The Portsmouth Distillery Company becomes an Associate of Shaping Portsmouth

Shaping Portsmouth are pleased to welcome the Portsmouth Distillery Co. as our newest Associate partner. The Portsmouth Distillery Co. is a premium artisan spirit producer established in 2018. They are based in the eighteenth-century Bastion of Fort Cumberland, located on Eastney Point on the southeastern tip of Portsea Island, surrounded by the sea and centuries of naval […]

Shaping Portsmouth CEO signs the White Ribbon Promise

Shaping Portsmouth has long been a supporter of any initiative that helps us protect the most vulnerable in our local society. We were involved with the Safer Streets project, as well as the Stay Safe initiative where we were asked to manage the project to help safeguard those women who work in our night-time economy. When we […]

Churches throw open doors to offer food and warmth this winter

Churches across south-east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have thrown open their doors to help those struggling financially this winter. They are offering food, company and warmth to those affected by the rising cost of living. Families struggling with energy bills and people who live on their own can pop into their local church. […]

Fareham College Bricklaying Student Jago Wins Gold at SkillBuild Finals in Edinburgh

  Level 3 Bricklaying student Jago Gamblin won the Bricklaying category at the SkillBuild final in Edinburgh.   Jago secured his place at SkillBuild earlier in the year when he competed at the regional competition hosted at Chichester College in May, securing one of the eighth-highest scores in the country. Jago and other competitors were […]

New Theatre Royal in Portsmouth appoints new Chair of Trustees

New Theatre Royal in Portsmouth is delighted to announce they have appointed Angela Parks as their new Chair of Trustees. Southsea-based Angela is an experienced public sector non-executive director with around 14 years of experience serving on and chairing boards. Angela is a long-standing supporter of New Theatre Royal and already has strong links with […]

Oh come all ye craft lovers

Craft lovers are in for a treat as the Portsmouth City Council’s Hotwalls Christmas Market will be bringing the festive feel on Saturday 3 December and Sunday 4 December from 10am to 4pm, and this year it’s set to be bigger and better than ever. The market is free for all to attend and is […]

New display at Portsmouth Central Library explores British Chinese communities and culture

  To mark the Chinese and British Exhibition at the British Library (18 November 2022 – 23 April 2023), Portsmouth City Council’s Central Library display celebrates the lasting impact of Chinese communities in the UK. The display covers everything from wartime service and contributions to popular cuisine to achievements in literature, sport, music, fashion, and […]

Solent LEP calls for business experts to help shape the region’s long-term success

  The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is calling on business experts with experience at a senior and strategic level to join become panel members to help deliver economic growth and develop a world-class talent base in the region.    Candidates are invited to apply for voluntary roles on the Skills Advisory Panel and the Business Support Investment Panel which contribute to shaping long-term success […]