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Welcome to the latest issue of Term Times

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Published by Portsmouth City Council it aims to provide parents and carers of under 11s with regular information on services and activities in Portsmouth. If you have any comments, questions or ideas please get in touch.

Celebrating the armed forces

Win a sailing course p.8

Adventure awaits

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Pompey monsters help reduce traffic

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Could you foster?

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Stars for junior road safety

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FREE EVENT

Armed Forces Day

Saturday 30 June 2018 Southsea Common 10am – 4pm

Celebrating the armed forces Armed Forces Day brings the local community together with service personnel, veterans and cadets to celebrate our armed forces and inspire members of the public of all ages to engage with them. The event will feature a number of interactive displays and stands including a climbing wall, military vehicle displays, a Lynx helicopter, Type 45 photo booth, a model of HMS Queen Elizabeth, an anti-tank display, large military vehicles that children can explore as well as children’s rides, inflatables and face painting.

The D-Day Story is free for serving armed forces personnel on 30 June. They’ll also have scale model warships from the Surface Warships Association to see. www.theddaystory.com

In the arena there will be a programme of entertainment including Her Majesty’s Band of the Royal Marines, the Fort Cumberland Guard, a dry fire attack, the Military Wives Choir, hovercrafts and a parade of serving military personnel and reserves, veterans and cadets.

School to celebrate the services Image courtesy of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Northern Parade Infant and Junior School will be marking Armed Forces Day by inviting forces parents and members from the Royal Navy and Royal Marines to visit the school and work with the children on a range of activities to develop their understanding of what the armed forces do. The children will learn to march and salute, make submarines out of plastic bottles and find out how submarines are used. The naval police will be bringing in a van and car and discussing their duties, and there will be a presentation about what the armed forces do across the world. Term Times | Summer 2018 | 3

Set sail this summer Located on the stunning shores of Langstone Harbour, the Andrew Simpson Watersports Centre offers a variety of Royal Yachting Association (RYA) sailing and multi-activity courses throughout the year for children aged five and over – providing an opportunity to learn new skills in a fun and safe environment. The experienced and enthusiastic team and instructors will immerse every child in the exciting sports of sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, canoeing, climbing and archery. An addition for 2018 is extreme adventure week. This exciting and action-packed club is aimed at children wanting to spend time on the water in the school holidays. Extreme adventure offers a fun-filled week

of games and challenges, tasters in a range of activities and focusses on making friends, having fun and learning to love the water. If they catch the bug, during term time, the Andrew Simpson Watersports Centre offers a range of clubs for both adults and children, across different watersports, aimed at getting you out on the water on a regular basis. For more information visit www.aswc.co.uk or contact the team direct on 023 9266 3873 or email portsmouth@aswc.co.uk Win a free place on a five-day sailing course during the summer holiday. Email your name and address to portsmouth@aswc.co.uk by 25 June 2018.

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Bringing a brighter, greener future to schools! There’s a brighter future ahead for local schools as our energy services team have been working hard to introduce renewable electricity to both primary and secondary locations within the city. So far 12 schools have had solar panels installed at no cost to themselves. Southsea Infants had 110 solar panels installed, and these will save the school at least £54k in electricity costs over 20 years. There’s not only financial savings, but also carbon reductions and increased environmental awareness. Alongside the installation, schools are taking our free solar PV workshop lesson. This engages the children on solar energy, carbon reduction, and the environment as part of their science curriculum. By signing up schools pay a discounted green electricity rate for their electricity supply, therefore making significant financial savings. These savings 4 | Summer 2018 | Term Times

can then be reinvested into the children’s education. It guarantees that schools will not need to pay for maintenance, cleaning or any other running charges which typical privately-run solar power companies would apply.

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Stay updated on city life There’s now an email version of flagship, so you can get the most exciting events and the latest stories sent to your inbox every month. It’s free and it only takes a few minutes to sign up. Just share your name and email address, answer a few questions, and you’re done.

• Pedal Portsmouth (cycling) • Southsea Coastal Scheme To subscribe to an update, go to www.portsmouth.gov.uk/updates-sign-up

As well as flagship, you can sign up for a whole range of emails. We call them My Portsmouth Updates. Here’s the full list: • Waste and recycling • Family life (schools, days out and healthy living) • Fostering and adoption • Business update • Flag It Up (weekly what’s on guide) • Your city, your say (consultations and getting involved) • Health and care • Park and Ride Term Times | Summer 2018 | 5

Joe on his army course.

Could you transform lives as a foster carer or adoptive parent? Young people in foster care face all sorts of challenges, and here we talk to Joe, a 22 year old from Portsmouth, about his time in fostering, what it’s like to be living independently, and how things are going on the job front. How long were you in foster care? I was in foster care since nine years old, and have been living on my own now for the last couple of years. Living on my own was scary at first, I’d always had foster parents or others around me, but I’ve got used to it and enjoy it.

So why are you ok doing it now? I’ve had a lot of support from the fostering service generally, and from my foster carers. I’d honestly say that fostering has made me the person I am today. I don’t give up, for example, which I used to do when things got difficult. Fostering has helped me become more resilient, to hang in there when I can’t do something first or second time. I remember some jobs I did in my early years, I actually got my first job at 16 years old, it’s a bit of a shock to the system – work can be tiring, routine, do you get on with everyone etc. Being able to talk this through with foster carers, at the end of a bad day at the office for example, really helps you keep on going.

What are you doing now?

What type of fostering placements have you had?

I’m doing a work experience placement at the council, and I’m really enjoying it. I didn’t think I would, and if I’d have been given this opportunity a few years ago, I wouldn’t have done it.

I’ve had a mix of placements, from general fostering, long-term and short-term, to Lodgings Plus. You find you gel more with some foster carers than others, but I’ve got something out of all of my foster families.

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You’re looking to get a job now, or join the forces, is that right? I’ve wanted to join the forces for a long time, I think being part of something so huge, for Queen and country, would be an amazing thing. Imagine being able to say ‘I play a part in keeping my country safe’, it would be a huge honour. I’ve been torn between the navy and the army, and recently the council organised for me to go on an eight-day army course, and I loved it. I learned all sorts: command tasks, team working, radio communications and fitness. It was incredibly inspiring. Being a child and young person in care from an early age, you’ve obviously not had an easy time of it, but I met two senior army officers who have achieved so much, and they are both dyslexic, but look at what they have achieved! It shows what the army can do for you, and of course what your opportunities are there.

So you’re joining the army or navy then? I’d love to, but I know it’s a huge commitment and it’s not something you should enter into lightly. I’m currently doing some work experience at the council, three weeks’ worth, and am hoping to find some paid work after that. I’m also joining the army reservists, with a plan to combine that with a paid job for a year, and then apply to the army or navy after that. I feel I’ll be fully ready then and really know in my own mind what I can do. My passion to join the forces remains strong, and if anything has strengthened recently.

How is the council work experience going? To be honest, I’m really enjoying it, and didn’t think I would. Obviously it’s a big change, spending some time with the army, followed by office work for a few weeks. But it’s been varied, interesting, and it’s nice to still be part of an organisation that ultimately is trying to make people’s lives better. I’ve enjoyed the purpose the work has given me, learning new things, daunting though it can be when you feel you’ve so little experience of things people are working on around you, but it’s a much better way to spend your Monday to Friday. I can’t deny it’s a relief sometimes to get to the weekend, to know you can have those couple of days to chillax, socialise with your mates, and not worry about the alarm clock going off! But working gives me that sense that I am entitled to leisure time, and I can enjoy it all the more.

What advice would you give to another young person in foster care regarding work? Should they get a job, for example, what would it do for them? I’d tell any young person in foster care, if you get a chance to work, either paid or even if it is just work

experience, definitely take that chance, just do it, it won’t all be enjoyable, but you can’t spend your life on the PlayStation, much as I understand the temptation, it won’t lead you anywhere. Millions of people go to work every day, and I realise now that they have their daily ups and downs, but they get through it. It gives them a purpose, a pay cheque, the ability to pay their rent, maybe buy a car, maybe a holiday or two, and simply the means to enjoy their time outside the workplace.

What would you say to anyone considering fostering as a career, part-time, or using their spare room as a lodgings plus provider? Please do it! If you want to help vulnerable children and young people, you really can change their life and give them a solid future. Yes you can earn really good money, especially if you have existing experience, whether it be personal or professional in terms of working with children or young people, but you’ve got to do it with a desire to give someone a leg up. Enquire to the council, or get yourself along to the event at the Spinnaker on 22nd May (7.30pm), that’s a great event every year. You’ll being giving someone a chance and will feel great about it. I can’t wait to visit my foster carers, proudly in my suit or uniform, and say ‘look at me now, thank you for everything, I’m doing ok’.

Free tower entry Anyone who has been thinking about fostering can enjoy free entry to the Emirates Spinnaker Tower on Tuesday 22 May, 7.30pm – 9.30pm, and have a chat with current foster carers and social workers. Portsmouth Adoption Service, along with families who have already adopted children, will also be at the event to share their experiences and answer your questions.

For more info on fostering or adoption in general: • foster.portsmouth.gov.uk • fostering@portsmouthcc.gov.uk • 023 9283 4071 or • adoption.portsmouth.gov.uk • adoptioncentre@portsmouthcc.gov.uk • 023 9287 5294 Term Times | Summer 2018 | 7

A world of adventure awaits! Our play service has lined up a fun-packed spring and summer for children aged between six and 13 at the free adventure playground sites around the city. No two playgrounds are the same, with some boasting unique facilities like splash pools, gardens, games areas, wood workshops and a tree house. Every site has a huge climbing structure designed to test kids’ agility, balance and imagination, and many have been co-designed and painted by the children themselves. Children are consulted and involved in decisions about their playgrounds and are encouraged to make their own choices and take risks in a secure environment.

Activities include cookery, sport, arts and crafts, discovering nature, making friends, day and residential trips and much more, including a variety of indoor and outdoor activities designed to challenge, delight and inspire. For more information about what’s happening at your local playground just give them a call or pop in for a chat with one of the play workers. Alternatively you can find more information, opening times and locations by searching adventure playgrounds at www.portsmouth.gov.uk

Investing in our schools As pupil numbers rise, projects to expand schools are under way. The work at Moorings Way Infant has now been completed and schemes at Craneswater Junior and Northern Parade Infant and Junior will be completed by the autumn, creating a total of 345 more places. This summer, a £3m project will begin to expand and refurbish Cliffdale Primary Academy for pupils with complex learning difficulties.

A second phase of expansion at The Portsmouth Academy is under way, and the expansion of Springfield School has been completed. Other secondary school expansion projects are being developed for Charter Academy, Admiral Lord Nelson School and Trafalgar School, designed to create 900 more places. Work has started on refurbishing the former Vanguard Centre in Cosham. Year 10 and 11 pupils from the Harbour School in Fratton are expected to move to the new site in the autumn. We’re also planning a £3.1m re-modelling of Redwood Park Academy for pupils with complex learning difficulties, so there are more local places.

Artist’s impression of how Cliffdale will look.

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Pompey Monsters help reduce traffic outside school gates Langstone Infant and Junior schools are the latest schools to complete our Pompey Monster Walk to School Challenge. Nearly 500 pupils took part in the scheme. Together they celebrated completing the seven-week challenge in a final assembly in March, when Pompey Monster mascot ‘Stomper’ made a special visit! Mrs Jane Bush, headteacher of Langstone Junior School, said. “I have certainly noticed a reduction in traffic outside the school gates since the scheme started and there has been an increase in awareness amongst our children. Some have shown further interest in road safety and have volunteered to become junior road safety officers. They will now work alongside our school council to encourage parents and pupils to continue walking to school.”

For seven weeks during the spring term children walked to school as many times as they could, to keep their school gates clear of cars and improve fitness. Those who live a distance from the school and were driven by their parents, parked nearby and ‘stomped’ part of the way. If they walked three times or more in a week they were rewarded with a special roadsafety themed monster keyring, with one to collect each week. Keyrings include ‘Neon’ – the Pompey Monster who promotes being seen during the hours of darkness, and ‘Wheels’ who promotes safe cycling. Year five pupil Rebecca Brooks, age 10, collected all seven keyrings and said. “Collecting the keyrings made me walk to school more than I used to. I hope to carry on walking as it only takes me 10 minutes.”

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Mayfield is growing Following the highly successful opening of Mayfield School’s Infant Section in 2014, the Governing Body of the School have decided to open an additional class in Year 3 from September 2018 onwards. Any pupil currently in Year 2 can apply for a place. The school is running a number of open days for interested parents and carers to visit and see the school in action! To book a visit contact the school on admissions@mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk Headteacher, Mr. David Jeapes said “We have been delighted to see how popular our Infant Section has become with over 6 applications per place. Given this demand, it seemed only logical to offer additional places to Year 3.” Parents of current year 3 and 1 pupils, Alexandra and Bella Firth said: “Since joining Mayfield we have been delighted with the progress that our daughters have made. As an ‘all through’ school the transition each year is seamless and the girls have really enjoyed the extensive free extra-curricular clubs which have been offered.”

Head of Primary, Mr. Matt Stedman said “Throughout the year we will be running a number of admission events which any parent interested in joining Mayfield can attend. These will include a tour of the school and the chance to meet key staff members as well as visit classrooms in action! We look forward to welcoming lots of new families to the school and showing them the advantages of an ‘all through’ education.” For more information about Mayfield please visit the school’s website www.mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk

Mayfield is growing...

If you have a child in Year R, 3 or 7 in September 2018 and are considering joining Mayfield. Please email our admissions team to book a tour:

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Music and the environment

In September 2018, during Great British Beach Clean week, Portsmouth Music Hub will launch ‘One World’, a year of special events to increase awareness of the key environmental issues that affect our city. The music hub will use music and the arts to reach out to thousands of children and young people.

Over the course of the year there will be concerts, performances at schools, competitions and social media campaigns, beginning with the launch of the ‘One World’ songbook, which focuses on local environmental issues that have a global impact, and culminating with a major event taking place on International Environment Day 2019. The message is simple; that the environmental choices we make every day will change the world. If you would like to support this new environmental campaign, or for more information please contact portsmouthmusichub@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Stars for junior road safety We are working with 15 Portsmouth schools to help improve road safety and awareness. Through the ‘Modeshift Stars’ programme schools will work towards a nationallyrecognised road safety award. Between now and July the 15 schools will work towards achieving bronze, silver and gold awards through their road safety activities.

To prepare schools for the programme, our road safety officer Liz delivered a morning’s training for the local junior road safety officers (JRSOs) taking part. Now the JRSOs will spend time developing road safety schemes for their school in a bid to compete with schools across the region for a coveted place at the ‘Champion of Champions’ event later in the year. For more information visit www.modeshiftstars.org

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Image courtesy of Hampshire County Council

The environment matters. What we do, how we live our lives and the decisions we make have an impact on the world around us. From recycling to renewable energy, from pollution to plastics we all have a part to play in making our world a home fit for future generations.

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Star Wars Young Readers: Chaos at the Castle Review by Joseph, aged 6½ This story is about men and women. The men were called Finn and Hans Solo and they were in a battle. A shuttle shot the people’s castle. Then they escaped from the castle. My favourite part in the story is when they were in the battle because my

The Jolley – Rogers and Monster’s Gold Jonny Duddle Review by Ethan, aged 10 In this story Matilda and Jim went fishing and they were trying to get a fish. Then they saw a bottle floating in the sea then

Georgia the Guinea Pig Fairy by Daisy Meadows Review by Cici, aged 8 My opinion on this book is that it’s not good, it’s amazing! My least favourite part is when Georgia loses her Guinea pig (Sparky) because I hate losing pets. My favourite part is when they find Sparky

Phoebe the Fashion Fairy by Daisy Meadows Review by Keavy Lea, aged 7 In this story there is a fairy called Phoebe and she is from Fairyland. One day she came to the human land and went to go and see Kirsty and Rachel. There were goblins that had Phoebe and that meant

favourite characters were all there and the rebels won. My least favourite part was when they went in the castle because there were aliens and goblins and I found them scary, I give this book 4 stars because it was really good but could be better if it had more battles in it. Star rating:

they picked the bottle and it was covered in seaweed. Then they read the note then the pirates read a book about a mermaid and the mermaid is bossy. Then they followed the map what they were holding. Star rating:

because it’s super happy and I love Guinea pigs. In this story the characters are Georgia, Rachel, Kirsty and of course the GOBLINS! What happens in this story? Georgia loses Sparky then finds him – I’m not going to tell you anymore – you have to read the book! Star rating:

that all the dresses were ruined. In the middle Kirsty, Rachel and Phoebe tried to get twinkle but it was no use. At last Phoebe got her twinkle and went back home. Star rating:

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Could you be a childminder? If you’ve ever thought about becoming a childminder, then come and find out more at our next recruitment event. It’s on Wednesday 14 November 2018, at Landport Family Hub, 221 Arundel Street, at 6.30pm. The free, two-hour briefing session will give you all the information you need. You’ll hear from a current childminder and will be able to ask questions. Becky is a Portsmouth childminder. She says: “What I love most about my job is the relationship I have with the parents and the children that I look after and also that I don’t miss out on the development of my own children. “There’s nothing more rewarding than when a child actually gets to a milestone that you’ve been looking for.

“One of the things people don’t usually realise or understand is that childminders actually get Ofsted inspected in our homes to make sure they’re suitable. Pretty much, the criteria that they fill in for us is exactly the same as it would be for a nursery or preschool. “It’s hard work, it’s tiring and it’s challenging, but the rewards at the end of the day are worth it.” To register for the event or to ask a question, call 023 9268 8830, email fis@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or just turn up. www.portsmouth.gov.uk/childminding

Want to use a childminder? If you are looking for a childminder in the Portsmouth area visit www.portsmouth.gov.uk/childcare and click on find childminders.

Free childcare Almost all working parents with three or four-year-olds are now eligible for 30 hours of free childcare a week in term time. You need to apply as soon as possible if you want to receive the 30 hours in September. Find out if you’re eligible and apply at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk You’ll need to log into your account every three months to reconfirm your eligibility. If you have a problem call 0300 1234 097 or email fis@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Term Times | Summer 2018 | 15

out&about • MAY – AUGUST 2018 •

22 June-16 September Push & Pull Aspex, Wednesday – Sunday, 11am – 4pm. Featuring Will Cruickshank’s Heath Robinson machine art. 25 June – December British Tattoo Art Revealed NMRN, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Standard admission prices apply. Exhibition detailing the close link between tattoos and the Navy.

All the highlighted events are free

Various dates Theatre Tour Groundlings Theatre, timings vary, see website for details.

MAY 14 – 19 Flashdance – The Musical Kings Theatre, 7.30pm (plus 2.30pm matinees on Wednesday and Saturday). From £14. 15

Mayor Making Ceremony Portsmouth Guildhall, 10am. Tickets available from Cosham Library, Central Library and Guildhall reception.

Portsdown U3A General Meeting Cosham Baptist Church, 2pm – 4pm. £2 for visitors, free for members. Caroline Timlett: Langstone Coastal Defences.

Family Saturdays at Aspex, Every Saturday

ONGOING Mondays (not Bank Holiday) Cosham Market High Street, 9am – 5pm. Every Wednesday Mini Makers Aspex, 10.30am – 11.30am. Free art workshops for early years and their parents/guardians. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Commercial Road Market Commercial Road, 9am – 5pm.

17 March-10 June ‘Shipyard’ by Lachlan Goudie NMRN, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Standard admission prices apply. Exhibition from BBC judge, who spent time painting shipbuilders and their creations.

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The King is Back – Ben Portsmouth is Elvis Portsmouth Guildhall, 7pm. £27.70 – £33.20.

30 March-10 June The Endless Village Aspex, Wednesday – Sunday, 11am – 4pm. Exhibition from artists Chris Poolman and Elizabeth Rowe.

University of Portsmouth Ensembles New Theatre Royal, 7.30pm. £9 – £13 (£38 family ticket).

Every Friday Street Food Fridays Lakeside North Harbour, 11am – 3pm. Organised by Love Southsea. Every Saturday Family Saturdays Aspex, 11am – 1pm. A free, drop-in workshop for the whole family. Second and last Sundays Classic Car Meet Port Solent, 11am. 3 – 4, 10 and 12 April, 29 and 31 May Kids Club Port Solent, 11am – 4pm. The King is Back, 19 May

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Groundlings Theatre Tours, various dates

Great Expectations, 22 – 26 May

Hampshire Farmers’ Market Palmerston Road, 10am – 2pm.

Crafts in the Tower Square Tower, 11am – 4pm. Monthly exhibition of work by local artists and makers.

Tomasso Starace Quartet Executive Suite, Inn Lodge Hotel, 7.15pm. £15 (£13 concessions). Organised by Portsmouth Jazz. Woody Pines (Nashville) Square Tower, 7.15pm. £14. www.squarerootspromotions.co.uk

The Magic of Hollywood – Pasha Kovalev. 1 June

30-Jun 2 Agatha Crusty & The Murder Mystery Dinner Trinity Church Theatre, 7.30pm (and 2.30pm Saturday matinee). £10, concessions £8. By the Phoenix Players.

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22 – 26 Great Expectations New Theatre Royal, timings vary. £22 – £26. 26 – 3 June Harbour Life Half Term Emirates Spinnaker Tower, 10am – 5.30pm. Standard admission prices apply. Discover the stories behind Portsmouth Harbour. 26

HMS Collingwood Open Day HMS Collingwood, Newgate Lane, Fareham 9.30am – 17.00. Ticket prices and sales www.royalnavy.mod.uk/ Collingwood-Openday

Portsmouth Pensioners’ Association AGM Council Chamber, Portsmouth Guildhall, 1.30pm.

D-Day Memorial Service D-Day Stone, St Helen’s Parade, 10.50am – 11.30am.

8 – 23 Mamma Mia Kings Theatre, timings vary – see website. From £22. 9

Worldwide Knit in Public Day Seeded, Winter Road, 10am – 12pm.

Waterside Market Port Solent, 11am – 5pm.

Spice Island Guided Walk Starts at Portsmouth Museum, 2pm. £3.

Roller Disco Southsea Skatepark, 7pm – 10pm. £5, skate hire £2.50.

Portsmouth Festival Choir Summer Concert Portsmouth Anglican Cathedral, 7.30pm. £10 – £12. Music by John Rutter and Vaughan Williams.

MCG Choir and Royal Marines Association Concert Band Portsmouth Guildhall. £9 – £16. 70th anniversary concert.

Swan Lake Guildhall Square, 6.30pm. A live ballet showing from the Royal Opera House.

The Tempest Gatcombe Park, 7.30pm. £5 – £15. In association with New Theatre Royal.

Antiques and Collectables Market Palmerston Road, 9.30am – 4.30pm.

26 – 27 Mutiny Festival 2018 King George V Playing Fields. Visit www.mutinyfestivals.co.uk for tickets and information.

The Magic of Hollywood – Pasha Kovalev New Theatre Royal, 7.30pm. £10 – £28.

Portsmouth Festivities, 15 – 24 June

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Love Southsea Market Palmerston Road, 9am – 5pm Saturday, 10am – 4pm Sunday.

26 May – 12 August Live at the Bandstand The Bandstand, West Battery Gardens, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3NT. Free live music every weekend from 26 May – 12 August. www.visitportsmouth.co.uk/ whats-on search live at the bandstand. 27

World Market Palmerston Road, 10am – 4pm.

Live Music for the Bank Holiday Port Solent, 12pm.

Southsea Skiffle Orchestra Zodiac Suite, Portsmouth Guildhall, 12pm. Live at the Bandstand, 26 May – 12 August

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Chat over Chai, 21 June

Antiques and Collectables Market Palmerston Road, 9.30am – 4.30pm.

World Market Palmerston Road, 10am – 4pm.

Journeys Festival International Sunday Session Aspex Gallery, 11.30am – 3pm. Free crafty workshops open to all ages and abilities.

Armed Forces Flag Raising Ceremony Guildhall Square, 10am – 11am.

La Boheme Guildhall Square, 6.30pm. A live opera showing from the Royal Opera House.

Calico & Alice Wallace Square Tower, 7.15pm. £12. www.squarerootspromotions.co.uk

The Skids with The Glorias Wedgewood Rooms, 7.30pm. £26.

Armed Forces Day Southsea Common, 10am – 4pm.

Journeys Festival International Sunday Session, 24 June

Falklands Flag Raising Ceremony Guildhall Square, 10.30am – 11am.

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O Duo Portsmouth Anglican Cathedral, 8pm – 10pm. £15 (£11 concessions).

Port Solent Comic Con Port Solent, 11am-late.

A Sea Symphony & Enigma Variations St Mary’s Church, 7.30pm. £13 advance. Portsmouth Choral Union plays Williams and Elgar.

Portsmouth Festivities Charity Concert Portsmouth Grammar School, 7.30pm. £8.50. Portsmouth Philharmonic plays Beethoven and Vivaldi.

Hampshire Farmers’ Market Palmerston Road, 10am – 2pm.

Crafts in the Tower Square Tower, 11am – 4pm. Monthly exhibition of work by local artists and makers.

Tony Fisher Quintet Executive Suite, Inn Lodge Hotel, 7.15pm. £16 (£14 concessions). Organised by Portsmouth Jazz.

Southsea Skiffle Orchestra Zodiac Suite, Portsmouth Guildhall, 12pm.

O Duo, 15 June

Portsdown U3A General Meeting Cosham Baptist Church, 2pm – 4pm. £2 for visitors, free for members. David Slade: The lifeboat Aguila Wren.

Chat Over Chai Portsmouth Guildhall Cafe, 12.30pm – 2.30pm. Friendly and informative discussion organised by Journeys Festival International.

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Crafts in the Tower, 17 June

The Tallis Scholars Portsmouth Anglican Cathedral, 8pm – 10pm. £17 (£15 concessions).

22 RURA St George’s Church, Portsea, 8pm – 10pm. £15 (£13.50 concessions). Armed Forces Day, 30 June

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Get healthy and Join in with Ping! Pompey this summer Ping! – the free street table tennis festival – is coming to Portsmouth from June to September this year. There will be outdoor tables across the city. To join in the fun, simply grab a bat from the side of the table and play – absolutely free of charge! Table tennis is a game for everyone – young and old, and is a great way to be active, no matter how fit you are. More information will be available at www.pingengland.co.uk/pompey

Free advice and support for a new baby Having a newborn baby is an exciting time but it can also be exhausting and many people worry about whether they’re doing the best things for their baby’s wellbeing. There’s a new app called Baby Buddy, which is for parents-to-be and new parents. It guides you through your pregnancy and first six months of your baby’s life. The app has been designed with parents and professionals to help you give your baby the best start in life and support your health and wellbeing. The Baby Buddy app can help you keep track of appointments and provide you with helpful reminders. It also includes lots of useful videos and lets you ask questions. Download for free from the iTunes App Store and Google Play. The Lullaby Trust offers lots of useful advice about the best way for your baby to sleep. They also support anyone affected by sudden infant death syndrome (cot death). Visit www.lullabytrust.org.uk The Wessex Healthier Together website provides you with information to help keep your child safe and healthy, as well as helping you decide what to do when your child is unwell. It covers up to the age of 18 and provides information on local services for parents in Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. They also have a free app. Visit www.what0-18.nhs.uk 20 | Summer 2018 | Term Times

Going the extra mile We are encouraging more schools to sign up to the Golden Mile or Daily Mile to help get children more active. These schemes have been shown to increase concentration, improve behaviour and boost attainment, as well as helping children get fitter and achieve a healthy weight. Search Going the extra mile on www.portsmouth.gov.uk to find out how Arundel Court Primary School and Gatcombe Park Primary School have used these schemes and the benefits they’ve seen.

get active today GoodGym is coming to Portsmouth GoodGym is a growing community of runners who combine their runs with helping a community project or lonely older person. It’s free to take part in and is open to all fitness levels. The runs are led by qualified running coaches who help you with your running technique and support you to achieve your fitness goals. It launched in Portsmouth on 9 May. To find out more, and to join in, visit www.goodgym.org/ proposals/portsmouth

Looking after your children’s teeth Large numbers of children continue to be affected by tooth decay. Not only is it painful for children, which may affect concentration, but it can lead to them missing school due to toothache and to attend dentist appointments. Experts give the following advice to help prevent tooth decay: • Reduce the amount of high sugar food and drinks that your child has. • Brush teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste – once at night and at one other point in the day. After brushing, spit don’t rinse. • Take your child to the dentist when they get their first tooth (at about six months) and on a regular basis from then. • Children under three should use a smear of toothpaste. Children aged three – six should use a pea sized amount. • You should brush your child’s teeth, or supervise them brushing, until they’re at least seven years old. We’re currently working with parents on creating an animated video to encourage children to look after their teeth. It will launch later this year so keep an eye on the council’s Facebook or Twitter accounts for more information.

Stay hydrated for free To help reduce the amount of plastics we bin in the city, and to make it easier and cheaper to stay hydrated, you can fill your water bottle up for free at a number of places in the city including at five bottle refill stations along the seafront, which are being installed this summer. Download the Refill app to search for places that allow you to fill your bottle up. We’re encouraging more businesses to add themselves to the app, which should help to make family days out a bit cheaper. Term Times | Summer 2018 | 21

Help for parents We all want children to have the best chances in life, and parents have a really big part to play. Simple things are important – like making sure children get enough sleep, eat well and attend school regularly, as well as praising their achievements and encouraging their interests.

and four topics available for parents of children aged 13 – 16:

But where do you go if you need extra help and advice?

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Family information service This offers free information and guidance on all aspects of family life to parents, carers and those working with families who have children aged up to 19. They’re a great first port of call. Phone 023 9268 8830 or email fis@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Family hubs There are six hubs in Portsmouth and they hold regular parenting surgeries for families having issues with children over five. Appointments can be made by contacting your local hub. They also offer a range of discussion groups available which target a specific problem or behaviour issue. There are four topics for parents of children aged five to 12: • Dealing with disobedience • Managing fighting and aggression • Developing good bedtime routines • Hassle-free shopping

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• Coping with teenagers’ emotions • Reducing family conflict • Getting teenagers to cooperate These can be booked by calling your local family hub – search family hub at www.portsmouth.gov.uk Special needs or disabilities – to see the support available to families with children with special educational needs or disabilities aged up to 25, go to www.portsmouthlocaloffer.org Early help and prevention team – provides practical help and support early on to stop problems getting worse for children. Search early help and prevention at www.portsmouth.gov.uk

Health visitors Health visitors provide help and guidance for parents with children under five. Find out more at www.what0-18.nhs.uk/solent For more information search parents at www.portsmouth.gov.uk or email parenting@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Renting needn’t be a nightmare Take the scare factor out of renting when you use Rent it Right, our property rentals website which only features properties and landlords that have been checked and accredited by our Landlord Accreditation Scheme. There are some amazing landlords out there, but unfortunately a small minority can ruin this by not maintaining their property, or by acting disrespectfully to their tenants. To combat this we created Rent it Right so that landlords have access to all the support, help and advice they need, and at the same time we can ensure they’re doing things the right way. It’s good for landlords and it’s good for tenants. All listings on Rent it Right include detailed information on the properties available, photos, cost and facilities.

Can’t see what you’re looking for? Sign up for our property alerts and be notified when the kinds of home you’re looking for become available! Visit www.rentitright.co.uk Follow us on Facebook and receive new properties in your newsfeed at facebook.com/ rentitrightportsmouth

Are you a landlord? Let us help you to get the very best out of your properties. Call 023 9284 1727 or email rentitright@portsmouthcc.gov.uk We provide FREE support, training and guidance, especially around all the new legislation changes that are coming this year.

Renting needn’t be a horror story.

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Stay safe online Did you know that the minimum age for joining Facebook is 13? Social media and the internet can be very positive things for children and teenagers, it opens their minds and imaginations, and allows them to develop their knowledge and learn about the world at large. It also helps them keep in touch with friends and family. But, it also opens up a whole feast of digital dangers which they may not be prepared for. Our award winning campaign ‘Beware of lurking Trolls’ is here to help. Despite the minimum age for joining sites like Facebook being 13, our market research shows that many children are still joining way before that age, often in secret, but sometimes with their parents’ knowledge, as they don’t realise the rules. Joining social media sites underage is exposing them to themes, language and content which they

are too young for, opening them to verbal abuse, or worse, putting them in positions where people can communicate with them in inappropriate ways. Other forms of media such as Snapchat are also risky if not used carefully, as people believe they can post, photograph and video whatever they like – and the evidence will vanish, but this is not the case. Be sure to talk to your children about being careful who they talk to online, and to be upfront and honest with you about the platforms they use and who they’re talking to. A simple rule to follow is ‘if you don’t know them in real life, then don’t know them online’. Our Beware of lurking Trolls storybook lays out a simple easy to understand story with vibrant visuals, it’s a really great way to open up conversations about some difficult situations with young children.

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We have free copies of the ‘Beware of lurking Trolls’ storybook up for grabs from all Portsmouth Public Libraries! Simply visit the front desk and ask for your free copy. It usually retails for £4.99 so grab one while you can! For tips on how to keep your young ones safe, search Trolls at www.portsmouth.gov.uk NO W W IT AD DE D H S LI TH E RO R!