GRP Solutions appointed Airtech Distributor
GRP Solutions is proud to announce its appointment by Airtech Advanced Materials Group as a distributor for UK and Ireland of their vacuum bagging and composite tooling materials. The range provides for resin infusion, pre-preg and hand laminating processing of all commonly used resin systems such as polyester, vinyl ester and epoxy. Kerry […]
Cookbook profits fund clean water project
Profits from a cookbook by Khalida Perween Arab and Nadia Huma Arab are being donated with the aim of providing clean water supplies in India, Africa, and Pakistan. The book was originally written by Nadia’s mother, Khalida, and father, Riaz Arab, in the 1980s after they came to the UK and ran a successful Indian […]
People of Portsmouth asked how best to splash the cash
Portsmouth residents are being asked for their opinions on planned improvements to Hilsea Lido, following a successful bid by Portsmouth City Council for £8.75m central government funding to create the longest urban linear park in the UK. The linear park will connect the west of the city to the eastern edge, with enhanced cycling […]
Portsmouth’s leading contemporary art gallery Aspex are looking for new Trustees
Aspex brings new art and ideas to the heart of Portsmouth. Its mission is to cultivate art, creativity and a collaborative community. The charity believes that art improves lives, brings joy, broadens minds, facilitates learning and creates meaningful connections in our communities. They create opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience contemporary […]
It’s not too late to register for Dance Live! 2023
As teachers return to their classrooms this week, schools and colleges are advised that it is not too late to register for Dance Live! 2023 – the popular annual dance contest produced by The Guildhall Trust. Embracing the ever-evolving digital world and how this is changing the face of modern performance, Dance Live! sees pupils […]
Heritage Open Days is back in Portsmouth for 2022!
Heritage Open Days are back in Portsmouth for 2022 with a brand-new theme: ‘Astounding Inventions’. This year the festival, which is England’s largest festival of history and culture, will be running from 9 to 18 September and will offer a huge range of activities that are completely free. Portsmouth City Council and Heritage Open […]
TRACOuk Partners with Shaping Portsmouth
We at Shaping Portsmouth are pleased to welcome TRACOuk as our newest Partner. TRACOuk is the trading name for The Recycled Assets Company Ltd, a B Corp and social enterprise company trying to do the right thing socially and environmentally. TRACOuk clears furniture and equipment from businesses and passes it on to companies and business […]
Portsmouth Care Leaver joins BBC Teach project
One of Shaping Portsmouth’s biggest ambassadors for our Care Leavers programme, Elliot Kerr, joined Mosaic Films, a production company in London, back in July to tell his story. Mosaic is developing a series of short films for BBC Teach about improving school environments for care-experienced young people. The team put Elliot forward to represent the […]
Cruise Passenger Programme leaps ahead with Shore Excursion Seminar featuring Portsmouth’s unique venues and tourist attractions
The Shaping Portsmouth Cruise Passenger Programme has already delivered exceptional results this year. With the support of Visit Portsmouth, our partners and stakeholders within the team, we are now planning our most ambitious event yet. In November this year, at the D-Day Story, we will run a shore excursion seminar event whereby the Shaping Cruise […]
Hovertravel starts the weekend earlier with new additional flights
Hovertravel has added a new earlier flight to its timetable by including a 07:45 departure from Ryde on Saturdays starting 17th September and running through until 10th December inclusive. Loretta Lale, head of commercial at Hovertravel, adds: “We are always listening to our customers and having received feedback about starting earlier on Saturdays, we […]