Brasserie Blanc becomes a Shaping Portsmouth partner
Shaping Portsmouth is pleased to welcome Brasserie Blanc as our newest Member. Sea, the sites & shopping – BB Portsmouth in Gunwharf Quays is the perfect destination for the whole family. Whether you are dropping by after a spot of shopping or before setting off for adventures to the Isle of Wight, we look forward […]
Episode 99: Rachel Lowe MBE
Charla Grant talks to Rachel Lowe MBE, Creator of the Destination Board Game Series, about coming up with the idea for the game while driving a taxi as a student at the University of Portsmouth, developing it from the initial idea to releasing a final product, growing up playing games, her experience on Dragon’s Den, and launching a special edition as part of Portsmouth’s centenary celebrations.
Operation: Shaping Forces is a success
Last month, we had the pleasure of supporting Armed Forces Community Programme Leads Andy Moss and Kate Mizon host the first annual Shaping Forces event in the Royal Maritime Hotel. The Armed Forces Community within Portsmouth is crucial in shaping our city and forms a major part of our community. The Shaping Forces programme is […]
Episode 100: Jane Lamer
This week we’re celebrating our own Portsmouth centenary… Episode 100 of the Shaping Portsmouth Podcast! 🥳🎉
In this special episode, Dave Humphries and Charla Grant welcome Portsmouth icon Jane Lamer! Dave and Charla chat with Jane about growing up as a Pompey girl, her role at Portsmouth City Council, why Portsmouth is the best city to do business in, the community spirit within the city, Portsmouth100 and the City of Culture 2029 bid, and all of Jane’s local recommendations!
Episode 102: Southern Motor Contracts
In this episode, Charla Grant talks to Mark Baumfield, Managing Director at Southern Motor Contracts, about how the business was founded and evolved into its current form, the benefits of leasing vehicles, how he came to join and then take ownership of the business, becoming a partner of Shaping Portsmouth and how it inspired them to take on an apprentice, and what’s next for the business.
Introducing our new Workplace Health & Wellbeing Programme Lead
The Shaping Portsmouth Team are pleased to announce that Chris West has joined us as our new Workplace Health & Wellbeing Programme Lead. After working in commercial environments with the food industry Chris had a career transition to focus upon mental health and wellbeing during 2021. His passion had always been helping, developing and supporting […]
Episode 104: The Marketing Agency
Charla Grant chats with Hannah Jeffrey about joining the Shaping Team supporting our social media, how she got into Marketing and completing a Digital Marketing Masters at the University of Portsmouth, her role in The Marketing Agency which provides free marketing support and guidance to local businesses, and Harry Styles!
Announcing our Shaping Forces Sponsors
The Shaping Portsmouth Armed Forces Community programme team are pleased to announce the sponsors for our upcoming Shaping Forces event at the Royal Maritime Hotel on 26th June. Citrus Facilities Management has signed on as the Headline Sponsor of the event, continuing their commitment to contribute to the growth and success of our city. They […]
Episode 106: Creative Clique
CP Robinson takes the host’s chair for the first time to chat with Jo Alexander, Managing Director of Creative Clique, about starting and growing the business over the last 20 years and their roots in Portsmouth, the changing world of marketing and the rise of AI, working with Shaping to rebrand the annual conference as the Shaping Summit.
Successful Launch of Mental Health Breakfast Networking Event
Our first Mental Health Matters Breakfast Networking event kicked off during Mental Health Awareness Week on Monday 12th May, bringing together like-minded business professionals for meaningful conversations about workplace wellbeing. Hosted in partnership with Solent Mind as part of our Workplace Health & Wellbeing programme, the event created a supportive environment for open dialogue on […]