Historic find rings a bell
A copper bell likely dating back to Victorian times has been unearthed by the Southsea Coastal Scheme during work digging a trench to connect electricity on Castle Field. The bell was found at a depth of 600mm, just five metres away from a Victorian cobbled road that was also discovered at the same depth […]
PETA’s Apprenticeship and Employer of the Year Award winners crowned!
PETA Training & Consultancy celebrated their Apprenticeship and Employer of the Year Awards and what a fantastic celebration it was! The event, which was held at the Royal Maritime Club in Portsmouth on Friday 24 June, saw an exceptional turnout, with over 200 people attending on the night. The judging panel, which was made up […]
Meet the new lead of our Armed Forces Covenant Programme
Shaping Portsmouth is pleased to welcome Andy Spencer as our new Armed Forces Covenant programme lead. For the past couple of years, Andy has been the Armed Forces Lead for Solent NHS Trust and is part of the Trust’s leadership team for the development and operation of NHS OpCOURAGE services in South-East England. He also […]
Experience the reopening of a family favourite while exploring the seas this summer at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Experience the reopening of a family favourite while exploring the seas this summer at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Family favourite Action Stations at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard gets a new look for summer and reopens with a physically-charged Royal Marines experience that will challenge visitors. Reopening on July 23, Action Stations welcomes the Commando Experience, that puts […]
Solent LEP unveils exciting plans for the region’s future
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has revealed ambitious plans to set the region on a path of green recovery, improve career opportunities and ensure the Solent’s communities thrive, with the publication of its Delivery Plan for the next year. Rachael Randall, Chair of the Solent LEP, said: “Our Delivery Plan supports our […]
Hovertravel supports Isle of Wight Pride 2022
Isle of Wight Pride is returning on Saturday 16th July with a parade through Ryde and live acts on the seafront throughout the afternoon. New for 2022 are events on both Friday and Sunday, making the weekend a three-day celebration of diversity and inclusivity and an opportunity to give Ryde its annual coat of […]
College offers free maths and English classes for adults
Are you over 19 and looking to improve your employment prospects by brushing up on your maths and English? City of Portsmouth College is once again offering free courses at both functional skills and GCSE levels. The classes will be run at either Highbury Campus, Cosham, or the College’s Arundel Campus, just […]
Travel and tourism career takes off for former college student Stephie
High-flier Stephie Zulu has checked in as cabin crew with Virgin Atlantic, straight after completing a travel and tourism course at City of Portsmouth College. The 18-year-old flew through the two-year Level 3 Extended Diploma at Highbury Campus, despite Covid restrictions resulting in a blended approach of remote and classroom learning. She’s already halfway through […]
Roger Daltrey CBE inducted to Portsmouth Guildhall Wall of Fame
When legendary frontman of The Who, Roger Daltrey CBE, visited Portsmouth Guildhall with his Who Was I? tour on Monday 27th June, his visit was made even more memorable as he was inducted to the Guildhall Wall of Fame for his outstanding contribution to music. As the founder and lead singer of one of […]
Fareham College Celebrates Student Achievement with Annual Awards Ceremony
Fareham College hosted its Student Annual Awards event on Monday 27 June. The event, which has been delivered virtually for the last two years, celebrates the outstanding achievement of students throughout the last academic year. Hosted at the Bishopsfield Road Campus in theatre 141, the evening saw the presentation of 17 categories from Outstanding Achievement […]