Shaping Portsmouth achieves Silver in the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme
We are beyond proud and delighted to announce that Shaping Portsmouth, through our Armed Forces Covenant programme, has been awarded the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award. The scheme recognises employer organisations that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to defence and the armed forces community, and align their values with the Armed Forces Covenant. […]
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 […]
Attention! Free Armed Forces Day event this Saturday
Head to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard from 10am – 4pm on Saturday 25 June for free activities and entertainment to mark Portsmouth Armed Forces Day. Portsmouth Armed Forces Day, which is organised by Portsmouth City Council, celebrates Portsmouth’s armed forces community – from currently serving personnel to service families, veterans and cadets. The entertainment will […]
Hovertravel is 1000th signatory in the South East to the Armed Forces Covenant
Hovertravel has formally declared to ensure those who serve, or who have served in the armed forces, and their families are treated fairly, becoming the 1000th signatory in the South East to the Armed Forces Covenant. Neil Chapman, managing director of Hovertravel, explains: “With Portsmouth Naval Base being one of our closest neighbours we […]
Freedom of the City of Portsmouth for Falklands veterans and more
Veterans of the Falklands conflict are among those to be awarded the Freedom of the City of Portsmouth. The plan to grant the Freedom of the City to those who served overseas and at home during the conflict, as well as those who have dedicated their lives to service in Portsmouth, is to be formally […]
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 […]
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 […]
Solent Mind Launch new Service for Royal Navy and Marines Families
Mental Health Charity Solent Mind announces the launch of a brand new service ‘Anchoring Minds’, giving families of serving Royal Navy or Royal Marines personnel the emotional wellbeing support they need and deserve. This service is funded by the RNRMC and created in partnership with Solent NHS. Anchoring Minds is a brand new community-based service […]
This Saturday 26th of June is Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets. There are many ways for people, communities and organisations across the country to show their support and get involved. Showing support for the […]
