Bus information roadshows

On 18 November the bus network in Portsmouth, Southsea, Waterlooville, Gosport & Fareham will be changing.

To find out how these changes may affect you, pick up new timetable guides and maps at the following sites:
� Asda car park, Waterlooville Monday 29th October, 0900-1600
� Lawrence Square, Gosport Wednesday 31st October, 0900-1600
� Podium Bandstand, Fareham Friday 2nd November, 0900-1700
� Commercial Road South, Portsmouth Thursday 1st & Saturday 3rd November, 0900-1600

You can also pick up timetables and maps from the following locations from Saturday 27 October:
� Portsmouth City Library
� Southsea Library
� Gosport Ferry Terminal
� First Travel Shop, The Hard, Portsmouth
� First Travel Shop, Gosport
� First Travel Shop, Fareham

Details and timetables of the new routes can be found at
http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/hampshire/journey_planning/future/times.php 

Christmas Patchwork

Come along for free a taster session of this traditional craft 

All sessions 1.30 – 4.30pm

Paulsgrove Library -

Monday 26 November 

North End Library -

Friday 30 November 

Cosham Library -

Friday 7 December

Free places may be booked at any of the Portsmouth City Libraries in person, by telephone or email.

Did you miss Local Democracy Week this year?

There has been a lot going on in Portsmouth this week as part of European Local Democracy Week.  If you've missed any of it, take a look at our brief summary and catch up on presentations on the UK and European parliaments; listen to the radio debate from HMP Kingston and see what young people have been up to in the Council Chamber.

School students with the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth

MEPs Catherine Bearder & Keith Taylor visit Portsmouth

A public information event for families

Focus on Health: Living with Asthma and Allergy

Wednesday 28 November 2012,

6pm,

University of Portsmouth,

Portland Building,

Portsmouth

PO1 3AH

This event gives sufferers and their families the opportunity to hear from various professionals who will showcase the latest research, treatment and thinking around asthma and allergies. A scientist, a GP, a hospital clinician and representative from a patient support group will each give short talks and take questions. One in four people in the UK live with asthma and allergies, which means that almost every family has someone or knows someone who suffers, and the number is rising. All are welcome to attend.

Admission is free, but please register on 
http://asthmaandallergy.eventbrite.com/
call 023 9284 3757
or email events@port.ac.uk

FREE TRAINING COURSES IN COMMUNITY RESEARCH

• Want to get free training in doing your own community research project?  
• Want to get involved in improving local health and social care services in Portsmouth? 
• Want to add some skills to your CV and develop your own example research project?

Healthwatch is running a completely free training course for its members, the first of which will be on the 25th October.  

The course is designed to help local people get involved in improving local health and social care services is part of the work to develop Healthwatch in Portsmouth.. 

A public information event for families

Focus on Health: Living with Asthma and Allergy

Wednesday 28 November 2012,

6pm,

University of Portsmouth,

Portland Building,

Portsmouth

PO1 3AH

This event gives sufferers and their families the opportunity to hear from various professionals who will showcase the latest research, treatment and thinking around asthma and allergies. A scientist, a GP, a hospital clinician and representative from a patient support group will each give short talks and take questions. One in four people in the UK live with asthma and allergies, which means that almost every family has someone or knows someone who suffers, and the number is rising. All are welcome to attend.

Admission is free, but please register on 
http://asthmaandallergy.eventbrite.com/
call 023 9284 3757
or email events@port.ac.uk

Parent and Carer Board Open Meeting

Parent and Carer Board
Open meeting
Thursday 25 October
9.45am – 12 noon
Guildhall, Portsmouth


The Parent and Carer Board are a group of motivated and passionate parents and carers, working together with services to make decisions for children and young people.

Young People Kick Off Local Democracy Week Early

Yesterday afternoon young people from Portsmouth Youth Parliament and COPS (Council of Portsmouth Students) met in the Council Chamber to debate 'Why should I stay in Portsmouth?'. 

The Lord Mayor chaired the debate with Full Council rules and two parties were formed, RANT and RAVE.  
 

Great points were made by both sides and the articulate nature of those involved was a credit to young people in our great city.  A reason to stay!


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Click on 'Local Democracy Week 2012' for more information on the free events and activities available.

One World Week

One World Week this year runs from 21-28 October.

The local programme is still being finalised but there a wide range of events taking place

Clicking on this link will give you an idea of what is being planned.

The News wants community views

Rory McKeown, a reporter with The News, is seeking community columnists who are willing to provide a thoughtful piece of around 250 words (that can either be dictated over the phone to him or sent in via e-mail) on anything happening in the community or within your group.

They want to focus on producing more local stories and need your help.  If you have any possible story ideas, events coming up you would like published, or general thoughts you want the community to know, please get in touch.  

This will coincide with the re-launch of The News, which is scheduled to happen in October.

 

You can either e-mail Rory directly at (rory.mckeown@thenews.co.uk) or use the general news email address portsmouth@thenews.co.uk

Rory McKeown

The News, Portsmouth

Senior news reporter

Tel: (023) 9262 2540

E-mail: rory.mckeown@thenews.co.uk

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/pn_Rory_McKeown

What are you doing in 3 week's time?

Why not spare some time to find out more about getting your voice heard at a local, national and european level? 

During this year's Local Democracy Week there will be plenty of opportunities to gain a better understanding of democracy in action. 

The week includes a debate from Kingston Prison, a chance to quiz your local MPs and MEPs, as well as a human right's lecture, university debate on baby boomers and some interactive online games. Click here to find out more and book onto the free events.

Budget presentation to Baffins forum September 2012

Health and Wellbeing Board - Q&A Session

26th September, 10:30am-11:30am, Civic Offices, Conference Room A


Your chance to put your questions to the members of the board after their next public meeting.  There will be a brief presentation and then board members will be available  to answer questions.  Come along to share your views or give your response to the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy that is being developed at the moment.

The Health and Wellbeing Board will play a key role in the new local health sector and be responsible for some of the key decisions that will be made.

Any questions or concerns call: 02392 688508

Free Q&A Session with the Health and Wellbeing Board

26th September, 10:30am-11:30am, Civic Offices, Conference Room A


Your chance to put your questions to the members of the board after their next public meeting.  There will be a brief presentation and then board members will be available  to answer questions.  Come along to share your views or give your response to the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy that is being developed at the moment.

The Health and Wellbeing Board will play a key role in the new local health sector and be responsible for some of the key decisions that will be made.

Any questions or concerns call: 02392 688508

Local Democracy Week Unveiled

Do you know how to make your voice heard at a local, national and european level? 

During this year's Local Democracy Week there will be plenty of opportunities to gain a better understanding of democracy in action.

The week includes a debate from Kingston Prison, a chance to quiz your local MPs and MEPs, as well as a human right's lecture, university debate on baby boomers and some interactive online games.  Click here to find out more and book onto the free events.

Student and Neighbour Liaison Service

The Student and Neighbour Liaison Service can assist in problems which may arise between students and their neighbours. Maintaining good relationships with the community is very important to the University and they will take the necessary steps required to deal with any complaints that they may receive, along with continuing to inform students about how to be a good neighbour.

The Student and Neighbour Liaison Service work in partnership with:

·         Portsmouth City Council;

·         University of Portsmouth Students Union;

·         The University and Police Liaison Officer

As well as the Student Housing team they also have a Student Housing Community Officer. 

If you have new student neighbours this year why not introduce yourself? It can go a long way to building positive relations and makes any problems that you may encounter in the future easier to resolve.

If you are affected by student behaviour and would like to discuss this then please call Student Housing on 02392 843214 or email student-neighbourliaison@port.ac.uk

Student and Neighbour Liaison Service

The Student and Neighbour Liaison Service can assist in problems which may arise between students and their neighbours. Maintaining good relationships with the community is very important to the University and they will take the necessary steps required to deal with any complaints that they may receive, along with continuing to inform students about how to be a good neighbour.

The Student and Neighbour Liaison Service work in partnership with:

·         Portsmouth City Council;

·         University of Portsmouth Students Union;

·         The University and Police Liaison Officer

As well as the Student Housing team they also have a Student Housing Community Officer. 

If you have new student neighbours this year why not introduce yourself? It can go a long way to building positive relations and makes any problems that you may encounter in the future easier to resolve.

If you are affected by student behaviour and would like to discuss this then please call Student Housing on 02392 843214 or email student-neighbourliaison@port.ac.uk

Keep Warm and Carry On Campaign

 

Keep Warm and Carry On Campaign

Join in the celebration of Black History Month

On Saturday 20^th of October 2012

12-5pm 

in the 

Friendship Centre, 

Elm Grove, 

Southsea.

There will be African dancing and drumming, 

gospel singing, 

community carousel, 

African and Indian traditional cuisine and 

information stalls from public organisations and community groups. 

Please click here to see the poster with more details.

Please spread the word amongst your communities, family and friends.