The Mary Rose Museum becomes a Shaping Portsmouth Patron
Shaping Portsmouth is pleased to welcome The Mary Rose as our new Patron. The Mary Rose museum is an award-winning exhibition housing and caring for Henry VIII’s ship and thousands of objects found within. This month also sees the 40th anniversary of the hull of the Mary Rose being raised from the bed of the Solent […]
Portsmouth Leaders gather for city update briefing
Yesterday morning saw the second Business Leaders Group meeting of the year, held at Portsmouth Guildhall. City leaders gathered for the invitation-only event to hear updates from around Portsmouth, which kicked off with Cllr Steve Pitt, Cabinet Member for Culture & Economic Development, providing a candid but optimistic look at Portsmouth City Council’s Economic Development […]
Portsmouth Film Society announces its 4th Recovery Festival
Portsmouth Film Society announces its 4th Recovery Festival Thursday 10 to Friday 13 November in Southsea. The programme is intended to be meaningful to those of you who have sought support for mental health issues, and those that have no idea about recovery, by raising awareness and celebrating people’s ability to recognise their problems, […]
Southsea company is throwing a spanner in the works for cowboy builders and changing perception of construction industry
A company that was founded to change the perception of building companies is going from strength to strength. Richard Cano founded QBuild in 2018 after his 20-year career in construction left him feeling like there was something that needed to change within the industry. He found throughout his experience in the industry that many of the companies that […]
Halloween Tricks and Treats at Port Solent
Spooktacular tricks and treats are in store for youngsters at Port Solent this autumn half term at two free Halloween kids club events. Children of all ages are invited to dress up in creepy costumes and visit the waterside leisure destination with their families for Frighteningly Fabulous disco sessions on Tuesday 25th October – at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Get […]
Wightlink wins praise for promoting the importance of sustainability
Wightlink has won recognition for its ongoing campaign to reduce carbon emissions and encourage environmental initiatives. The Isle of Wight ferry operator has won the ‘Communicating Sustainability’ award from the Southern Sustainability Partnership and was presented with a trophy by Chris Packham at a ceremony in Southampton. Since Wightlink’s hybrid energy flagship, Victoria of Wight, […]
Solent LEP helps local businesses take first steps towards sustainability
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has announced the return of its free support programme that helps local businesses in the Solent region take their first steps towards becoming sustainable. Officially re-launched at the Big Sustainability Expo in Southampton, the Sustainability Support Programme will be delivered in partnership with True Horizon, a consultancy firm […]
Portsmouth charity hosts black-tie event to raise funds to improve education in Republic of Guinea
A charity that helps young people across the world is hosting a glitzy black-tie event to raise funds for children unable to access primary education. URBOND, a Portsmouth-based charity is hosting a glamourous charity fundraising ball to help it continue its ongoing work with children in the Republic of Guinea through its Child Education Programme. […]
Hovertravel promotes awareness of Armed Forces Covenant
Hovertravel is promoting its support for those who serve, or who have served in the armed forces, and their families by proudly displaying the logo of the Armed Forces Covenant on both its hovercraft. Neil Chapman, managing director of Hovertravel, said: “We signed the Armed Forces Covenant to demonstrate our unreserved support for military personnel […]
Persimmon Donation to Support Learning at Fareham College Civil Engineering Training Centre
Fareham College’s Civil Engineering Training Centre (CETC) today received delivery of over 10,000 bricks courtesy of Persimmon Homes. Persimmon is one of the UK’s most successful housebuilders, committed to the highest design, construction and service standards. The donation, enough to construct a three-bedroom home, forms part of the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting the […]