Monkey World welcomes Wightlink’s recycled rope
More than 100 metres of worn-out rope, previously used to tie up Wightlink’s ferries at Lymington, have been handed over to Monkey World in Dorset. The surplus supplies will be used in the various enclosures to help the apes exercise. “We need to replace rope regularly for safety reasons and always look for good causes […]
Portsmouth’s schools need you to support their classrooms
A call for people in Portsmouth to become teaching assistants are invited to attend an information event on Tuesday 28 February at Central Library (third floor) from 10am to 2pm. Teach Portsmouth, a Portsmouth City Council initiative to train and recruit the best professionals for the city’s schools is holding an information event for […]
Help Southsea Play Cafe become a reality!
Alyson Bert, 32, and Josie Matthews, 34, have been best friends for the past ten years and, after having their children in lockdown, realised the necessity for a cafe where parents can go to prevent them from becoming isolated. The pair have set up a Crowdfunder to get them the top-quality materials that they […]
Plan a party fit for a king
Residents can now apply to hold a street party to mark the Coronation of His Majesty, the King, and Portsmouth City Council is making it easier by waiving some of the costs. This year, Portsmouth will join towns and cities around the country in celebrating His Majesty King Charles III being crowned alongside the Queen […]
Small firms hope inflation peak is passed as base rate increases for tenth time in a row
Following the decision by the Bank of England to increase the base rate from 3.5% to 4%, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Development Manager for Hampshire, Dorset and Isle of Wight, Nicky Kildunne said: “Small businesses are hoping against hope that today’s rise in the base rate will signal a turning point in the Bank […]
Portsmouth International Port ahead of UK schedule to provide shore power facilities
Portsmouth International Port is officially on track to become the UK’s leading shore power port, following confirmation it will accept an offer from Scottish and Southern Energy Network (SSEN) to secure extra power supply. In under two years the port will able to support multiple ships that have capacity to plug-in when they’re alongside the […]
Shaping Portsmouth launches a pilot programme with ALNS
Shaping Portsmouth and Admiral Lord Nelson school are delighted to announce a pilot programme which, if successful, will be rolled out to all our state-funded senior schools in the city. The programme, entitled Business Breakfast Briefing, aims to give pupils from the school an opportunity to gain insight into specific industries, get expert answers and […]
Shaped By Solent programme raises over £500 for Solent Academies Trust
The Shaped By Solent programme has raised more than £500 for Solent Academies Trust. The programme brought together Solent Academies Trust, Shaping Portsmouth and a range of high-profile businesses together to mentor and provide experience in business and public speaking to classes of SEND students. Their task was to brainstorm, create, and present products the students […]
Extra foot passenger sailings in February 2023 to support Isle of Wight schools
Wightlink will be operating extra late evening foot passenger sailings in February to support Isle of Wight schools to compete in the annual Dance Live! event at Portsmouth Guildhall. More than 900 pupils, staff and helpers will be crossing the Solent across six nights to take part in the regional heats of the competition. The […]
Lightning Safety Systems becomes a Patron of Shaping Portsmouth
Shaping Portsmouth are pleased to welcome Lightning Safety Systems as our newest Patron. Lightning Safety Systems are a specialist life safety company who protect property and help to save lives 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They do this via designing, supplying, installing, and servicing a wide range of fire alarm, emergency lighting, […]