There are just a selection from some of the fantastic sport and social clubs we have in the area.
Photos include Jimmy White paying a visit to Top Spot Snooker in Leigh Park in 1993, Southsea Motor Club racing on the Eastern Road in 1935 and Portsea Secondary Modern Boys’ Gymnastics Club back in 1954.
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13. Memories from local clubs from the past
The new club at Rowlands Castle Club in 1994 attracts locals. The News PP5174 Photo: The News archive
14. Memories from local clubs from the past
DJ Dave Lee Travis took the Radio One Club to Paulsgrove Youth and Community Centre and gave 300 youngsters an evening to remember as they took part in a live broadcast to an estimated audience of five million. Photo: The News archive
15. Memories from local clubs from the past
The Northsea Swimming Club water polo team in 1960. Photo: The News archive
16. Memories from local clubs from the past
Trafalgar Club, Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth, August 1975. The News PP5256 Photo: The News archive