BIG WIGHT MATTER: This family walking event is being supported by two major charities, Brainstrust and Brain Tumour Research, and it is in its second year and another chance to take in the stunning coastal views that the Island has to offer. Registration for the whole weekend is £45 for the family (two adults and two under 16s) or £15 per adult and your ticket includes the organised walks, access to the beer tent and live music on the Friday evening, live music on Saturday along with a hog roast. Book on line at www.bigwightmatter.brainstrust.org.uk or call 01983 292405

PENCIL ME IN: Oakwood Artists are holding an exhibition of various works done in pencil and dry media. The event is being sponsored by Derwent who will be providing a fascinating display of old pencils and art memorabilia. The group consists of seven artists who mostly concentrate on the natural world, Solent Life featured the amazing work of one of their number, Wendy Warren, some months ago. CITY SPACE GALLERY, Winchester 9th October till 6th November. www.oakwoodartists.co.uk

GOSPORT HERITAGE OPEN DAYS: It is easy to forget how deep in history the character of Gosport has been formed and this is a chance to discover many of the hidden treasures of the peninsula’s heritage. Events include a Family History Trail at Fort Brockhurst, musical performances at the stunning Holy Trinity Church, a Wild Harvest Festival at Grange Farm, exploring beneath a submarine at the Royal Navy’s Submarine museum and the exploration, on foot, of Haslar Hospital. Various venues 9th till 12th September www.heritageopendays.org.uk for more details.

CLASSIC VW WEEKEND: for fans of these classic vans this will be a treasure trove of beautiful objects. This is an opportunity for owners and enthusiasts to get together with plenty of entertainment and games t keep everyone amused for the whole weekend and culminating in a convoy that will head for Beaulieu for the day, an amazing sight on its own. NEW PARK near Brockenhurst, 17th to 19th September. V DUBS in the New Forest can be found on Facebook pages or to book a place for the weekend or the Sunday convoy E-mail dubsintheforest@hotmail.co.uk

GOODWOOD REVIVAL: A chance to dress up and step back in time to a world when motoring was more of a relaxing pleasure than it is today. Classic cars, great costumes, plenty of events and a really amazing weekend of fun and memories; even we members of the press have to get into costume and character or we are refused entry. GOODWOOD MOTOR CIRCUIT, 18th, 19th and 20th September. 01243 755055 or on line at www.goodwood.co.uk