IT is a unique fortnight of fun for senior citizens. Southampton's Over-50s Festival returns at the weekend with another packed programme of activities for the more mature person.
The event has gone from strength to strength since it was launched more than 20 years ago.
This year's action-packed programme kicks off on Sunday and includes everything from sequence dancing to pizza making.
Sunday, August 10
Service "Friendship"
At St Mary's Church at 3pm.
This will be led by The Rev
Canon Bruce Hartnell.
Music will be provided by the
City of Southampton Albion
Band and the Crescent Singers.
Please stay for tea and coffee
after the service.
Monday, August 11
Rendezvous
At the Eastpoint Centre,
Burgoyne Road, Thornhill.
10am-4pm.
The event will be officially
opened by the sheriff
Councillor Liz Mizon, pictured,
at 10.30am.
There will be a full day of
entertainment starting in the
morning with the Rex Reynolds
music and a few information and charity stalls. The antiques
expert, Mr Mulvihill, will be
in attendance to value your
treasures in the morning.
Hand-held objects only please.
Cost £1 per article.
There will be a demonstration
of tai chi from 11am-11.15am.
Lunches will be available from
the canteen from noon.
Please order when you
arrive. Music during lunch
will be provided by Ron
Jones. The afternoon has
entertainment by Kim Webb
and Jane McKinnon Dancers.
There will be bingo as usual
to end the day.
Blue Line bus No 18 stops
outside the Eastpoint Centre.
St Mary's Stadium
Guided tour starts 2pm from
the Dell Café under the
Kingsland Stand.
Cost £2.50, senior citizens.
Free parking.
Tel: 023 8055 4238.
Scuba Diving at Andark
Come along and experience
the underwater world in our
heated (29 degrees)
indoor diver training pool.
We have several dates
available, please phone for
details. All equipment will
be provided, just bring swimwear and an old T-shirt.
Also available "A wet
summer's day". A full
programme including
helicopter underwater
escape training, sea survival
and discover scuba diving.
We need a minimum of
eight people for this experience.
Tel: 01489 581755.
Swimming at The Quays
Plus various activities during
the week.
Tel: 023 8072 0900.
Bitterne Leisure Centre -
Dean Road
Provide an extensive range
of activities for the over-50s
plus social events most days
of the week.
Tel: 023 8043 7647.
Tuesday, August 12
Pizza-making at Pizza
Express
31 Oxford Street at 10am.
Your chance to learn from this top restaurant's chef how to make, and eat, your own pizza.
Booking essential:
Tel: 023 8049 9090 (limited
number of spaces).
Walking Tour of Medieval/
Old Southampton
A guided tour around
western Southampton,
including the town vaults.
Meet at the Bargate at 6pm.
Tour lasts approximately one hour
and 45 minutes. Numbers are
limited. Tel: 023 8057 1858.
Please indicate whether you
have a mobility problem.
Visit The Romanse Office -
Ariadne House, Town Quay
Tours 10.30am and 2.30pm.
Tel: 023 8046 4932. Please
call evenings only, not Sundays.
Limited to 12 people.
Tai Chi - Introductory
Taster Sessions
Swaythling Community
Centre, Burgess Road,
11.30am-12.30pm.
Bus stop Bealing Close. Car
access at top of Broadlands
Road. Free parking. No
booking necessary.
Whist Drive
St Denys and Bitterne Park
Conservative Club, St Denys
Road, St Denys.
11am. Cost £1. Car parking
available.
Swimming at Oaklands
School
Fairisle Road, Lordshill,
11am-noon.
Tel: 023 8074 1414.
Swimming at The Quays
See Monday, August 11 for
details.
Wednesday, August 13
All Day Dance at
Southampton Guildhall
11am-4pm.
A teach-in will be taken by
Alan and Rosemary Prior
followed by competitions
for all who wish to enter.
1pm-4pm general dancing.
Refreshments available.
Tickets available from
NorthGuild box office.
Tel: 023 8063 2601 or
purchase on the door.
Southampton City Art
Gallery
11am start.
Behind the scenes tour of
the conservation studios.
Learn about the things that
affect paintings and see the
fascinating techniques used to
restore them.
Limited to 15 people. Book
places through the Art Gallery
Shop. Tel: 023 8083 2203.
Petanque
Taster Sessions - Sport
Centre, Bassett.
10.30am-12.30pm/2pm-4pm.
Outside Sporting View. Free
entry. All welcome.
Heritage Walk - Tour of
Old Cemetery
Meet outside Lodge House,
Main Cemetery Gate,
Cemetery Road, 11am.
Stout walking shoes are
recommended. Free
admission.
Tel: 023 8067 1083.
Over-50s Indoor Tennis
David Lloyd I.T.I Lordshill.
10am-noon.
Equipment provided but
white soled shoes essential.
Tel: 023 8074 7186.
Swimming at The Quays
Tel: 023 8072 0900 for details.
St Mary's Sports Hall
9.20am-noon, Badminton.
Tel: 023 8022 7579.
Thursday, August 14
Bursledon Brickwork
Swanwick Lane (opposite
Moody's Boatyard)
This site has plenty to offer everyone so come along and find out about the history of
brick-making along with our
ever popular photographic
competition.
11am-2pm. Tea and coffee
available. Entry fee £1.50.
Tel: 023 8055 8571.
Skiing at The Alpine
Centre - Sport Centre
Just come along and try the
experience or improve your
skills with instruction from
our resident ski instructors.
10am-11.30am.
Tel: 023 8079 0970, booking
essential.
Swimming at Oaklands
School
Fairisle Road, Lordshill.
11am-noon.
Tel: 023 8074 1414.
Swimming at The Quays
Tel: 023 8072 0900.
Friday, August 15
Blue Funnel Cruise -
Hamble River
Boarding 1.30pm sailing from
Ocean Village at 2pm. Cost £3.
Tel: Blue Funnel at
023 8022 3278.
Cream tea extra, please
order when booking.
Cricket Match
The annual challenge match
between the Mayor's XI and
the Festival XI for the Fred
Goater Trophy on the Nursery
Ground, Hampshire Rose Bowl
in Botley Road, West End.
Start 1pm, spectators
welcome. Free admission.
Saturday, August 16
An Introduction to Flat
Green Bowling
At County Bowling Club,
Northlands Road.
10am-noon.
Tel: Jill Meager on
023 8055 1088.
Flat shoes must be worn.
Sunday, August 17
An Introduction to Flat
Green Bowling
Details as Saturday, August 16.
Monday, August 18
An Introduction to Flat
Green Bowling
Details as Saturday, August 16.
St Mary's Stadium
Guided tour starts from the
Dell Café under the Kingsland
Stand at 2pm.
Tel: 023 8055 4238.
Cost: Senior citizens £2.50.
Free parking.
Swimming at The Quays
Tel: 023 8072 0900.
Tuesday, August 19
Family History Workshop
at the Reference Library
Civic Centre
Research your family tree.
Numbers limited to 12 people.
Tel: 023 8083 2205.
Walking Tour of Medieval/
Old Southampton
Details as Tuesday, August 12.
Tai Chi
Introductory taster sessions.
Swaythling Community
Centre, Burgess Road.
9.30-11am. Bus stop
Bealing Close.
Free car parking. Access at
top of Broadlands Road. No booking necessary.
Swimming at Oaklands
School
Fairisle Road, Lordshill.
11am-noon.
Tel: 023 8074 1414 for details.
Swimming & Fitness at
The Quays
Tel: 023 8072 0900.
Wednesday, August 20
We'll Meet Again
An afternoon for the more
mature audience.
A light-hearted look at wartime Britain. Comedy, music and songs with Hits from the Blitz. Guildhall
2.30pm. Tickets at the door
£11, Senior Citizens £9.
Petanque
Details as Wednesday,
August 13.
Visit the Romanse Office
Details as Tuesday, August 12.
Over-50s Indoor Tennis
Details as Wednesday,
August 13.
Swimming at The Quays
Tel: 023 8072 0900.
St Mary's Sports Hall
Badminton 9.20am-noon.
Tel: 023 8022 7579.
Thursday 21 August
Bursledon Brickworks
Details as Thursday, August 14.
Heritage Walk
Tour of Old Cemetery
Meet outside Lodge House, Main Cemetery Gate,
Cemetery Road, 2pm.
Stout walking shoes are recommended. Free Admission.
Tel: 023 8067 1083.
Golden Wedding Tea
Mayor's Parlour, invitation only.
Swimming at Oaklands
School.
Details as Thursday, August 14.
Skiing at The Alpine
Centre
See Thursday, August 14.
Swimming at The Quays
Tel: 023 8072 0900.
Friday August 22
New Age Curling at
Chamberlayne Leisure
Centre
New Age Curling is a form of
curling but played
on smooth flooring.
Tel: 023 8043 7668 if you
would like to take part.
Cost: free.
Over-50s Festival Ball
Once again we are proud to
present an evening of sequence
dancing at Southampton
Guildhall featuring live music by
Larry Green.
8pm-11pm. Tickets £6.
Tel: 023 8063 2601.
4:36pm Monday 11th August 2008
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