Planting a lasting tribute
A tree will be planted in Victoria Park, Portsmouth, as a lasting tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and Portsmouth City Council is planning to use a very special compost to help it grow. The many bunches of flowers placed on Portsmouth Guildhall steps during the period of mourning were collected on Tuesday 20 September and […]
Campaign launched to help young people understand mental health and the support available in Portsmouth
Health and Care Portsmouth has launched a campaign to help young people understand mental health, and the free support they can access in Portsmouth. The You Are Not Alone campaign aims to provide a clear breakdown of mental health services, helping young people understand the different support options and which service would be the best […]
Portsmouth Comic Con- International Festival of Comics to return to Portsmouth Guildhall in 2023!
The hugely popular Portsmouth Comic Con – International Festival of Comics is set to return to Portsmouth Guildhall on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th May 2023; tickets will go on sale this Friday at midday. A sell-out in previous years, this event will sell quickly, so grab your tickets and take advantage of a […]
How to Train Your Dragon author visited Portsmouth school and the talk was off the scale
Award-winning author-illustrator, and creator of the How to Train Your Dragon franchise, Cressida Cowell, shared her expertise with Portsmouth children at two special events on Monday 12 September. Cowell visited Mayfield School and Mayville High School on Monday 12 September to discuss her new book, Which Way to Anywhere, and gave lucky pupils a signed copy prior […]
City gets another £4 million to tackle homelessness
Portsmouth has received another £4m to help rough sleepers and prevent homelessness in the city. This takes the amount of money the Government has allocated to Portsmouth’s homelessness team to £9.9m since April 2020. This investment contains £1.6m over the next two years as a drug and alcohol treatment grant, and a further £2.3m […]
Cookbook profits fund clean water project
Profits from a cookbook by Khalida Perween Arab and Nadia Huma Arab are being donated with the aim of providing clean water supplies in India, Africa, and Pakistan. The book was originally written by Nadia’s mother, Khalida, and father, Riaz Arab, in the 1980s after they came to the UK and ran a successful Indian […]
People of Portsmouth asked how best to splash the cash
Portsmouth residents are being asked for their opinions on planned improvements to Hilsea Lido, following a successful bid by Portsmouth City Council for £8.75m central government funding to create the longest urban linear park in the UK. The linear park will connect the west of the city to the eastern edge, with enhanced cycling […]
Portsmouth’s leading contemporary art gallery Aspex are looking for new Trustees
Aspex brings new art and ideas to the heart of Portsmouth. Its mission is to cultivate art, creativity and a collaborative community. The charity believes that art improves lives, brings joy, broadens minds, facilitates learning and creates meaningful connections in our communities. They create opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience contemporary […]
It’s not too late to register for Dance Live! 2023
As teachers return to their classrooms this week, schools and colleges are advised that it is not too late to register for Dance Live! 2023 – the popular annual dance contest produced by The Guildhall Trust. Embracing the ever-evolving digital world and how this is changing the face of modern performance, Dance Live! sees pupils […]
Heritage Open Days is back in Portsmouth for 2022!
Heritage Open Days are back in Portsmouth for 2022 with a brand-new theme: ‘Astounding Inventions’. This year the festival, which is England’s largest festival of history and culture, will be running from 9 to 18 September and will offer a huge range of activities that are completely free. Portsmouth City Council and Heritage Open […]