Consultation on standardised packaging of tobacco products

The Department of Health (DH) are seeking feedback on whether there might be public health benefits from the introduction of standardised tobacco packaging in addition to policies currently in place, including legislation ending the permanent display of tobacco products by retailers. 

The DH also wish to understand what other effects there may be, should standardised tobacco packaging be introduced.

The consultation runs until 10 July 2012. 

Responses are invited from any interested person, business or organisation.

Full details and the online consultation form can be found at

http://consultations.dh.gov.uk/tobacco/standardised-packaging-of-tobacco-products 

Consultation on standardised packaging of tobacco products

The Department of Health (DH) are seeking feedback on whether there might be public health benefits from the introduction of standardised tobacco packaging in addition to policies currently in place, including legislation ending the permanent display of tobacco products by retailers. 

The DH also wish to understand what other effects there may be, should standardised tobacco packaging be introduced.

The consultation runs until 10 July 2012. 

Responses are invited from any interested person, business or organisation.

Full details and the online consultation form can be found at

http://consultations.dh.gov.uk/tobacco/standardised-packaging-of-tobacco-products 

Outreach activities

The community engagement team will be holding a series of outreach activities in partnership with the Southern Co-operative.

We will be visiting a different co-op store each fortnight to talk to local people about the issues that effect their neighbourhood.

Anyone can drop by to tell us about the things that effect them, let us know about things that need to be stopped, things that need to be kept, and things that need improving or extending. 

We will pass all the comments on to the appropriate parts of the council and publish the responses on this website on the issues and actions page.

The Co-ops we will be visiting initially are

Northern Parade store      May 10th     1:30pm - 4:30pm

Eastney store                    May 22nd    2pm - 4pm

Elm Grove store                June 7th      11am - 2pm

Fratton Road store            June 21st    1:30pm - 4:30pm and

Eastney store                    July 6th        8:30am -11:30am 

Portsmouth in Bloom

The Portsmouth in Bloom community gardening competition.is being run once again and it is free to enter!

There is both friendly rivalry and comradeship as participants are encouraged to enter their hard work in the annual Portsmouth in Bloom. There are plenty of categories to choose from a maximum of two entries can be made per entrant (three categories for schools). The closing date for entries is 15 June 2012, or 1 June for school entries.

Library Activities

Free tickets available by booking at any city library 

Understanding Your Digital Camera
Please bring your camera and manual with you.

Wednesday 16th May 2012 9.30am
North End Library

For more details please contact North End Library
Telephone 023 9266 2651


The History of Portsmouth Through Picture Postcards
An Illustrated Talk by John Stedman, Archivist at Portsmouth City Museums 

Friday 18th May 2012 3pm
Cosham Library  
For more details please contact Cosham Library
Telephone 023 9237 6023

Time Banking is coming

Short of time?
Come and get your free time vouchers!
 

To spend on ironing, DIY, dog walking, learning new skills and much more

Time Banking is coming to your community and you are invited to find out more

• Discover how to gain more Time Vouchers
• Take part in fun activities for both children and adults
• Enjoy free refreshments

Monday 16th April 2012 at 4pm – 6pm
Portsea Adventure Playground
Aylward Street, PO1 3PB
(Off Queen Street, next to John Pound Centre)
 
Need any further info?
Contact Vicki Redmond using the following contact details:
Tel: 0118 931 7246 / 07768 817 889
Email: victoria.redmond@shgroup.org.uk

VIEWPOINT: Big Society Capital – Any reason to be excited?

Next Wednesday (18^th April) @ 5-6pm in the View Café, Civic Offices, Portsmouth City Council

Two weeks after the long awaited launch of Big Society Capital, we’ll be getting together to discuss and share ideas on whether this latest news is something to get excited about and whether it might have a positive impact on the social enterprises and charities in Portsmouth.

Library Activities

Free tickets available by booking at any city library 

Understanding Your Digital Camera
Please bring your camera and manual with you.

Wednesday 16th May 2012 9.30am
North End Library

For more details please contact North End Library
Telephone 023 9266 2651


The History of Portsmouth Through Picture Postcards
An Illustrated Talk by John Stedman, Archivist at Portsmouth City Museums 

Friday 18th May 2012 3pm
Cosham Library  

For more details please contact Cosham Library
Telephone 023 9237 6023

Time Banking is coming

Short of time?
Come and get your free time vouchers!
 

To spend on ironing, DIY, dog walking, learning new skills and much more

Time Banking is coming to your community and you are invited to find out more

• Discover how to gain more Time Vouchers
• Take part in fun activities for both children and adults
• Enjoy free refreshments

‘Don’t Judge Me’ workshop at Highbury College

Have you got something to say about Stereotyping?

Do you have a story to tell?  We want to work with community groups and individuals to make five short films that will help break down the barriers around the themes of race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation and disability.  

We are looking for stories about people who may be judged about their appearance, the way they sound or the life choices they have made but who are very different from what those who judge them assume.

Get involved by coming along to our ‘Don’t Judge Me ‘Till You Know Me’ event on Wednesday 18 April commencing at 9.30am-4pm to find out how you can get involved. This FREE workshop is aimed at anyone with a story to tell, you can learn how video can be used to get across powerful messages, learn about video production and upon completion of the video we will share it with you to use in any campaigns and marketing work.

If you would like to attend this workshop please contact Karen Eggleton at Highbury College on (023) 9232 8878 or email Karen.eggleton@highbury.ac.uk to reserve your place.

Eastney Community Centre Open Day

Saturday 14th April 2012, 10-2pm
Come and try, for FREE, many of the activities that Eastney Community Centre has to offer!
Whether you want to try a new way to get fit, make new friends, learn new skills or get the kids out of the house and active, Eastney Community Centre is the place for you Everyone is welcome!

Bransbury Park, Eastney, Portsmouth, PO4 9SU
02392 864306
eastneycc@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
www.eastneycommunitycentre.com

Personal Choice

Personal Choice is a charity which provides a free, Portsmouth based, independent, information and advice service to the elderly, their relatives and/or carers. 

Their mission is to improve the independence and well being of elderly people in Portsmouth. 

This year Personal Choice is being given a boost and they are trying to help as many people as possible and form good relationships with other charities in the city. 

Personal Choice have opened their advice centre at the Oasis Centre Reception in the city centre and also are putting on coffee mornings at Oasis.