Tag: Community

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 […]

Sea wall repairs just in time for the summer holidays

  Repairs to the sea defence wall along sections of the coastal path from Portsmouth’s Mountbatten Centre to the Lido will get underway from 20 June. The work is being undertaken as part of Phase 3 (Tipner Lake) of Portsmouth City Council’s North Portsea Island Coastal Defence Scheme and expected to be completed before the […]

Pompey in the Community CEO recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours

The CEO of Pompey in the Community is receiving the award for services to the local community. “I was flabbergasted when I heard the news,” said Clare. “I don’t think it’s something that anybody ever expects – I certainly didn’t. “Most of the recognition we get is for the organisation, so it does feel strange […]

Get your marching boots and get ready to move with the National Museum of the Royal Navy

  The National Museum of the Royal Navy, National Army Museum, the Royal Air Force Museum and Commonwealth War Graves Commission are delighted to announce the launch of a country-wide celebration of our service personnel in conjunction with this year’s Armed Forces Week. All four organisations have come together to host a virtual walk event In the Footsteps of […]

Portsmouth remembers- City marks 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict

The city of Portsmouth will be marking the 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict by unveiling a new memorial plaque by the Square Tower, with the names of members of the Army, Royal Air Force and civilians who lost their lives during this conflict. The unveiling will take place from 10.45am on Sunday 19 June and […]

‘Proud’ Portsmouth: Top award for LGBTQ+ inclusivity to mark Pride

  Portsmouth City Council celebrates Pride with a prestigious Gold award by Stonewall 2021 CYPS Award for its commitment to inclusivity among children and young people’s services (CYPS). The council is one of only three local authorities in the UK to receive this accolade. The status recognises the continued efforts to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, […]

City of Portsmouth College apprentice on course for national bricklaying award

City of Portsmouth College apprentice bricklayer Elliott Kingston is cementing firm footings for his future career after winning a junior heat in the Guild of Bricklayers 2022 competition. Elliott, aged 18, took on competition from across the south in the regional contest at Eastbourne College. He now goes through to the national finals at South […]