In the merry month of May

As I enjoyed the sunshine during the May Bank Holiday, I made a list of some lovely events you can enjoy this month.

The award-winning circus theatre company Ockham's Razor performs at the New Theatre Royal this Friday 10 May and Saturday 11 May. Good for anyone aged 5 and above.

On Saturday 11 May Portsmouth Cathedral hosts a Rumfest. Enjoy live music whilst sampling a whole host of different rums, in partnership with the Portsmouth Distillery Company.

Portsmouth Light Orchestra is in concert on 11 May at the Church of the Resurrection in Drayton. Tickets £7 from 02392 371135.

Flo & Joan are the British musical comedy duo, and sisters, Nicola and Rosie Dempsey. They return for a hometown show at the Wedgewood Rooms on 12 May.

Expert Touch Tour guide Jo Bressloff leads a fascinating tour of The D-Day Story’s Overlord Embroidery on 14 May. Spaces must be booked in advance from 02392 834744 or email mvs@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.

Portsmouth Films Society runs the Green Festival on 15 & 16 May. Programme available on www.portsmouthfilmsociety.org.uk

Tudor Sailing Club Open Day on 18 May. Based on Eastern Road, there will be taster sails, tours of the club, bar & BBQ, and games for children. Call 02392 662002 for information.

On 19 May join the tour of the Highland Road Cemetery and discover the famous local people buried there. Starts at 2 pm from the chapel, cost £3 from 02392 668657.

Extreme Robots Live Show, 18 & 19 May at The Mountbatten Centre. Tickets from www.extremerobots.co.uk

On Sunday 19 May, 10am - 4pm, the Hotwalls Studios will be throwing open their doors and there will be music as you enjoy all the art and crafts on offer.

Don’t miss the last concert of the Portsmouth Chamber Music Series this season on 20 May with the Music in the Round resident Ensemble 360, 7.30 pm at the Guildhall.

Pint of Science is on 20 to 22 May across four venues in Portsmouth. Find out the details here https://pintofscience.co.uk/events/portsmouth

British Street Food Awards returns to Gunwharf Quays from 25 to 27 May. Grab the chance to sample some of the very best street food from the region.

Live at the Bandstand 2019 kicks off from 1 pm on 26 May with Black Kat Boppers, Jukebox Jumpin' and The Southsea Belles.

Enjoy the May flowers!

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