New venue The Box, launches at Portsmouth Guildhall!
A new, 800 standing capacity venue, The Box, is launching within Portsmouth Guildhall with the first concerts set to take place in the new space confirmed as Craig Charles – Funk & Soul Club and The Blockheads! Following the closure of a live music venue within The Pyramids in 2020, the city has been […]
Stomp for fun, fitness and prizes this summer
Children can have fun and keep active this summer with Stomp for Stamps 2022, a free treasure hunt which encourages children to walk, cycle and scoot, while exploring the city. Now in its fourth year, Stomp for Stamps is a great way for families to discover the city’s parks and open spaces, from Southsea to […]
Sampled – Free Fun Day for all returns to Portsmouth Guildhall this Summer!
Following last summer’s hugely successful SAMPLED open day at Portsmouth Guildhall, the venue will be throwing open its doors once more this year on Sunday 21st August, 11am – 3pm, for a FREE family fun day! SAMPLED gives people an opportunity to step inside the Guildhall and sample some of the entertainment, activities and […]
More schools prioritise safer access by joining School Streets for the next academic year
A further two schools are set to join Portsmouth’s successful School Streets scheme from September to transform the way pupils, parents and staff travel to school. School Streets is welcoming King’s Academy College Park and King’s Academy North Parade to the scheme, after it was successfully introduced at St Jude’s Church of England Primary School […]
Gunwharf Quays hosts Dedication Ceremony for Vernon Mine Warfare and Diving Monument
A bronze monument celebrating the naval and military heritage of HMS VERNON and honouring all those involved in naval mine warfare, service diving as well as bomb and mine disposal, was officially dedicated at a ceremony at Gunwharf Quays on Friday 15 July. Held at the former site of HMS VERNON, guest of honour Rear […]
Portsmouth children set to HAF a great time this summer
Free Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) will support thousands of Portsmouth families who are struggling with the rising cost of living this summer. Portsmouth City Council’s HAF Fun Pompey scheme will run throughout the summer holidays, from Monday 25 July to Friday 26 August. The programme is for children and young adults aged 5-16, […]
Fareham College Student Finalist to Compete at WorldSkills UK Following Performance at Guild of Bricklayers Competition
Jago Gamblin, Level 2 Bricklaying student from Fareham College, competed as part of the Guild of Bricklayers regional competition; Jago is building a solid foundation to further enhance his career as a Bricklayer after winning the Southern section hosted at Eastbourne College. The tough-fought competition saw Jago emerge the winner, demonstrating his skill, hard work […]
Sherlocks Bar in Southsea brings in chef with Michelin experience
Sherlocks Bar in Clarendon Road is expanding its offering and introducing a dining option. The bar, which opened in July 2020 just as the UK was coming out of the first option, has become a staple in Southsea. Co-owners Richard Peckham and Debbie Moorhead have brought on board experienced chef Eddie Haley, who will make use […]
Hovertravel announces additional late night flights to support Portsmouth FC next season’s fixtures
As in previous years, Hovertravel is again adding extra flights to its timetable to support Isle of Wight residents who wish to watch the late home games. Pat Sowerbutts, commercial manager at Hovertravel, explains: “We are always looking to develop our services and thanks to an ongoing partnership with the Isle of Wight Pompey Supporters […]
New resting place for Southsea memorial benches
The Southsea Coastal Scheme has gifted a temporary seating area to the owners of 25 memorial benches that were recently removed during the construction of vital sea defences around Southsea Castle. Two new benches displaying all the removed memorial plaques have been installed by the Rock Gardens on Southsea promenade. Once construction work is […]