Portsmouth, Fareham and Hayling Island's best events for Thursday and Friday

CONCERT: Jools Holland and his acclaimed Rhythm & Blues Orchestra will return to the stage with Soft Cell frontman Marc Almond. Portsmouth Guildhall, Thursday, 7pm. 

 

TALK: Charles Dowding presents his talk '“ Healthy Growth, No Dig Gardening '“ for those interested in horticultural top tips. Hayling Island Community Centre, Friday, 7.30pm. 

 

FIREWORKS: Go along to this fireworks extravaganza which will keep you busy with amusements, raffles, refreshments and other entertainment. Henry Cort Community Centre, Fareham, Friday, 7pm. 

 

STAGE: Corpus Christi Amateur Dramatic Society is bringing the much-loved 1968 film and Ian Fleming's book '“ celebrating its 50th anniversary '“ to the stage. Tickets £18. Kings Theatre, Southsea, Thursday, 7.30pm. 

 

EVENT: Join this halloween fundraising party for Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, with live music and prize for the best dressed. Tickets £23.95. Square Tower, Old Portsmouth, Friday, 7-10pm. 

 

FILM: One summer at a Russian estate, friends gather for a weekend. While everyone is caught up in a love affair, a tragicomedy unfolds. No6 Cinema, Portsmouth Dockyard, Friday, 7pm'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹'‹.