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May 22, 2025
Hey Neighbor,
We’ve had some lovely weather in spots, over the past few but as if to remind us, it isnt quite summer yet, its been drizzling, wet and cloudy the last few days. This is hoping it turns bright and sunny in the next few days!
In today’s scoop:
New after-school activity sessions at Mountbatten Centre
Live Wrestling in Portsmouth
Road closures to take note of!
Right, let’s get into it!
In this week’s news:
Starting in June, the Mountbatten Centre is launching multiple after school sessions for children aged 5-13, the perfect way to stay activem make new friends, and burn off some after school energy! When? Mondays, Wedenesdays and Fridays. If interested, read more here or book your kids in here
Foster Portsmouth, the fostering service of the City Council marked the start of the Foster Care Fortnight (12-25 May) by lighting up Spinnaker Tower in their brand colours, and will be like that for the entire duration. They are currently encouraging people in Portsmouth and its surrounding areas to consider becoming foster carers this period. Enquire or fill contact form here
Plus+ Discount Week set to run from 24th May to 1st June, at Gunwharf Quays, with fresh savings on outlet prices at select shops. See more here
Temporary road closures to take note of:
Delme Roundabout, Portchester from 21-23 May, will affect Bus Routes 3 and X4
Paulsgrove Junction near Marriot Hotel from 9:00pm to 5:00am May 25th for 4 nights
Middlesex Road, closed until May 30th
M275 Southbound Lane 1 Closure at Tipner, closed until May 29th
Winter Road, closed starting May 21 for approximately 5 weeks
Things To Do
Thursday, 22nd
Birdwatching Walk | Milton Shoreline | 10:30am | More info here
Narcotics Anonymous | Havelock Community Centre | 6:30pm | More info here
Seven Sisters + Intranced | The Loft | 7:30pm | More info here
Speed Dating (40s & 50s) | The Liquorist | 7:30pm | More info here
PFS Green Film Festival | Southsea Cinema & Arts Centre | Multiple dates & times | More info here
Friday, 23rd
Phoenix Dance Southsea | Havelock Community Centre | 4:00pm | More info here
Repair & Ride | Stacey Community Centre | 6:00pm | More info here
Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story | Kings Theatre | 7:30pm | More info here
Bon Giovi & The Supersound Disco | The Gaiety Southsea | 7:00pm | More info here
Saturday, 24th
Ian’s Guitar Jam | Havelock Community Centre | 10:00am | More info here
Polymer Clay Earring Workshop | Hotwalls Studio | 3:00pm | More info here
Backstage Pass Music Appreciation Group | Bold Forester | 4:30pm | More info here
We Love Old Skool ‘On the Beach’ | Southsea Beach Cafe | 7:00pm | More info here
An Evening with Joe Thomas (Inbetweeners) | New Theatre Royal | 7:30pm | More info here
Sunday, 25th
Sunday Service | Deeper Life Bible Church | 10:00am | More info here
Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving | Gunwharf Quays| 10:40am | More info here
Sunset Sundays | Spinnaker Tower Sky Bar | 7:00pm - Multiple dates | More info here
60s Sunday with Lauren & The Heatwaves | Wedgewood Rooms | 7:30pm | More info here
Monday, 26th
Pop Princesses World Tour | New Theatre Royal | 2:00pm | More info here
Templar Street Dance | Havelock Community Centre | 7:00pm | More info here
Tuesday, 27th
Southsea Crafty Club | Havelock Community Centre | 3:30pm | More info here
Rumble Sale | Wedgewood Rooms | 7:00pm | More info here
Wednesday, 28th
Humming Bee Adult Yoga | Havelock Community Centre | 12:00pm | More info here
PT in the Park (with BH Live) | Victoria Park | 5:00pm | More info here
Shintai Karate | Havelock Community Centre | 7:00pm | More info here
Things To Do - with Kids
Thursday, 22nd
Birdwatching Walk | Milton Shoreline | 10:30am | More info here
Friday, 23rd
Visit Royal Armouries Museum | Fort Nelson | 10:00am | More info here
Spring at Fort Nelson | Portchester | 10:00am - Multiple dates | More info here
Roller Disco | Pitt Skatepark | 7:00pm | More info here
Saturday, 24th
Family Session (Under 16) | Pitt Skatepark | 10:00am | More info here
Portsmouth’s Makers Market | St Mary’s Church | 10:00am | More info here
Port Solent Spring Fayre | Port Solent | 11:00am | More info here
Ship Shape and Anchors Away | The Mary Rose | Multiple dates - 11:00am | More info here
Fratton Family Fun | Fratton Bridge Centre | 11:00am | More info here
Historic Lifeboat Open Day | Gunwharf Quays | 11:00am | More info here
Families and Group Laser Tag | Queen Elizabeth Country Park | 1:30am | More info here
Sunday, 25th
Portsmouth and Southsea Car Boot Sale | Southsea Common | 7:00am | More info here
Eastney Engine Houses Open Day | Eastney Engine Houses | 10:00am | More info here
Live at the Bandstand | Castle Field, Victoria Park & King George V Playing Fields | 1:00pm | More info here
Families and Group Laser Tag | Queen Elizabeth Country Park | 1:30am | More info here
Tempo Presents: East End Dubs | Pitt Skatepark | 3:00pm | More info here
Monday, 26th
Medieval Mayhem at Fort Nelson | Fort Nelson | 10:00am | More info here
Miniature Painting Workshop | Portsmouth Historic Dockyard | 10:30am | More info here
Families and Group Laser Tag | Queen Elizabeth Country Park | 11:30am | More info here
Sunday Sessions | Queens Hotel | 12:00pm | More info here
Girls Night | Pitt Skatepark | 7:00pm | More info here
Tuesday, 27th
Suffragette Rosette making | Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery | 10:00am | More info here
Medieval Mayhem at Fort Nelson | Fort Nelson | 10:00am | More info here
Tiger Boat Tales: Immersive Storytelling | The Greenhouse, Victoria Park | 1:00pm | Book free ticket here
Fascinating Figurehead Facts : Curator Tour | Victory Gallery, Historic Dockyard | 2:00pm | More info here
Wednesday, 28th
Tree sketching | Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery | 10:00am | More info here
Medieval Mayhem at Fort Nelson | Fort Nelson | 10:00am | More info here
Figurehead Fashion : T-Shirt Making | Historic Dockyard | 11:00am & 2:00pm | More info here
Student Session | Pitt Skatepark | 1:00pm | More info here
Live Events
😂Paul Smith - Pablo | Portsmouth Guildhall | Thurs 22nd, 6:30pm | More info here
🎙The Dualers | Portsmouth Guildhall | Fri 23rd, 7:00pm | More info here
😂Portsmouth XL Comedy Club | New Theatre Royal | Fri 23rd, 7:30pm | More info here
🤼Live Wrestling | Stamshaw and Tipner Leisure Centre | Sat 24th, 5:30pm | More info here
🎙Hawkind - Stories from Time & Space | Portsmouth Guildhall | Sat 24th, 7:00pm | More info here
🎼Seven Drunken Nights | King’s Theatre | Saturday 24th, 7:30pm | More info here
🎹Vivaldi’s Four Seasons | Old Portsmouth Cathedral | Sat 24th, 7:30pm | More info here
🎙Carole King’s Tapestry | The Lens Studio | Sun 25th, 7:30pm | More info here
🎙Jack D Williams (and band) | The Lens Studio | Tues 27th, 8:00pm | More info here
🎙Holly Johnson - Welcome to the Pleasuredome | Portsmouth Guildhall | Weds 28th, 7:00pm | More info here
😂Laura Belbin - Too Much | New Theatre Royal | Weds 28th, 7:30pm | More info here
Weather
Today ⛅16°/8°
Friday ⛅ 16°/9°
Saturday 🌧18°/12°
Sunday 🌬️18°/12°
Monday 🌬️16°/10°
Tuesday 🌧18°/11°
Wednesday 🌬️20°/13°
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