On Saturday 3 February, the main auditorium at The Spring hosted a summit meeting for leaders and trustees of local history groups across south Hampshire and West Sussex. Organised and facilitated by the ever-energetic Neil Spurgeon, chair of the Havant Local History Group, and hosted by Sue Dickinson as her final event before taking a well-earned … Continue reading HLHG – Local History Summit Meeting
Category: Culture
Havant – Heritage and Conservation
Since the Civic Amenities Act 1967, local planning authorities have been required to decide which parts of their area “are of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance” and to designate them as conservation areas. Date stone in the wall next to the Dissenters' … Continue reading Havant – Heritage and Conservation
St. Faith’s Flower Festival – at the heart of Havant
For those who didn't get in to see the wonderful display in St. Faith's Church over the past three days, here's a brief snapshot of some of the gems that you missed. Just sit back, watch and marvel at the skill of the contributors who put on such a magnificent display. To the team at … Continue reading St. Faith’s Flower Festival – at the heart of Havant
Christmas Shopping in Havant
(Contributed by a non-driving Portsmouth resident who now regularly shops in Havant by choice, thanks to the excellent rail and bus links.) What makes Havant different? Well, Havant never had any large department stores – those once-glittering shopping palaces (especially at Christmas time) are now standing sad and empty in larger nearby shopping areas such … Continue reading Christmas Shopping in Havant
Havant’s Gazebo Garden is on the map!
According to Google, there have been 100,000 views of the Havant Gazebo Garden on Google Maps since HCS added it as a 'place' to visit in Havant back in February, 2020. That's round about 130 people a day, assuming you believe what you read on the internet. Whether or not it's true, just having the … Continue reading Havant’s Gazebo Garden is on the map!
Havant – All you need is love
The lyrics of Lennon and McCartney’s famous song have never been more apposite than what is required to make Havant a thriving historic town it justifiably is, now as in the past. I daily walk around Havant town centre because I live within this busy, vibrant community meeting place for visitors and residents alike. Nowadays, … Continue reading Havant – All you need is love
Christmas wreath making workshop success!
The Christmas Wreath making workshop was organised by the Havant Civic Society and held on Friday 7th at St Faith's Church, a beautiful and welcoming venue. All proceeds were donated to the fund for restoring the historic banner depicting St Faith which is currently at the London School of needlework for assessment. Hilary Deadman gave … Continue reading Christmas wreath making workshop success!
St Lucy’s Day Lantern Procession and Carols at the Gazebo
Havant Civic Society and St Faith's Church Lantern Procession and Carols on St Lucy's Day, Thursday 13th December at 6.00pm. Meet at the Pallant House, behind Waitrose, then walk by lantern light to the Gazebo Garden for carols followed by refreshments. Everyone Welcome Please bring a lantern Download our St Lucy's day poster to print and … Continue reading St Lucy’s Day Lantern Procession and Carols at the Gazebo
June 23rd celebrations in Havant
Saturday June 23rd was a day to remember in Havant, not just for us local residents, but also for two young residents of Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA. Tom (aged 5) and William (aged 3) landed at Heathrow at 7:00 am with their journalist mum ( a Fairfield School pupil from the era of Mrs. … Continue reading June 23rd celebrations in Havant
Historic England – Map search for listed buildings
Historic England have an online interactive map which provides a quick way into the nation's archive of historic buildings: Open this link, which takes you to Historic England’s interactive map: Type 'Havant', or your postcode, into the box at the top left and click on the blue symbol Click on Havant, Havant, Hampshire On the … Continue reading Historic England – Map search for listed buildings
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