Cruise Business Event links unique Portsmouth venues with cruise industry experts
Yesterday, Wednesday 9th November, The inaugural Portsmouth and Hampshire Cruise Business Event created by our Cruise Passenger Programme brought together over 30 venues and five cruise industry experts at The D-Day Story in Southsea to discuss the future of Portsmouth’s and the surrounding areas’ progression and development into the shore excursion and experience path. This event was […]
Portsmouth training providers lead the way in supporting city schools at event
A call to support classrooms in Portsmouth was answered as a group of training providers and school staff joined forces to encourage people to become a teaching assistant at Central Library on Tuesday 1 November. Teach Portsmouth, a Portsmouth City Council initiative, invited experts from the City of Portsmouth College and The […]
New cost of living hub launched to help Portsmouth residents
Portsmouth City Council has launched a new online cost of living hub and helpline to support residents who are struggling financially. The online support hub is a one-stop source for all cost of living advice, and can be found at portsmouth.gov.uk/costofliving The hub contains advice and support on variety of topics: Food and essentials – information […]
Round of a-paws for Portsmouth stray dog kennels
Portsmouth City Council’s Stray Dog Kennels has been recognised in the 2022 RSPCA PawPrint Awards, picking up gold for the seventh year in a row. Helen Gunn, senior animal warden, and her team were assessed by the charity’s nationwide PawPrint Awards – the only scheme to have been recognising good practice from local authorities […]
Find a warm welcome at venues across Portsmouth this winter
A list of warm and welcoming spaces opening their doors to Portsmouth residents this winter can be found on Portsmouth City Council’s website at www.portsmouth.gov.uk/warmspaces The council, in partnership with HIVE Portsmouth, have published the list of friendly and warm spaces where residents can meet others, take part in activities, get a warm drink or meal, […]
Seasonal treats for all the family at Port Solent’s Festival of Christmas
Festive fun will be top of everybody’s wish list at Port Solent’s fantastic and free Festival of Christmas. The popular event returns on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 December, with heart-warming seasonal food and drink, brilliant street entertainment and festive music – and over 100 market stalls, all conveniently under cover, to help you find that perfect Christmas gift. There will be plenty […]
Hovertravel adds 0745 Saturday start permanently
Hovertravel has announced that following a successful trial of 07:45 departures from Ryde on Saturdays since September, this earlier flight has been added permanently to its timetable. Loretta Lale, head of commercial at Hovertravel, adds: “Having reviewed the demand for this flight, we are delighted to announce that this departure is now part of our […]
Popular Portsmouth Historic Dockyard discount scheme for local residents returns following highly successful pilot last year
A popular discount scheme aimed at local Portsmouth and Southampton residents is set to make a welcome return this winter following its successful pilot scheme last year as Portsmouth Historic Dockyard reintroduces its Live Local? Explore Local discounted limitless days out campaign. Nearly 3000 local residents enjoyed Live Local? Explore Local when it was […]
Kings Theatre panto cast to switch on Portsmouth Christmas lights
The Kings Theatre’s Panto cast are delighted to have been invited to switch on the Christmas lights as part of Portsmouth City Councils countdown to Christmas. Grant Urquhart, (Ch4s First Dates regular), Ben Ofoedu, (Phats and Small), Jack Edwards, (Pompey Panto’s famous Dame), and West End star Michelle Antrobus will all be attending the […]
The Marriott Hotel joins Shaping Portsmouth as our latest Associate
We are pleased to announce that the Marriott Hotel has joined us as our latest associate! Discover the beauty of England’s South Coast from the Portsmouth Marriott Hotel. The hotel offers an ideal setting near famous landmarks, including Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays, Port Solent and the Historic Dockyard, making business trips successful and leisure […]