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.
Business Association Announce
programme for Emsworth St George's WeekWith something happening every day between 20th
and 29th April this year's week of celebrations promises to be
more exciting than ever before.More....
THORNEYISLANDSCHOOL
IS TOP OF THE LEAGUE TABLES In the SAT results published in
December Thorney Island Community Primary School came top of the league tables
from schools in Fareham, Gosport, West Sussex, Portsmouth, Havant and East
Hampshire.More....
The drainage system
around Bridge Road
is set to be improved to prevent another major flood. Two
years ago dozens of homes were hit when a drainage channel
that carries surface water into the nearby Mill Pond
overflowed. The EA is now throwing its resources into
solving the problem over the next two years.More....
Emsworth Parking Charges to RiseParking charges in Emsworth and
throughout the borough are set to go up and Sunday charges
could be introduced to rake in an extra £180,000 for Havant
council.More....
Now PublishedWritten by his son, John Rickett, who
now lives in Devon,
"Stretchers Not Available" - the Wartime Story of Emsworth Doctor, Dr Jim
Rickett,has now been published.
More....
Southbourne goes live on the WebThe West Sussex
village of
Southboorne
now has its own website, Southbourne Online.
More....
Havant artists wanted to show off
their work ARTISTS are being sought for a unique
exhibition that will showcase their work. More....
Emsworth coastal path is shut for
revampA WALK near Emsworth
has been closed off for the next three weeks for improvement
works to the footpath.More....
CHICHESTER
HARBOUR NEWS 2012 - NOW AVAILABLE What
treasure can be found on the shoreline, how to have the best
day out and what wildlife you can spot throughout the year
are all themes of feature articles in this year’s Chichester
Harbour News and Guide. More....
Christmas Tree RemovedThe Square has been returned to normal.Thank you to
Havant Borough Council for the donation of the Christmas
tree and to the Engineering works team for putting it in
situ.More....
Westbourne Villagers
Recycle Christmas treesVillagers
in Westbourne, near Emsworth, have held their most successful Christmas tree
recycling event yetMore....
Why wait to insulate? It’s now FREE!
Havant Borough Council and Hampshire County Council are
working in partnership and with funding from ScottishPower to bring residents
Insulate Hampshire. Insulate Hampshire offers cavity wall insulation FREE OF
CHARGE and loft insulation FREE OF CHARGE subject to a free, no obligation
technical survey provided by the schemeMore....
Soldier needed stitches after
late-night fight after row in Emsworth P A PUNCH-UP left a soldier needing stitches to his head after he was kicked and
stamped on in the street. John-Claude Fowler, of the Princess of Wales’s
Royal Regiment, was out drinking with a group of fellow soldiers at the Ship
Inn, in Emsworth. But the evening took a turn for the worse when the
friends, who are all based at the ThorneyIsland
barracks, got into a row with a group of locals, including Connor
Grant-Loveless.More....
Junior club is opened to help bored Emsworth childrenYoungsters in Emsworth have no reason
to be bored on a Friday evening any more. The police,
residents, local businesses and teenagers in the town have
joined together to create EJC, the Emsworth Junior Club. It’s a
place for seven to 14-year-olds to hang out, enjoy each other’s
company and play computer games and is based at the Syrch
Centre, in Spencers Field.
More....
A ‘Festive
Thank-You’ at the Brookfield HotelThe Brookfield Hotel Emsworth has recently said a
‘Festive Thank-You’ to
local companies that regularly use the hotel for
business conferences, lunches, corporate dinners and client
accommodation, by inviting them for a glass of mulled wine,
mince pies and a floristry workshop!More....
Emsworth Coffee Shop Launches OnlineWhen celebrated Swiss baker Ernst Strassman
tentatively opened the doors to his first patisserie on
HaylingIsland
in 1969, the former Fortnum & Mason’s Head Patissier could never
have imagined they would become such an institution. The coffee
shops, named for his daughter, Heidi, now boast nine thriving
locations across the south and this week, they are joining the
Internet revolution with the launch of their new website.
More....
Uncovering the
Past - Emsworth, Oysters and MenA new book written by local historian
Linda Newell telling the story of how oysters made Emsworth's
fortune, and how the decline of the industry could have been the
end for Emsworth.More....
Emsworth Lights Up!Friday evening found The Square packed with over
1500 people of all ages. See
the video of the event byHEREFor the first time the event was
held on a Friday evening Santa arrived on his sleigh , courtesy
of The Havant Rotary Club, to turn on the lights, greeted
the children in his Christmas grotto before moving on to North
Street for more festivities.More....
Emsworth Community Singers Raise £1900 for Local
CharitiesOn Saturday evening Emsworth Community Singers
performed to a packed St James Church.More.....
Emsworth Doctor, John Ricketts is
remembered in a forthcoming bookJim Rickett worked as a GP in Emsworth during the blitz
of 1940/41. He kept a diary at the time describing
his work which makes interesting
reading as much is now unthinkable. More.....
Christmas Tree is planted in the SquareSunday morning saw
several EBA members decorating this year's tree in the square in
preparation for the Emsworth Christmas Celebrations on Friday.
More.....
Charity Cycle Ride to RomaniaThe Square in Emsworth was busy this morning as
firefighters, soldiers, Royal Navy personnel and gym-goers have
set out to to pedal from Emsworth to Transylvania – without
moving. Instead, they will cover the 1,480 miles on static
spin exercise bikes, taking turns every few hours.More.....
Blu the runaway Bedhampton whippet
is spotted in Nore Barn WoodsBLU is a dog on the run – and
being able to sprint at 35mph, she’s going to be difficult to
catch.More.....
Work begins in
The Square Work has begun on laying a new gas
main in South
Street. The
east side of the Square is closed to traffic. More....
Chichester
Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Under Threat from
Government's Plans
Chichester Harbour Conservancy has warned that the Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is under threat from the
Government’s proposed National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).More.....
what's on?
1 February - 3 March
Earth, Air and Water Art Exhibition at The Spring, Havant Exhibition of artworks produced by people attending
Chichester Harbour Conservancy workshops during the year, or on their own,
also the work by pupils from local secondary schools on the Conservancy’s
sponsored art days and the 18 finalists of the 2011 Photo Competition. Works
for sale. Pay and display car park next to The Spring, PO9 1BS
4 February Burns Night at the ECA An
evening of bagpipes, dancing and a haggis supper. 7.30pm at the Community
Centre, Church Path. Tickets from the Emsworth Community Association office
Mon-Fri 10am-12noon.
6 February Accession Day Concert
Havant Light Opera at The Spring Havant Tickets £8,00 Booking Office: 12392
472700
19 February South Downs Society Walk
10am-1pm, 4.5 mile easy walk. Meet: the SYRCH Centre off Cotton Drive,
North Emsworth for a walk to Stansted Park, with the option of elevenses at
the Pavilion Tea Room. The route has minor inclines and no stiles. Wear
sturdy footwear and bring a waterproof and something to drink. Contact
South Downs Society: 01798 875073 for more information. Download the full
program of South Downs Society Walks
HERE
20 February Hampshire Archaeological Treasures An
illustrated talk by Rob Webley. Rob Webley administers the treasure process
in Hampshire for the Portable Antiquities Scheme.Emsworth Maritime and
Historical Trust the Mountford Rooms, Emsworth Community Centre, Church
Path, Emsworth starting at 7.30p.m. Members £1.00, Non-members £2.00, all welcome.
22 February Chichester Harbour – Conservation of Birds and other Wildlife A talk by Judi
Darley, Education and Interpretation Officer, Chichester Harbour
Conservancy. Hampshire
Wildlife Trust (Havant, Hayling and Emsworth Group). Everyone welcome.
7.30pm at the Drama Studio around the back of Warblington School, Southleigh
Road, Warblington, Havant, PO9 2RR. Parking available. . Admission £2.50.
Contact: T. 023 9225 8457 or 023 9247 3091 or email
nikknight@hotmail.com
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