Museum volunteers who went extra mile during pandemic to open exhibition recognised with prestigious award
The outstanding contribution made by a dedicated team of volunteers who worked to help get an exhibition launched on time during the pandemic has been recognised at the prestigious 2020 Marsh Award for Museum Learning event held at the British Museum on, 1 November 2021. Volunteers working to conserve the many objects raised from the […]
The gates are open: Step into Portsmouth’s Historic Quarter with new free pass
On 2 November 2021, the heart of Portsmouth’s heritage is once again open to the public free of charge with the introduction of the Historic Quarter Pass. Introduced by Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust (PNBPT), the free pass allows access to the Historic Quarter at the dockyard. PNBPT invites the people of Portsmouth and from […]
Community E-Cargo Bike Hire Scheme asks for Crowdfund support
Who are behind the scheme? They are Kevin from Southsea Cycles, Jenni from Sustrans and Nick from Portsmouth Climate Action Board and this is their ask for support: ” What’s the plan? To set up a Community E-cargo bike Hire Scheme! We love cargo bikes and want to give people the opportunity to try them […]
Sponsor ‘Share a Smile’ this Christmas by supporting struggling families with a visit from Santa Claus.
‘ We all know that Christmas is about giving and The North Pole Elf Company know this better than anyone! Magical elves direct from the North Pole and Santa Claus himself are in Hampshire this year and ready to spread festive cheer far and wide! But they are asking for your help to reach […]
Portsmouth residents asked for their views on Colas work
Portsmouth residents are being asked for their views on the condition of the city’s roads and the tidiness of its streets. Colas provide a range of services across Portsmouth, such as maintaining the roads, managing street lights and keeping pavements clean and tidy and would like to hear the public’s thoughts on their work. Jane […]
Families urged: don’t miss deadline for starting school
Applications opened last Monday (1 November 2021) for places for children starting school in September next year. Parents and carers are being urged to get applications in online by the closing date: 15 January 2022. Children born on or between 1 September 2017 and 31 August 2018 will start school in September 2022. Families can […]
Art opportunity for city underpasses
An artist, or group of artists, will be invited to create public art installations at two underpasses in the city, as part of a council and police commissioner project to make the area safer. Recently £423,851 funding was awarded to Portsmouth City Council and the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire from the government’s Safer […]
Potential expansion of cycle storage pilot
Residents in eight roads in Portsmouth could soon benefit from secure cycle storage, in the form of bike hangars, if proposals to launch phase two of the pilot are approved at next week’s cabinet meeting. Bike hangars are secure, lockable, covered pods which can accommodate between four and six cycles. Portsmouth City Council has […]
Secondary schools vaccination programme in Portsmouth
All 12- to 15-year-old pupils at mainstream secondary schools in the city have now been offered the coronavirus vaccination. The successful vaccination programme adds to the measures taken to address very high and rising coronavirus infection rates in schools. With schools suffering both in terms of pupil and staff absence as a result, the Director […]
Big potential for Tiny Things in Old Portsmouth
A new interactive museum experience will let people explore the history of the oldest part of Portsmouth using the latest technology. The Tiny Things project will see nine small replicas of museum exhibits dotted around Old Portsmouth for residents and visitors to discover. The tiny creations are made using 3D printers and will be found near […]