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 […]
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 […]
Imposter Syndrome
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Mental Health Awareness
Download a PDF version here. Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 Power of Community 875,000 workers in the UK experience work-related stress, depression, or anxiety. This costs UK Employers over £42 billion each year This is a chance to talk about mental health issues and help improve the mental health of our friends, family, and colleagues.This […]
Sleep: How does it affect us?
Download a PDF version here. SLEEP How does it affect us? It’s recommended that adults get between 7-9 hours of sleep a night. Everyone dreams even if you don’t remember them and on average someone can have 3-5 dreams per night When you’re unable to move or speak temporarily when falling asleep or waking up […]
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Download a PDF version here. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD’s) are injuries or disorders that aff ect the musculoskeletal system of the body which is responsible for human movement. The structures affected can include bones, joints, tendons, muscles, nerves and connective tissue. This can result in conditions of the back, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, hips, legs and […]