City Greening Fund launches with a visit to Paulsgrove community garden
A new fund for community groups and organisations launched on Monday 24 October is offering up to £5,000 for greening projects. The City Greening Fund will provide grants for tree planting, planting for nature and biodiversity, engaging the community in greening projects and connecting with nature. The fund will be live from Monday 24 October […]
Sewing memories with every stitch
Until Monday, 31 October 2022, visitors to the D-Day Story can participate in this interactive and inventive temporary exhibition that tells a story when an old Singer Sewing Machine handle is turned. Visitors to the Portsmouth City Council-owned museum can visit the exhibition for free. It is inspired by the 1940s stories of Make Do […]
More Than Half of Shoppers Set to Start Christmas Shopping Earlier This Year to Spread the Cost of Gifting
More than half (54%) of British shoppers will have started their Christmas shopping by October half-term this year as savvy spenders look to spread the cost of gifts over a longer period, new research has revealed. According to a poll by Portsmouth shopping outlet, Gunwharf Quays, six in ten (63%) said they would […]
People’s Network celebrates 20 years of connection
Today (24 October 2022), marks 20 years of evolution and development in Portsmouth libraries, as Portsmouth City Council celebrates two decades of the People’s Network – the installation of the internet and free computer use for Portsmouth residents. Free internet access has been available since the People’s Network launched in 2002 when a £283,000 […]
Remember, remember, the second of November…
King George V playing fields will be host to Portsmouth City Council’s free, annual fireworks display on Wednesday 2 November, opening at 4 pm. The bonfire is set to be lit at 6:30 pm followed by a spectacular fireworks display starting at 7.30 pm. A variety of hot food and refreshments will be available, as […]
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, […]