The Guide: weekend things to do
Some ideas on things to do in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight this weekend (5 - 6 December 2009)

Reindeer's wartime submarine trip
The remarkable story of a reindeer and a wartime sub is remembered at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum.

Solent shipspotting highlights
Southampton's waterfront skyline can be dominated by cruise ships and super-liners. Find out what you can see and when.

Branching out - it's Tree O'clock
Join in the nationwide attempt to plant 600,000 trees on Saturday, 5 December 2009.

Revitalising historic churches
Hampshire churches are opening their doors for events and everyday use to help save the churches' future.

Kings Theatre shares its heritage
The Edwardian playhouse is the best of it's kind - book a tour to discover behind-the-scenes secrets!

Guide: Pantomimes in Hampshire
A guide to this seasons Pantos across Hampshire.

Winter bird-watching locations
The best places for a day out birdwatching around Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

BBC Big Screen in Portsmouth
The Big Screen in Guildhall Square offers round-the-clock news, information and entertainment.

Bestival 2009 'out of this world'
More than 43,000 festival-goers enjoyed the sunny weekend of music and merriment in the island's Robin Hill Country Park.

Tennyson's 200th anniversary
Alfred, Lord Tennyson lived on, and was inspired by, the Isle of Wight and is now immortalised on the island's spectacular coastline.

John Westwood portrait scores
Portsmouth artist Karl Rudziak is celebrating the exhibition of his painting of Pompey supporter John Westwood at the National Portrait Gallery.