Help to keep the city moving for a happy and glorious bank holiday weekend
Residents and visitors to Portsmouth can minimise travel difficulties and help everyone get more out of this exciting bank holiday weekend by planning their journeys before they travel. Portsmouth City Council is working with Victorious Festival organisers to create a safer space for festival-goers, residents and visitors to the city. To help with this, […]
Positive Minds celebrating ‘new beginnings’ with an Open Day
PositiveMinds is a wellbeing and emotional support service delivered in partnership with Solent Mind, Solent NHS Trust and Health & Care Portsmouth. The service is peer, people with their own lived experience of mental health issues, led and flexible to suit your wellbeing needs. On September 7th, between 12 and 7 pm, the service will […]
Equipment hire firm expands and moves into new offices in Gunwharf Quays
An equipment hire firm is celebrating its growth as it moves into a new office in a popular city centre location. First Choice Equipment, one of the fastest-growing companies in Hampshire, has officially moved into new premises in Gunwharf Quays as part of their continued expansion. The office, which has a view of Gunwharf and as far as […]
Second World War veteran recalls the sinking of HMS Repulse in poignant visit to the National Museum of the Royal Navy
80 years after the devastating attack on HMS Repulse, one of only two remaining survivors from the attack has visited the National Museum of the Royal Navy to see a key artefact from the ship, and recall his experience of the Second World War. Royal Marine James (Jim) Wren, now aged 102, luckily survived this […]
Adults with learning disabilities move to their new homes at Patey Court
New supported-living flats for adults with learning disabilities have opened in Paulsgrove, with residents due to start moving in this week. Built on the old site of Longdean Lodge, the new accommodation is named after ex-councillor Jim Patey in honour of his services to Paulsgrove and the wider city. Jim attended an open day last […]
Fareham College celebrates outstanding 100% Pass Rate for First Year of T Level Graduates
This year marks the first time T-Level students are graduating. Students at Fareham College have excelled in these courses achieving an incredible 100% pass rate with 74% achieving high grades, at merit to Distinction*. To accomplish the T Level qualification, all these students completed exams, project work and an industry placement of a minimum […]
Registration now open for The Guildhall Trust’s Tickets for the Community Scheme
Since the launch of The Guildhall Trust’s Tickets for the Community Scheme in 2017, over 3,000 tickets for shows and events at Portsmouth Guildhall have been gifted through more than 40 organisations to socially and economically disadvantaged community groups within the PO region. Under the scheme, free or heavily discounted tickets are gifted to people who would […]
Connect with nature for a fun packed family festival at Buckland Park
Come along to a free fun-filled family day out for Buckland and Stamshaw Green Festival on Thursday 25 August in Buckland Park. There will be a host of interactive activities celebrating all things green supported by Portsmouth City Council. Inspired by connecting children with nature, the event will include activities such as bird box […]
Young people invited to explore Solent LEP’s Careers and Skills Hub for options after exam results day
With this year’s GCSE and A Level exam results about to be revealed, Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is inviting students to explore its Careers and Skills Hub to find inspiration for their next step forward. The Solent LEP hub offers useful support and information about career paths, job hunting skills and upskilling opportunities. It’s […]
Power of Youth shines bright as Motiv8’s young people swoop award!
Leading youth charity Motiv8 celebrated with joy as they picked up the ‘Wild Card’ award at Clarion Futures annual ‘Power of Youth’ award ceremony on Wednesday 27th July, held at the Midlands Arts Centre in Birmingham. The Power of Youth Event and Award ceremony has been organised by Clarion Futures and funded by the […]