A History of The Great War - at Waterlooville Library, Monday 11 July at 7pm - see the Centenaries of The Battle of Jutland and The Battle of the Somme. This talk will examine the effect Jutland and the Somme had on Portsmouth and the surrounding area, supported by a display of artefacts and stories of the local men and women involved. Tickets are £5 available from the library, through the booking line on 023 9225 2608 or online at www.hants.gov.uk/shop Advanced booking is essential to avoid disappointment.
A History of The Great War - at Hayling Island Library, Thursday 28 July at 6pm - Tickets are £5 available from the library, through the booking line on 023 9246 1534 or online at www.hants.gov.uk/shop
Alton in 1950 - An illustrated talk at Alton Library, Tuesday 5 July at 7.30pm Join local historian Jane Hurst for an illustrated talk, with beautifully presented images from the Alton Gazette in 1950. Tickets are £5 available at the library, through the booking line on 01420 85734 or online at www.hants.gov.uk/shop. Advanced booking is essential to avoid disappointment.
An Afternoon with Dee Williams
Waterlooville Library, Friday 15 July at 3pm - Join best-selling author Dee Williams as she talks about her writing career, her recent experiences of self publishing and her latest novel More Hope and Dreams (March 2016) Tickets are £3 (including refreshments) available from the library, through the booking line on 023 9225 2608 or online at www.hants.gov.uk/shop Advanced booking is essential to avoid disappointment.
Archaeology on your Doorstep
Petersfield Library, Thursday 21 July at 7pm - In this illustrated talk, uncover the visible archaeology of the local area, including surveying medieval buildings, looking for the remains of past industries and the recent work on the Petersfield Barrow Complex. Tickets are £5 available from the library, through the booking line on 01730 267806 or online at www.hants.gov.uk/shop Advanced booking is essential to avoid disappointment.