24th April
Thorney Island Habitat Creation Scheme newsletter Launched
Creation of 30
hectares of compensatory intertidal habitat on the western side of Thorney
Island by 2030 to contribute to
the Solent and South Downs Habitat Creation Restoration Programme
23rd April
Step into a journey of
creative discovery on the Emsworth Arts Trail
Over the last 20 years,
Emsworth has become a must-visit destination for art during the Emsworth Arts
Trail. This spring, the trail returns with 90 artists opening their studios and
gathering for group exhibitions, all within walking distance of the town centre.
13th April
The Ropemaker (former Brookfield Hotel) Havant Road update
Heartwood Inns are well underway with their refurbishment of the former Brookfield Hotel, on Havant Road, which will open in summer 2024.
11th April
Audiologist donates teddy bears with hearing aids to children in hospital
HAVANT audiologist donated teddy bears with their own hearing aids to children at the Queen Alexandra Hospital during Easter
Southsea street artists Fark and Berk breathe new life into an Emsworth
underpass in a community project
9th April
Chichester Bridge Club thanks Julie Jones for 20 years as Chairman.
5th April
‘Soft engineering’ plans are not suitable for the
coastal path from west Emsworth into Nore Barn Woods
2nd April
Emsworth
film production agency,
Millstream Productions,
wins Gold at national film awards
Millstream Productions and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance have
thanked their “remarkable supporters” for crowning them the People’s Choice
Award at the Smiley Charity Film Awards.
The film, commissioned by the life-saving charity and created by Millstream Productions, received enough votes from the public to ensure it took Gold .
Entered into the awards was James’ Story - a film that told the story of 32 year
old James from Alton who was involved in a high-speed road traffic collision in
July 2022
James sustained devastating injuries, including numerous fractured ribs, a
fractured sternum, a fractured lower leg, a fractured arm and a fractured
pelvis. His blood pressure was dangerously low and his heart rate was climbing,
indicating he was bleeding internally.
31st March
Naked Pantry Emsworth - The eco lifestyle store that's helping people reduce
their plastic waste
19th March
Exciting new Explorer Unit for Emsworth! An 0ut-of-this-world year for Principia Explorers
Opening due to popular demand, Principia Explorers is named after astronaut &
Scout Ambassadors Tim Peake’s mission to the International Space Station. Who
honoured the group by providing a video message for their opening ceremony &
taking their neckerchiefs to space with him.
11th March
Appeal for First Hand
Stories of D-Day
6th March
Clothing bank charity
run by Bedhampton mum to help many children in Portsmouth facing poverty
A Bedhampton mum set up
a children’s clothing charity in lockdown and says the demand for her ‘wardrobes
in a bag’ are likely to ‘increase’ given the expected rate of inflation.
3rd March
Cross Kitchen in Emsworth
nominated for 'Best Cafe' in Muddy Stilettos Awards 2024
A hidden gem tucked away
in the heart of Emsworth has been nominated by its customers for the 'best cafe'
award.
2nd March
Urgent Appeal After
Indecent Exposure Incident in Holly Bank Woods, Emsworth
A disturbing incident of indecent exposure in Emsworth's Holly Bank Woods
prompts police appeal for witnesses. Community urged to enhance vigilance.
27th February
EMSWORTH LAWN BOWLING CLUB
Spring has arrived and Members of EBC are preparing
the playing surface and planting the surrounding flower beds ahead of the new
playing season.
24th February
Poisoned Beds: Bringing
Emsworth’s History to Life with a Topical Resonance
Police hunting bogus
traders targeting people in Havant and Emsworth as con artists leave them
"intimidated"
18th February
Hampshire Farm Car Park
Closure: A Leap Towards Resilient Infrastructure
Hampshire Farm Car Park in Emsworth closes on Feb 19 for improvement works,
causing temporary inconvenience for residents and businesses. The council aims
to address drainage issues and build a resilient infrastructure for the future.
11th February
MALE VOICE CHOIR
MEMBERSHIP GROWS
6th February
Portsmouth burglar
stealing jewellery from Emsworth house asks victim: “What are you doing here?”
A burglar in the midst of stealing jewellery from a house in Emsworth was
confronted by the incensed female victim, before asking her: “What are you doing
here?”
22nd January
Chichester Christmas
Charity Tractor Run Announce the Results of their Fund Raising
We are delighted to announce that the Grand Total raised for the KSS Air
Ambulance from the Chichester Charity Tractor Run 2023 was a whopping
£10,099.60!
18th January
Plans to build 140 homes
in Sussex Village have been refused by Chichester District Council
Plans to build 140 homes
in Nutbourne have been refused by Chichester District Council. Image: Rego
Property Developments Ltd. The
application from Rego Property Developments Ltd for Hamcroft, off Main Road, was
turned down by planning officers.
14th January
Plans approved for 41 new
homes at manor house in Havant
An office block is set to be demolished to make way for more than 40 new homes
next to a 19th-century manor house.
10th January
Havant Passion Play 2024
Fund Raising Event
At Havant Passion Play
we've been passionate for the last ten years about presenting promenade plays,
about the life of Christ, in the open air around Havant.
5th January
Local MP Alan Mak secures Natural England support for appropriate works at
Langstone Mill Pond and surrounding area
3rd January
News
of the sad passing of Honorary Alderman and former Councillor Gibb-Gray
Tributes have been paid to Honorary Alderman and former Havant borough
councillor Brendan Gibb-Gray who has sadly passed away.
2nd January
If you are a man who is fed up with the dark winter nights, looking for something to give you a lift, to bring an interest in to your life after Christmas, why not escape with a bunch of likeminded men to an evening of fun, laughter and friendship?
1st January
The History of Southbourne, West Sussex a New Website
History gives a community a sense of stability and continuity and for this
reason I did the Pictorial History
book and continued to collect pictures and articles which I am now able to share
with you.
News from 2023
29th December
Dr Robert Barnard FRCGP, 100 Not Out
Congratulations to
local resident and highly respected doctor Robert Barnard, who celebrated his
100th birthday on 20th November 2023.
Emsworth Maritime & Historical Trust
27th December
Queenie's Vintage Tearoom and Bar: Hidden gem in
Emsworth Train Station serving up deep-filled sandwiches and cocktails
Emsworth Train Station is home to Queenie’s Vintage
Tearoom and Bar which transports people back in time - and doubles up as a
speakeasy on Friday nights.
24th December
Three Stores join forces for children’s hospital
charity
For the second year running, Specsavers stores in
Waterlooville, Havant and Farlington have joined forces to support Sophie’s
Legacy ahead of Christmas.
13th December
Christian Aid supporters in Emsworth raised more than £200 with some festive
fun, to support vulnerable communities around the world.
Havant Borough Council
highlights key concerns for the future of the sea wall between Langstone Mill
and Wade Lane
Following the production of an independent report by Royal Haskoning DHV on the sea wall between Langstone Mill and Wade Lane on behalf of Chichester Harbour Conservancy, Havant Borough Council wishes to highlight its position regarding partnership working and the future direction of travel regarding this well-loved stretch of coastline.
12th December
9th December
Christian Aid supporters
in Hampshire are warming up their vocal chords for some festive fundraising to
support vulnerable communities around the world.
The international development charity has launched its 2023 Christmas Appeal
which this year is shining a light on stories from a region of Bangladesh where
young women are working to change their futures.
8th December
Plans for 40 Southbourne homes approved Plans to build 40 homes in Southbourne have been cautiously approved by Chichester District Council. The outline application for the former Four Acre Nursery, in Cooks Lane, was given the nod during a meeting of the planning committee on Wednesday (December 6)but the decision was not reached easily.
Sussex World 7th December
6th December
Age Concern
Southbourne & District Need Your Help
our Chairman and
Secretary are moving away in January.
This has happened much sooner than expected and we thank them for their
dedication and wish them well in their new home.
. We now
need your help to find replacements.
Our Age Concern has
provided a weekly lunch club for our over 60's since 1976 and it is vital that
it continues.
If you can help, or know
someone that can please contact Robert Hayes Mobile: 07717 811345 Email:
roberthaves4@brinternetcom
4th December
Audiologists send
hearing aids to one of the poorest countries in the world
HAVANT
Audiology centre recently donated over 80 hearing aids to the African Bible
College Clinic in Lilongwe, Malawi. 
Specsavers
Audiologist Ruth Avierinos organised this initiative, having spent two weeks
volunteering at the clinic before she began working with the team in the Havant
store.
3rd December
Christmas Lights 1st December 2023
READ THE COMPLETE ARTICLE WITH PHOTO GALLERY HERE
2nd December
Emsworth High Street to
welcome The Naked Pantry eco shop as former newsagents is transformed
A new eco shop run by a husband and wife duo is set to open in a Hampshire high
street.
The News 2nd December
1st December
Local MP, Alan Mak, visits M R Starr
Butchers in Emsworth
Alan Mak MP November
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The Solent Male Voice
Choir prepares for another year.
Their penultimate erformance in 2023 will be at St Faiths Havant on 14th December at 7.30pm "Ding Dong Merrily"
The Solent Male
Voice Choir 29th November
24th November
Raw sewage discharged into Chichester harbour for
over 1,200 hours in a month
Campaigners say Southern Water outflows into protected wildlife site are an
‘assault on the environment’
The Guardian 23rd November 2023
21st November
Public Consultation on
Dogs in the Borough ends on 13th December
17th November
Festive Fun Run to return to Emsworth to raise ‘vital’
cash for young lives
An eco charity is bringing back their annual Festive
Fun Run to continue their ‘vital’ climate work in the community and support
young lives
16th November
Parish Turns 100 in 2024
Throughout 2024 we will
be celebrating the first one hundred years of the Parish of Warblington with
Emsworth – the partnership between St Thomas à Becket church in Warblington and
St James’ church in Emsworth. We
Parish of
Warblington with Emsworth 15th November
15th November
Plans for 100
homes near Chichester approved on appeal
14th November
COASTAL EROSION AT LANGSTONE - TIME FOR A COMPROMISE?
In starting the petition I always aimed to maintain the
access and views of Chichester harbour. However, the project has become mired
and is now stalled.
10th November
Langstone Millpond to Wade Lane – Public Drop-in Session
On Tuesday 12th December at 12-7pm in the Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, there will be a public drop-in session at Havant Civic Centre. This will provide an opportunity to discuss the options and ask questions of the independent consultants.
8th November
Havant Thicket Water Reservoir: Public consultation launched over plans for new
connecting pipelines
The News 7th November
6th November
Autumn show from
Emsworth Printmakers
Emsworth Printmakers’
autumn exhibition will be at Chichester’s Oxmarket Contemporary until Saturday
11th December
Sussex Express 6th November
24th October
Unexploded Bomb, Bath Road Can you help?
Was your family in Bath Road, Emsworth in 1943? Helen Price, daughter of Jack Victor Morgan, visited Emsworth Museum in June to try and find out more about an unexploded bomb dropped by the Luftwaffe that destroyed her father’s family home and that of a neighbour.
Emsworth Maritime & Historical Trust August 2023
23rd October
Havant MP brings together jobseekers and employers at Jobs, Apprenticeships and Careers Fair
Alan Mak has brought
together jobseekers and employers at his eighth annual Jobs, Apprenticeships and
Careers Fair. The Fair was held at
Leigh Park Community Centre (Heart of the Park) and featured a wide range of
exhibitors all keen to show what roles they could offer.
The News 23rd October
19th October
Emsworth Town Youth F C Take Part in the
Great South Run 2023 Mini & Juniors
In April Tom (The Girls and Boys' Football Coach) & I thought it would be a nice idea for the children to come together as Football teams to compete in the Great South Run 2023 Mini & Juniors. We put it out to the children and parents and they were extremely up for the challenge. The Teams are both part of Emsworth Town Youth Football Club.
Haley Moore
18th October 18th October
Metis Homes and First Westbourne Scout Group Get Busy Clearing Litter in
Emsworth
Hampshire-based house builder Metis Homes recently teamed up with several members
of the 1st Westbourne Scout Group for a group litter picking activity on a
popular green space off Long Copse Lane, adjacent to the house builder's Harbour
Reach development in the coastal village of Emsworth.
4th October
The Brookfield Hotel in Emsworth to be turned into new pub after being bought by
Heartwood Collection
A lavish hotel has been sold to a hospitality company and will become an inn.
The Brookfield Hotel in Havant Road, Emsworth, has been bought by Heartwood
Collection along with several other locations. It was on sale for £3.4m, with
the previous owners going into semi-retirement.
The hotel will become The Rope & Anchor in homage to the towns history and
coastal location – while being housed under the Heartwood Inns umbrella.
The News 3rd October
3rd October
Volunteers needed to
help get the big guns firing at Fort Nelson
The
Society that re-enacts the firing of the Victorian guns at Fort Nelson on Ports
down Hill are looking to recruit new volunteers to help both fire and maintain
the mighty Victorian guns.
[Contact: Graham Walters / Portsdown Artillery
Volunteers co-ordinator /
enquiries@palmerstonfortssociety.org.uk
2nd October
Hayling Sewage Watch an Update
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Hayling Island has had a blue flag beach for over 30 years and the local council
has never issued sewage pollution warnings when Southern Water
dumps raw untreated human excrement onto our sea just 1km away from our blue
flag beach. Our beach is a UK hotspot for watersports and massive participation
of wild swimming year round including those where GP's have prescribed sea
swimming for patient mental health.
Hayling Sewage Watch
1st October
Click
HERE to see the photo gallery of the event
30th September
CAMRA Good Beer Guide
2024: 40 best pubs and breweries in Portsmouth, Gosport, Havant, Fareham and
Emsworth
There are the best pubs
and breweries in Portsmouth, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, Fareham and
Emsworth, according to the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2024.
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The News
29th September 2023