Portsmouth green spaces keep up winning record
Three of Portsmouth’s much-loved open spaces have picked up top awards once more. Green Flag awards, given annually by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, have again gone to Southsea Rock Garden, Baffins Pond and Milton Park. The award is an international quality mark for parks and green spaces. Baffins Pond has held the award […]
Summer Boardwalk at Gunwharf Quays is now open!
Located in The Plaza, the Summer Boardwalk is reminiscent of the boardwalk amusement parks which sprung up across the coasts of the USA at the turn of the century. Guests can step back in time as they step onto the fully decked boardwalk, complete with festoon lights, an illuminated entrance arch and ragtime music. […]
Solent LEP brings together business and education to help young people reach their potential
On Tuesday 12 July, the Solent LEP brought together partners working across education, training and business at a Careers Summit, to share best practice, discuss career opportunities for young people in the Solent region and debate how to develop a world-class talent base to meet employers’ needs. The Solent LEP works with local schools […]
From bus to beach in one easy trip
Heading to Southsea over the summer holidays? Why not take the bus to the beach and save time, money and stress. Portsmouth City Council is launching additional bus services and extending others to make it easier than ever before to explore the seafront and leave the car at home this summer. The services launched on […]
New venue The Box, launches at Portsmouth Guildhall!
A new, 800 standing capacity venue, The Box, is launching within Portsmouth Guildhall with the first concerts set to take place in the new space confirmed as Craig Charles – Funk & Soul Club and The Blockheads! Following the closure of a live music venue within The Pyramids in 2020, the city has been […]
Stomp for fun, fitness and prizes this summer
Children can have fun and keep active this summer with Stomp for Stamps 2022, a free treasure hunt which encourages children to walk, cycle and scoot, while exploring the city. Now in its fourth year, Stomp for Stamps is a great way for families to discover the city’s parks and open spaces, from Southsea to […]
Creative Industries Students Selected to Display Work at London Exhibition
Four students from the Creative Industries Faculty at Fareham College have been selected in a national competition for exhibition at the Origins Creatives showcase in London. Charlie Moss, Level 3 Photography, Sophie Wood, Level 3 Fashion and Clothing, and Toniesha Moss, Level 3 Graphic Design, along with Level 3 Creative Media Production […]
Applications open for inaugural Maritime UK Solent Awards
Applications for the inaugural Maritime UK Solent Awards celebrating the very best in the region’s maritime excellence, are now open. The inaugural awards are organised by Maritime UK Solent, the voice of the region’s maritime sector providing leadership for a thriving maritime region through activities that support growth and collaboration. The awards will showcase […]
Sampled – Free Fun Day for all returns to Portsmouth Guildhall this Summer!
Following last summer’s hugely successful SAMPLED open day at Portsmouth Guildhall, the venue will be throwing open its doors once more this year on Sunday 21st August, 11am – 3pm, for a FREE family fun day! SAMPLED gives people an opportunity to step inside the Guildhall and sample some of the entertainment, activities and […]
New Roofing Materials Supplier in Portsmouth
Smart Roofer is one of the largest GRP roofing system manufacturers in the UK and is now conveniently available from the GRP Solutions Trade Counter. Smart Roofer brings the combined wisdom and expertise of GRP roofers and GRP specialists to the UK roofing market. Looking toward a greener future the Smart Roofer Product Range has […]