The Hilt

12/06/2026

Coming to the HCA Fun Dog Show. Share your house story to be entered into the raffle 🏡

12/06/2026

📣 Not long to go 🐾🐾
🗓️ June 21st @ The Hilt
⏰ 9am - 10.45am for entries into morning classes
⏰ 1pm - 2pm for entries into afternoon classes
Stalls, attractions, food, drinks, cakes and much more for a great day out with your family & most importantly your family pet 🐶🐾🐶🐾🐶🐾🐶🐾🐶🐾

01/06/2026

📣Everything you need to know for the HCA Fun Dog Show 🐾🐾🐾
📆 21st June 2026
📍The Hilt, Hiltingbury Recreation Ground

Special thanks to Chandlers Ford Parish Council for allowing this event to go ahead, our Main sponsor Chandlers Ford Vets, Ground sponsor Partridge MINI, and category sponsors Ampfield Meadows & Hendy’s who have all made this great community event possible 🎉 and with thanks to Able Canines, Funky Whippet Pet Care & BCJ Gardens.

18/05/2026

📍The Hilt
📆 Saturday 11th July
⏰ 7pm-8pm
🚪 (doors open at 6.30pm)

An evening of sitar, Indian fusion, original songs and Indian dancing. You're more than welcome to bring spare change and to share this with family and friends.

Doors open at 6.30 pm.

Tickets are 'pay what you want' and can be purchased via this link or by scanning the QR code on the poster.

https://share.google/OPbIlhhcpFn4yH3AK

09/05/2026

Starts at 2:00pm today. Two fascinating talks in our Seas and Rivers on the South Coast and beyond. FREE EVENT for all the family on a weekend celebrating Sir David Attenborough.

Our Seas & Our Rivers - Talking Point
Two exciting talks on conservation you can't miss in our series of Talking Point topics at The Hilt on 9th May 2026. Both talks are followed in the evening by the David Attenborough film ‘Ocean’ as we celebrate his 100th Birthday.

FREE EVENT - With refreshments and donations to the Hilt.

OUR RIVERS - by Dominic Longley
Starts: 2:00pm Run Time: 60-90 mins incl. Q&A's

Discover the hidden life of our local rivers in this fascinating talk by Dominic Longley of the Environment Agency. With nearly 30 years’ experience protecting southern chalk stream salmon, Dom will explore the Monks Brook through Hiltingbury and the unique ecology of the River Itchen—home to remarkable wildlife right on our doorstep.

OUR SEAS - by Steven Dawkins
Starts: 3:45pm Run Time: 90 mins incl. Q&A's

"Local sea champion and media spokesperson, Steven Dawkins, is looking forward to giving an introduction talk about the Marine Conservation Society. Steven will be covering who the Marine Conservation Society are, what work they do and how they make a difference to the health and habitats of our seas and oceans. Steven is keen to share his own experiences having spent most of his life either on, in or under our seas and oceans. If you are interested in learning about the Marine Conservation Society then this talk is well worth attending"

29/04/2026

Our Seas & Our Rivers - Talking Point
Two exciting talks on conservation you can't miss in our series of Talking Point topics at The Hilt on 9th May 2026. Both talks are followed in the evening by the David Attenborough film ‘Ocean’ as we celebrate his 100th Birthday.

FREE EVENT - With refreshments and donations to the Hilt.

OUR RIVERS - by Dominic Longley
Starts: 2:00pm Run Time: 60-90 mins incl. Q&A's

Discover the hidden life of our local rivers in this fascinating talk by Dominic Longley of the Environment Agency. With nearly 30 years’ experience protecting southern chalk stream salmon, Dom will explore the Monks Brook through Hiltingbury and the unique ecology of the River Itchen—home to remarkable wildlife right on our doorstep.

OUR SEAS - by Steven Dawkins
Starts: 3:45pm Run Time: 90 mins incl. Q&A's

"Local sea champion and media spokesperson, Steven Dawkins, is looking forward to giving an introduction talk about the Marine Conservation Society. Steven will be covering who the Marine Conservation Society are, what work they do and how they make a difference to the health and habitats of our seas and oceans. Steven is keen to share his own experiences having spent most of his life either on, in or under our seas and oceans. If you are interested in learning about the Marine Conservation Society then this talk is well worth attending"

04/03/2026

Don't miss our Curry & Quiz Night at The Hilt!
Tickets: https://buytickets.at/hiltingburycommunityassociation

04/03/2026

Quiz & Curry Night at The Hilt. Come along with friends & make a team for a fun night with a delicious fresh chicken or vegetarian curry and all the trimmings.
📍The Hilt, SO53 5NP
📆14th March 2026
⏰ 7.30pm for 8pm start
BOOK YOUR TABLE NOW!
TICKETS https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hiltingburycommunityassociation

22/02/2026

Film Night at The Hilt - THE ROSES
Sat 28th February

THIS FILM IS BEING SHOWN ON SATURDAY 28th FEBRUARY AND NOT THE USUAL FRIDAY.

Directed by Jay Roach and written by Tony McNamara, The Roses (2025) is a polarising satirical black comedy that updates Warren Adler’s novel for a modern audience. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman as Theo and Ivy Rose, the film reimagines the 1989 classic The War of the Roses as a slow-burn dissection of a marriage in decay, triggered when Theo’s architectural career fails while Ivy’s success as a chef begins to soar.

Critics widely praise the "electric" chemistry and witty "acerbic" dialogue delivered by the leads. However, the film has faced criticism for tonal inconsistencies, with some reviewers finding it "toothless" or "too cruel" compared to the original. While the supporting cast—including Andy Samberg, Kate McKinnon, and Allison Janney—provides comedic energy, some critics found their presence distracting or poorly utilised.

Doors: 7:00pm
Trailers: 7:30pm
Feature: 7:45pm

Tickets on the door @ £5