situated just 10 minutes’ walk west of
Emsworth, the woods are under threat from the sea at
high spring tides and at least six mature oaks will
be toppled soon unless the shore is protected. A
bank needs to be built in order to conserve the 100m
stretch that currently has no protection at all.
Historic
Hampshire woods will be full of arty surprises to
mark Jubilee year
IF you go down to the woods
in Emsworth, you’re sure of a big surprise.Hollybank
Woods will be decorated with all kinds of weird and
wonderful art. Local children from eight
schools in the Emsworth area
have been helping to decorate trees and make paper
bugs.More.......
Line-up announced for
Havant Literary Festival
THE Havant Literary Festival poetry
competition is now open. Renowned poet,
author and playwright Naomi Foyle has agreed to judge the
competition which attracts entries from across the country. More.......
Emsworth
Election Result Surprise
Although Brendan Gibb-Grey (Conservative) was re-elected a
Green surge in saw Sophie Cobbett taking nearly 20 % of the vote
ahead of both Labour and the Liberal Democrats. More.......
History in the making
IT’S a
thought-provoking snapshot into the history of a
town since the age of Queen Victoria. The mural has
been designed and created by art students at
Warblington School in Havant. After months in the
making, it is now pride of place in the reception
area of Emsworth Community Centre. More.......
Olympiad boat project unveiled
A boat
crafted from 1200 pieces of wood, including
fragments from the historic ship Mary Rose and Jimi
Hendrix's guitar, has been officially unveiled as
part of a national art project to mark the Olympics. More......
It may have
Rained on our Parade but………
Emsworth
residents and visitors turned out in their hundreds
to applaud the men and women of 47 Regt. RA.More.......
St George's Week
Window Competition
WinnersEmsworth looks
great for next week, and there have already been a great
many compliments from visitors and residents. It has also
raised more than £100 for the nominated charity, The Royal
Artillery Charitable Fund. More.......
Giving the next generation of
entrepreneurs a helping hand
Out of work? Aged 18 to 30? Want to set up your own
business?Starting in May,
Chichester District Council is helping up to 12 young people
in the district find out if they could start up their own
businesses.More.......
Emsworth St George and the Dragon
Emsworth Prepares for a week of Celebration.
With something happening on everyday from Friday 20th
April 29th to Sunday 20th April
preparations are now well under way for ten days of
community celebrations. Patriotic bunting is going up
and village chefs are preparing for an expected high
demand for their creations.More.......
Royal Jubilation
Exhibition – Emsworth Museum needs your
Help - Where were you on Coronation day? How did you celebrate
this grand and festive occasion? Emsworth Museum is putting on
an exhibition to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee and we need your
help. More.......
DOZENS of people helped make bunting for an Olympic-themed
art project. Visitors to Emsworth Baptist
Church on Saturday learned the technique from local artist
Georgina Giles who led demonstrations.
Mary, proprietor of
Classy Cooks has become the first independent retailer to
introduce a loyalty card scheme. More.......
Thorney Island walk is open once more
The public footpath at Thorney Island, near Emsworth, has
undergone resurfacing to make it easier for walkers. More.......
New Community Woodland Opens to the
Public
A new community woodland at Maybush Copse, Chidham,
will be officially opened to the public on Easter Saturday,
April 7th, at 10am.More.....
French Food Food Market is coming to
Emsworth
Le Marche de France has been invited to come and
visit EMSWORTH, and bring a great range of high quality &
fresh produce from all regions of France for one day for
everyone to enjoy.The market will take place in EMSWORTH,
PALMERS ROAD CAR PARK, FRIDAY 13th APRIL 2012, from 9.00am
till 4.00 pmMore.....
ALLOCATIONS PLAN INFORMAL CONSULTATION
4 MAY – 15 JUNE Where should new jobs and new homes go?More.....
Local butchers aim to be a cut above
the rest There are two good reasons to visit your local
butcher’s shop in the next couple of weeks. More.....
Dasher a
Canine Partners Dog and Rosemary, an Emsworth Resident's,
Story I’ve been a florist all my working life
and in April 2006, I woke up with a swollen leg and couldn’t get
down the stairs – this was the start of a different chapter of
my life. I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and it
took two and a half years before they got my medication right.
I had to give up my florist shop and lost all my confidence.More.....
Anniversary
pint in Ireland sparked a love of brewing ale –Brewing Returns
to Emsworth after over 70 Years AN ANNIVERSARY pint in
Ireland sparked an idea which led to a couple starting their own
brewery. More.....
Party marks 165 years of town’s train stationIT’S not every day a
train station gets to celebrate its birthday with balloons,
cakes, and a jazz band but it was certainly worth making a fuss
for the 165th anniversary of Emsworth railway station opening.
More.....
Proposed Parking Charge Hike Scrapped.Following
intensive lobbying of local councillors by the Emsworth Business
Association, independent businesses, publicans and restaurateurs
the proposed increases to parking charges in Emsworth have been
taken out of this years budget. More.....
Help add a splash of colour to Olympic boat project by
designing your own bunting A STUNNING
wooden boat made from pieces of violin, wooden spoons and even
lollipop sticks has been given a launch date. The Boat Project
is part of the Cultural Olympiad which is running alongside the
2012 Olympics.
Emsworth Residents' Association
Announce Community Chest -
The Emsworth Residents' Association is supporting a campaign to
give cash to grass-roots activities in Emsworth, helping to hand
out £500 every three monthsMore.....
what's on?
1 May PortsdownCamcorders
Users Club at 7.30 pm South Street Centre
Subject “ Video making with green or blue screen”
The PCUC is a friendly club for anybody interested in video
making or editing New members are welcome. For information
contact The Secretary on 02392 263003 or the
Publicity Officer on 01243 374473
5-27 May Special Exhibition
“Out of the Blue” at Emsworth
Museum by The Stitchmakers. The Stitchmakers are showing
some of their marvellous creations in stitch, embroidery, silk
and satin, an eye-opener in what can be created with different
materials. Note that The Museum will be open during the Emsworth
Art Trail days 5 ,6, 7, 12th, 13th of May from 10.30 to
4.30 pm.
5-7 May Plant
Sale Southbourne Sea
Scouts Group The Scout Hut Prinsted Lane. Plants
supplied by Ellesmere Nurseries Ellesmere Orchard Westbourne
PO10 8TP
T. 01243 371302
8 May Smuggling in Langstone and
Chichester Harbour. Speaker Linda Newell. The Monthly
Talk 7.30pm at The Spring, Havant. £2 non-members FREE to
Friends of Havant Museum. For further information contact
Membership Secretary Dorothy Lawson on 01243 371481
7 May Boat Project Launch
at Thornham Marina - a celebratory event that will bring
together the thousands of people who came together to create the
boat and that will herald the beginning of its maiden voyage.
(The Boat Project is part of the
London 2012 Cultural Olympiad and funded by Arts Council
England.)
11May ALLOCATIONS PLAN
INFORMAL CONSULTATION HBC Where should new jobs
and new homes go? Emsworth Methodist and Pastoral Centre,
11.00am – 2.00pm and 6.00pm-6.00pm .
13 May Emsworth Antique & Collectors
Fair Community Centre 10.00am - 3.00pm
please email for bookings or enquiries:
pasttimefairs@yahoo.co.uk
20th May Open
Garden & Plant Sale The Old House,
Prinsted Square, Prinsted in aid of
At Wilfrid's |Hospice Entry £3'00 (Children under 12 Free)
Enquires 01243 372187
22 - 25 May Festival of
Harbour Walks Annual celebration of walking the harbour
footpaths, along the shoreline and through harbour countryside
and communities. To celebrate 30 years of the Chichester Harbour
walks we are inviting walkers to raise sponsorship for the
Friends of Chichester Harbour.
Tue 22
Langstone 15 miles
Wed 23
Nutbourne to Northney 10 miles
Thur 24
Nutbourne to Fishbourne 10 miles
Fri 25 West Wittering to Fishbourne 10 miles
Details and booking form online at
www.conservancy.co.uk
29 May
Emsworth Guided Walk
Starting at the Museum at
6.00pm
the walk will encompass the two mill-ponds, the Square,
King Street
and Brook Meadow, arriving back at the Museum about
7.45pm.The pace is fairly slow, with lots of stopping and
talking places. If you would like to join one of the walks,
members of the Emsworth Maritime and Historical trust, can book
in advance for £2.00 per person.If you do not book then it will be the charge £3.00 per
person.
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