Autumn 2015
10 years at the top Emirates Spinnaker Tower celebrates first decade
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What’s on Five pages of great autumn events listed
Have your say Tell us how we should make savings in our budget
Recycling calendar Dates for the 12 months ahead
Inside this issue:
On the cover Enjoying the view from the Emirates Spinnaker Tower
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Save in Southsea
Enjoy being active
Help for veterans
Winter tips
Great ideas for getting more exercise
Free health checks for ex-service people
Save and be healthy when it’s cold
Grab great offers with the park and ride
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A towering achievement Above, a special 1997 Flagship asking for residents’ views on plans for Gunwharf, including a tower. Right: announcing the imminent opening.
10 top tower facts It’s had three million visitors since opening. Artist’s impression of the finished design
It’s a decade since the Emirates Spinnaker Tower opened – a decade in which it has become an iconic south coast landmark and, for many, the symbol of Portsmouth. Its design, celebrating the city’s nautical heritage, was chosen by 60% of residents over two other proposals: the Globe and the Triple Tower. The 170m tower was built by the council with the help of funding from the Millennium Commission, succeeded by the Big Lottery Fund. The building is owned by the council, while the visitor attraction business is owned by Heritage Projects (Portsmouth) Ltd, part of Continuum Attractions.
Golden touch The finishing touch to the Emirates Spinnaker Tower is on its way, to complete its new look. After preparation with a bottom coat of paint, a final coat of specialist metallic paint will go on.
Its high-speed internal lift travels at 4m per second. It’s founded on 84 piles, one the height of Nelson’s Column. It’s taller than the London Eye, Blackpool Tower and Big Ben. In high winds it can flex 150mm. There are 570 steps from the base up to the Sky Deck. Views from the tower stretch to 23 miles. The 27m spire weighs 14 tonnes.
The blue, white and gold design reflects the city’s rich maritime heritage, as well as Emirates’ distinctive branding.
It used enough concrete to fill five and a half Olympic pools.
As part of a five-year partnership worth £3.5 million, Emirates has become the tower’s first-ever sponsor. The new design is based on feedback from the community.
Portsmouth residents get discounted entry.
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UNFORGETTABLE
MAKE YOUR EVENT
CELEBRATE 105m UP, WITH A 350˚ VIEW
Looking for the ultimate venue for your special event? Do you have a milestone birthday or anniversary coming up which you want to mark with a memorable party? Or perhaps you’re searching for a location everyone will talk about for your business event or product launch? With its impressive architecture and unique waterfront location, Emirates Spinnaker Tower is the venue to choose for a truly impressive and unforgettable event. The breathtaking 350˚ panorama of the south coast provides a stunning back drop for any special occasion – unmatched by any other venue. Work with our hospitality team to craft your perfect event. Pick from a variety of catering options ranging from canapés and buffets for 200 people through to fine dining for 100 guests. Various entertainment options are available, whether you’d like a DJ, live music, or something slightly different such as a magician or a photo booth. Choose Emirates Spinnaker Tower to deliver your wedding, the most special day of your life! Say “I do” 105m up, with the scenic views creating an inspirational venue for wedding ceremonies and celebrations.
To speak to our hospitality team and plan your event, call 02392 857 532 or email hospitality@spinnakertower.co.uk
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There isn’t room here for all the things to do and places to visit in Portsmouth. You can find out more about forthcoming events and attractions at www.visitportsmouth.co.uk It’s the definitive listing for events and activities, for residents and visitors alike. If you have an event to promote, or want more information about something listed on the website, call us on 023 9282 6722 or email vis@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
An Audience with Gareth Thomas 11th November
Judas Priest
30th November
ONGOING EVENTS Every Tuesday Job Club Oasis Centre. 2pm.
Thriller
27-31st December
Hozier
4th February 2016
Swan Lake
7th March 2016
Every Wednesday Mini Makers Aspex Gallery. Art club for 0–5s. £3. 11am–12pm. Every Wednesday Prime Time Social Group Oasis Centre. 2pm. Every Wednesday The Ship’s Players HMS Warrior, term times. £5. Booking essential: 07935 680209 or learning@hmswarrior.org Every Wednesday Lunch Club Oasis Centre. 12.30pm. £4 for 2 courses. Every Thursday Futurators Aspex Gallery. Sessions on starting an arts career for 15 to 21 year-olds. 5.30pm–7.30pm. Every Friday Generate Aspex Gallery. Art for people with dementia. 10am–12pm.
SEPTEMBER Until 30 Oct University of Portsmouth Graduate Award Exhibition Freda Swain Room, Guildhall. 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday.
Frisky and Mannish – Just Too Much Wedgewood Rooms. 7.30pm. £15.
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History of Gunwharf Quays Guided Walk Starts IOW car ferry entrance. 2.30pm. £3 adults. Tickets must be bought in advance from D-Day Museum or Portsmouth Museum.
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Showcase of the South Coast by Trash Arts Drift Bar, Palmerston Road. 7pm. Free with donation.
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Roger Waters: The Wall (12a) No.6 Cinema. 8pm. £12.50.
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Barenaked Ladies Pyramids Centre. 7.30pm.
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The General (1926 film) Kings Theatre. £8, £6 conc. 7.30pm.
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26&27 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Weekend Action Stations. 10am–5.30pm. Family £10, adult £4, child £3. 27
Visitor information service 023 9282 6722
Pedal Portsmouth Seafront. Traffic-free family cycle ride. Activities on Castle Field. 11am–3pm. Search Pedal Portsmouth at www.portsmouth.gov.uk
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The Salt of the Earth (12a) Portsmouth Film Society, Eldon Building. 7pm. £6.
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After Hours Aspex Gallery. Open mic night for poets and musicians. 7pm–9pm.
1–4 Patronal Festival of St Thomas of Canterbury Anglican Cathedral, High Street. 1,8 &15
Lunchtime Live! Anglican Cathedral, High Street. 1.10pm.
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Older drivers awareness event Cascades Shopping Centre, 9.30am–3pm. Advice, free eye checks, advice on renewing your licence at 70 and more. www.olderdriversforum.com
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Magic – A Kind of Queen Pyramids Centre. 7pm.
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Comedy Club Night Emirates Spinnaker Tower. £12.50. 7.30pm.
26&27 Open Afternoons Eastney Beam Engine House, Henderson Road. 1pm–5pm.
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Every Wednesday Computer Class Oasis Centre. 10am.
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Our distributors are contracted to deliver flagship between 26 September and 2 October. Depending on where you live, some events may have taken place before you receive your copy. However, events for this period were included in the last edition of the magazine.
2 (until 15 Nov) Platform 2015 Aspex Gallery. Emerging artists show.
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Our 60+ festival runs from 5 to 16 October, and it’s a great chance to try out a new activity. Try a taster session in singing, dancing, cooking or acting. Sample a museum exhibition, tour the university or look around the Kings Theatre. Or give lacemaking, needlework or patchwork quilting a go.
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The Teddy Bear Doctors Portsmouth Museum. Bring your bear along for free advice on identification, age or ‘clinical needs’ from local experts and restorers. 10.30am–2.30pm.
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I Shall Say Zis Only Once Murder Mystery Groundlings Theatre. 8pm. £26 inc three-course meal.
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Volunteers Open Day Portsmouth Museum. Talk to museum volunteers and staff and find out how to get involved. 2pm–5pm. Click on ‘volunteering’ at www.portsmouthcitymuseums.co.uk
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Portsmouth Arts Trail Preview Evening The Trading Post, Port Solent. 7.30pm–9.30pm.
16–17 The Prisoner of Zenda Groundlings Theatre. 7.30pm. £11.
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Travelling Together Down Memory Lane Portsmouth Museum. Story sharing session for people over 60. 11am–3pm.
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Pretty Muddy 5k Southsea Common, various times. raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org
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Black History Month Multicultural Day National Museum of the Royal Navy. Drop in event. 12pm–4pm.
Highland Road Cemetery Guided Walk Starts Cemetery Lodge, Highland Road Cemetery, 2.30pm. Adults £3, tickets must be bought in advance from D-Day Museum or Portsmouth Museum.
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Opportunities Fair Guildhall, 10am to 3pm. Hands-on show featuring top local employers, designed to inspire children and suggest careers. oppsfair.com See below.
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Armchair Traveller film show Guildhall. In support of the Lord Mayor’s Appeal and Naomi House. 3pm. £4 inc refreshments (£3 over-60s). Tickets from Guildhall reception.
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Dials Festival Albert Road, various locations. 1pm. £15.
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Mister Maker and The Shapes Live Kings Theatre. 10am and 1pm.
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Milton Neighbourhood Forum Mary Rose School, Gisors Road. 7pm.
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Love Southsea Market Palmerston Road. 9am–5pm.
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Port Solent Waterside Market Port Solent. 11am–5pm.
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RNLI 10K Race Lifeboat Station, Ferry Road. 10am. Adults £16, under-16s £10.
Armchair Traveller Film Show Guildhall. In support of the Lord Mayor’s Appeal and Naomi House. 7.30pm. £7.50 inc wine and buffet. Tickets from Guildhall reception.
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Southsea Pirates – Pieces of Eight Race Lifeboat Station, Ferry Road. 10am. Adults £18.
5–16 60+ Festival Free events across the city for residents aged 60 and above. See www.visitportsmouth.co.uk or 023 9268 8037.
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Selma (12a) Portsmouth Film Society, Eldon Building. 7pm. £6.
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The Help (12a) Portsmouth Film Society, Eldon Building. 7pm. £6.
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Tommy Tiernan – Out Of The Whirlwind Wedgewood Rooms. £18. 7.30pm.
4 October, 3pm, Portsmouth Guildhall Tickets from £6.50. Call 0844 847 2362 or Ticketmaster or visit www.miltongleeclub.org Better use of the Internet Southsea Library. 10am–1pm. Free course.
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Messy Cathedral Portsmouth Cathedral, High Street. 2pm–4pm.
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The Wild Bunch (18) No.6 Cinema. 7pm. Adults £8, conc/student £6.50.
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Omega Art and Craft Workshop Omega Centre, Omega Street. 10am–4pm. Workshops start from £60, inc materials, lunch, refreshments.
Amazing opportunities You can inspire your kids by taking them to this year’s free Opportunities Fair. It’s at the Guildhall from 10am to 3pm on Saturday 10 October. With plenty of activities, it’s designed to get children (especially those aged 10 to 13) inspired about careers with major local employers. Kids can chat to professionals and even the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth and try on his robes and chains. More info: oppsfair.com
15–17 The Great Gatsby New Theatre Royal. 7.30pm daily and 2.30pm Sat matinee. £20.50.
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Sean Kelly Live Wedgewood Rooms. £15. 7.30pm.
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Port Solent Waterside Market Port Solent. 11am–5pm.
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Crafts in the Tower Square Tower. Local artists. 11am–4pm.
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Laura Zakian Band Inn Lodge, Burrfields Road. Doors 7.15pm. Tickets on door: £17, conc £15.
26 (until 1 Nov) Halloween Workshops Action Stations. 10am–5pm. Free for Action Stations or Historic Dockyard ticket holders.
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Portsmouth Chamber Music Series With Doric Quartet. Guildhall. 7.30pm. £16/£14.
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TV memories
Freddie Flintoff: 2nd Innings Kings Theatre. 8pm.
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Relive your childhood with The Story of Children’s Television, a nostalgic exhibition at Portsmouth Museum starting 17 October.
Armchair Traveller Film Show Guildhall. In support of the Lord Mayor’s Appeal and Naomi House. 7.30pm. £7.50 inc wine and buffet. Tickets from Guildhall reception.
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All Star 60s Kings Theatre. 7.30pm.
The exhibition has been created by the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry with the University of Warwick. Supported by: Heritage Lottery Fund, BBC, Ragdoll Productions, ITV, Kaleidoscope and Children’s Media Foundation.
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Drayton & Farlington Neighbourhood Forum Solent Infant School. 7.30pm.
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Art and Collectibles Market Palmerston Road. 9am–4pm.
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The Sands of Time HMS Warrior 1860. Drop-in family activity. 10.30am–3.30pm. Free with valid ticket.
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Halloween Fair and Open Day Fort Widley, 10am–4pm. www.supernaturaltours.co.uk
24–25 Open Day Eastney Beam Engine House, Henderson Road. 1pm–4pm. 24–25 Great South Run Morrisons 5K, mini and junior races on Saturday. 10 mile race starts 10.30am Sunday. www.greatrun.org See page 12.
17–18 10-year Celebration Weekend Emirates Spinnaker Tower. Adults £9.50, conc £8.50, child: £7.50, family £29. Portsmouth resident adult £6.50. 10am–6pm.
24 (until 1 Nov) Half-term Events Emirates Spinnaker Tower. Sci-fi themed family fun throughout the week. 10am–6pm.
17 (until 28 Feb) The Story of Children’s Television Portsmouth Museum. Exhibition bringing together seven decades of iconic objects, memorabilia, merchandise, clips and images.10am–5pm. See above.
24 (until 1 Nov) Halloween Pumpkin Trail HMS Warrior 1860.
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Hampshire Farmers’ Market Palmerston Road. 10am–2pm.
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Seafarers Service Anglican Cathedral, High Street. From 10.30am.
26–30 Camp Adventure Portsmouth Watersports Centre. Climbing, raft building, kart building, beach safari and games. Age seven and up. £125 per week. 26–30 Extreme Adventure Portsmouth Watersports Centre. Sailing, paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing, kite-surfing, climbing and rafting. Age eight and up. £175 per week. 26–30 Sailing Adventure Portsmouth Watersports Centre. Learn and gain your RYA certificates. Age eight and up. £276 per week. 27
Square Eyes Family craft activities workshop, Portsmouth Museum. 2–11 years. Drop-in, 11am–3pm. £3 per child or £1.75 with Leisure Card.
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26 (until 30 Nov) Make Your Own Mark Mary Rose Museum. 11am–1pm and 2pm–4pm. Free with valid ticket.
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It brings together seven decades of iconic objects, memorabilia, merchandise, clips and images, with many interactive displays. Big kids and small will enjoy the original props and characters on show, including Mummy Woodentop, Wombles, Morph, Gordon the Gopher, Rastamouse and the singing veggies from Mr Bloom’s Nursery.
21 UB40 Guildhall. £35.75. Doors 7pm.
Duke Special Wedgewood Rooms. £15. 8pm.
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EXPERIENCE BOATHOUSE 4 AND THE HEROIC SMALL BOATS OF THE ROYAL NAVY
24 (until 1 Nov) Crafty Commandos Royal Marines Museum. 11am–3pm. Free with valid ticket. 24 (until 1 Nov) Monsters Week Blue Reef Aquarium. Normal admission and opening times.
Visitor information service 023 9282 6722
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INTERACTIVE, EXCITING, HANDS-ON, THRILLING!
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Halloween Ghost Hunts, 31 October
27&29 Victorian Storytelling HMS Warrior 1860. Interactive storytelling. 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm. Free with valid ticket. 27–31 Brief Encounter Phoenix Players, Trinity Church Theatre. 7.30pm, 2.30pm matinee Sat 31st. £12, £10 conc. 28
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Ghost Walk Experience Duke of Buckingham, High Street. £6. supernatural-tours.co.uk Black History Month Lecture From Apartheid to Democracy – A Media Perspective. Portland Building, University of Portsmouth. 6pm. 023 9284 3757.
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Deathly Disco Action Stations. 7pm–11pm. £10. Ages eight–15. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Ghostbusters (PG) Portsmouth Film Society, Eldon Building. 7pm. £6.
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The Ghost Race 4 Alexandra Park. Adults £17, under-16s £10. 6.45pm.
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Out Of This World Emirates Spinnaker Tower. Dress as a sci-fi character and dance the night away. £10. 8pm–1am.
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Halloween Ghost Hunts Groundlings Theatre. 6pm–10:30pm. Adults £5, family £12, conc £4.
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Halloween Salsa Charity Evening Portsmouth Irish Club, 77 Elm Grove. In aid of Wessex Cancer Trust. £15.
Around one in four people killed on UK roads is aged 17–24. That’s why we’re encouraging parents and schools to take young people to the Safe Drive Stay Alive roadshow. It’s a hard-hitting presentation about the consequences of being involved in a crash. Performances are on 18 November in Hedge End and 24 November in Basingstoke. It’s free, or £1 if arranged through school or college along with free coach travel. More info: www.safedrive.org.uk
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Port Solent Waterside Market Port Solent. 11am–5pm.
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Bonfire and Fireworks King George V Playing Fields. Annual fireworks event with entertainment. From 6pm.
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Public lecture: Nelson – Inspirational, Intrepid Male Genius Portland Building, University of Portsmouth. Lecture by Sir Nicholas Cosmo Bonsor. 023 9284 3757.
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Remembrance Sunday Service Guildhall Square. Annual service with parade of veterans and serving personnel. Followed by wreath-laying. From 11am.
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Shorts Cut Short Film Festival Portsmouth Film Society, Eldon Building. 7pm. £6.
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Joe Satriani Guildhall. £37.95 – £41.80. Doors 7pm.
FRIDAY 27TH TO SUNDAY 29TH NOVEMBER 2015
FEATURING FATHER CHRISTMAS MORE SNOW THAN EVER BEFORE FAGIN’S TAVERN NEW FOR 2015: A MAGICAL CHRISTMAS TREE MAZE
The Wicker Man (15) No.6 Cinema. 7pm. Adults £8, conc/students £6.50.
Young drivers safety show
5,12,19 Lunchtime Live! Anglican Cathedral, High Street. 1.10pm. 5–20 Hamlet Groundlings Theatre. 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 13th and 20th – 7pm and 9pm. 14th – 2pm and 4pm. Adults £14, conc £12, schools £5. 6
Comedy Club Night Emirates Spinnaker Tower. £12.50. 7.30pm.
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Swan Lake Kings Theatre. 7.30pm.
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Remembrance Weekend Action Stations. 10am–5pm. Free with valid ticket.
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Love Southsea Market Palmerston Road. 9am–5pm.
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Free entry to D-Day Museum Marking Remembrance Sunday. 10am–5pm, last admission 4.30pm.
9–29 Feb Faculty Exhibition University of Portsmouth faculty of creative and cultural industries. Freda Swain Room, Guildhall. 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday. 11
Armistice Day Service War memorial, Guildhall Square. From 11am.
Swan Lake, 6 November
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Stamshaw and Tipner Neighbourhood Forum Community Centre, Wilson Road. 7pm.
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Public lecture. The Perfect: A Century of Geniuses and the Battle over General Relativity Portland Building, University of Portsmouth. Lecture by Pedro Ferreira, Professor of Astrophysics, Oxford. 6pm. 023 9284 3757.
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Fireworks and Fairylights Southsea Town Centre, Palmerston Road. Christmas lights switch-on. 4pm–6pm.
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The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha Groundlings Theatre. 7.30pm. Adults £10, conc £8.
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Go West and Nik Kershaw with T’Pau Guildhall. £27.50 – £31.90. Doors 7pm.
12–22 Being Human Festival University of Portsmouth. National festival of the humanities. www.port ac.uk/cci or 023 92845197. 13, 20, 27 How to Make Money From Your Camera Southsea Library. 10am–1pm. Free course. 14
Portsmouth Festival Choir Anglican Cathedral, High Street. Mozart, Mendelssohn and Rutter. £12, £10, £5. 7.30pm.
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Terry and Gerry Glasshouse, Pyramids Centre. 7.30pm.
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Hampshire Farmers’ Market Palmerston Road. 10am–2pm.
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Port Solent Waterside Market Port Solent. 11am–5pm.
An audience with Steve Davis, 19 November
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Crafts in the Tower Square Tower. Local artists. 11am–4pm.
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Josh Kemp Quartet Inn Lodge, Burrfields Road. 7.15pm. £15/conc £13.
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Chamber Music A Celebration of Peter Cropper. Guildhall. 7.30pm. £16/£14.
16–18 Shakespeare Schools Festival New Theatre Royal. 19
An Audience with Steve Davis Glasshouse, Pyramids Centre. 6pm.
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Andy Hamilton – Change Management New Theatre Royal.
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City Centre Sparkler Commercial Road Precinct. Christmas lights switch-on. 4pm–6.30pm.
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Christmas Fair Anglican Cathedral, High Street. 50p adults, accompanied children free. 11am–1.30pm.
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Bellowhead Farewell Tour Guildhall. £21.45 – £26.95. Doors 7pm.
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Portsmouth Choral Union St Marys Church. 7.30pm. From £17. pcuticketing@gmail.com or 023 9282 2227.
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Ruby Wax – Sane New World New Theatre Royal. 8pm. £20.
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Show of Hands New Theatre Royal.
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Cosham Christmas Cracker Cosham High Street. Christmas lights switch-on. 4pm–6pm.
27–28 Reeves and Mortimer: The Poignant Years Guildhall. £32.45 – £38.50). Doors 7pm. 27–29 Victorian Festival of Christmas Historic Dockyard. 10am–6pm. Adult £14, child £12.40, senior £13.20, family £40.40, student £13.20.
Venue contact information Aspex Gallery.....................................023 9277 8080...... www.aspex.org.uk Blue Reef Aquarium............................023 9287 5222...... www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk Cellars at Eastney...............................023 9282 6249...... www.thecellars.co.uk City council museums.........................023 9282 6722...... www.portsmouthmuseums.co.uk Gunwharf Quays.................................023 9283 6700...... www.gunwharf-quays.com Kings Theatre......................................023 9282 8282...... www.kings-southsea.com New Theatre Royal.............................023 9264 9000...... www.newtheatreroyal.com No.6 Cinema..........................................07435 029408....... www.no6cinema.co.uk Port Solent..........................................023 9221 0606...... www.portsolent.com Portsmouth Film Society....................07528 808400....... www.portsmouthfilmsociety.org.uk Portsmouth Guildhall.........................08448 472362 ...... www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk Portsmouth Historic Dockyard...........023 9283 9766...... www.historicdockyard.co.uk Pyramids.................................................023 9279 9977...... www.pyramids.co.uk Royal Marines Museum......................023 9281 9385...... www.royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk Spinnaker Tower.................................023 9285 7521...... www.spinnakertower.co.uk Wedgewood Rooms............................023 9286 3911...... www.wedgewood-rooms.co.uk Terry and Gerry, 14 November
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Park and ride and save Get the park and ride to Southsea and grab some great special offers. Just show your ticket to get deals at around 30 local shops, eateries and attractions. Offers include a free swim at the Pyramids Centre, 20% off admission at Blue Reef Aquarium and 10% off at Robert Dyas.
It’s just £4 per car – or buy a Flexipass to cut the cost to as little as £2.24 a day.
The Southsea service now goes directly from the M275 park and ride site to Old Portsmouth, and then on to the heart of Southsea.
More info:
A booklet showing the offers is available on the Southsea park and ride bus. ff parkandride.portsmouth.gov.uk
You can hop on and off as much as you like, using the Southsea service and The Hard service (which goes to Gunwharf Quays, the Historic Dockyard and the city centre).
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Great ideas for getting Run with the best You can brush shoulders with elite athletes when Portsmouth hosts the Morrisons Great South Run for the 25th time. Mo Farah, Jo Pavey and Paula Radcliffe are among some of the famous athletes to have run the course, alongside runners competing for fun or to raise money for charity. Up to 30,000 people of all ages and abilities are set to take part this year. The 10-mile event is on Sunday 25 October, with the popular 5k, junior and mini events the day before. The two days boost the city’s economy by more than £3m a year. If you’re not running you can still enjoy the carnival atmosphere by joining the thousands of supporters along the route. You can also watch the action live on Channel 5. For more information go to www.greatrun.org ff The roads get busy on race weekend – search Great South Run at www.portsmouth.gov.uk for closures and updates.
Get up to speed
Free swimming
Whether you’re new to running, want to improve or want to help other runners, visit Run City Portsmouth on Facebook.
Children 12 and under can swim for free at Eastney swimming pool, Mountbatten Leisure Centre and Charter Community Sports Centre.
It also shares details of local events – like the Great Run Local at Hilsea Lido.
They need a library card, and there’s a one-off fee of £3.50.
It’s been set up by the council and England Athletics to encourage new runners, get new groups together and help experienced runners become run leaders.
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more active Make football your goal You can be a winner with www.playmorepompey.com You log your footballing activity – whether it’s a quick kick about or an organised event – and collect points. The more points you collect, the more online prizes you win. Anyone – male or female, young or old, beginner or skilled player – can join in. There’s online coaching, videos that teach new skills, and advice from experts. You can even get tips from an online physio if you’re injured. The website is part of the Community of Football project, which is all about getting more people playing football in some way, to improve their health and wellbeing. It’s funded by Sport England and supported by the council, Portsmouth FC and Pompey in the Community. The project follows Portsmouth’s bid last year to become an official City of Football. We missed out on winning the title but Sport England was so impressed with our pitch that they funded the Community of Football project.
Two wheels or two feet You can gradually increase the amount you walk and cycle with the free Active Steps programme. You can even borrow a bike or electric bike, or get your own serviced for free. You get a health check at the beginning and end of the 10-week course, and there’s lots of personalised support, including advice on routes, cycle training and bike maintenance tips. Active Steps is run by the charity Sustrans, which helps people make more journeys by foot, bike or public transport. More info: ff call Phil Godfrey on 07717 888659 ff philip.godfrey@sustrans.org.uk
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What’s Stoptober? It’s like October but without cigarettes!
Be part of the challenge. Starts 1st October. Search Stoptober. Get involved
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Try Stoptober with Rob Rob Anderson-Weaver reckons Stoptober is the perfect opportunity to quit smoking. Stoptober is the 28-day stop-smoking challenge during October. If you can stop smoking for 28 days, you’re five times more likely to quit for good. Rob, 34, from Fratton, says: “Since April, when my wife became pregnant with our first child, I’ve managed to go from 15 or 20 a day to only a few a week. I’m going to use the support from Stoptober to try and quit for good before our baby arrives in November.” Rob’s top tips: 1. Keep your fingers occupied – hold a small pen with the nib removed. 2. If you miss fag breaks, join them but don’t smoke. 3. Don’t beat yourself up. Any improvement is positive. 4. Do it for yourself, not to please someone else. Search Stoptober online for free, proven support including packs, apps, emails and face-to-face help.
Join the Lord Mayor’s charity push Can you help the Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal raise money for local good causes? The Lord Mayor, Cllr Frank Jonas, has a list of local charities and community groups he is aiming to support during his year in office. He said: “In the past, Lord Mayors have successfully raised money for large and better-known charities. But this year I’ve chosen a range of Portsmouth-based good causes and my aim is to raise enough to give each of them £1,000. Such an amount can have a vast and dramatic impact on a small local organisation. “I hope that the people of Portsmouth will rise to the occasion and give generously to these very deserving charities and community groups.” To see the list of good causes, or to donate to the appeal, search Lord Mayor Portsmouth at www.localgiving.com www.facebook.com/portsmouthcitycouncil
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Aged 40-74? Find out about your FREE NHS Health Check
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Better health for veterans
Scott gets his check with Lalys pharmacist technician Nicola Burns.
If you’ve been in the services, it can be hard to adjust to all the responsibilities of civilian life. Sometimes, keeping yourself healthy is difficult. That’s why we’re encouraging ex-service men and women to get a free NHS Health Check. It’s a quick and easy test for people between 40 and 74, who don’t already have a known medical problem. Scott Key, who was in the British Army for 12 years, heard about NHS Health Checks through the Company of Makers, who help veterans and their families. He went for a check at Lalys pharmacy, Kingston Road. It involves taking your height, weight and blood pressure, checking cholesterol levels and asking lifestyle questions. Scott said: “The test was very easy, especially in comparison to the medical I had when I joined the army! “I was slightly nervous about giving blood but it didn’t hurt at all.
“I think the check’s a good idea. It can help detect early signs of illnesses before they get serious.” The Company of Makers are working with the council to promote NHS Health Checks to ex-service personnel. We’ve launched an anonymous survey for former service men and women to find out how many are registered with GPs, what prevents them using healthcare and their views on NHS services. You can complete the survey at www.companyofmakers.org.uk or pick up a paper copy at a GP surgery, community centre or library. For more information on NHS Health Checks go to www.pompeyhealthchecks.com
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£207m controllable spending
YOUR CITY YOUR SAY
ALMOST HALF OF THIS SPENDING IS ON LOOKING AFTER VULNERABLE ADULTS AND CHILDREN £60m Adult social care £37m Resources Includes costs of council buildings, grants to voluntary groups, administration of benefits and some council staff.
DEMAND
Like all councils, we’re facing further cuts to the money we get from the government. We need to make at least £31m of budget savings over the three years from April 2016.
FOR SERVICES
INCREASING
At the same time, an ageing and growing population is increasing demand for our care services, which is pushing costs up.
£33m Children & learning support Includes special educational needs and children’s centres. Does not include the cost of running schools.
£25m Traffic & transportation
FUNDING REDUCED
It all adds up to tough choices as we decide our 2016–17 budget.
£20m Environment and community safety £10m Culture, leisure & sport £10m All other services
WHERE OUR MONEY COMES FROM Government funding
61%
Fees, charges and interest*
17%
Council tax
13%
Business rates
9%
Total £490m *including income from the international port
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£3m Housing
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£9m Planning, regeneration & economic development
£283m non-controllable spending Includes items that can’t be reduced, such as housing benefit and other benefits, pension obligations, borrowing costs and government funding that can only be spent on specific projects.
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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Over the next three years we will need to save at least another £31m from the £207m of our budget that we control. We’re working hard to meet the challenge and to continue to provide quality services for residents, but we can’t do this by efficiencies alone. Difficult decisions will need to be made about the services we continue to provide. The council has already made £74.4m of savings over the last five years. These include: ff £9.3m by reducing support staff ff £1.9m by reducing the number of senior managers. These have been cut from 33 to 15.
WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
Here’s an idea of some of the issues we need your views on.
SCHOOL LOLLIPOP PATROLS This service costs £340,000plus. Other councils have made schools responsible for patrols instead. Would you:
ff £7.3m by making other staff reductions
ff keep the service as it is?
ff £12.4m by reviewing how services are provided
ff reduce it (by excluding lower-risk crossings)?
ff £9.0m by revising contracts (e.g. waste collection and grounds maintenance)
ff cut it altogether?
ff £3.9m by reducing debt financing costs
ff transfer it to schools?
ff £1.9m by using volunteers and transferring services to voluntary groups
ff pay extra council tax to support it?
ff £0.2m by moving services into the Civic Offices from buildings elsewhere We’ve also increased income by, for example: ff introducing or raising charges for services (£1.5m) ff renting out space in the Civic Offices (£0.8m) We want to hear from you. We have some ideas on where savings could be made but these are just suggestions. We won’t be making any decisions until we know what you think. Your views will help us shape our budget.
GET IN TOUCH AND HAVE YOUR SAY
MEALS ON WHEELS About 300 people pay £4.95 per meal. £45,000 could be saved if a 79p-permeal subsidy was removed. Would you: ff keep the service as it is? ff reduce it? ff cut it? ff charge people more?
ff Search budget consultation at www.portsmouth.gov.uk for our budget survey. ff Comment on the official Portsmouth City Council page on Facebook or @portsmouthtoday on Twitter. ff Call 023 9243 7996 for a paper copy of the survey. You can also find out more about the budget at one of these meetings: –– Meeting for businesses – Thursday 1 October, 8.30am, Guildhall business lounge –– Milton neighbourhood forum – Wednesday 14 October, 7pm, Mary Rose School –– Drayton & Farlington neighbourhood forum – Thursday 22 October, 7.30pm, Springfield School –– Stamshaw & Tipner neighbourhood forum – Wednesday 11 November, 7pm, Stamshaw & Tipner Community Centre
We need to receive completed surveys and any comments by 9am on Monday 19 October. Results of this consultation will be on our website during November. The budget will be decided at the December and February council meetings.
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Rubbish... or treasure?
Win Pompey tickets You could win tickets for a Pompey game just for recycling correctly! Working with Pompey in the Community, the BIG Recycle is giving away pairs of tickets during the 2015/16 season, offering you the chance to support your local club and soak up the unique atmosphere just for being a good recycler. Play up Pompey! Sign up at bigrecycle.portsmouth.gov.uk to win.
Instead of just throwing away the stuff you no longer want – why not do something different with it? You could give unwanted items to charities. Marmion Road in Southsea and London Road in North End are hotspots for charity shops, but you’ll find them in shopping areas all over the city. Another option is to sell your items online on sites like Gumtree and eBay. Or why not try a car boot sale? Barter your unwanted items away at the car boot at Pier Road, Southsea every Sunday or check out another one in the area. Take-back schemes are a way of getting rid of unwanted household goods – some shops will take away an old appliance or item if you buy a new one.
Times are a-changin’ Opening times at the Portsmouth recycling centre at Port Solent are changing for autumn and winter. From October to February opening times are 9am to 4pm. You can take your garden waste, large metal objects (drink cans and food tins can go in your green recycling bin), plus bulky items such as TVs and fridges. The centre will accept many other things too – search recycling centre at www.portsmouth.gov.uk for details. Why not grab yourself a bargain at the re-use centre (below) while you’re there?
Small electrical items that fit into a standard-sized carrier bag can now be recycled from home. Just put the bag next to your green bin on your recycling collection day. You can recycle glass, clothes, books, DVDs, shoes and textiles at neighbourhood recycling points. See www.recyclenow. com/recycling-locator for your nearest one. Lastly…don’t forget that the Portsmouth recycling centre at Port Solent will recycle all sorts of things from paint to fluorescent tubes. The council can’t be responsible for the content or security of external websites.
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Dates for your diary Here’s a handy reminder of your fortnightly recycling collections over the next 12 months, including any Christmas changes.
If you don’t know your collection day go to www.portsmouth.gov.uk and scroll down to quick links. Click on rubbish and recycling and enter your postcode or, if you don’t have internet access, call the city helpdesk on 023 9283 4092 or ask a neighbour.
Your normal collection day hasn’t changed.
Please put your recycling and refuse out by 7am on your collection day and no earlier than 7pm the night before. To help prevent animals getting at your rubbish, please use strong black sacks.
We pick up recycling every two weeks, on the same day as your weekly rubbish collection. Your collection day is either in week 1 of the two-week cycle, or week 2. Monday Week 1
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Dates in a yellow box indicate a revised day of recycling collection over Christmas and New Year.
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Preparing for winter It might seem early to start thinking about winter, but being prepared can make it more bearable and help prevent health problems. Here are some things to think about. Get a flu jab
Heating discounts If you were born on or before 5 January 1953 you can apply for a winter fuel payment. You could also get £140 off your electricity bill with the warm home discount. You’re eligible if you get the guaranteed element of pension credit. You may also qualify if you have a low income and get certain benefits. Check with your electricity company.
Get a flu jab It’s free if you’re: ff 65 or over
For more information search warm home discount at www.gov.uk. If you’re a home-owner or private tenant, contact us on 0800 052 2242 or greendeal@portsmouthcc.gov.uk for energy advice or help with improvements.
Free draught-proofing
ff pregnant ff caring for someone ff between two and four ff in year 1 or year 2 at school Or if you have a long-term condition. If you’re not eligible for a free jab you can still get one at a pharmacy for £7–£12.
Our Homecheck team offers free draught-proofing in homes where someone is over 65, under five, or has a disability. It doesn’t matter if you own your home or rent. For a free visit, email homecheck@ portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call 023 9283 4460.
Find out more ff Search winter warmth on www.portsmouth.gov.uk
ff Come to a free drop-in event at the Guildhall on 22 October, 10am–3pm, with cookery demonstrations, health and medication checks, mobility advice, first aid training, information on insulation and grants, and a chance to sign up for priority services from your energy provider. Plus: free lunch and refreshments, a ukulele group and bingo with firefighters. The event is being held in association with SSE. www.facebook.com/portsmouthcitycouncil
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Quick Have a fun Halloween and and easy Bonfire Night payments Halloween Halloween is a great time for family fun, but if you really don’t want to be disturbed by trick-or-treaters, you can put up a “No trick or treat” sign. Search no trick or treat at www.hampshire.police.uk to find a poster to print out.
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If you have a payment to make to us, we have a new free automated phone line. Just call 0800 876 6576 to pay parking tickets, council tax, rent and business rates, plus other bills such as housing benefit overpayments or care fees. Or go to www.portsmouth.gov.uk and click on the yellow ‘pay’ box. You can pay all the above, plus charges for things like pre-planning applications, allotments, bike maintenance, adult cycle training and our music service.
Our free bonfire and fireworks display returns to the King George V playing fields in Cosham on 4 November from 6pm, with family entertainment too. If you have your own fireworks, here are our top safety tips:
Never use petrol or similar to light or fuel a fire. Check fireworks have passed official safety standards. Follow instructions carefully. Put sparklers in a bucket of water or sand when they’ve gone out. They burn five times hotter than cooking oil so treat them with care. Make sure animals are kept indoors. Supervise young children.
Kids getting the better of you? Being a parent can be really hard work. If you feel you’re struggling, then our free sessions on parenting could help. They’re designed to help you: ff have a happier relationship with your child or children ff feel more in control of your family life ff be better at setting ground rules ff get support from other parents and carers More info: ff search parenting support at www.portsmouth.gov.uk ff 023 9268 8836 ff parenting@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
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Help if you are a young carer Getting geared up for winter If you’re a carer and find the winter months a particular struggle, come along to the Guildhall on Thursday 22 October between 10am and 3pm. We’ll be on hand to provide advice on winter warmth grants and other services that can help you keep warm and well when it’s cold outside.
If you’re under 18 and look after someone, then the Carers Centre can help you. You could get a break from caring by joining a weekly activity group or enjoying one of our one-off trips and activities. A young carer is a child or young person who often takes on practical and/or emotional caring responsibilities that would normally be expected of an adult. Our new carers’ strategy recognises that young carers have specific needs. We know that caring can have a significant and long-lasting effect on children and young people, and we understand how important it is for them to get a break from caring and to socialise with other young carers. We’re working hard to identify and support young carers so they have the best chance to reach their potential and have the same opportunities as other children. Young carers tell us that their groups are great fun – they really enjoy them. They can mix and relax with people their own age, who understand what it’s like to look after someone you love. There’s also a range of activities that young people can get involved with during the school holidays. It’s important to be able to have fun and take time out from being a carer. Contact us to find out more – see right for our details.
Keep in touch The Carers Centre is at 117 Orchard Road, Southsea and is open Monday to Thursday 9am–5pm, Friday 9am–4.30pm and Saturday 10am–2pm. ff Call us on 023 9285 1864 ff Email us on carerscentre@portsmouthcc.gov.uk ff Search carers at www.portsmouth.gov.uk ff Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ portsmouthcarerscentre
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Portsmouth Clinical Commissioning Group
Sharing records, improving care Most GP practices and all NHS community and mental health services in Portsmouth have decided to share a single IT system for storing patient information. The main benefits for patients receiving care from a GP or NHS community staff will be: ff NHS staff having the right information about you, at the right time ff you not having to repeat your medical history to different health professionals
Sharing information: how it used to work Until now each GP practice, community and mental health service has held its own individual record about you – they cannot see your full medical information, and so may not know everything about your health.
Sharing information: how it will work now With more NHS staff sharing the same IT system, the person treating you will be able – with your consent – to see your complete medical record and so will have upto-date information about you. You won’t have to explain your history every time you meet a different NHS clinician – something we know is frustrating for many people. 26
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What happens next? GPs using the shared IT system (most practices, but not all) are writing to their patients to explain the change. If you are content for your records to be available to other NHS staff caring for you, you do not need to do anything. However, if you want all – or part – of your record to be unavailable for sharing, just complete the “opt out” form the practice will send you. As an extra safeguard, when you use an NHS service which can access your shared record for the first time, the person treating you will again ask for consent to see your full record. You can change your mind at any time – the decision is yours.
Get your flu jab Please don’t put off getting the flu vaccination. If you’re eligible, get it now. Remember – it’s free because you need it. More information at www.portsmouthccg.nhs.uk
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School places – do it online If you apply late for a school place, it will affect your chance of getting into your preferred school. So please make a note of the deadlines. If your child is in year 6, you have until 31 October this year to apply for a secondary place. If your child was born between 1 September 2011 and 31 August 2012, they’ll start school next September. Applications for infant and primary school places open on 3 November and you have until 15 January 2016 to apply. If your child is in year 2 at an infant school, applications for junior school places also open on 3 November and close on 15 January 2016. The quick and easy way to apply is by going to www.portsmouth.gov.uk/schooladmissions – you can change your application at any time before midnight on the closing date. Or if necessary call 023 9268 8008 to request a form.
A day at the zoo – how about you?
If you’ve been thinking about adopting a child, register an enquiry with us and you could enjoy a free day out at Marwell Zoo. We’re running an information session at the zoo on Saturday 31 October, 9.45am–12.30pm. You can have all your questions about adoption answered by our staff, enjoy a presentation and meet other prospective adopters. In the afternoon, you’ll be free to explore the zoo. To register your interest in coming along (places are limited and allocated by our standard procedures), you just need to be a prospective adopter and make a genuine adoption enquiry to Portsmouth Adoption Service by: ff calling 023 9287 5294 ff going to adoption.portsmouth.gov.uk ff emailing adoptioncentre@portsmouthcc.gov.uk We recruit adopters within 50 miles of Portsmouth (potentially further afield), and also hold monthly information sessions at the adoption centre that you can register for.
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Could £500 help your street? You could get up to £500 to make your local area a place where you and your neighbours love to live. The money is available through Love Your Street, which has already awarded £5,500 to neighbourhood projects around the city, including afternoon teas for isolated people, a street mosaic and community gardens. A Southsea residents group, Wimbledon Park Patch, got £500 to hold community events and revamp a tired wall with street art murals. Fourteen artists, including internationally known My Dog Sighs, who’s based in Portsmouth, came together to work with local families. My Dog Sighs said: “We had a great day painting. We brightened the place up, hopefully inspired people to get creative, and helped the local community to be cohesive and in control of their environment.” More info: ff email sarah.baker@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Some of the street art at Wimbledon Park
ff go to volunteer.portsmouth.gov.uk
Chat about fostering Free ebooks If you’re a member of Portsmouth libraries, you can now borrow ebooks and online audiobooks for free.
Been thinking about fostering? Come along to one of our informal monthly drop-in sessions, where social workers and foster carers are available to chat through your questions and the wonderful rewards available. There’s no need to book, just visit the Civic Offices reception on: ff Tuesday 29 September 7pm–8.30pm
You can download four ebooks and four audiobooks for three weeks at a time – on a phone, tablet or PC.
ff Tuesday 20 October 7pm–8.30pm
There’s a fantastic selection of books by bestselling authors, including fiction, non-fiction, young adults’ and children’s titles.
ff Tuesday 24 November 7pm–8.30pm
You just need your library card number and library PIN. For more details about the service, and about getting a library card, search library information at www.portsmouth.gov.uk
ff 023 9283 4071
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For more information about fostering: ff www.fosterportsmouth.co.uk
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Residents’ parking update
Keep off our zig zags Child pedestrian casualties in Portsmouth are 50% higher than the national average, with around 40 children being hurt in collisions with vehicles each year. All of these incidents are avoidable, and a key factor is children crossing from behind parked cars.
Please remember: Zig zags outside schools should always be kept clear – don’t use them as a drop-off point. Don’t park or drop off on double yellow lines.
Earlier this year the council decided on a £30 charge for a first residents’ permit, to help cover the costs of running parking zones.
Remind children of the risks of crossing from behind parked vehicles.
We then asked residents in the zones if they still wanted them. Most said they did, so the majority of zones will stay. Most residents who responded in the following zones wanted them removed: AA (Newbolt Road), AC (Farmlea Road) and JD (Portsea North). Most residents who responded in the following zones wanted the majority of roads to be removed from them: GA (Fratton), FD (Bevis Road) and FG (Stamshaw South). We’re consulting residents in these six zones on these proposed changes. If you live in one, look out for yellow street notices with more details, and information on how to comment. The notices will also be on www.portsmouth.gov.uk – search traffic regulation orders. To see results of the citywide consultation on parking zones, search survey at www.portsmouth.gov.uk and then click on parking survey results. Once any changes to the six parking zones above have been made, we’ll consult on proposed improvements to all other zones so they can be enforced more effectively.
More info: ff search road safety at www.portsmouth.gov.uk
We’re looking at MB and MC zones separately. As we went to press a report was being prepared, to be published ahead of a public decision meeting. Go to democracy.portsmouth.gov.uk for traffic and transportation meeting details. www.facebook.com/portsmouthcitycouncil
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Keep backing Ben LAND ROVER
After their win in the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series in Portsmouth in July, our home team Land Rover BAR went on to come third in Sweden in August, putting them in second place overall. They next race in Bermuda from 16 to 18 October. A second World Series event will be held in Portsmouth in July 2016. Rankings in the series determine the teams’ starting scores in the America’s Cup qualifiers in 2017. Skipper Sir Ben Ainslie said: “Apart from winning the America’s Cup, winning the opening event here in Portsmouth, at home, was the best thing that we could have done. “Also, the crowds that came out to support the team throughout the weekend were really inspirational and we could hear the cheering on-board which gave us a huge boost. This was a really special and nothing like I’ve experienced before.” Follow the team at land-rover-bar.americascup.com
Help for tenants The Salvation Army has a service that helps tenants who are struggling with day-to-day things like paying bills; claiming benefits; filling in forms; sorting out education, training and employment; and getting into a healthy routine. If you’re a tenant who could do with some support, or if you know someone who needs help, email michelle. white@salvationarmy.org.uk or call 023 9273 6544 and ask about the floating support service. The service, for single people over 18, is funded by the council.
Don’t let life get you down If you’re feeling down, depressed or anxious, then we can help you get up again. Learning something new is a great way of lifting your spirits. That’s why we’ve started a service offering free, friendly courses for people over 19 who need a boost. You can try a course on something that interests you, have a coffee and a chat, and get tips on how you can feel better. There’s one-toone support if you need it. More info: ff call the Learning Centre on 023 9262 1860 ff email navigate@solentmind.org.uk
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The ideal venue for a special celebration Christmas and the party season will soon be here, so now’s the time to book up a special venue to suit your special celebration.
and banquets. And there’s a range of options to help you make your special event everything you want it to be.
The Lord Mayor’s Banqueting Suite in the Guildhall is the ideal setting for a memorable occasion.
You can also hire the Lady Mayoress’ Parlour for an exclusive dining experience. Seating up to 24 guests, this intimate, opulent room really makes an impression.
It’s a historic venue, with flexible reception rooms that offer both grand and intimate settings. It’s the perfect space for corporate drinks receptions, weddings, dinners
For more information search conference & meeting room venues at www.portsmouth.gov.uk or call Danielle on 023 9283 4307.
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Hard work starts soon Studios take shape We’ll be starting construction work on the new interchange at The Hard this autumn. Here are some of the ways we’re minimising disruption: ff A one-way system has been introduced with cars coming from Queen Street going along Wickham Street, to keep traffic flowing. ff Buses are using temporary stops on The Hard and at the front of the current interchange site. ff The taxi rank has moved to outside the arches, near the pedestrian entrance to Gunwharf Quays. ff Tourist coaches are using Queen Street to drop off and collect.
Development of the Hotwalls studios in Old Portsmouth is now under way, with former artillery barracks being transformed into 13 artists’ premises. The studios will open next year thanks to £1.75m of government funding. Heritage England has backed the project, which will secure the future of this historic monument in a creative way. We plan to work with a not-for-profit company to run the studios, and include a restaurant on the site. The build means temporary diversions along the walkway above the site. More info: Search hotwalls at www.portsmouth.gov.uk
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Thanks to our kite festival sponsors We would like to say a big thank you to the sponsors of the Unbeatable Car Portsmouth International Kite Festival, held last month. As well as our title sponsor, there was support from the Hendy Group and from the council’s own fostering and adoption services. All sponsorship is very much needed and appreciated.
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The waste & recycling
Open Day Ever wondered what your household waste can be turned into? Come along and find out!
Please book in advance No children under 7
Monday 26 October 9am - 5.30pm
Have you ever wondered what happens to your paper, cans and plastic bottles when they have been collected for recycling? Have you ever wondered how we can use rubbish to generate electricity? Come along and discover all these things and more at our waste and recycling wonder open day. To book a tour call
0203 567 6182 Veolia Quartremaine Road, Portsmouth Hampshire PO3 5QH portsmoutherf.vesuk@veolia.com www.veolia.co.uk/hampshire
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Where a University Degree in Business is not beyond your reach
Our part-time Business and Management Degree is designed for busy working people and is available one evening a week from Chichester College, Isle of Wight College and South Downs College in Waterlooville. It is open to those who may not have formal qualifications but whose work experience will have prepared them to succeed. To find out more about the flexible part-time courses we offer, come along to our next open evening, details of which can be found at www.port.ac.uk/ For further information pbsevents. visit:
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Do it online and you’ll be done in a jiffy.
• check your recycling collection day • tell us if we miss your bin • report rubbish in your street • get a broken street light sorted • tell us about an abandoned vehicle
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Friends around the globe As part of our series about Portsmouth’s links with cities around the world, we look at our bond with Zhuhai in China.
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Zhuhai is located in the economic powerhouse area of the Pearl River delta, and its name means “pearl” and “sea”. It includes 146 islands scattered in the South China Sea, hence its nickname: City of a Hundred Islands. It borders Hong Kong by sea and Macau by land. At the end of the 1970s it began to develop as a special economic zone – one of the country’s first – transforming from a poor fishing village into a prosperous modern garden city and major centre for tourism and hi-tech industry, with a population of more than 1.5 million.
Rented flats for retired ex-service personnel aged over 60. This includes partners and or dependants and also Reserves, ex MOD civilian employees including Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA). We have sheltered housing schemes in Portsmouth, Southsea, Fareham and Gosport.
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This year a friendship link was set up between Zhuhai and Portsmouth, following official visits, with the support of the Portsmouth Chinese Association (PCA).
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Anyone interested in getting involved in contacts with Zhuhai can contact PCA chairman Albert Choi at albertchoi@btopenworld.com Twinning and other links are supported, but not funded, by the council. For more information search twinning at www.portsmouth.gov.uk
Time to get help If you’re experiencing domestic abuse then now’s the time to get help. Our specialist team are always happy to talk, if you’re worried about your relationship or can’t keep up the charade of happy families any longer. You don’t need to pretend any more. If you’re being abused by your partner, you can get support.
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