Southampton Over-50s Festival 2011: Sunday 7 August
Southampton Over-50s Festival 2011: Sunday 7 August
Southampton Over-50s Festival 2011: Sunday 7 August
Sunday 7 August
Service Help St Marys Church, St Mary Street Southampton SO14 1NX at 3pm Led by Rev Canon Bruce Hartnell with music by the Albion Band and the Crescent Singers. Please stay for tea and coffee after the service. Photographic Exhibition- Young at Heart Marlands Mall (7 - 19 August) Older people enjoying life and having fun is at the heart of this exciting new photographic exhibition. Cost: Free, All welcome. Howl Your Heart Out - Karaoke Brass Monkey Public House, 358 Shirley Road, Southampton SO15 3HY at 8pm Charity Night to Support Age Concern Southampton Cost: Donation of 1 per Singer. No need to book. All welcome.\ Monday 8 August Rendezvous Day In the Guildhall Square, Southampton. 10am to 4pm The MC this year will be Sam Williams who will be guiding us through a full day of entertainment. There will also be a market place of stalls with information, advice, services and refreshments. You are welcome to bring your own chairs or rugs. Why not bring a picnic? Cost: Free. No need to book. All welcome.
Tuesday 9 August
Coach Trip to Moreton in The Marsh & Bourton on The Water Starting at 7.30am return 8pm (approx) Various pick up points. Traditional Cotswolds Market, then onto Bourton on The Water in the afternoon. Cost: 18 Quote Over 50s Brochure and get a discount! Please book on Tel. 023 8047 2377 Tai Chi Introductory taster sessions Swaythling Community Centre, Burgess Road, Southampton at 3.30pm to 4.30pm. Bus stop in Bealing Close. Free parking, car access at top of Broadlands Road. Cost: Free. No need to book. All welcome. Walking Tour of Medieval/ Old Southampton Meet at the Bargate, 6pm. A guided tour around Southamptons defensive walls, towers and vaults,including the town vaults with tour guide Don Robertson. Please be aware that the route includes several flights of steps, so may not be suitable for all. Cost: Free. No need to book. Folk Night Guava (Formerly Hamptons), 180a Above Bar Street, Southampton at 7.30pm. Join Southamptons folk musicians for a fun evening with a relaxed atmosphere. Cost: Free entry. No need to book. All welcome.
Wednesday 10 August
Ptanque taster session Sports Centre Bassett, Southampton at 10.30am to 12.30pm
Meet outside Sporting View Pub. Cost: Free. No need to book. All welcome. All Day Dance Southampton Guildhall, West Marlands Road, Southampton at 11am to 4pm. Competitions, lessons and dancing to live music. Cost: 3 Please book. Tel. Box office 023 8063 2601
Thursday 11 August
St Marys Stadium Guided tour Starts from the Dell Caf under the Kingsland Stand at 2pm. Cost: 3 (senior citizens). Please book. Tel. 023 8055 4238 Bike Ride with Sustrans Meet at the Bargate at 6pm Cycle along the National Cycle Network 23 to Riverside Park. Why not bring a picnic? The ride is about 4 miles each way. Cost: Free. No need to book. All welcome. Call StreetTread on Tel 023 8060 8891 for more information. Golden Wedding Tea Civic Centre Southampton Invitation only.
Friday 12 August
Introduction To Family History Central Library, Civic Centre, Southampton at 10am to 11.30am Beginners are invited to learn about the records and how they can be used to compile a family tree. The staff will also demonstrate how to use on-line genealogical databases such as Ancestry.com and FindMyPast Cost: Free. Booking is essential. Please call to find out more and to book a place on Tel. 023 8083 2205 Crazy Golf Southamptons East Park at 2.30 pm Come and test your golfing skills at the new mini-golf facility. Enjoy the challenges and gather in the Parkafe afterwards for tea and cakes. Grand Prize for the lowest score! Cost 5 including refreshments. No need to book. All welcome. Vintage Makeover Session Boots 19-29 Above Bar Street, Southampton, SO14 7DX at 6.15pm Get the Hollywood/Wartime look at this fun makeover session. Cost: 5 as a donation to Age Concern Southampton or redeemable against a purchase. Please book Contact Age Concern Southampton on Tel. 023 8036 8618 Or call into Boots, Tel. 023 8033 3983. All welcome
Saturday 13 August
An Introduction to Flat Green Bowling County Bowling Club, Northlands Road, Southampton at 10am to 12noon. Come and meet the friendly people at the County Bowling Club and enjoy your free taster session. Flat shoes must be worn. Please book. Tel. Mike Harp on 023 8022 8930. St James Park Tour and Picnic
182 Winchester Rd, Southampton SO16 6UG at 2pm For a tour to see all the new work that has been done. Gather for tea afterwards in the new Caf. The Park has a rich history including military and social use, and is now well used and valued by local people. Cost of tour: Free, refreshments extra. No need to book. All welcome.
Sunday 14 August
Coach Trip to Kennet and Avon Canal Starting at 8am return 7.30pm. Various pick up points. Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the southern tip of the rolling Cotswolds. Its breathtaking architecture is in perfect harmony with surroundings that provide a habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna Cost Senior Citizens 25 Quote Over 50s Brochure and get a discount! Please book on Tel. 023 8047 2377. An Introduction to Flat Green Bowling Details as Saturday 13.
Monday 15 August
Mayfield Nurseries Talk Mayfield Nurseries, Mayfield Park/Weston Lane, Southampton SO19 9HL Gather at 1.45pm for a 2pm start. Hear all about their project with Solent Mind and get some tips on your autumn planting. Cost 3.50 including a cream tea. Please book on Tel. 023 8036 8636 Sing and Walk Meet at the Bargate, Southampton at 2pm. A circular walk of approximately 2 hours with a refreshment break at The White Star Tavern. A guided walk around Southampton visiting local sights and singing folk songs related to those sights, led by local musicians Jeff Henry and Brian Hooper. Lyrics will be provided if youd like to join in the singing. For more information please contact David Fakray on Tel 023 8036 8618. Cost Free. No need to book. All welcome Quiz Night at YOMA 66 Bedford Place, Southampton SO15 2DS at 7.30pm. Maximum team size is 6. A fun general knowledge quiz night. Cost: 3 donation per team-member to Age Concern Southampton. No need to book. All welcome.
Tuesday 16 August
50+ Discovery day Chamberlayne Leisure, Centre, 150 Weston Lane, Southampton SO19 9SJ at 9.30am to 12 noon Offering the following activities: Chair based exercise class, Badminton, Kurling and bowling, Table tennis, Nintendo Wii table tennis, Tea and coffee available. Cost: All above activities and amenities are free. No need to book. All welcome. Tai Chi Introductory taster sessions Details as 9 August Whist Drive St Denys and Bitterne Park, Conservative Club, St Denys Rd St Denys at 10am Number 3 bus stop outside. Free car parking available Cost 1. No need to book. All welcome.
Wednesday 17 August
Blue Funnel Cruise Hamble River From Ocean Village, boarding 1.30pm sailing at 2pm, return 4pm Cruise down Southampton Water taking in spectacular views including the yachting harbour of the River Hamble. Cost: 5. Cream tea: 4:50. If you would like the cream tea please order when booking. Please book. Tel. Blue Funnel on 023 8022 3278 Ptanque taster session Details as 10 August Golf Taster Session Southampton Municipal Golf Course, 10 am to 12 noon. Come to Bowlers Restaurant afterwards to buy some lunch. Please book in advance. Tel. Golf Course Booking Office 023 8076 0546 Diamond Wedding Tea Civic Centre Southampton By invitation only. Walking Tour of Medieval/ Old Southampton Details as 9 August
Thursday 18 August
St Marys Stadium Guided tour Details as 11 August Coach Trip to Camden Market & Covent Garden Starting at 8am return 7.30pm (approx). Various pick up points. Camdens group of markets is now the fourth most-visited tourist attraction in London. It is the largest street market in the UK Cost 19 Please book on Tel. 023 8047 2377 Quote Over 50s Brochureand get a discount!
Friday 19 August
Solent Sky Aviation Museum Albert Road South, Southampton SO14 3FR Two Tours: 12 noon and 2pm Visit this wonderful museum and see the aircraft including the legendary Spitfire. Cost: 4 Please Book on Tel: 023 8063 5830 All welcome. Film Noir Evening Location to be announced The Maltese Falcon, Evening Performance Come and see the film that first popularised the genre Film Noir. A talk on this expressive art form will be given by Carley Willis. Dress up if you like or just come to enjoy the experience. For further information and booking Tel 023 8036 8618
Saturday 20 August
Walk with Age Concern Southampton Campaign To End Loneliness at 10am to 11.30am Meet outside the Guildhall and walk through the centre of town to raise awareness of loneliness amongst the elderly. Not a silent walk, but a celebration of being together. After a refreshment break in Hoglands Park walkers will return to the Guildhall via the parks. Cost: Free. No need to book. All welcome
Sunday 21 August
Music in Palmerston Park Bandstand in Palmerston Park, 2pm to 4pm.
You are welcome to bring your own chairs or rugs, why not bring a picnic? Cost: Free. No need to book. All welcome.