The Lost Hour

This years Lost Hour is unfortunately not happening but do check out Earth Hour to find out if there are any events near you happening on March 25th, and join the rest of the world in turning out your lights between 8:30 and 9:30pm

On March 25th Venues and organisations all over the city will be throwing open their doors to invite the people of Portsmouth to enjoy free events, tours, workshops, exhibitions and performances throughout the day.

From morning to evening you can have a full day of interesting, fun FREE events and activities.

Here's a sneak peak at some of the events on offer -

The Time Machine
HG Wells is the founding father of science fiction and this free one-day workshop is to celebrate his 150th anniversary.
You'll create your own time machine and time travelling adventure story with the help of experts from the University of Portsmouth and a professional story teller.
This workshop is run by 'UP for Uni', the University of Portsmouth's secondary school outreach team. It will take place at Portsmouth Museum, which was built in the same decade as the Time Machine was published and is just up the road from where HG Wells once worked.
10-4pm
FREE
Booking in advance

Whodunit?
Calling all Sherlocks! A crime has been committed the Central Library, and we need you sleuths to help solve the mystery! Finger prints and shoe prints have been found and we need your help to find out whodunnit! Lots of activities to take part in, come along to this free workshop!
10:30-2:30
FREE

20 Streets in Portsmouth - Exhibition and talks
This event marks the end of a research project into the men commemorated on the unusual street list memorial from WW1 in St Wilfrid's Church. It will include material from the research which was conducted with the help of a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Most of the men named (approximately 1000) came from the small mission parish of St Wilfrid's in Buckland which comprised less than 1300 homes.
FREE

Portsmouth Music Hub Drumming Workshop
With Ed Walsh. Come and learn to play a djembe. The Drum Workshop is accessible to anyone at any ability level, whether you have never played a drum before or have previous experience of hand drumming. All instruments will be provided. 10 +
FREE

Aspex Gallery
Join us for a special extended 'Family Saturdays' as part of the Lost Hour. Artists Jordan Baines and Megan Humphries will be running Space themed craft activities suitable for the whole family.
Aspex Gallery The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays PO1 3BF
https://aspex.org.uk/
FREE

Steps in Time
10-12pm Commercial Road Portsmouth PO1 4BJ
1pm-3pm Palmerston Rd Southsea
Performances from Omniarts students, Singer Becki Short, The Young Creatives Portsmouth and more!
http://omniartsps.co.uk/
http://www.theyoungcreativesportsmouth.co.uk
FREE

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Applications to host an event at this years Lost Hour Festival need to be in by Monday 9th January.

We are looking for events, workshops, performances etc based on the theme of Time and Space.
We are also looking for venues happy to host an artist or event.

If you would like an application sent to you please email [email protected]

We have the Warrior team on board again this year, producing a fantastic workshop and a story telling tour for The Lost Hour!

The Lost Hour 2017 is in early stages of planning. This time we are partnering with The Young Creatives Portsmouth! Contact [email protected] for more information.

Always nice to get positive reviews: MP Penny Mordaunt tweeted last night: Amazing concert at for Well done to everyone that made it such a special night. Thank you!!

Don't forget to put your clock forward!

Keep ticking off the BEEN THERE, DONE IT! boxes on the brochure as you go around seeing it and doing it! Will you do the most?

...And that was that for Lost Hour 2014. Thanks to all who came! Until next year... http://ow.ly/i/54aAj

Ow.ly - image uploaded by @LostHourPompey

Come down to Canoe Lake tonight from 8.30pm-9.30pm and celebrate Earth Hour! You can admire some hand crafted wish lanterns while enjoying an hour of entertainment from Portsmouth City Band, & Top Banana. Make Sure Your There Its Going To Be Great!

Curious Swans and very pretty Wish Lanterns

Whymering Manor will be hosting an informal concert tonight at 7.30pm to mark the celebration of Make sure you check it out!