Eclectic mix of Portsmouth communities to benefit from grant funding
People across Portsmouth will have access to a diverse range of projects, groups and support thanks to more than £30,000 of grant funding. Portsmouth City Council awarded community inclusion grants to 34 organisations across the city with each bidding for up to £1,000 for projects that aim to make the city a place where […]
New Theatre Royal announce Flo & Joan as latest patrons
New Theatre Royal in Portsmouth is excited to announce that the multi-award winning British musical comedy duo Flo & Joan are joining them as patrons. The acclaimed live act consisting of sisters Rosie and Nicola Dempsey, have headlined and played to sold-out audiences across the UK, North America and Australia, and their hour-long special, Alive […]
The Parenting Network sends powerful message about abuse through Christmas pyjama appeal
Working with Stop Domestic Abuse, The Parenting Network wants as many children as possible to snuggle up on Christmas Eve reading a book in cosy Christmas Pyjamas with their Christmas Pyjama Crowdfunder Campaign this year. Over the last 2 years, thanks to your generous support, they were able to deliver over 530 pairs of Christmas […]
Join Motiv8 for the Stars of Hope Trail
Why not take part in some free festive family fun with a chance to win a family ice skating session at Portsmouth on Ice, Guildhall square or a £20 Amazon voucher! The local youth charity Motiv8 have organised a Stars of Hope Light Trail for everyone to enjoy! Light up Stars have been featured […]
Nominate school and college superstars in Portsmouth’s education awards
Families in Portsmouth can nominate an unsung hero from their local school or college for a special award. The award is open to teachers, learning support assistants and head teachers who deserve recognition as education superstars. The Teach Portsmouth Awards 2023 will take place on Thursday 29 June at Portsmouth Guildhall and will recognise the achievements […]
Community in Motion training for those working in and around the nighttime economy
Portsmouth City Council, Isle of Wight Council, Gosport, Havant and Fareham Council have been granted a joint bid for funding from Police and Crime Commissioner and the Home Office under the Safer Streets 4 fund. The Community in Motion project is to deliver training to those working in the Night Time Economy regarding awareness and […]
University and council team up to tackle waste in Portsmouth
Portsmouth City Council and the University of Portsmouth teamed up again this year to support students and residents to recycle more and tackle rubbish issues in areas of Southsea and Somerstown. Students were recruited and trained to work with the council as volunteers, helping drive the message home of how to dispose of rubbish […]
HMS Warrior’s Tree-mendous lights make a festive return
The rigging team at the National Museum of the Royal Navy is getting ready for Christmas at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard in their traditional way. By decking the 53m (176ft) high fore mast and yards of the Victorian battleship HMS Warrior with festive lights, they create one of the tallest Christmas displays on the south […]
The National Museum of the Royal Navy honours the Cockleshell Heroes on their 80th anniversary
This year marks the 80th anniversary of Operation Frankton. A raid was undertaken by the Royal Marine Commandos, under cover of darkness in Bordeaux Harbour. The role of the Royal Marines in the story of the Royal Navy is one that often comes into sharp focus. Led by Herbert “Blondie” Hasler DSO, OBE, this […]
Work starts to revitalise Victoria Park
Work gets underway in Portsmouth’s Victoria Park this month as part of a plan to improve its value as a community space, a wildlife haven and a much-loved part of the city’s heritage. The Portsmouth City Council plan, developed with the local community and made possible by a £2.4m grant from The National Lottery Heritage […]