Plant your ideas for the new green space in our city centre
Come along to Commercial Road on Saturday 29 October from 10am to 2pm to meet the regeneration team at Portsmouth City Council and share your thoughts on the exciting plans for the city centre. An outline planning application for the city centre north area was submitted in August 2022 which includes plans for 2.9 […]
Urgent call for Portsmouth to support their schools at special event
A rallying cry to encourage more people to become classroom assistants in primary, secondary and special schools in the city has been launched by Portsmouth City Council, who are holding an information event at Portsmouth Central Library on Tuesday 1 November from 10 am – 1 pm. Teach Portsmouth, a Portsmouth City Council initiative to […]
Could you be our new Care Leavers Programme Leader?
We at Shaping Portsmouth are looking for someone to join us as volunteer Programme Lead for our Care Leavers programme in our education pillar. This programme provides support for young people after leaving care, and prepares those still in the care system for their next steps. The programme is being shaped with the help of former care […]
The Mary Rose Museum becomes a Shaping Portsmouth Patron
Shaping Portsmouth is pleased to welcome The Mary Rose as our new Patron. The Mary Rose museum is an award-winning exhibition housing and caring for Henry VIII’s ship and thousands of objects found within. This month also sees the 40th anniversary of the hull of the Mary Rose being raised from the bed of the Solent […]
Portsmouth Film Society announces its 4th Recovery Festival
Portsmouth Film Society announces its 4th Recovery Festival Thursday 10 to Friday 13 November in Southsea. The programme is intended to be meaningful to those of you who have sought support for mental health issues, and those that have no idea about recovery, by raising awareness and celebrating people’s ability to recognise their problems, […]
Halloween Tricks and Treats at Port Solent
Spooktacular tricks and treats are in store for youngsters at Port Solent this autumn half term at two free Halloween kids club events. Children of all ages are invited to dress up in creepy costumes and visit the waterside leisure destination with their families for Frighteningly Fabulous disco sessions on Tuesday 25th October – at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Get […]
Wightlink wins praise for promoting the importance of sustainability
Wightlink has won recognition for its ongoing campaign to reduce carbon emissions and encourage environmental initiatives. The Isle of Wight ferry operator has won the ‘Communicating Sustainability’ award from the Southern Sustainability Partnership and was presented with a trophy by Chris Packham at a ceremony in Southampton. Since Wightlink’s hybrid energy flagship, Victoria of Wight, […]
Portsmouth charity hosts black-tie event to raise funds to improve education in Republic of Guinea
A charity that helps young people across the world is hosting a glitzy black-tie event to raise funds for children unable to access primary education. URBOND, a Portsmouth-based charity is hosting a glamourous charity fundraising ball to help it continue its ongoing work with children in the Republic of Guinea through its Child Education Programme. […]
Speaking up for young people in Portsmouth
New member of youth parliament announced Portsmouth’s next members of youth parliament, Sakura Elkington (15) and deputy Beth Hargreaves (16) have been welcomed into post and will work alongside councillors and influence key decisions that affect young people and children. Sakura made a historical start to her role, which is open to young people […]
Diversity charity welcomes council grant opportunity
Diversity and inclusion specialist URBOND has welcomed Portsmouth City Council’s offer of grant support for community and voluntary groups. The Portsmouth charity recently learned about the council’s Community Inclusion Grant scheme when Cllr Chris Attwell, the council’s Cabinet Member for Communities and Central Services, visited its meeting. The programme has a £30,000 pot to […]