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 […]
Portsmouth residents encouraged to take free healthy relationship quiz in campaign to raise awareness of domestic abuse
Safer Portsmouth’s annual Is This Love? campaign has re-launched, to raise awareness of the signs of domestic abuse and where to get help. A free, short quiz is available at www.isthislove.org.uk to help residents consider if their relationship is healthy. Based on the answers given in the quiz, residents will receive advice and information on where […]
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 […]
Win free tickets to Portsmouth’s most affordable panto by helping Robin Hood find his lost gold coins
Star of Groundling’s Theatre pantomime, Robin Hood, has been busy visiting our great city’s top sites and attractions, but has discovered he’s lost some of his gold coins! To help find them, Groundlings Theatre is offering a reward of a free pantomime ticket for any returned gold coin. To be one of the lucky winners, […]
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 […]
Portsmouth continues pledge to end male violence against women
City leaders have made a pledge to end male violence against women, and residents are encouraged to do the same on White Ribbon Day (Friday 25 November). Marked annually around the world, White Ribbon Day is a global initiative to end male violence against women and calls on men to take action to make […]
Call to shop local and celebrate Portsmouth’s small businesses
Portsmouth’s small businesses are celebrated in the run-up to the national Small Business Saturday with the mission to support and shop local on 3 December. Local independents from Yarty, The South Coast Bagel Company, Fries Love and Nosh Box have all grown their businesses over the last year. Yarty, based in Southsea, make premium fruit […]