Rapala, Storm, Okuma and 13 Fishing heading for inaugural Sea Angling Classic
The Sea Angling Classic is delighted that lure manufacturing giants Rapala, along with sister predator brands Okuma, Storm and 13 Fishing are heading to this year’s Sea Angling Classic taking place in Portsmouth from 15-19 June. The brands, distributed by Normark UK, are supporting the Charter Boat category in what is set to be the […]
Find out about Crowdfunding at our free drop-in sessions
Portsmouth City Council and Shaping Portsmouth have teamed up with Crowdfunder to help make great ideas happen through a combination of match funding, expert crowdfunding coaching and events. Are you interested in crowdfunding? Not sure where to start? Join us on Tuesday 8th March, when Crowdfund Portsmouth will be hosting a free open morning at the […]
1,000 homes have now benefitted from energy efficiency upgrades in Portsmouth-led scheme
Portsmouth City Council recently celebrated the 1,000th installation of fully funded solar panel systems, solid wall insulation and park home insulation in residents’ homes, thanks to funding secured by its in-house energy services team. The Switched On programme, which uses funding from the Government’s Local Authority Delivery Scheme, allows residents to receive energy efficient measures […]
Do you want to be award-winning? The News Business Excellence Awards may be able to help!
Shaping Portsmouth Patron The News has once again, for their 20th year, announced The News Business Excellence Awards entries are open until 28th February, so get them in quick! Businesses across the PO1- PO22 area should submit themselves into relevant categories such as ‘Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Business of the Year’. The awards are acknowledgements […]
Southsea’s Fawcett Road gets a spring clean
A popular Portsmouth street has had a facelift over the past few months thanks to work carried out by Portsmouth City Council. Fawcett Road in Southsea has been the focus of a range of street improvements. The council has worked with Priory School pupils to design some new eye-catching lamppost banners that are now […]
Young writers go back to nature for 500 Pompey Words
Portsmouth youngsters are being asked to go back to nature for this year’s 500 Pompey Words competition. The annual writing contest is asking young people to find inspiration from anything in Cumberland House Natural History Museum’s displays and bring it to life through an original story, play or poem. There is plenty to get the […]
This half-term enjoy fun under cover of darkness and see the Mary Rose in a different light
Well known for their nighttime raids often undertaken in darkness, the Coastal Forces squads of the Second World War are the inspiration behind family activities this February half term at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard as visitors of all ages are encouraged to search by torchlight to hunt hidden treasures. The Night Hunters: The Royal Navy’s Coastal […]
Peter Ashley Activity Centre receives a Royal Visit
It was with great pleasure and excitement that HRH The Princess Royal visited the Equestrian Centre at Fort Widley last month. Her return visit was to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Indoor Riding School which she originally opened, and to celebrate Peter Ashley Activity Centres Trust’s commitment and support for Riding for the Disabled […]
New programme helps Portsmouth rough sleepers Choose Employability
On Wednesday 16th February we start on the pathway to what we hope will be one of the most exciting programmes we have ever run: Choose Employability. Led by Cozette Gelineau and Ania Marysia Swiderska, the programme is a stepping-stone for the homeless people within our community. The volunteered programme will offer a personalised pathway […]
WetWheels named as inclusivity partner for Sea Angling Classic
Disabled anglers will have the opportunity to compete alongside some of the world’s greatest sea anglers in this year’s Sea Angling Classic taking place on 15-19 June 2022 in Portsmouth. Wetwheels vessels have been designed to accommodate all disabled people, including wheelchair users, providing state-of-the-art facilities including electric fishing reels for sea anglers with limited […]