As a town, we are wanting to do something fun and covid safe for the children… Several community groups have joined together to create an Angel Trail. Download the template below to use and decorate it in any way you like – paint, crayon, collage, the choice is yours! To enter – place it in […]

Help Save Emsworth Library  Thank you to everyone who came to the public meeting last week. We Managed to convince Nicola Horsey that we wanted to keep a Library in Emsworth, supported by the Hampshire Library Service.  The Community Association has agreed to enter into discussions about having the Library in the Community Centre, so all […]

Emsworth Library under threat of closureMessage from the Chairman Just as we were celebrating the agreement to move the Emsworth Surgery into the hospital, we have been hit by the news that Hampshire County Council (HCC) is conducting a consultation exercise on proposals to change its Library Services which include the possibility of closing the […]

Update from Emsworth Surgery: We are delighted to announce that the Emsworth Surgery’s proposal for the refurbishment of the Victoria Cottage Hospital has been approved by NHS England. This is wonderful news and marks the start of a new chapter for Emsworth Surgery. Work is set to start this month on relocating the surgery to […]

Happy New Year to you! It’s the time of year where it’s customary to set goals and make resolutions for the coming year, and commonly those resolutions are often health-based, involving losing weight or exercising more. It’s also true that many of those resolutions will be broken by February, and that’s usually because too many […]

On 17 December, over 30 members of the Emsworth Business Association (EBA) met at Tuppeny Barn to hear from its new chair, local councillor Lulu Bowerman, who thanked members for their ongoing commitment to the EBA. Members heard how, with a small outlay, the look and feel of several local shops had been enhanced recently, […]

Switching on the Christmas Lights and see the arrival of Father Christmas in Emsworth. The celebrations start with a carol service in the square at 5.15pm and lights are switch on at 6pm when Father Christmas arrives in the Square. Then it’s down to the Quay when we switch on the Lobsterpot Christmas Tree.

Emsworth’s 36 on the Quay has been included in the list of the 23 Michelin guide-recommended Hampshire restaurants for 2019. The word ‘unique’ is often misused, but not here. Owners Gary and Martyna Pearce focus on giving diners an experience that is better and different every time; the antithesis of the big brand restaurant chains. […]

If you haven’t seen the newest shop in Emsworth you really should! The fabulous PO10 opened this week and has lots of lovely homewares and gifts, locally sourced and made. Supporting local artisans, PO10 is a great place to buy local art, cards, handmade items and gifts. We’d like to welcome the PO10 ladies to […]

An amazing programme of events and activities has been planned for this year’s fortnight including, for the first time, THE BIG FEAST WEEKEND.  Lots of local businesses are involved, hosting tastings, special menus, new product launches and demonstrations.  And Emsworth will once again be working with the wider community to support vulnerable groups and to […]

Great weekend of paddling with the 100 strong fleet of Naish Ones at the N1SCO Spring Championships in Emsworth. It’s the fastest growing water sport in the World. Alex Tobutt from Naish said, “We are really excited to be working with Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club to bring this event to Emsworth. The venue really is […]

Come rain or shine the Emsworth Arts Trail 2018 bought art loves out in droves. Artists and makers welcomed hundred of visitors each day to their studios and venues throughout the town in a blaze of colour and a spirit of creative adventure. People came from near and far to see an incredible range of […]