A sparkling line up for Christmas in Portsmouth
The countdown to Christmas in Portsmouth’s main shopping areas will be officially marked this month with a range of sparkling events from Christmas Lights Switch On Parties, the We Shine Art and Light Festival, Christmas markets and the return of Portsmouth on Ice. The countdown begins on Thursday 17 November with the Commercial Road Christmas Lights Switch On Party […]
The Kings Theatre announces family favourite ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ as it’s 2023 Easter Community Production.
Following on from the overwhelming success and national recognition of Titanic the Musical last year, The Kings are delighted to announce that audition applications are now open for the 2023 Easter production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. This much-loved musical is available for a limited period so the Kings have seized the chance to […]
Putting the brakes on using diesel oil
Portsmouth City Council has revealed details of a new, greener fuel initiative which puts the brakes on using diesel in a bid to reduce vehicle emissions. The estate services team within the council has converted most of their van fleet to using hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), following the same change made by two of the […]
Maritime UK Solent Awards guests raise money for Wetwheels Foundation
Donations from guests at the Maritime UK Solent Awards 2022 on 14 October, have raised more than £1,000 for the Wetwheels Foundation charity. Wetwheels was set up to ensure that everyone can access the water with a safe barrier-free, enriching experience, and was the official charity partner of the inaugural Maritime UK Solent Awards. The Awards, held at […]
Portsmouth older person’s bus pass holders can now travel earlier in the day
Portsmouth residents who hold an older person’s bus pass will be able to use their bus pass earlier in the day from Tuesday 1 November, following changes made by Portsmouth City Council. All holders of an older person’s bus pass issued by Portsmouth City Council will now be able to catch the bus from […]
Defibrillator now installed at the hotel at the heart of Southsea
In the wake of Restart a Heart Day, a worldwide initiative where countries around the world promote the importance of learning how to save lives using CPR and a defibrillator, the Queens Hotel in Southsea now has a defibrillator on site. Kind-hearted Lara Hardwick was inspired to raise funds for a defibrillator after her […]
Fareham College Successfully Secures Investment for Skills through Strategic Development Fund
Fareham College, working in partnership with other further education providers, has secured additional funding from the Department for Education through the second wave of the Strategic Development Fund (SDF). Recognised as economically, socially and culturally significant, the Solent region is set to benefit from further investment in skills training and technical education, supporting businesses to […]
Spinnaker Tower become Shaping Portsmouth’s newest Patron
We are delighted to announce that Spinnaker Tower is the newest patron to join us at Shaping Portsmouth. Spinnaker Tower is the iconic landmark of Portsmouth’s skyline. This must-see attraction stands at 170 metres tall, offering breathtaking 23-mile views over Portsmouth Harbour, the city, the Solent, the South Downs and the Isle of Wight. The iconic destination […]
Shaping Portsmouth Apprenticeship Bus calling for Apprentices from all sectors
Shaping Portsmouth’s Apprenticeship Bus Road Show is back in February 2023. Following the huge success from April 2022, we are now looking for existing and new Apprentices from all businesses and our partners across the city. Each year, the Apprenticeship Bus travels around the city taking apprentices from Portsmouth-based businesses and organisations into schools, giving students a chance […]
Solar project at Portsmouth’s port is powering ahead
An exciting new stage of a ground-breaking solar generation system at Portsmouth International Port has been reached, with 888 solar panels now being switched on. The scheme has been managed by Portsmouth City Council’s in-house energy services team, supported by Portsmouth International Port’s engineering department. Installation began in February 2022 by specialist contractors Custom Solar […]