Sparsholt College has teamed up with The Royal Entomological Society to create ‘The Ugly Bug Ball’ garden for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 (20 – 24 May 2025). The garden will show visitors some of the fascinating beauty that lies in the miniature world of invertebrates, and how we can all encourage often overlooked […]
From 15 – 23 March for National Lottery Open Week you can get in free to The D-Day Story in Portsmouth. It’s a way for National Lottery-funded venues to say thank you to players for raising money for projects and good causes. One adult or senior can get in free per National Lottery Ticket or […]
A decision has been made to begin the process of clearing a site in the south-east of the city, which could become a new hub for kitesurfing, kiteboarding, open water rowing, kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. Portsmouth has a potential opportunity to create a new watersports centre in the south-east of the city, on the […]
Warm, sunny days have been ordered as the countdown begins to this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair. This annual celebration of seasonal gardening, growing, food and drink returns to Beaulieu, the New Forest home of the National Motor Museum, from 2 – 4 May 2025. Keen gardeners, aspiring good-lifers, food lovers and holidaymakers alike […]
Up to 195 migratory brent geese have been regularly spotted in a specially designated bird refuge on Southsea Common during the winter months. The refuge site – in place from October 2024 until March 2025 (inclusive) – is a requirement due to temporary loss of land within the common as a result of the ongoing […]
Tide pools to encourage marine life and create ecosystems are growing in number along the seafront with a total of 83 pools now installed by the Southsea Coastal Scheme. Most recently, 20 pools were placed in the rocks that will form the main sea defence in the area between Blue Reef Aquarium and the Beach […]
Known for its maritime history and picturesque landscapes, the 18th-century village of Buckler’s Hard has long inspired artists, photographers, and nature enthusiasts. New exhibition, Beaulieu River: In Focus, showcases a stunning collection of photographs submitted during previous Beaulieu River photo competitions. With pieces hand-picked by Lord Montagu and Mary Montagu-Scott, the exhibition presents a variety […]
Calling all reading fanatics, book lovers, aspiring writers, film enthusiasts and poets – tickets are available to purchase for Portsmouth BookFest 2025, which runs from Tuesday 18 February to Sunday 9 March. Portsmouth BookFest is a popular annual event organised by Portsmouth City Council. This year, it’s part of ‘In Our Words’, a year long […]
The trial for the part time bus/taxi/cycle only restriction on Portswood Road is set to begin on Monday 27 January 2025. This follows the consultation on the Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) and other regulatory notices which took place in October and November 2024. This initiative, alongside the introduction of Active Travel Zones (ATZs) in neighbouring […]
This is the fourth year of Winter Woodland Lights at the Hawk Conservancy Trust. It’s a new display journeying around the world, exploring habitats from our rolling farmland to the African Savannah. Watch out for the elephant! Follow the light trail to the display and be treated to around 45 minutes of immersive display featuring […]
