Portsmouth flood alleviation scheme

Southern Water are investing £20 million to reduce the risk of sewer flooding in parts of Portsmouth and Southsea. 

Portsmouth was one of the first cities in the UK to have a dedicated sewer network. It was built during the Victorian age, when sewers were designed to take both rainwater and wastewater from people’s homes. 

These sewers are known as combined sewers but have the disadvantage that during storms there can be up to 25 times more water in them than there is during dry weather.

See how Southern Water are working to update the sewer system and reduce flooding in the future, at http://www.southernwater.co.uk/at-home/your-area/improvements-in-your-area/hampshire/portsmouth/

Your Votes Wanted

Many of you will have been scribbling away throughout September, composing brilliant limericks about Portsea and Paulsgrove for the libraries limerick competition! 

Well now they need members of the public to come and vote for their favourites! 

From 30th September to 11th October, a selection of the best limericks will be displayed in the two participating libraries and they want YOU to come and vote which you think should win a prize. All you need to do is fill in a voting form and give it in at the desk. 

A prize-giving event will be taking place at 

Portsea Library (Friday 18th October) and 

Paulsgrove Library (Monday 21st October) 

at 6pm. 

Come along and hear the winning limericks and see who won the vote!

Celebrate Older People’s Day with Age UK Portsmouth

1 October 10.00am – 3.00pm 

at the Bradbury Centre

and

Paulsgrove Pop-in Centre

Demonstrations, activities and workshops around ageing 

Try out our new café 

Enter our free national Age UK prize draw to win £1,000 

Free energy saving products – limited stocks, first come, first served 

All are welcome 

The Bradbury Centre, 
16-18 Kingston Road 
Portsmouth 
PO1 5RZ 
023 9286 2121

'Coffee and Cake' event

Has your life been affected by cancer?

Join the Macmillan Library Service Officer 

for 

coffee and cake 

on 

Wednesday 2nd October 

from 

10.30am 

at 

Central Library, third floor, Room D

Get support, share concerns or find information, in an informal and relaxed setting, no need to book, just come along.

Further information on the Portsmouth Macmillan Library Service is available at http://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/learning/24822.html

Celebrate national poetry day at Southsea Library

2pm on 

Thursday 3rd October

Reading from her new book 

'POETRY FIRST AID KIT' 

(Summersdale Publishers Ltd) 

Local Author, Abbie Headon, will be running a workshop celebrating poetry and showing its relevance in modern life. 

Please bring along any poetry you have found to be an inspiration to you 

Coffee Morning

On

Saturday 28th September 

from

10 to 12

at

Frank Sorrell Centre, Prince Albert Road,

Eastney, Portsmouth 

All funds raised will support work carried out by the  

London Migraine Clinic

(Charity Based Service)

Did you Know

• Migraine affects 1 in 7 people in the UK
• Migraine is rated by the World Health Organisation as amongst the top 20 disabling conditions 
• Migraine affects all age groups
• Migraine costs the UK 2.25 billion pounds a year

Budget Consultation presentation

This PowerPoint is part of the council's budget consultation which closes on October 1st, background information and details of future presentations are available at http://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/yourcouncil/30458.html

Budget presentation September 2013

Putting Patients at the Heart of Portsmouth

This event on October 16th is a chance for the voluntary sector and local community to have their say in the way local services treat local people.  

HealthWatch will be holding a radio panel debate between senior managers in the city to see what they are doing to ensure patient focused services are delivered.  You can come along to ask your question.  The panel debate will be aired on Express FM a week later.  

HealthWatch also wants to hear from you about the things that you feel are important for health and social care services to know about and remember when consulting with local people.

All are welcome to attend, just register at 
http://puttingpatientsfirst-eorg.eventbrite.co.uk

If you would like to submit a question for the panel debate please email: info@healthwatchportsmouth.co.uk

There is limited parking on site but parking is available in the city centre a short walk from the venue.  

The main aim of he day is for local people and organisations to influence the way local health and social care services engage with and communicate with patients, especially when services change.  

Have your say before the event at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KXVHDYN 

Is Your Electric Blanket Safe?

If your electric blanket is more than a year old, you should have it inspected to avoid the risk of electrocution. Make an appointment to have it tested for free:

Monday 30 September 9:30am - 3pm
Salvation Army
84 Albert Road, Southsea

Tuesday 1 October 9:30am - 3pm
Cosham Fire Station

Ring 023 9284 1762 to make a booking, or call in at the venue on the day.

Bookings will take priority. 

Limited collection and return service available for housebound residents.

Action News Portsmouth

The latest issue of the newsletter of Community Action Portsmouth is now available on line by clicking here.

It gives information about forthcoming events, consultations, funding and awards, training opportunities, resources, campaigns, advice and volunteering.

Email either Jacky or Hollie at Community Action in Portsmouth to be added to the email distribution list, or with information, comments or suggestions for future editions.

Coming to the Big Screen this September:

Bike Doctor

Thursdays, from 11am – 2pm

Come along to the Guildhall Square for FREE bike check-ups and basic repairs from a team of experienced bike mechanics. They can check everything on your bike from wheels to gears and brakes to lights. Any minor adjustments or basic repairs can be made there and then and if they can't fix it immediately they will let you know exactly what needs fixing.

Bike Doctor is part of My Journey Portsmouth.

Last Night of the Proms at the Big Screen

Saturday 7 September from 7.30pm - 11pm

Join in the finale of the 2013 BBC Proms Season live from the Royal Albert Hall, at Guildhall Square. Bring a flag, a chair or cushion, pack a picnic and wear warm clothes and join in the pomp and ceremony that is the Last Night of the Proms. The event is completely free along with a programme and song sheet which will be available on the night.

Learn more about the finale to the BBC PromsSeason.

Making Waves Film Festival

Sunday 29 September, from 3pm

The Big Screen Portsmouth is delighted to become involved in the upcoming MakingWaves Film Festival at the end of September.

The screening of the box office blockbuster 'Mamma Mia!' will be shown from 3pm.

Join Wave 105FM for an end of festival giant fancy dress party with prizes for the best fancy dress.

This event is being organised by the Making Waves Film Festival in coordination with Portsmouth City Council.

  

Please note that all the above events are weather dependent.

Keep up to date with the Big Screen Portsmouth

• Join on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bigscreenportsmouth 
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• Join the mailing list, send an email to bigscreen@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

"Can community ownership revolutionise your neighbourhood?"

Come to the first in our series of Community Ownership Unit Portsmouth (COUP) networking sessions.

Guest Speaker: Phil Tulba, Social entrepreneur

Phil is currently a Director of Free Stream Ltd, a consultant with Independent Third Sector and Social Enterprise, and a Trustee & Director of Adrenaline Alley- Europe's largest BMX & skate park and award winning social enterprise.

He has previously been a social entrepreneur in residence for an NHS primary care trust (PCT), led regional and national social enterprise programmes and worked in marketing and web design.

The session will take place in the Freda Swain Business Lounge, Portsmouth Guildhall.

You must register to attend this event.

This event is facilitated by Portsmouth City Council and supported by Portsmouth Guildhall Trust.