Portsmouth’s Learning Disability Service celebrate and reflect after unprecedented times
Portsmouth’s Integrated Learning Disability Service recently celebrated the resilience shown through the pandemic after a challenging 18+ months for the team, its providers and its service users and carers. The service currently supports over 750 adults with a learning disability in the Portsmouth area and offers specialist services to enable and support them to participate […]
Abri awards £40,000 Community Funding to local organisations
Abri, one of the south of England’s largest housing providers, has awarded over £40,000 from its Community Fund since April 2021 to support local organisations and projects, The Community Fund is part of Abri’s commitment to supporting and investing in communities, making them better places to live. Applications are decided on by its customer […]
Wightlink celebrates the achievements of its sponsored sports people and arts groups
Wightlink is now sifting through applications from groups and individuals who want to take part in its sponsorship scheme in 2022. Each year, the cross-Solent ferry company helps hundreds of people of all ages with thousands of pounds worth of travel through its Wightlink in the Community: Sponsorship scheme. This year’s deadline was the end […]
Support for improvements to key roundabouts in Portsmouth
Feedback from residents has helped inform plans for improvements to three major roundabouts in Portsmouth which will help increase bus reliability and journey times, while also improving cycling and walking routes. Portsmouth City Council recently engaged with local businesses and people who travel through Rudmore Roundabout in Stamshaw, Portsbridge Roundabout in Hilsea and Spur Road […]
Magical moments at Port Solent’s Festival of Christmas
Festive fun will be top of the wish list when Port Solent welcomes visitors to its fantastic Festival of Christmas. The popular event returns on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 December with seasonal food and drink to enjoy, street entertainment, festive music and more than 90 stalls to find that perfect Christmas gift. There will […]
There is more to showing your commitment by signing the Armed Forces Covenant
On Wednesday 10th November 2021, the South East Regional Employer Engagement Director Andrew Gibbs, along with the 6 Regiment Army Air Corp and hosted by Lt Col Andrew Bushby, invited local employers to witness the signing of the Armed Forces Covenant by Fareham College, Eastleigh College and Expedition Security and of course enjoy breakfast, bringing […]
Events held at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and the Royal Navy Submarine Museum in Gosport pay their respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice on Remembrance Day
A number of events will be held at the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to mark Remembrance this year. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Thursday 11 November Remembrance Reflections in the HMS gallery and onboard First World War survivor HMS M.33 gives visitors the opportunity to experience the conflict through the eyes and words of naval personnel throughout history with a series of stories and poems penned by […]
Hovercraft wear poppies to support 100th anniversary of British Legion’s Poppy Appeal
Hovertravel is showing its support proudly for the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal 2021 by wearing poppies on the exterior of both its hovercraft. Neil Chapman, managing director of Hovertravel, explains: “We wanted to go beyond our usual fund-raising activities to make this 100th-anniversary year extra special. As a team, it is with great pride that […]
Marking Remembrance in Portsmouth in 2021
Residents in Portsmouth are being invited to mark Remembrance in a series of events taking place between 10-14 November 2021. This year’s Armistice and Remembrance events and services are taking place as follows: Armistice Day service – Thursday 11 November, 10:55 am at the WWI memorial, Guildhall Square (Cenotaph) The short service commences at 10:55 […]
Major refurbishment of Cosham Library completed
Major refurbishment works have been completed at Cosham Library following a Portsmouth City Council project. The works were designed and managed by the Housing Neighbourhood and Building Services Team working for the City Council’s Culture, Leisure and Regulatory Service. Major refurbishment works have been completed at Cosham Library following a Portsmouth City Council project. The […]