Clubs, Activities & Schools
The local area has a whole host of classes and activities, which we are happy to share with you below. They are split into size different categories
of tuition and music, kids clubs, adult clubs, schools and pre-schools, village halls and animal rescue. If you have something you’d like us to list
please do get in touch
TUITION & MUSIC
Guitar tuition
Guitar Tuition Electric and Acoustic Experienced teacher, security checked. Working musician. Absolute beginners to advanced players. A variety of styles, in your own home. Video lessons are available. Steve: 07837 125 718
OK Chorale
Fishbourne Centre, Mondays 11am. Contact: 01243 574381 or johngleadall@me.com
Harbour Voices Community Choir
The choir meets in the Main Hall at the Fishbourne Centre, Blackboy Lane, Fishbourne. Rehearsals are weekly on Mondays, during term time, 5.30pm to 7pm. Members come from the harbour villages and surrounding areas, including Bosham, Fishbourne, Nutbourne, Westbourne, Chichester, and further afield. There is a wide repertoire of music, sung in three or four part harmony, with something for everyone's taste, from pop and musical theatre to gospel and classical pieces. The choir was founded in January 2017 by Musical Director Ben Lathbury and Committee Chair Pam Sweet. The weekly subscription is £5 and can be paid by cash or card. Come along to a Monday rehearsal to find out more email: harbourvoices@gmail.com or speak to Pam on 01243 574239.
KIDS CLUBS
Fishbourne Messy Church
2nd Sunday of the Month. 4.30pm. We have 45 minutes of crafts, a short act of worship, and finish with a hot meal at 6pm. St Peter's Place, Fishbourne. Contact Caroline 07787 943027
Duplo/Lego Construction Club
1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. Emsworth Library 10am-12pm. Suitable for ages 4-10. Parents/carers to stay. Drop in. library@hants.gov.uk
ADULT CLUBS
Botanical art classes
BOTANICAL ART CLASSES - GAYNOR DICKSON Wednesdays between 10am and 12noon. Tel: 01243 573405 Email: gaynorsflora@mac.com
Rowlands Castle Painting Society
rowlandscastlepaintingsociety.co.uk. Contact: 01243 371661
Art Group
Art For Fun for adults: Southbourne Village Hall, 2-4pm. Qualified and experienced tutors. Contact: 01243 372599
Art Group
Chichester Baptist Church 9:30-12:30. Contact: 01243 783136 or Anthony.jcs@gmail.com
All Bodies Wellbeing
Pilates Movement Fusion Classes, Held at Green Door Centre. Booking essential.
Email Andrea: andrea@allbodieswellbeing.co.uk or Call 07971445020
Fitness - Over 70
Bodyline Fitness Classes. Top to toe exercises to improve balance, strength, flexibility, mobility and coordination.
Held at Bosham Village Hall, Weds 09:30-10:30; and The Newell Centre, Chichester Mon 11-12.
Tel. Joanna 01243 573311.
Pilates Matters with Helen MacDonald
Over 20 years of teaching experience to create exciting, interesting pilates classes. TUESDAY 4-5pm and THURSDAY 12:45-13:45 at the Green Door Centre, Bosham. £13 per class. For further information visit: www.pilatesmatters.co.uk. Tel. 07736 419903. Email: helenpilates@icloud.com
Belly Dance to Fitness
Any shape, any size, any gender! Have fun, make friends, feel empowered, get fitter!
Tel. 07485603013; Email: jolenedandelionbellydance@gmail.com
Adult Ballet Classes
Open to all levels and no experience is needed! Email: flexi-fitness@hotmail.com
Tap Dancing
Tuesdays 4:30pm-5:15pm. St Nicholas Hall, Bosham. Contact: 07482226593
Dancing for Fun
St James Parish Hall, Emsworth 8-10pm. Ballroom, sequence and line dancing. Contact: 01243 371590
Line Dancing
St Michaels Church Hall, Chichester. 10:30-12noon. Contact: 0777479336
Health Qigong With Ping Jiang
Thursday Evenings 5.30pm-6:30pm. The Fishbourne Centre, Blackboy Lane, Fishbourne PO18 8BD Contact Ping on 07533119808
Slimming World
MONDAYS 5:30pm & 7pm at Emsworth Methodist Church. Contact Sarah on 07807 958690.
FRIDAYS 7:15am, 9am, 10:45am at Emsworth Community Centre. Contact Gabby on 07833297116.
Boxing Club
Mondays and Wednesdays at the Chichester Boys' Club, 34A Little London, Chichester PO19 1PL. Sessions are open to boys and girls. 7.30pm - 8.30pm age 16 upwards cost £5 per session. Please bring a towel and drink in your kit bag and if possible, please supply your own gloves, wraps and skipping ropes. For more information please see chichesterboysclub.org.uk. Alternatively please call 01243 782462 or email
Table Tennis
At the Chichester Boys' Club, 34A Little London, Chichester PO19 1PL. Held every Wednesday between 10am and 12 noon and open to anyone who wishes to play a friendly game or two. Donations in support of the Boys' Club.
Table Tennis Club
Westbourne Village Hall. 4pm-6pm. Contact: 01243 575262
Bosham Bowling Club
Bosham Village Hall, 6:45pm-9:15pm. £3 inc refreshments. Every Wednesday. Contact: 789007
Badminton
Bourne Leisure Centre 8pm-9:30pm. carolbaptist@aol.com or 01243 375616
Walking Football
The Selsey Deadbeats (all over 50!) Contact: 07976367879 or oaulpalfrey1966@yahoo.co.uk
Brendoncare Kurling Club
Emsworth Community Centre 2-4pm. Contact: 01962857099
Crafting and Recycle Group
1st Friday monthly. Free Church Hall, The Drive, Southbourne. 10am. Contact: 07748986631.
Bridge Lessons - for newcomers
Contact Rupert Emerson: 02393 072781
Bridge Club
At the Chichester Boys' Club, 34A Little London, Chichester PO19 1PL. Held every Wednesday between 11am and 1pm. Open to anyone who wishes to play a friendly game or two. Partner not usually necessary. Ideal as practice for improvers. Donations in support of the Boys' Club.
Bridge Club
St Mary's Church, Funtington. 2-5pm. Contact: 01243 572311
Emsworth Chess Club
Welcomes beginners or experienced chess players. Meets at Emsworth Sports & Social Club, Havant road every Thursday 7:30 PM. Free car park and bar. Under 18 to be accompanied by an adult. Phil Pinto tel. 07500413686
Bosham Bingo
Bosham Village Hall, 7pm. Contact: 01243 528744
The Probus Club of Havant
The Denvilles House, Havant, first Monday* of the month from Noon to 3pm. info@havantprobus.co.uk 07808 363436
Bosham Monday Club
St Nicholas Hall, Bosham. 2-4pm. Contact: 01243578914
The Dragon Ladies Club
Southbourne Village Hall, 2nd Monday monthly 7:30pm
Mens Shed
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Age Concern New Road, Southbourne. Contact: 07539 103015
Fishbourne Companions
Tuesdays, The Fishbourne Centre 10-12noon. Contact: 07968296759 or councillor.hunter@fishbourne-pc.gov.uk
Westbourne Good Companions
Over 60s social group. Fortnightly Thursdays. Westbourne Social Club.
Friends of Chichester Cathedral
First Saturday monthly. Contact: 01243 812980 or friends@chichestercathedral.org
Southbourne Lions
Bosham Village Hall, 2nd Tuesday monthly. 19:45-21:30. Contact: 03458335 or info@southbournelions.org.uk
Bosham Forum
4th Wednesday monthly. Bosham Village Hall, with the season running from September to April. Lectures, outings and social. 7:30pm. Contact: 01243574033 or jennifermfidler@icloud.com
Archaeology Society Talks
Sept-May, fourth Wednesdays. New Park Centre, Chichester. 7:30pm. £5 non members.
The Double LL Club
The Grange, Midhurst 7:30pm. 3rd Wed monthly. www.doublellclub.com
Age Concern Lunch Club
The Old School, Southbourne. Meet Weekly - Wednesdays. Contact: 07596243949
The Compassionate Friends
Support for bereaved parents. 3rd Thursday monthly. The Free Church Hall. The Drive, Southbourne. 7pm. Contact: 0774898331 or susanc15@live.co.uk
Supporter Group
Fishbourne and Bosham St Wilfreds Hospice Supporter Group. Coffee morning every second Thursday. Hilliers Garden Centre. 10-11am
Coffee Connect Tuesday Food Special
Tuesdays, St Johns Church, Southbourne. 9-12:30noon. Sandwiches, soup, dessert available.
Meeting Point Coffee & Chat
Thursday monthly. Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Bosham. 10:30-11:30am. Contact: 01243 572855.
Gardeners Club
St Peter's Place, Fishbourne. 1st Wednesday monthly. 7:30-9:30pm. Contact: 01243 790353 or ab.m.dennet@btinternet.com
Chichester & District Gardens & Allotments Association
3rd Thursday monthly. St. George's Church Hall. Contact: 01243 531273
Chichester Bonsai Society
Chichester and District Bonsai Society. We meet 2nd Thursday of each month 19:30 - 21:30 at The Basil Shipman Centre, Tozer Way, St. Pancras, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 7 LG. www.chichesterbonsai.uk
Emsworth Flower Club
2pm fourth Friday monthly. Jan-June, Sept-Nov. St James Church Hall, Emsworth.
Monthly Market
2nd Saturday of the month 8:30-12.30. Westbourne Church Hall, free entry.
| Chidham | Chidham Village Hall | 2nd Tuesday of each month, 2:15pm | Janet Holder: 01243 371589 |
| Southbourne | Southbourne Village Hall | 2nd Thursday of each month, 2pm | Mo Grummit: 01243 698294 |
| Bosham | Bosham Village Hall | 1st Wednesday of every month, 2:30pm | Rosemary Keating 01243 839953 |
| Funtington & West Stoke | Funtington Village Hall | 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7pm | Sue Nicholson 01243 574722 |
| Westbourne | Westbourne Parish Hall | 3rd Monday of each month, 7:30pm | Susan Jones 01243 389606 |
| Chidham | Chidham Village Hall | 2nd Tuesday of each month, 2:15pm | Janet Holder: 01243 371589 |
| Southbourne | Southbourne Village Hall | 2nd Thursday of each month, 2pm | Mo Grummit: 01243 698294 |
| Bosham | Bosham Village Hall | 1st Wednesday of every month, 2:30pm | Rosemary Keating 01243 839953 |
| Funtington & West Stoke | Funtington Village Hall | 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7pm | Sue Nicholson 01243 574722 |
| Westbourne | Westbourne Parish Hall | 3rd Monday of each month, 7:30pm | Susan Jones 01243 389606 |
| Chidham | Chidham Village Hall | 2nd Tuesday of each month, 2:15pm | Janet Holder: 01243 371589 |
| Southbourne | Southbourne Village Hall | 2nd Thursday of each month, 2pm | Mo Grummit: 01243 698294 |
| Bosham | Bosham Village Hall | 1st Wednesday of every month, 2:30pm | Rosemary Keating 01243 839953 |
| Fishbourne Evening | The Fishbourne Centre, Blackboy Lane | 4th Wednesday of each month, 7.45pm | 01243 786765 |
| Funtington & West Stoke | Funtington Village Hall | 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7pm | Sue Nicholson 01243 574722 |
| Westbourne | Westbourne Parish Hall | 3rd Monday of each month, 7:30pm | Susan Jones 01243 389606 |
| Chidham | Chidham Village Hall | 2nd Tuesday of each month, 2:15pm | Janet Holder: 01243 371589 |
| Fishbourne | The Fishbourne Centre, Blackboy Lane | 3rd Thursday of each month, 2pm-4pm | Patsy Johnson: 01243 785200 |
| Southbourne | Southbourne Village Hall | 2nd Thursday of each month, 2pm | Mo Grummit: 01243 698294 |
| Bosham | Bosham Village Hall | 1st Wednesday of every month, 2:30pm | Rosemary Keating 01243 839953 |
| Fishbourne Evening | The Fishbourne Centre, Blackboy Lane | 4th Wednesday of each month, 7.45pm | 01243 786765 |
| Funtington & West Stoke | Funtington Village Hall | 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7pm | Sue Nicholson 01243 574722 |
| Westbourne | Westbourne Parish Hall | 3rd Monday of each month, 7:30pm | Susan Jones 01243 389606 |
| The Probus Club of Havant | info@havantprobus.co.uk | Mondays 12noon | ||
| Bosham Bingo | 01243 528744 | Tuesdays 7pm | ||
| West Ashling Vocal Ensemble | 01243 574381 | johngleadall@me.com | ||
| Second Monday Lunch Club | 01243 696465 | The Swan, Bosham. 12:45pm. 2nd Monday. | ||
| Bosham Monday Club | 01243 578914 | St Nicholas Hall 2-4pm | ||
| Quay Tone Singers | 01243 379018 | The Hewitt Centre, Mondays | ||
| Southbourne Mens Shed | 07539 103015 | Age Concern New Road, Southbourne | ||
| Cantando Mixed Voice Choir | info@cantando-emsworth.co.uk | |||
| Rowlands Castle Painting Society | 01243 371662 | Tuesdays | ||
| Fishbourne Companions | 07968296759 | The Fishbourne Centre, 10-12noon, Tuesdays. | ||
| Coffee Connect Tuesday Food Special | St John’s Church, 9-12:30pm | |||
| Southbourne Lions | 03458335816 | Bosham Village Hall, 2nd Tuesday | ||
| Bosham Forum | 01243 574033 | 4th Tuesday Monthly | ||
| Chidham Ukelele | 01243 573187 | 3rd Wednesday, Chidham Village Hall, 6:30-7:30 | ||
| The Double LL Club | 07770794693 | The Grange 7:30pm 3rd Wed Monthly | ||
| Fishbourne Gardeners Club | 01243 790353 | St Peters Place, 1st Wed | ||
| Age Concern Lunch Club | 07596243949 | Meet weekly, Wednesdays. | ||
| Bosham Upholstery group | 01243 572873 | 3hrs on Wed/Friday afternoon | ||
| Art for Fun | 01243 372599 | Southbourne village hall, Wednesdays, 2-4pm. | ||
| Coda Community Choir | 01243 842150 | 7-9pm, St Johns Centre, Wednesday | ||
| Funtington Church Bridge Club | 01243 572311 | St Marys, 2-5pm, Thurdays | ||
| Emsworth Rambling Club | hiltim@btinternet.com | Short walks 4-5 miles | ||
| Ukelele jamming group | Berkeley Arms, 10:45-11:45, Last Thursday of each month. | |||
| Chichester and District Grdens and Allotments Association | 01243 531273 | 3rd Thursday monthly, St.Georges Church Hall | ||
| Westbourne Good companions | Over 60s social group. Fortnightly Thursdays. Westbourne Social club. | |||
| The Compassionate Friends | 0774898331 | 3rd Thursday monthly. Support for Bereaved parents. The Free Church Hall. | ||
| Meeting point coffee and chat | 01243 572855 | 4th Thursday. 10:30-11:30. Our Lady Chruch, Bosham. | ||
| Bosham Community Choir | 01243 574239 | Bosham Church Hall, 7pm-8:30,Thursdays. | ||
| St Paul’s Art Group | 01243 783136 | Chichester Baptist Church.9:30-12:30 | ||
| Creative Crafting, and Recycle Group | 07748986631 | 1st Friday monthly, The free church hall, 10am | ||
| Friends of the Chichester Cathedral | 01243 812980 | First Saturday monthly. |
| Bosham Carpet Bowls | 01243 572953 | 6:45, every wed | ||
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| Line dancing | 07774793336 | St Michael’s Church, Tuesdays. 10:30-12noon. | ||
| Dancing for fun | 01243 371590 | St James Parish Hall, 8-10pm. | ||
| Carpet Bowls | mcdowner@hotmail.co.uk | Southbourne free church, 2:30-4;30pm, fridays. | ||
| Badminton | 01243 375616 | Bourne leisure centre, 8-9:30pm. |
admissions@oakwoodschool.co.uk
Tel: 01243575209
| Bosham Play Group | 07766 485637 | ||||
| Fishbourne Pre-School | 01243 779298 | ||||
| Mother Toddler | 07818 087910 | ||||
| School Transport | 01243 753530 | ||||
| Bosham Primary School | 01243 572375 | ||||
| Chidham Parochial Primary School | 01243 572380 | ||||
| Emsworth Primary School | 01243 375750 | ||||
| Fishbourne Primary School | 01243 785974 | ||||
| Funtington Primary School | 01243 575675 | ||||
| Southbourne Infant School | 01243 372727 | ||||
| Southbourne Junior School | 01243 375878 | ||||
| Westbourne Primary | 01243 372726 |
| Portsmouth High School Bourne Community College | www.portsmouthhigh.co.uk 01243 375691 | ||||
| Bishop Luffa | 01243 787741 | ||||
| Warblington School | 02392 475480 | ||||
| Chichester High School | 01243 832670 |
VILLAGE HALLS
Bosham Village Hall
A centre available to hire for meetings, wedding parties, children’s activities and sports activities. The hall has disabled facilities. Go to www.boshamvillagehall.org.uk, email boshamvh@gmail.com or telephone 01243 572873 for more details.
Chidham and Hambrook Village Hall
Chidham and Hambrook Village Hall Available to hire for meetings, events and private parties. The hall consists of two floors; the lower includes a kitchen area and toilets; the upper with a raised stage. Telephone: 01243 576580
Chidham School Hall
Available to hire out of school hours. Ideal for sports, and badminton in particular as the hall has the markings of a badminton pitch. Telephone: 01243 572380 Address: Chidham School, Chidham Lane, Chidham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8TH
Fishbourne Centre
Ideal venue for meetings, clubs, family celebrations, conferences, healthy living activities, music, drama – or just a relaxing drink and a chat. Telephone: 01243 788368 or Email: enquiries@fishbournecentre.org.uk Fishbourne Centre website
St Peter's Place, Fishbourne
St Peter's Place, Fishbourne Telephone: 01243 784283 Email: fishbournechurch@btinternet.com fishbournechurchhall.com
Hamblin Hall
The hall, library, therapy and counselling rooms are available for rent. The Hall will seat up to 80 people and attached to the hall is a fully fitted kitchen with cooker, refrigerator and dishwasher. There are three toilets, including one disabled. Telephone: 01243 572109 To visit the website click here
Southbourne Club
The hall is available for hire to club members for private parties and can comfortably seat in excess of seventy people for receptions etc. Telephone: 01243 373128 Social Club website
Southbourne village hall
It has a large main hall with fully equipped kitchen and a small meeting room.
Telephone: 07498952579 and email info@southbournevillagehall.co.uk and website www.southbournevillagehall.co.uk.
Cobnor Classrooms
2 Classrooms with full IT facilities and support and a big screen for presentations and films. Telephone: 01243 572791 Click here to find out more about hiring the Cobnor classrooms and meeting space
St Wilfrid’s church hall
Broad Road, Chidham Tel. 01243 576331 or email harry.bates1@btinternet.com Click here to see more details about hiring the hall
Westbourne - The Meeting Place
The Meeting Place in Westbourne is a beautiful multipurpose venue for meetings, classes, parties, weddings and community events. It is the home of Westbourne Baptist Church. It was refurbished to a high standard in 2009. Tel: 07305752898 Email: nattewell@gmail.com Address: North Street, Westbourne, West Sussex, PO10 8SP, United Kingdom
New Park Community Centre- Chichester
New Park Centre is a safe, friendly Community Centre with a range of facilities that are hired by clubs, individuals, and organisations. Based in the centre of the Chichester, we have 7 multi-purpose halls and meeting rooms suitable to run a whole range of fitness, arts and community activities or events
For more information, email ‘operations@newparkcentre.org.uk’ or call 01243 536840
ANIMAL RESCUE CENTRES
Brent Lodge – 01243 641672
Cat & Rabbit Rescue – 01243 641409
Mount Noddy – 01243 773359
Old Gardens Animal Rescue – 07530 613212
RSPCA Cruelty Line – 03001 234999
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