Portsmouth social worker wins top award for outstanding practice
A social worker who supports children, young people and families in the city has won an industry award for outstanding practice. The Frontline Awards celebrate the dedication, passion and resilience of social workers who support children and their families across England. Arthur Scott who works at Portsmouth City Council was recognised for his efforts to […]
☰pa●○pa☴ by Rae-Yen Song launches at Aspex this summer
This summer, Aspex Portsmouth will launch a major new exhibition by Glasgow-based artist, Rae-Yen Song. ☰pa●○pa☴ is Rae-Yen Song’s first solo presentation of work in the south of England and features an installation bringing together existing and new artworks. Through drawing, sculpture, costume, moving image and family collaboration, the exhibition focuses on the artist’s father, […]
Opportunity knocks at the Queens Hotel
A host of new talent will be taking part in this summer’s Sunday Sessions at the Queens Hotel in Portsmouth. The hotel at the heart of the city is well known for hosting sultry summer vibes on a Sunday throughout the summer with some of the best-known local performers taking part. Joining established acts such […]
Aspex Portsmouth launches Donate for Generate Crowdfunder
Visual arts charity Aspex Portsmouth has launched a new fundraising campaign this May 2023 to support the future of its cherished community arts project, Generate. Generate is a free inclusive arts programme designed to support people with dementia and their carers. Led by artists Abi Wheeler and Roy Eneas, the programme delivers weekly visual arts […]
TUI cruise vessel becomes largest ship ever to sail into Portsmouth harbour
Portsmouth harbour has been the backdrop of many spectacles. On Friday 26th May it was the turn of cruise line TUI, as their ship Mein Schiff 3 took the title of largest ship ever to sail into the city. Measuring 293.3m in length and weighing 99,536 in gross tonnage TUI cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 […]
The driving forces behind Southsea Food Festival
The popular Southsea Food Festival, organised by Portsmouth City Council, will return on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th July 2023, packed with over 50 stalls offering goodies from some of the best food and drink producers in the area. This year the event is sponsored by Lexus Hedge End and covers a larger area, taking in […]
Portsmouth’s Pride Trust announces bid to host UK Pride in 2025
“We are on a mission to make Portsmouth the city for UK Pride in 2025” – that’s the message of volunteers behind Portsmouth Pride which celebrates and supports the LGBTQ+ community in the city. The bid shall soon be submitted to the UK Pride Organisers Network (UKPON) and will showcase why Portsmouth should host this […]
Disability Awareness
Download a PDF version here. A disability is “a physical or mentalimpairment that has a ‘substantial’ and‘long-term’ negative effect on your abilityto do normal daily activities.”(Equality Act 2010) Types of Disability A visible disability is one thatyou can see e.g. the use of awheelchair or an amputation A hidden disability is notimmediately obvious e.g.chronic illnesses […]
Movember
Download a PDF version here. The Movember initiative was started in 2003 in Melbourne, Australia. Travis Garone and Luke Slattery started the trend getting 30 ‘Mo Bros’ involved, more than 6 million men across the world now take part to raise money. The money raised goes towards men’s health projects and research.The aim of Movember […]
A Guide to Menopause
Download a PDF version here. What is the menopause? The menopause is the time is a female’s life when periods stop. This happens because of loss of ovarian reproductive function, and the ovaries producing less oestrogen. Usually this occurs between the ages of 45-55 and a female is classed as officially being in the menopause […]