SEND adults perform at Portsmouth Guildhall for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee thanks to collaboration between CICs
Red Sauce Theatre Company teamed up with Film Crew 4U CIC and Global Music Visions CIC, and Owl XL CIC to stage a performance to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The free show was performed across June 6 and 7 in Portsmouth and Drayton, and the majority of the cast was made up of adults […]
Health and Care Portsmouth nominated for MJ Award
The organisations that form Health and Care Portsmouth have been shortlisted for an MJ Local Government Achievement Award for their senior leadership. Health and Care Portsmouth is delighted to announce its senior leadership team has been nominated for an MJ Local Government Achievement Award for their integrated leadership approach. The prestigious award ceremony took place […]
Creative Industries are in the Spotlight!
Fareham College’s Creative Industries Faculty, comprising Art, Design and Fashion, Media, Music and Performing/Production Arts, Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, hosted their annual Creative Showcase on Thursday, 23 June! On show was a mixture of live music, dramatic theatre performances, hair and makeup design, extraordinary artwork and outstanding student-led film projects. The event, hosted at […]
It’s bin changed for the better
Portsmouth’s domestic household waste and recycling collection service will be delivered in house from 31 March 2024, following a decision by Portsmouth City Council’s cabinet. The domestic household waste collection service is currently delivered by BIFFA but the contract is coming to an end so officers were asked to look at a range of options, […]
Company of Makers launches Falklands 40 Podcast
Land, Sea & Air: Stories from the Armed Forces, is a podcast produced by Portsmouth-based Company of Makers (CoM), a social enterprise that exists to support ex-Service personnel struggling on Civvy Street. To mark the anniversary of the Falklands War, CoM has released an 8-part Falklands Special where we hear untold stories from the war, […]
Attention! Free Armed Forces Day event this Saturday
Head to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard from 10am – 4pm on Saturday 25 June for free activities and entertainment to mark Portsmouth Armed Forces Day. Portsmouth Armed Forces Day, which is organised by Portsmouth City Council, celebrates Portsmouth’s armed forces community – from currently serving personnel to service families, veterans and cadets. The entertainment will […]
The best of Southsea food on show at festival
The popular Southsea Food Festival, which is organised by Portsmouth City Council, will return on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 July 2022, packed with over 40 stalls offering goodies from some of the best food and drink producers in the area. Food lovers will be able to browse, sample and buy a wide range […]
Shaping Portsmouth welcomes a new Director to the Board
Shaping Portsmouth is pleased to welcome Amba Tremain as a new member of our Board of Directors, taking on the role of Creative Director. Amba Tremain is a singer/songwriter, lecturer, entrepreneur and photographer based in Portsmouth. Co-founder of The Urban Vocal Group, the largest free-to-access young persons music group, head of vocals and touring lecturer at […]
Smiles all round for spectacular Sea Angling Classic
There were winners all round at the inaugural Sea Angling Classic, held in Portsmouth and on The Solent between June 15th to 19th. The big winners were Team Smartfish, who lifted the stunning specially designed trophy in the Recreational Boat category, having boated an impressive 1,270cm of bream top, smooth hound, rays and bass. But […]
Plan for Victoria Park announced, along with summer events
Details of the plan to restore and revitalise Victoria Park have been outlined by Portsmouth City Council, along with a programme of events for the summer. At the end of last year the council was awarded just over £2.2m from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for a bold plan to revitalise the park. The […]