A huge thresher shark is the latest of six murals to be painted around the Solent this summer
The murals celebrate the Solent’s extraordinary marine life – with the latest marking the start of National Marine Week. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust’s marine project, Secrets of the Solent, have commissioned street artist ATM to paint a series of marine-themed artworks at various locations around the Solent this summer. The latest […]
Cosham Library re-opens with more to offer!
Cosham Library has re-opened on Wednesday 21st July after a major revamp, with a new IT learning zone and a larger children’s area. The library closed last November for major repairs and refurbishment but is now back in business on weekdays and Saturdays. The former children’s room is now an IT learning zone, and a […]
Heard About Sam supports Oiyaa in launch of new reward app connecting local businesses with local people
Heard About Sam, a sales and marketing consultant announces a new partnership with Oiyaa to roll out their new reward app connecting local retailers and consumers, thus creating a prosperous and vibrant community for the benefit of the City. Oiyaa partners with small businesses and offers discounts and personalised rewards to customers who make […]
Port Solent announces exciting live music and family fun event to take place this August
Renowned for hosting brilliant events throughout the year, Port Solent is back with its first big FREE event in 2021. Visitors can enjoy live music, family fun and entertainment on Saturday 14th August with Sounds of Summer at Port Solent. On Saturday 14 August from 11am, there will be exciting entertainment for all with […]
Get vaccinated at Fratton Park this weekend
Anyone aged 18 years and over can get their COVID-19 vaccination at Portsmouth Football Club’s stadium, Fratton Park, this weekend. The clinic is being run by Solent NHS Trust, in partnership with Portsmouth FC and Portsmouth City Council, and is open from 12-6pm on Sunday 25 July. No appointments are necessary. Individuals will be able […]
Spinnaker Tower repaint to original white complete
The repaint of the Spinnaker Tower back to its original white has been completed thanks to a team of six abseiling painters. It has taken approximately 2700 hours, 1700 litres of paint and around 120 brushes and 460 rollers to paint the iconic 170m structure. The team of painters has abseiled approximately 40 miles […]
Free workshops give public opportunity to create community artwork
The public has an opportunity to contribute to a unique piece of community art at Hotwalls Studios on Sunday 18 and Sunday 25 July. Local artist Alice Hume is running free creative workshops with those taking part helping create a series of woven installations that will be part of an exhibition in September. Alice said: […]
The HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) Fun Pompey summer programme helps children eat well and be active during the holidays
This summer holiday from 26 July to 30 August Portsmouth City Council and partners are running a fantastic programme of fun activities and nutritious meals as part of the HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) Fun Pompey scheme. Children from 5-16 years old and who are eligible for benefits related free school meals are invited […]
Wightlink’s coronavirus advice after Monday 19 July
The Government has announced the easing of some Covid-19 restrictions from Monday 19 July 2021. Wightlink will continue its policy of requiring customers to wear a face covering indoors on ships and FastCats and at ports unless they are exempt. Everyone is asked to respect social distancing. Wightlink will maintain its high standards of hygiene […]
Wightlink’s website is up for an international travel award
Wightlink’s new website has been nominated in the World Travel Tech Awards. It is a finalist in the category: World’s Best Ferry Operator Website 2021. The other finalists are Brittany Ferries, P&O Ferries, DFDS, BC Ferries (British Columbia, Canada) and Ferrylines.com The World Travel Tech Awards are run by the World Travel Awards organisation. […]