Tag: Community

Support FORM+FUNCTION to deliver stand-out community projects throughout Portsmouth

FORM+FUNCTION CIC is a new, one-of-its-kind, change-making creative studio in Portsmouth.  They sat down to work in their first studio on Highland Road on International Women’s Day (8th March) 2020 and have been making friends and influencing people across the city ever since. In just over a year, FORM+FUNCTION delivered the following projects: Belmont Path […]

Gunwharf Quays Christmas Village returns for 2022!

  This Christmas, Gunwharf Quays will welcome back its exciting festive attraction, ‘Gunwharf Quays Christmas Village’, after a fantastic debut season in 2021. The Village will open Saturday, 12th November, in the Plaza and run until Monday, 2nd January 2023. The Christmas Village will again follow a traditional European style, with unique artisan craft and […]

The Charity Support Network welcomes a new Programme Lead

At Shaping Portsmouth, we are pleased to welcome Chris Hillman as the new Programme Lead for the Charity Support Network. The programme provides a database of tradespeople willing to volunteer their time and expertise to support charitable organisations and their work. Chris is Head of Employability and Apprenticeships at Minstead Trust, which supports over 220 people with […]

New cost of living hub launched to help Portsmouth residents

Portsmouth City Council has launched a new online cost of living hub and helpline to support residents who are struggling financially. The online support hub is a one-stop source for all cost of living advice, and can be found at portsmouth.gov.uk/costofliving The hub contains advice and support on variety of topics: Food and essentials – information […]

Round of a-paws for Portsmouth stray dog kennels

  Portsmouth City Council’s Stray Dog Kennels has been recognised in the 2022 RSPCA PawPrint Awards, picking up gold for the seventh year in a row. Helen Gunn, senior animal warden, and her team were assessed by the charity’s nationwide PawPrint Awards – the only scheme to have been recognising good practice from local authorities […]

Find a warm welcome at venues across Portsmouth this winter

A list of warm and welcoming spaces opening their doors to Portsmouth residents this winter can be found on Portsmouth City Council’s website at www.portsmouth.gov.uk/warmspaces The council, in partnership with HIVE Portsmouth, have published the list of friendly and warm spaces where residents can meet others, take part in activities, get a warm drink or meal, […]

Seasonal treats for all the family at Port Solent’s Festival of Christmas

Festive fun will be top of everybody’s wish list at Port Solent’s fantastic and free Festival of Christmas.  The popular event returns on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 December, with heart-warming seasonal food and drink, brilliant street entertainment and festive music – and over 100 market stalls, all conveniently under cover, to help you find that perfect Christmas gift.  There will be plenty […]

Hovertravel adds 0745 Saturday start permanently

Hovertravel has announced that following a successful trial of 07:45 departures from Ryde on Saturdays since September, this earlier flight has been added permanently to its timetable. Loretta Lale, head of commercial at Hovertravel, adds: “Having reviewed the demand for this flight, we are delighted to announce that this departure is now part of our […]

Kings Theatre panto cast to switch on Portsmouth Christmas lights

  The Kings Theatre’s Panto cast are delighted to have been invited to switch on the Christmas lights as part of Portsmouth City Councils countdown to Christmas. Grant Urquhart, (Ch4s First Dates regular), Ben Ofoedu, (Phats and Small), Jack Edwards, (Pompey Panto’s famous Dame), and West End star Michelle Antrobus will all be attending the […]