Price freeze continues on annual Ultimate Explorer tickets at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
With the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee just around the corner, take advantage of the price freeze this May half-term and get involved in exciting Jubilee themed events at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, including a visit to the Her Majesty’s Service exhibition. The Ultimate Explorer ticket gives unlimited entrance to the world-class ships, galleries and museums on the […]
Foster Portsmouth light up iconic buildings for Foster Care Fortnight
Foster Portsmouth is marking Foster Care Fortnight (9-22 May) by lighting up iconic city buildings and flying their flag outside Portsmouth City Council’s Civic Offices for the first time. The council’s fostering service will also be holding its spring drop-in foster carer recruitment event on Wednesday 18 May at the Spinnaker Tower in Gunwharf Quays from 7.30-9.30pm enabling visitors to enjoy stunning sunset views […]
Port Solent’s Right Royal Kids Club Celebration
A fantastic programme of Right Royal fun is planned at Port Solent’s Summer Half Term Kids Club on Tuesday 31st May and Thursday 2nd June. Children and their families are invited to help celebrate the Queen’s 70th Jubilee ahead of the Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend. Young visitors can get moving at hula hoop workshops […]
The Guildhall Trust to receive £499,000 from Arts Council England’s capital investment programme
The Guildhall Trust in Portsmouth has received a grant of £499,000 from Arts Council England’s Capital Investment Programme. As part of these 2021-22 and 2022-23 grants, over £22.7 million has been awarded to 66 cultural organisations across the country, including The Guildhall Trust. The Capital Investment Programme aims to help cultural organisations across the country […]
Portico welcomes leading shipping industry members to join board
Portico, Portsmouth’s international cargo terminal, welcomes new board members Camilla Carlbom Flinn and Justin Atkin, following a reorganisation of the company’s governance structure. Camilla and Justin boast extensive shipping knowledge, holding senior leadership roles in the industry. Steve Williams, Managing Director of Portico said: “I’m delighted that Camilla and Justin have joined the board as we […]
Hovertravel is the first cross-Solent ferry operator to recognise the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower
Hovertravel has announced that it will officially recognise the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. Customers can choose to wear a Sunflower lanyard as an indication that they may require additional support, assistance or simply a little more time while travelling. This announcement further enhances Hovertravel’s award-winning accessibility initiative HoverCare. Neil Chapman, managing director of Hovertravel explains: “Our […]
First Ukrainian refugees linked with host in Diocesan Scheme
When Judy Walker saw images of Ukrainians forced from their bombed-out homes, she was desperate to help. She and her husband Andrew are fortunate to have some spare bedrooms, so they immediately offered to host refugees fleeing the conflict, as part of the Diocesan of Portsmouth scheme. They’ve now been matched with a Ukrainian woman […]
Southsea Community Cinema and Arts Centre Opening in the heart of Southsea
Southsea Community Cinema and Arts Centre Opening in the heart of Southsea with Open House 19 May from noon – 5 pm featuring local performers, films soundtracks, drums and short films. Portsmouth Film Society announces the opening at 1-3 Palmerston Road with esteemed guest, Stephen Morgan, MP and a ribbon cutting ceremony by the new Lord Mayor at 6:30 […]
Shaping Patron, Wightlink wins a top business award to recognise its achievements in sustainability
Wightlink is celebrating winning The News Business Excellence Award for Sustainability 2022. The achievement recognises the successful introduction of Wightlink’s new flagship Victoria of Wight, England’s first large ferry powered by hybrid energy, and the ferry company’s campaigns to cut carbon emissions and operate as sustainably as possible. Initiatives include improving recycling, installing EV charging […]
Portsmouth residents invited to first mayor-making ceremony since pandemic
The new Lord Mayor of Portsmouth will be formally elected at the council’s annual meeting at 10 am on 17 May 2022. Doors open at 9 am, and guests are asked to be seated by 9.30 am. This is the first time the event has been open to the public since 2019. Councillors will […]