Teddy Bears Picnic

Could you be a Friend of Southsea Library?

Portsmouth Library Service want to start a Friends of Southsea Library Group. 

There're looking for people to organise library events, fund raise for library extras, promote Southsea Library in the community and come up with new ideas for services. 

If you like Southsea Library and want to help plan their 3rd birthday party, then they want to hear from you!

If you would like more information contact Pat Garrett on 023 9268 8066. 

If you're interested in being  a Friend of Southsea Library ring 023 9268 8999 or give your name to staff at Southsea Library. 

The future of coastal defence - consultation results

Some public consultations were held by the Eastern Solent Coastal Partnership in North Portsea earlier this year, to seek the public's views on the future of coastal defence options for North Portsea Island.

The results of the consultation are now out, and available at http://www.escp.org.uk/news/results-north-portsea-consultation; Please follow the link to see a visual summary of the results obtained during the consultation period.

Portsmouth Neighbourhood Watch Association newsletter

The latest Neighbourhood Watch newsletter can be read by clicking on this link, it includes:-

USEFUL CRIME INFORMATION on
- Burglary
- Vehicle Crime
PORTSMOUTH POLICING UPDATE

TRADING STANDARDS INFORMATION on

- New legislation giving consumers more rights
- New telephone number for reporting consumer complaints

THE COMMUNITY WARDEN INFORMATION on

- Tombstoning

Does your group or organisation support people with Autism?

Do you feel there needs to be more money to help with the issues around Autism? Would £500k make a difference? Join Action Portsmouth on Tuesday  1 July at 1pm at the Queens Hotel, Southsea. Action Portsmouth is helping to bring a group of people together to look at applying to the Big Lottery Reaching Communities Fund to help tackle some of the issues that people with Autism face. The Reaching Communities programme has four outcomes. The word outcome is used to describe the key changes or differences the funding will make. Every project must help achieve one or more of these outcomes:

1. People having better chances in life, with better access to training and development to improve their life skills
2. Stronger communities, with more active citizens working together to tackle their problems
3. Improved rural and urban environments, which communities are better able to access and enjoy
4. Healthier and more active people and communities.

Action Portsmouth would like to invite parents, carers, psychologists, clinicians, service users, and service providers or anyone who feels that they want to be part of something GREAT.

In this meeting you will look at what is required for the bid and what you would like to go in the application. Action Portsmouth will go through the process in plain language and will make sure that everyone has their say.
A good variety of people is needed to make sure this bid is a strong community-led bid and is what is needed for Portsmouth.

This is YOUR chance to make a difference.

The whole process of applying for Reaching Communities takes about a year, but there will be plenty of support available from The Big Lottery Fund throughout.

If you would like to attend the meeting please call 023 9282 2795 or email Jacky Charman on jacky.charman@actionhants.org.uk.

Action Portsmouth look forward to seeing you on Tuesday 1 July at 1pm at the Queens Hotel, Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3LJ.

First World War Commemoration Community day

Click on the poster above to go to the Facebook page

LEST WE FORGET - WW1 Centenary Exhibition

Teddy Bears Picnic - July 10th

Flood risk research

We have been approached by a research student who would like to interview people interested in flood risk responsibility in Portsmouth:-

Hi there, I am a current MSc Disasters, Adaption and Development student at the University of King's College London and previously completed a BSc in Environmental Sciences at the University of Southampton. For my MSc research project, I intend to investigate the difference between perceived, legal and enacted responsibilities for risk management from flood hazard in Portsmouth and I wonder if you would be willing to take part in this exciting research! By conducting semi-structured interviews, I am inviting key stakeholders in Portsmouth in order to compare the perceptions of flood risk and the appropriate management of the hazard. I need to identify groups of people who are already interested in flooding in Portsmouth, who will have a view of their own perceived risk, and who has responsibility for managing flood risk (the individual, state, insurers etc). By carrying out this research, I hope to understand the perceptions of flood risk from those shaping/involved in the flood risk management and those that are experiencing it/residents of Portsmouth. How do the flood policies compare to local experiences of risk amongst various stakeholders in the coastal city of Portsmouth? If you are interested taking part in my research regarding flood risk responsibility in Portsmouth, it would involve an interview that would last no longer than an hour of your time. Although there are no direct benefits to taking part, the information I get from the study will help to understand and potentially influence current and future policy on flood risk management in Portsmouth! The perceptions and expectations for flood risk management and protection are critical in mediating the impacts and promoting longer-term adaptation. Understanding and making rights and responsibilities explicit may smooth pathways to effective and legitimate management and adaptation. I would be delighted if you could take part! If you are interested, please do get in touch! Best regards, Stephanie Rademaker stephanie.rademaker@kcl.ac.uk

If you are able to help Stephanie in her research please contact her directly using the email above.

Bin it to win it this recycling week!

'Bin It to Win It' has been launched to encourage you to recycle your glass and textiles in the bring banks around the city.

You can win £10 Love2Shop vouchers all of next week if you are seen recycling your glass and textiles by the BIG Recycle Recycling Officers in one of the many bring banks in the city, every week day next week until Friday 25 June. Just go to our Facebook and Twitter pages to find out more!

Follow the hashtag #BinItToWinIt to see the clues on Twitter, and like 'The Official Portsmouth City Council Facebook Page' to see the daily clues, which will be posted at 9am every morning.

Find out more: 

https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/ext/news/bin-it-to-win-it-during-recycling-week!.aspx

Also to be in with a chance of winning £250, just for recycling the right things, sign up to the BIG Recycle, go to bigrecycle.portsmouth.gov.uk or call 023 9243 7843.

Healthier Living for Integration Event - Wednesday 25th June

Try the Stop Loan Sharks online quiz

For advice call the hotline 0300 555 222

Take a 10 minute online challenge for a chance to win £100 of shopping vouchers!

Loan sharks are people who lend money without the necessary permissions. This is a criminal offence. They frequently charge high rates of interest and can harass, intimidate and beat up their victims to ensure re-payments. The Stop Loan Sharks project is run by Trading Standards and has been working across England for a number of years, raising awareness of the perils of using loan sharks, prosecuting them and supporting their victims.

The Stop Loan Sharks project have launched an online quiz, to give one lucky person the chance to win £100 of shopping vouchers. Two runners up will each receive a goody bag. It will take no longer than 10 minutes to complete. To have a chance of winning the prize please click on the link or go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/IMLTchallenge Good luck!

Milton neighbourhood forum's annual picnic on the green

Summer Reading Challenge 2014 Volunteers wanted!

Are you aged 12-19 and interested in volunteering?

If you're enthusiastic about reading and could encourage children to take part in the Challenge then we want to hear from you!

Collect an application form from your local library.

Closing date for applications is Friday 20 June.

Challenge starts Saturday 12 July.

Contact: patricia.garrett@portsmouthcc.gov.uk 023 9268 8066 for more information

Has your life been affected by cancer?

'Coffee and Cake Morning' event.

Has your life been affected by cancer, why not join our coffee morning, where you can get support, share concerns or find information in a relaxed and informal setting

Venue: 'Info Pod', First Floor, Central library, Portsmouth

Wednesday 11 June 2014 at 10.30am   

For more information contact: Suzanne Phillips on 023 9268 8259 or macmillan@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

The Bish Bash Bosh Theatre Company Pantomime

For further information, or to book tickets please click on the poster above.

What's on in June at the The Learning Place

Work & Learning Club

Come and search for jobs online, get help with applications and create a cv.
Monday 1pm - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 12:30pm

IT Help Drop-in
A friendly drop-in for IT questions and answers.
Tuesday 2pm - 4pm

Learn My Way
Come and learn how to use a computer and the internet for free. Our volunteers are on stand by for any questions.
Wednesday 10am - 1pm
Friday 10am - 1pm

Introduction to drawing and sketching
You will be introduced to a variety of different techniques to help you get started with drawing and sketching. Perfect for beginners.
Tuesday 3rd June 10am - 2:30pm
Course fee: £40.00 (reduced: £25.00)

Cake Decorating - Jungles
Come and learn how to decorate a cake with a jungle theme. Learn how to ice the whole cake and make animals out of fondant icing.
Tuesday 3rd June 9:30am - 12:30pm
Course fee: £26.00 (reduced: £16.50)

Curries around the world
Come and make some mouth watering curries from different countries. All ingredients included.
Tuesday 3rd June 6pm - 8:30pm
Course fee: £67.50 (reduced: £36.00)

Bread making for beginners
You will be making pizza, ploughman's loaves, focaccia and other delicious breads.
Wednesday 4th June 5:30pm - 8:30pm
4 weeks
Course fee: £77.50 (reduced: £40.00)

Computers for absolute beginners
This course is for anyone who would like to have a go at using a computer. You will learn the basics from turning the PC on to using the mouse and keyboard.
Wednesday 4th June 10am - 12pm
Thursday 3rd July 1pm - 3pm
Free course for 5 weeks

Get yourself going with email
Perfect if you want to learn how to set up an internet based email address but don't know how. We will help you create a safe password and a memorable email address. There is a follow on course called ‘The Basics of Email’.
Free course.
Wednesday 11th June 1pm - 3pm
1 session

The Basics of email
Perfect for beginners and a follow on from ‘Get going on email’ you must have an internet based email address to join this course.
This is a free course.
Wednesday 25th June 1pm - 3pm
5 weeks

Get going with cooking
Branching Out
Come and make a 3 course meal, learning how to prepare, cook and cater for family & friends. This course is designed for students with learning disabilities.
Friday 27th June 11am - 2pm 
3 weeks
Course fee: £20.00

Course fees must be paid on enrolment. Concessions are available to learners on means-tested benefits.
The Learning Place is on Facebook , YouTube and Twitter
All courses are held at The Learning Place, 6 Derby Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8HH
Website: www.learnportsmouth.ac.uk
Email: thelearningplace@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Book your space now to avoid disappointment call (023)9262 1860

Portsmouth Museum - traditional May Fayre - Monday 26 May

Traditional May Fayre. 
Free, 10am-5pm
Portsmouth Museum will be transformed on Bank Holiday Monday, 26th May 2014 into a fantastic traditional May Fayre, packed with family fun, fete games, stalls and much more including;
- Phoenix Players
- Pompey Pluckers
- Guess the name of the teddy
- Guess the number of sweets
- Lucky dip for boys and girls
- Decorating cakes
- Tombola
- Lord Mayor
- Village Olympics - welly boot throwing / flip a fish / Egg and spoon races / sack racing, etc. presented by Express FM
Plus loads more exciting activities.

Volunteers' Week 1st - 7th June

The 30th annual Volunteers' week takes place from 1st - 7th June and this year Portsmouth City Council will be working in partnership with Community Action in Portsmouth to help you find out more about volunteering opportunities in Portsmouth  

Throughout Volunteers week there'll be a display table in the Central Library where you'll be able to pick up information about a range of different opportunities in the city.

And on Thursday 5th June, between 10.00 and 3.00 Southsea Library will be hosting a "Pop-up Volunteer Shop" where you'll be able to call in to find out more about volunteering over a cup of tea and a chat. 

Portsmouth Summer Fair 2014

The Portsmouth Summer Fair will be in Victoria Park on Saturday 30th August - 11am to 5pm this year

PCAN were really worried about whether they would have enough volunteers to run the Summer Fair this year but Martin Fido has taken it on which is great, please

• Put the date in your diary
• Tell groups you’re involved with
• Think about how you could help. PCAN will definitely need people on the day but help beforehand with publicity and chasing up stall-holders and attractions would be very welcome. 

If you can spare any time to help do contact martinfido@earthandnature.co

If you would like a Stall at the Portsmouth Summer Fair contact martinfido@earthandnature.co

So how much do I have to pay for a pitch? 3 x 3 metre

Charities - £20

Businesses - £30

Large businesses - £50

Caterers - £50 (standard pitch)

Please contact Martin for great prices on double pitches too!