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THE NEW MARY ROSE MUSEUM THE FULL STORY REVEALED

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ThE MAry rOSE A rOyAL FLAGShIP: bOrN, LOST AND NOW rEbOrN IN OUr CITy

On 19 July 1545, King Henry VIII watched from Southsea as his warships set out to repel a French invasion fleet in the Solent. Heading the English fleet was Henry’s beloved flagship, Mary Rose, described by her captain as ‘the noblest ship of sail.’ Contrary to popular belief, this wasn’t her maiden voyage: she’d already amassed over 30 years’ service. But this engagement would be her last. Mary Rose fired a broadside, turned – then, for reasons still unclear, the 600-ton ship capsized and sank, taking virtually her entire crew of 500 men (and a dog) with her.

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The museum is testament to all those who have worked so hard on this remarkable project.

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John Lippiett, Chief Executive, Mary Rose Trust

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LOST…AND FOUND

Mary Rose’s story might well have ended that day. Following one failed salvage attempt soon after the sinking, she lay forgotten for almost 300 years. Then in 1836, fishermen found their nets tangled in timbers sticking up from the sea-bed. Divers were sent down, and dates on the first guns retrieved from the wreck confirmed its identity.

DIGGING DEEP

It wasn’t until Alexander McKee rediscovered the wreck site in the 1970s that serious archaeological work on the Mary Rose began, under the direction of Margaret Rule. Over 600 volunteer divers and many more volunteers on shore helped as the ship was excavated, recorded, and decks, cabins, and bulkheads were surveyed and brought ashore timber by timber. In total almost 28,000 dives were carried out and over 19,000 finds were brought ashore – all perfectly preserved, offering unique insights into a vanished world. MORE IS REVEALED ON THE INSIDE BACK COVER!

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Make a splash this summer There’s so much going on in Portsmouth this summer. Here are just a few ideas…

Free play for kids Our splashpools at Hilsea (above) and Southsea are a big hit with younger children. Each has two paddling pools, lots of other fun activities, and places for grown-ups to relax. And they’re free. The Hilsea splashpool is at the Lido, while the Southsea one is near the D-Day Museum on the seafront.

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Recipe for fun Make a note on your calendar for the Southsea Food Festival, which returns to Palmerston Road and the town centre on the weekend of 20–21 July. We take a large handful of local restaurateurs, add a dash of demonstrations, throw in a pinch of acoustic music and blend it all together with a range of traditional food. Our crossroads market will bring you traders from local restaurants as well as a range of Italian, continental and farmers’ markets. Plus, there’s a kids’ petting farm in Stanley Street.

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out&about MAY ★ JUNE ★ JULY

All events highlighted in pink are FREE May

ongoing events

Every Saturday Mini Makers Aspex. Making and art fun for toddlers to eight-year-olds and their parents. 10.30am–11.30am. £5. 023 9277 8080. First Sunday of every month Dickens Fellowship Readings Dickens Birthplace Museum. 3pm. Free with a valid ticket. 023 9282 7261.

25–26 Eastney Beam Engine House Open Day Henderson Road, Eastney. 1pm–5pm. Last admission 4.30pm. 023 9282 7261. 25

Wedding Fair Pyramids. 12pm–5pm. 0844 249 1000.

Until 7 July Charlie Tweed – I Am Algorithm Aspex. 11am–4pm. 023 9277 8080. 2 June–25 August Live at the Bandstand Sundays 1pm–4pm. See page 3.

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Win VIP tickets to Ahoy! You could win a VIP family pass to Ahoy! – the musical celebration of the Mary Rose, starring Hugh Dennis, written for the Portsmouth Festivities. Just write a sea shanty of up to 50 words about the Mary Rose. Send your lyrics to: Flagship Competition, Portsmouth Festivities, 10 High Street, Old Portsmouth PO1 2LP or info@portsmouthfestivities. co.uk by Monday 10 June. The prize, worth £68, includes two adult and two child tickets, and two rounds of drinks in the VIP suite. The winning shanty will be published in the Ahoy! programme. Ahoy! is on 24 June at 7pm at the Guildhall.

Our distributors are contracted to deliver flagship between 25 and 31 May. 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. 25

Southsea Boutique Market Little Johnny Russells Pub, Albert Road. 12pm–4.30pm. www.boutiquemarket.co.uk 25–27 Abseiling Spinnaker Tower. 9am–6pm. £75. 023 9285 7520. 25–2 Jun Pirates Ahoy! Spinnaker Tower. Family fun, 10am–6pm. £6.75–£8.55. www.spinnakertower.co.uk 25–2 Jun Shark Week Blue Reef Aquarium. From 10am. Normal admission. 023 9287 5222. 25–2 Jun Family Activity Area HMS Warrior 1860 at Historic Dockyard. 10am–4.30pm. Pirate art and crafts and costumed role-play. Free with a valid ticket. 26 Being Tommy Cooper Kings Theatre. 7.30pm. From £19.50 26 Phil Beer Square Tower. 7.15pm–9.45pm. £14. 023 9238 2888. www.squarerootspromotions.co.uk 26 Clarence Walk 2.30pm from Holiday Inn, Pembroke Road, finish at Queens Hotel. Tickets in advance or on the day from Visitor Information at the D-Day Museum. £3 adults, £1 Leisure Card, accompanied children free. 023 9282 6722. 26 The Paperboys The Cellars. £12.50. Doors 7.30pm. www.thecellars.co.uk 26 The Specials Guildhall. 7pm. £35. 27 Southsea Treasure Hunt 2.30pm from D-Day Museum. Tickets in advance or on the day from Visitor Information at the D-Day Museum. £3 per family. 023 9282 6722. 27 Crafts in the Tower Square Tower. Local arts and crafts, vintage tea room. 11am–4pm. www.craftsinthetower.co.uk 27–31 Meet Normandy Veterans D-Day Museum. 11am–3pm. Phone on the day to confirm veterans can attend. Usual admission. 023 9282 7261.

Need more information? Contact the council’s visitor information service

28–30 Holiday Art Club Aspex. Eight to 13 year-olds. £15 per day, £40 for three days.11am–3pm. 023 9277 8060. 28–31 Crisis Royal Marines Museum. Half-term activities. Four to 14 year-olds. Normal admission. 023 9281 9385. 28

Kids Club Port Solent. 11am–4pm. www.portsolent.com

We’re All Going on a Bear Hunt! City Museum. Bring your teddy. 30-minute museum tour and activities for five to 11 year-olds. Parent to stay. 10.30am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2pm. Booking recommended. 023 9282 7261.

Open Wednesday with the Curators Royal Marines Museum. Research your military ancestors. 10am–5pm. Normal admission. 023 9281 9385. Animal Magic National Museum of the Royal Navy, Historic Dockyard. Meet Tiggy the jack russell mascot and make an animal mask. Drop in 11am–1pm and 2pm–4pm.

Spirits of the Sea: Myths and Legends HMS Victory, Historic Dockyard. Create your own sea monster or mermaid. 11am–1pm and 2pm–4pm. Free with a valid ticket. Drop-in, all ages. 023 9272 7587. Kids Club Port Solent. 11am–4pm www.portsolent.com

Ukulele Clinic Nevada Music, Unit 12 Fitzherbert Spur. 1pm–3pm. Register at www.igloomusic.co.uk

31 May–7 Jul In Search of Home Aspex. Multi-media exhibition. 11am–4pm. 023 9277 8080.

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Commando Action Royal Marines Museum. Experience the life of a Royal Marine. Price includes admission to museum. Adults £10, under-12s £5, under-fives £3.10am–5pm. 023 9281 9385.

30–31 Butterflies and Beetles Day City Museum. Family activity. Drop in 11am–3.30pm. 023 9282 7261. 30 May–1 Jun Alive and Kicking Trinity Theatre, Trinity Methodist Hall, Francis Ave. 60th year celebration review. 7.30pm. £6–£8 or £10 including buffet on Saturday. 0845 467 6462 www.southseaboxoffice.co.uk

Love Southsea Market Palmerston Road precinct, 9am–5pm. www.lovesouthsea.co.uk

Family Fun Day Watersports and Activities Centre, Eastern Road. For Wessex Cancer Trust. 2pm. £10 including lunch. www.linkedupfundraising.co.uk

Jack Jones Kings Theatre. 7.30pm. From £29.50

Coronation Guided Walk 2.30pm from Victory Gate. Ends at Guildhall Square. Tickets in advance or on the day from Visitor Information at the D-Day Museum. £3 adults, £1 Leisure Card, accompanied children free. 023 9282 6722.

www.portsolent.com

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Waterside Market Port Solent. 11am–5pm. www.portsolent.com

Portsmouth Thought Damian Barr – Maggie and Me. Zodiac Gallery, Guildhall. 7pm. £donation. 023 9283 2813. www.eventbrite.co.uk.

6 Blake Kings Theatre. 7.30pm. From £18. 6

BBC Antiques Roadshow Royal Marines Museum. 023 9281 9385. See page 10.

69th Anniversary of D-Day D-Day Museum. Free admission and special events. 10am–5.30pm. 023 9282 7261.

After Hours Aspex. Open mic night. 7pm–9pm. 023 9277 8080.

6–8

The Taming of the Shrew City Museum Gardens. Thursday– Saturday 7.30pm, Saturday matinee 2.30pm. Tickets £17, conc £15, family £45. 023 9264 9000. www.newtheatreroyal.com

FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES 24 JuNE to 7 JuLy

An exclusive exhibition showcasing photography and fact files from some of the world’s greatest tall structures, set against the stunning 350˚ panoramic views from Britain’s best viewing tower.

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Summer Sowing Community Allotment. Milton Piece, off Locksway Road. 1pm–3pm. 023 9283 4800 to book.

Royal Ballet – Mayerling Big Screen, Guildhall Square. 7.30pm. 023 9282 6722.

East Southsea Neighbourhood Forum Royal Beach Hotel. 7pm.

13–15 & 20–22 The Importance of Being Earnest 8pm. £12 adults, £10 conc, £8 students. 023 9273 7370. www.groundlings.co.uk

Jazz in the Nave Portsmouth Cathedral, Old Portsmouth. For the Roberts Centre and cathedral. 7.30pm. £13. 023 9289 2967. www.portsmouthcathedral.org.uk Summer Fair and Dog Show Castle Field. For Asthma, Allergy and Inflammation Research. £2 to take part in dog show. 11am–5pm. www.linkedupfundraising.co.uk

D-Day Guided Walk 2.30pm from D-Day Museum. Tickets in advance or on the day from Visitor Information at the D-Day Museum. £3 adults, £1 Leisure Card, accompanied children free. 023 9282 6722.

Bobby Worth Quintet Innlodge, Burrfields Road. 8pm. £14, conc £12. 023 9225 5806. www.portsmouthjazz.com

Film: Charlie Chaplin shorts (U) Square Tower. 8pm. £5. 07580 715982.

Film: Marley (15) Southsea Community Centre. 7.30pm. £3. 07580 715982.

Centenary Summer Fete St James’ Church, Milton. 10.30am– 2pm. www.stjamesmilton.org.uk

Hampshire Farmers’ Market Palmerston Road precinct, 10am–2pm. www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk

Portsmouth Sprint Triathlon Speaker’s Corner, Clarence Esplanade. 8am. See page 10.

Milton Guided Walk 2.30pm from outside Milton Library. Tickets in advance or on the day from Visitor Information at the D-Day Museum. £3 adults, £1 Leisure Card, accompanied children free. 023 9282 6722.

Romeo and Juliet Royal Marines Museum. 5pm– 9.30pm. Adults £10, under-12s £5, under-fives £3. 023 9281 9385.

Joe Satriani Guildhall. £33–£36. 7.20pm.

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Need more information? Contact the council’s visitor information service

Father’s Day Blue Reef Aquarium. Discounted admission for dads. 10am. 023 9287 5222.

Teddy Bear Tales City Museum. Story time for pre-schoolers. 2pm–2.30pm. No need to book. 023 9282 7261.

Stamshaw and Tipner Neighbourhood Forum Stamshaw and Tipner Community Centre. 7pm. International Darts Masters Pyramids. £20 seating, £50 VIP. 7pm. 0844 249 1000.

23 Milkshake Kings Theatre. 1pm. From £12 adults and £10 children.

Film: Sherlock Holmes (12A) Square Tower. 8pm. £3. 07580 715982.

Film: Django Unchained (18) Southsea Castle. Open-air screening. 8pm. £7. 07580 715982.

Hatful of Rain Square Tower. 7.15pm. £8 advance, £10 on door. 023 9238 2888. www.squarerootspromotions.co.uk

Downton Abbey Murder Mystery Groundlings Theatre, Kent Street. 8pm. £22 inc meal and cocktail. 023 9273 7370. www.groundlings.co.uk

Armed Forces Day Flag-raising and Parade City Centre and Guildhall Square. 10am. 023 9282 6722.

Forces Throughout the Years National Museum of the Royal Navy at Historic Dockyard. 11.30am– 4.30pm. No booking required.

Film: I’m So Excited (cert TBC) No6 Boathouse, Historic Dockyard. Launch event for Portsmouth Festivities. 7pm. £7.50, conc £5.50, cash only. 07435 029408. www.no6cinema.co.uk Cosham Food Festival Cosham precinct, 10am–4pm. Farmers’ market and kitchen theatre. www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk

Crafts in the Tower Square Tower. Local artists and craftspeople showcase their work. Vintage tea room open 11am–4pm. www.craftsinthetower.co.uk Film: Les Miserables (12A) Hilsea Lido Blue Lagoon. Open-air screening. 8pm. £5 adult, free for Portsmouth Film Society members. 07580 715982. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Guided Walk 2.30pm from City Museum. Tickets in advance or on the day from the City Museum. £3 adults, £1 Leisure Card, accompanied children free. 023 9282 6722. Organ Recital St James’ Church, Milton. 7.30pm. £10. 07512 354481. www.stjamesmilton.org.uk

22–23 Abseiling Spinnaker Tower. 9am–6pm. £75. 023 9285 7520. www.spinnakertower.co.uk

24 Jun–7 Jul Wimbledon Big Screen, Guildhall Square. 023 9282 6722.

22–23 Extreme Central Square, Gunwharf Quays. Mountain bike display, street dancers. 11am–4pm.

Shaolin Warriors Kings Theatre. 7.30pm. From £22.50.

Gordon Giltrap Guildhall. 8.30pm. £12, students £10.

29–30 Eastney Beam Engine House Open Day Henderson Road, Eastney. 1pm–5pm. Last admission 4.30pm. 023 9282 7261.

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Henry VIII Portsmouth Guided Walk 2.30pm from Square Tower. Tickets in advance or on the day from Visitor Information at the D-Day Museum. £3 adults, £1 Leisure Card, accompanied children free. 023 9282 6722.

July 2–5

Contact Dance Event Pyramids. £18 in advance. 8pm. 0844 249 1000.

5–7

Gunwharf Quays Food Festival 10am–5pm.

Love Southsea Market Palmerston Road precinct, 9am–5pm. www.lovesouthsea.co.uk

13–14 Pirate Weekend Blue Reef Aquarium. From 10am. Normal admission. 023 9287 5222.

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Classical Extravaganza Guildhall. 7.30pm. £14–£24.

Summer Festival Christ Church, London Road, Widley. 12pm–4pm. www.christchurchportsdown.org

Three Choir Spectacular Church of the Holy Spirit, Southsea. £12, £10 and £1 children. 7.30pm. 023 9247 5259. www.renaissancechoir.org.uk

White Collar Boxing Pyramids. £25 seating, £15 standing. Doors 6pm. 0844 249 1000.

Comedy of Errors Victoria Park. Oddsocks Theatre Company. 7.30pm. Adults £10 advance, £12 on the door. Conc £8 advance, £10 on the door. £6 children, £30 family. 023 9282 6722.

Marriage Day St James’ Church, Milton. Thanksgiving and renewal of vows. 3pm. www.stjamesmilton.org.uk

Copnor Guided Walk 2.30pm from St Joseph’s Church, Copnor. Tickets in advance or on the day from Visitor Information at the D-Day Museum. £3 adults, £1 Leisure Card, accompanied children free. 023 9282 6722.

Old Portsmouth to Gunwharf Quays Guided Walk 2.30pm from Square Tower. Tickets in advance or on the day from Visitor Information at the D-Day Museum. £3 adults, £1 Leisure Card, accompanied children free. 023 9282 6722.

Royal Marines Band Concert Royal Marines Museum. Bring a picnic or buy a hamper. 1pm. £3 inc museum admission. Parking charge. 023 9281 9385.

Open Day Fort Purbrook. 11am–4pm. £5 adults, under-16s free. Climbing, archery, judo, karate, air rifle. Games and bouncy castle. Small charge for some activities e.g. laser quest, pony rides and ghost tours. Free parking. 023 9232 1223. www.peterashleyactivitycentres.co.uk

Portsmouth Schools’ Music Festival Guildhall. Tickets £4–£6, on the door or via schools. www.schoolsmusic.org

Comedy Network Night Guildhall. £8 including dinner. 8pm.

The Royal Opera: La Rondine Big Screen, Guildhall Square. 7.30pm. 023 9282 6722.

2–13 Omega Printmakers Portsmouth Cathedral, Old Portsmouth. Monday–Saturday 10am–6pm, Sunday 11am–6pm. www.omegaprintmakers.co.uk 4

After Hours Aspex. Open mic night. 7pm–9pm. 023 9277 8080.

4–6 & 11–13 Twelfth Night 1920s Musical Groundlings Theatre. 8pm. £12 adults, £10 conc, £8 students. 023 9273 7370. www.groundlings.co.uk 5

Dracula Theatre Royal Marines Museum. 6.30pm– 9.30pm. Adults £10, under-12s £5, under-fives £3. 023 9281 9385.

The Official Portsmouth Harbour Tour and Waterbus Company Portsmouth Harbour Tour from Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Adult £7, Child £5, Family £20. Group bookings and rates available.

Portsmouth Harbour Waterbus

Links the four major attractions of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Explosion!, Royal Navy Submarine Museum and Gunwharf Quays. Admission to RN Submarine and Explosion! Plus Waterbus £15. Waterbus Only Fare £7, Child £5

For times and availability call 01983 564602 or visit www.portsmouth-boat-trips.co.uk

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Armed Forces Day D-Day Museum. Free admission and special events. Model warships. 10am–5.30pm. 023 9282 7261.

Waterside Market Port Solent. 11am–5pm. www.portsolent.com

Need more information? Contact the council’s visitor information service

Teddy Bear Story Teddies of all kinds are on view at this FREE exhibition from the V&A Museum of Childhood. Celebrating the most popular and loved toy in the world, it explores the history of the teddy bear from the first designs based on real animals to modern character and designer bears. It’s open Tuesday to Sunday and bank holidays, 10am–5.30pm, until 15 September.

Vintage Cabaret Groundlings Theatre, Kent Street. 2pm and 7pm. £12 adults, £10 conc, £8 students. 023 9273 7370. www.groundlings.co.uk Royal Opera: Tosca Big Screen, Guildhall Square. 7.30pm. 023 9282 6722. Up Your Pompeii Murder Mystery Groundlings Theatre, Kent Street. 8pm. £22 inc meal and free cocktail. 023 9273 7370. www.groundlings.co.uk Opera in the Park Victoria Park. 7pm–9.30pm. The Magic Flute plus popular encores. Bring a picnic. Adults £12, £15 on the door. Conc £8, £10 on the door. Five to 15s £6. Gates open 6pm. 023 9282 6722.

MORE INFORMATION Visitor information services

9282 6722 glor ious 023 www.visitportsmouth.co.uk goodwood Aspex Gallery 30 July to 3 August

For tickets or hospitality call 01243 755055

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other 2013 Fixtures May: 4, 9, 23 – 25, 31 June: 14, 21 Aug: 23 – 25 sept: 3, 25 oct: 13

Organ Recital St James’ Church, Milton. 7.30pm. £5. www.stjamesmilton.org.uk

23 Jul–3 Sep Summer Scavengers Blue Reef Aquarium. Beach cleans and scavenger hunts. From 10am. Normal admission. 023 9287 5222. 24 Jul–2 Sep Summer Fun Spinnaker Tower. Family activities. £6.75–£8.55. 10am–6pm. www.spinnakertower.co.uk 25

Kids Club Port Solent. For three to 12 year-olds. 11am–4pm. Meet by playground. www.portsolent.com

25–28 Centenary Flower Festival St James’ Church, Milton. Concert by Milton Glee Club 7.30pm on 27th. www.stjamesmilton.org.uk

20–21 Southsea Food Festival Palmerston Road. 10am–4pm. See page 3. 20–21 Abseiling Spinnaker Tower. 9am–6pm. £75. 023 9285 7520. www.spinnakertower.co.uk 21

Tel: 023 9277 8080 web: www.aspex.org.uk

D Lazy Summer Sunday Afternoon Concert Square Tower. With Andrew Duhon. £10 in advance, £12 on the door. 2.30pm–5pm. 023 9238 2888. www.squarerootspromotions.co.uk Clarence Guided Walk 2.30pm from Holiday Inn, Pembroke Road. Ends at Queens Hotel. Tickets in advance or on the day from Visitor Information at the D-Day Museum. £3 adults, £1 Leisure Card, accompanied children free. 023 9282 6722. Afternoon Tea St James’ Church, Milton. 4.30pm. Evensong and benediction with Bishop Christopher Foster at 6.30pm. www.stjamesmilton.org.uk

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Blue Reef Aquarium Tel: 023 9287 5222 web: www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk Gunwharf Quays Tel: 023 9283 6700 web: www.gunwharf-quays.com Kings Theatre Tel: 023 9282 8282 web: www.kings-southsea.com New Theatre Royal Tel: 023 9264 9000 web: www.newtheatreroyal.com Odeon, Port Solent Tel: 0871 2244007 web: www.odeon.co.uk Port Solent Tel: 023 9221 0606 web: www.portsolent.com Portsmouth City Council museums and records service Tel: 023 9282 7261 web: www.portsmouthmuseums.co.uk Portsmouth Film Society Omega centre, Omega Road Tel: 07580 715982 web: www.portsmouthfilmsociety.org.uk Portsmouth Guildhall Tel: 023 9282 4355 web: www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Tel: 023 9283 9766 web: www.historicdockyard.co.uk Royal Marines Museum Tel: 023 9281 9385 web: www.royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk Spinnaker Tower Tel: 023 9285 7521 web: www.spinnakertower.co.uk Vue, Gunwharf Quays Tel: 0871 2240240 web: www.myvue.com The Wedgewood Rooms Tel: 023 9286 3911 web: www.wedgewood-rooms.co.uk

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Get our bus to the Antiques Roadshow The BBC Antiques Roadshow comes to the Royal Marines Museum on 6 June, and because parking is limited there, we’re running a very special park and ride service.

If you swim, run or cycle, it’s not too late to join in the fun of our Super Sprint Triathlon on Sunday 16 June, on traffic-free roads. Starting from the beach between Southsea Castle and South Parade Pier, you’ll swim 750m, before cycling four loops of the seafront and then running along the promenade from the Pyramids to the Eastney beach huts and back. Wonder if you’ve done enough training? If you can: ff swim 400m (eight lengths of the 50m Mountbatten Centre pool) ff cycle the length of the seafront and back ff run/walk from the Pyramids to Clarence Pier and back

The City of Portsmouth Preserved Transport Depot will be running a free vintage bus service between the D-Day Museum car park and the Royal Marines Museum, starting at 9.15am and continuing until the roadshow ends. Normal parking charges will apply. The D-Day Museum is free on the day, to mark the 69th anniversary of the D-Day landings. It’s open 10am– 5.30pm, last entry 5pm.

…then you should be ready to enter the event. Entries close on Friday 7 June – search triathlon at www.portsmouth.gov.uk or call 023 9283 4067.

Save on the hovercraft If you have a Portsmouth library card, you could save 20% on Hovertravel. The discount is for adult and child period returns, singles and day returns. Just present your card, plus photo ID, at a Hovertravel terminal. The discount only applies to tickets bought on the day. It’s not available on 13, 14 and 17 June or 5, 6 and 9 September. There are lots of other ways to save with a library card. For more details search libraries at www.portsmouth.gov.uk or call 023 9281 9311.

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Cosham’s got the lot In the first of a series on local shopping areas, we visit bustling Cosham.

Tony Broome (inset) has run Shoefix on the High Street since 1994, and is secretary of Cosham Business Association. He says: “We’ve got everything you’d expect in most shopping centres, but we have the bonus of an hour’s free parking in the centre at the moment. “And the icing on the cake is Cosham Park, a lovely quiet area that most shopping centres don’t have. That’s at one end of the High Street, and at the other end is

the shopping precinct. In between is mainly independent shops, where you get an especially warm welcome.” Colin Walker, our district centres co-ordinator, adds: “In Cosham, you can rediscover the traditional high street without leaving the city. As well as the trains, the majority of buses to and from Portsea Island pass through the centre. And it has good road links.” More farmers’ markets are coming to Cosham, on 22 June and 21 September. The June event will include demonstrations of how to cook healthy family meals from scratch.

Investment under way We’re investing £200,000 to help make central Cosham an even nicer place to live, shop and visit. We’ve developed plans which include widening pavements, providing safer crossing points, and making the one-way system permanent. We’ll be consulting residents and businesses on this – search Cosham improvements at www.portsmouth.co.uk City helpdesk Tel 023 9283 4092 I Email cityhelpdesk@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Se e t re h pa e pl g ac No e 3 e in m rt 4 ve e he fo st nt rn r t m p h en ro Ro e l a j t i ec d ate n t – b st th a rid o e g n ar £12 e ea .5 m .

Jump on a train in the city centre, and you can be in the heart of Cosham’s shopping centre in 11 minutes. Then it’s up to you – because with 200 businesses, Cosham has a lot to choose from.

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How we can help you Check out the Green Deal The Green Deal is a new national scheme designed to help people cut the amount of energy they use at home. You get a simple loan for improvements like loft insulation, double-glazing, a new state-of-the-art boiler or solar panels. You make gradual repayments through your electricity bills. But because the improvements mean your home uses less energy, your repayments are balanced by your savings. Of course, energy suppliers are expected to continue putting up their charges. But most people who join the Green Deal are expected to have lower bills than if they hadn’t signed up.

The Green Deal works like this: ff an accredited advisor surveys your property and designs the best plan for you ff a Green Deal finance provider draws up the payments arrangement ff a certified contactor makes the improvements to your home

We charge £150 for the initial assessment, to cover costs, but that’s simply added to the payments plan if your improvements go ahead.

You can arrange your own Green Deal. But to make it easier, we’ve joined other local councils to set up the Solent Green Deal.

More info: ff 0800 052 2242 ff greendeal@portsmouthcc. gov.uk ff www.solentgreendeal.org.uk

It’s a one-stop shop, which means you don’t have to speak to lots of different companies.

If you’re on benefits or a low income and are worried about the idea of a loan, then we may be able to help you get financial assistance.

And because it’s arranged through the council, you can trust it.

At the very least, you’re protected by the Green Deal golden rule: your monthly repayment can’t be bigger than your expected monthly savings.

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cut your energy bills

Sign up and save on gas and electricity You’ll need to be quick, but you should still have time to save £60–£200 a year on your energy bills with Switch Hampshire. The idea of Switch Hampshire is that if lots of local people join together, the whole group can negotiate a better deal with energy suppliers. And the more people who sign up, the greater the savings could be. How it works ff Register for the scheme at www.hants.gov.uk/switch Registration closes at midnight on 3 June 2013. You’ll need your latest gas and electricity bills to hand. If you can’t register online then call 01962 846828 (9am–5pm Monday to Friday). ff Switch Hampshire will negotiate with suppliers, then contact you with a quote and details of how much you could save. ff You decide whether or not to switch from your current suppliers. There’s no obligation and no fee. ff Switch Hampshire will manage the whole switching process. Switch Hampshire does not guarantee to provide a cheaper price than your current tariff. Savings are accurate on the day the offer is made. You have the right to cancel the offer within seven days of accepting. Saving you money on your energy bills

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Benefit changes and you – update We’ve already featured some of the big changes the government is making to benefits. Here’s an update on what they are and the help available.

Benefit cap

Bedroom tax

This means you won’t be able to get more than £26,000 a year in benefits if you’re a couple or a single parent. The amount is £18,200 a year for other single people (it won’t apply if you’re a pensioner, and there are other exceptions). The cap will take effect in Portsmouth sometime between 15 July and 30 September. If you’re likely to be affected, the Department for Work and Pensions should have contacted you.

This is when you’re judged by the government as having more bedrooms than you need. If you’re affected, you’ll have seen your housing benefit drop, and you’ll need to pay the shortfall in your rent. If you think you’re going to get behind, deal with it immediately so it doesn’t get worse. You may be able to apply for discretionary housing payments to help you.

If you still have questions then call 023 9230 4833 or search benefit cap at www.gov.uk

Talk to our housing benefits team on 023 9283 4556 or your housing officer as soon as possible.

Disability living allowance (DLA) The government is introducing a new benefit to replace this, called personal independence payment (PIP), for eligible working-age people aged 16 to 64. PIP has different rules to DLA. In Portsmouth, changes will start to happen from July, when people making new claims will have to apply for PIP instead. If you’re already on DLA, then at some point you’ll be sent a letter saying you can no longer claim it. It’s important that you claim PIP instead, by the date shown in the letter. If you need help with your application, see the contact details on these pages.

More info: For more details on all of the above, search for money advice at www.portsmouth.gov.uk For free money, debt and benefits advice call: ff Advice Portsmouth on 023 9279 4340 ff Portsmouth Citizens Advice Bureau on 023 9285 5862

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Affordable loans

If you need to borrow, then Un ited Savings and Loans might be able to offer a more affordable alternative to some of the high-c ost loans out there. to help you manage your money.

It’s a local not-for-profit organisatio n run for the benefit of its members. Any profits are used to secure its futu re and improve its services, and are ultimately given back to members. More info: ff visit 97 Fratton Road ff call 023 9282 7980 ff go to www.usal.org.uk

Universal credit Certain benefits will be combined into one payment. This will change how you receive your benefits and might mean you won’t get your rent paid direct to your landlord. The government is testing universal credit in north-west England before it comes to other areas. We’re working on how we can help people make their new claims when the time comes. For newly-unemployed claimants, the new system starts in October.

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Welfare assistance scheme The government has abolished community care grants and crisis loans from the Social Fund. The council has set up a scheme to help people in financial hardship who may need this kind of support. For more information please go to www.portsmouth.gov.uk and search for welfare assistance. For applications, call 023 9382 0002.

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A cuppa can be all it takes… If you know the signs, a chat over a cup of tea can be all you need to spot someone is being abused... When two lovely gentlemen came to Doreen’s door, she happily agreed to pay them for some gardening work. But then they started demanding extra payments, and she worried how to get them more money. It was neighbour Molly who popped round and noticed how quiet and withdrawn Doreen seemed. She put down her cup of tea, asked Doreen what was wrong, and listened. Then she contacted us for advice. If you know the signs, you’ll be more likely to notice that someone, especially an older person, is being abused. ff Do they have bruises or injuries they can’t explain? ff Does someone new keep visiting them? ff Does someone go to the bank with or for them? ff Are they often short of money or food? ff Do they seem worried about a certain person visiting? ff Has their behaviour or mood changed? If you suspect abuse, call us on 023 9268 0810. For more information, go to www.portsmouth.gov.uk and search adult abuse.

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Help with our hunt for more parking We do all we can to provide more parking on residential roads. Since 2008, we’ve created more than 735 spaces, by removing outdated yellow lines and other restrictions. We’re always on the lookout for more possibilities. And you can help, by telling us where you think new spaces could be created. Our parking operations manager, Michael Robinson, said: “Each and every idea from residents will be explored. Where it’s possible, we remove restrictions, as long as safety isn’t compromised.

Fun for carers To recognise the work of local carers, the Carers Centre is offering them free activities such as ghost walks, golf, bowling and a bake-off. Choose an activity and book a place, as an individual or a group, on 023 9285 1864. Activities are planned for Carers Week, from 10 June, and the centre also hopes to offer events at other times.

“We have to look at: ff the speed and amount of traffic ff whether people will still be able to cross the road safely ff whether parking would block a dropped kerb used by disabled people, and ff whether drivers making turns will still be able to see oncoming traffic.” Send your ideas to: Parking Restrictions, Transport Planning, Civic Offices, Guildhall Square Portsmouth PO1 2NE or email parking@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Music for kids Would your child like to get involved in a brass, wind or rock band, an orchestra, a choir or a music theatre group? The award-winning Portsmouth Music Hub provides a wide range of musicmaking activities for children and young people. For details of how your child can join in free music sessions after school: ff call Sue Beckett on 023 9237 5655 ff www.portsmouthmusichub.org

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Do you look after If you look after a family member, friend or neighbour, without payment, then you could be a carer. These pages are for you.

Help if you care for someone with dementia

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The Alzeimer’s Society

Did you know?

Looking after someone with dementia can be lonely and exhausting. But you’re not on your own. Carol Elliott (pictured below), local support services manager for the Alzheimer’s Society, says: “We can offer a lot of help and information. “Firstly, we encourage people to go to their GP to get a diagnosis, because that leads to more support. “We provide information on a whole range of subjects, depending on the person’s needs – financial, legal, practical, or emotional. “A carer’s assessment at the Carers Centre can open the door to more support, including funding for a break, benefits advice and training.

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“Reassurance is important too. A carer might feel guilty because they can’t cope with the changes in their relationship, or with unusual behaviour, or because they want to continue working. But we’re all only human and these are natural feelings that many people experience, and we can help. “Being a carer can become a 24-hour role, and carers can become isolated, so it’s vital to take time out for yourself. Lots more news and information on our website www.portsmouth.gov.uk

someone? “If a carer becomes worn-out or ill because they’re focusing only on the person they’re caring for, that could create even more difficulties. “We can arrange for a dementia support worker to come to your home, to provide you with any information and support you need.” Contact the Alzheimer’s Society on 023 9289 2035 or portsmouth@ alzheimers.org.uk. If you have memory problems, contact your GP.

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take time for yourself look after your health look after your financial well-being make sure you get support pace yourself – you can only do so much congratulate yourself on coping

Improving dementia services We’re arranging drop-ins in June for service-users, patients, carers, support-service providers and anyone interested in dementia care. The sessions will ask what works well in local services and what future priorities should be. For more information call 023 9268 8374 or search dementia at www.portsmouth.gov.uk

Groups for dementia carers Dr Mani’s Dementia Carers Support Group 11am–12pm every Monday Brunel Court, Royal Albert Day Care Centre, Lake Road 023 9268 4683 Carers Support Group 11am–12pm every Wednesday Carers Centre, 117 Orchard Road, Southsea 023 92 85 1864 Dr Trotter’s Dementia Carers Support Group 11am–12pm every Thursday. Brent Court, Warren Avenue, Milton 023 9268 4681. Group for new carers St James’ Hospital, Locksway Road, Milton 023 9289 4337 or 023 9268 4500.

Alzheimer’s Society Saturday Club For under-65s with dementia and carers. 11am–1pm, fisrt and third Saturday of each month. The Link, Baptist Church, Havant Road, Cosham 023 9289 2026 Singing for the Brain For people with dementia and carers 10.30am–12.30pm every Friday. Buckland Community Centre, Malins Road, North End 023 9289 2035

Carers contacts To find information, advice and support: ff Portsmouth Carers Centre: 023 9285 1864 carerscentre@portsmouthcc. gov.uk www.portsmouthcarers.org ff Carers Council Portsmouth: carerscouncilportsmouth@ gmail.com (chair Thelma TurnerHill or vice-chair Ken Ebbens) www.carerstogether.org.uk/ carerscouncil

The Carers Council is an independent forum made up of carers, which influences services. More information is also available from Sylvia Hutchins on 023 9259 5455 or sylvia.hutchins@ carerstogether.org.uk ff The local branch of national charity Carers UK: Sue Dawkins, 023 9235 9018 (6pm-9pm and weekends) or suedawkins59@googlemail.com Jennifer Stenson, 023 9283 1229 or j.stenson@btinternet.com www.carersukportsmouth. org.uk (includes a list of carers’ groups)

To learn more about our carers strategy: ff Go to www.portsmouth.gov.uk and search for carers strategy ff call 023 9268 8169 for a paper copy

Carers Council special event On 20 June at the Frank Sorrell Centre, Prince Albert Road, Southsea, from 12.30pm to 3.30pm, you can hear about the Carers Council’s recent work, get an update on the review of carers services and the carers strategy, discuss how the Carers Council can move forward and elect a chair and vice-chair. For more details call 023 9259 5455 or email sylvia.hutchins@carerstogether.org.uk

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Sharing is so rewarding

Could you share your home with someone who needs help to live independently?

Nigel enjoys DJing at AFC Portchester, joining the family to watch football on TV and going on family holidays.

As a Shared Lives carer, you’d share your home with a vulnerable adult and help them live a more fulfilled life. Emily and her family have shared their Paulsgrove home with Nigel for nearly two years. She says: “We hit it off straight away. He got on really well with us, and now we can’t imagine life without him.”

“It’s so rewarding seeing him so happy,” says Emily. “He’s really come out of his shell.” Shared Lives carers are paid and self-employed. They receive regular training and support. If you could be a Shar ed Lives carer: ff call 023 9273 7106 or 07957 384969 ff email sharedlives.ad ultplacement@ portsmouthcc.gov.uk ff search shared lives at www.portsmouth .gov.uk

We need more foster carers to offer homes to local children of all ages, short-term and long-term. If you have a spare room and the commitment to care for a child or young person, then please get in touch. We offer competitive rates, mentoring, training and support, including out-of-hours support. More info: ff www.fosterportsmouth.co.uk ff 023 9237 4879 ff Drop in at the Marriott Hotel, 10am–1pm on 22 June

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Parents can be real life superheroes by making sure their family have their life-saving childhood vaccinations. Speak to your GP practice today! www.parentsasheroes.com

The new-look health system – how it works There’s been a big shake-up in how health services are organised. Here’s a guide to who does what locally, and how to contact them. Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)

Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust

This major new body is made up of local GPs, who make decisions about how the local NHS budget is spent. Go to www.portsmouthccg.nhs.uk or call 023 9268 4823.

Provides services at Queen Alexandra Hospital and at the St Mary’s health campus. Go to www.porthosp. nhs.uk or call 023 9228 6000.

Portsmouth City Council We now look after public health. We were already working to reduce health inequalities and promote healthy lifestyles, but we now have a formal responsibility. Go to www.portsmouth.gov.uk and search public health, or call 023 9229 4001.

Solent NHS Trust Provides community and mental health services. Go to www.solent.nhs.uk or call 023 8060 8900.

The health and wellbeing board is a new council committee which includes councillors as well as GPs leading the CCG. It analyses local needs, decides priorities and ensures a joined-up approach. Go to www.portsmouth.gov.uk and search health and wellbeing board or call 023 9268 8560. The health overview and scrutiny panel consists of councillors, who examine local services. It has powers to get information and its recommendations have to be considered. It can refer major proposals to the government if it feels they are not right. Go to www.portsmouth.gov.uk and search health overview and scrutiny panel.

Healthwatch This is a new health and social care watchdog. It makes sure local people can influence services, and helps them if they have a question or a complaint. It also promotes choice and challenges decisions if necessary. Go to www.healthwatchportsmouth.co.uk or call 023 9397 7079.

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Help beat cancer with Relay For Life Cancer Research UK’s Relay for Life on 13–14 July is a unique celebration of life and hope. Teams of eight to 15 people of all ages and levels of fitness take part in a 24-hour fundraising festival, supported by the council. During the Relay itself, team members take it in turns to walk round the Mountbatten Centre track while everyone else can rest, eat, or enjoy the wide range of fun activities on offer. Start getting your team together now… For more details go to www.portsmouthrelayforlife.com or call 07854 514880. Advertisement

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The Pyramids Centre, 9.30am - 3.30pm Over 80 local exhibitors

Walk around the open exhibition and meet local businesses and suppliers

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Network with over 400 local businesses and make new connections

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To promote your business to over 500 visitors with a stand at the expo, call the organisers today on 01256 838386 for more information

Keynote speakers: Jude Price and Ian Dickson

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Plans for the seafront

Artist’s impression of amphitheatre at Bandstand field

Last summer we asked you for views on our seafront masterplan, designed to improve, enhance and protect the area over the next 15 years.

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We had 488 responses, helping us to revise the plan. It has now been approved by councillors. You told us that in particular, you liked: ff the proposed ARTches project – an arts and crafts quarter in Old Portsmouth ff proposals at the Bandstand field, including a new stage and/or amphitheatre ff ideas for making more of Southsea Castle ff suggestions for improving South Parade and Clarence piers After your comments, we removed the suggestion of moving the Bandstand to the Rose Garden. We kept in a suggestion that the garden could host some small-scale performances which respected its peaceful ambience. Other changes we made include: ff There are now two design options for Clarence Pier, one involving comprehensive redevelopment, and one involving less extensive change. ff The proposed watersports hub location has been changed from the end of St George’s Road to the far eastern end of Eastney Beach. We’ve clarified that it would not be a base for jet skis. ff There is more detail on appropriate uses for the Pyramids site if it became available. These include a hotel, conference facilities or leisure facilities, e.g. a swimming pool, but not housing. The masterplan will guide landowners and developers on what type of development is appropriate and how planning applications will be assessed. It will also guide future council investment. For more details search seafront masterplan at www.portsmouth.gov.uk City helpdesk Tel 023 9283 4092 I Email cityhelpdesk@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

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Join us for If you enjoy cycling or want to try something new, join us for national Bike Week. We have lots of fun activities planned, including guided rides, BMX stunt shows, competitions and bike breakfasts. For more information on the events email travel@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Launch event Saturday 15 June, 11am–4pm, outside Southsea Skate Park, Clarence Esplanade. Fun for all the family, including: ff roller-racing – riding head-tohead on static bikes ff free Bike Doctor to help with bike maintenance ff pedal-powered smoothie-maker ff bike try-out area ff BMX stunt shows ff exciting giveaways.

Bike Week

Ride on the wild side

Bike Doctor

A look at wild spaces in the city. Sunday 16 June, 11am. Cosham Station.

Free bike check and basic repairs. Thursday 20 June, 11am–2pm. Guildhall Square.

Famous figures ride

Annual fish-and-chip ride

Guided bike tour looking at famous people of Portsmouth, Monday 17 June, 5.30pm. Dockyard gate, The Hard.

A ride with well-deserved fish and chips at the end. Friday 21 June, 5.30pm. Kings Theatre, Albert Road.

Open street map party

Community cycle centre open day

Tuesday 18 June. www.openstreetmap.org Call 023 9283 4590 for more details and to book a place.

Free basic bike maintenance sessions, Saturday 22 June, 10am– 2pm. Stacey Centre, Walsall Road, Copnor.

Uni-cycle ride

Military history ride

Why not try riding to the university? Wednesday 19 June, 8am. Eastney swimming pool.

A look at important historic sites in Portsmouth. Sunday 23 June, 11am. Square Tower, Broad Street, Old Portsmouth.

Thomas Ellis Owen ride A look at the architecture of Southsea. Wednesday 19 June, 5.30pm. Victoria statue, Guildhall Square.

Funded by the Department for Transport

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One-stop shop for travel info

Give kids cycle space

Our online journey-planning tool is coming soon to www.myjourneyportsmouth.com It will make it easier for you to travel from A to B more sustainably. You’ll be able to simply type in your starting point and destination, wait for the results, then choose your journey from a range of options.

In the last edition we told you all about our cycle campaign, ‘Give me cycle space’, which asks drivers to watch out for child cyclists and give them plenty of space. The campaign has been well received in Paulsgrove and Cosham and will be coming to schools in Southsea over the summer.

You’ll be able to plan your journey and see how you can save time and money and reduce carbon emissions, making Portsmouth a better place to live and work in.

If you’re a parent or teacher and would like more information, email travel@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Journey planning Starting in August, a team of journey planners will be on hand to offer advice and tips on the best ways to travel across the city. Advisers will be available at key city centre locations, and will call on residents in some areas of the city to offer personalised journey plans with details of public transport, walking and cycle routes.

Park and sail to Gunwharf Quays Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth International Port and My Journey Portsmouth are offering a different way to arrive for a great day out at Gunwharf Quays. A boat will leave the port every Saturday and Sunday from 27 July up to and including Bank Holiday Monday, 26 August. Simply park your car at the port, board the boat and enjoy a scenic tour of the harbour with a commentary, saving you time and making your day even more special, for only £5 per car. Keep checking www.myjourneyportsmouth.com for more details as they’re available.

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Green neighbours clean up

Milton Green Neighbours have been reducing energy use, saving money and helping to clean up the environment. The team got their hands dirty when they joined a host of volunteers and staff from local organisations to clean up a section of shoreline at Langstone Harbour. They collected a whopping 46 bagfuls of rubbish and several large items which had been dumped or washed up around Eastney Lake. Joining the Green Neighbours were community wardens, workers from our highways contractor Colas, local councillors, Friends of Langstone Harbour, tree wardens, and our Hilsea Lines ranger.

The team generated lots of interest from passing walkers, and the event – part of their activities during Climate Week – was such a success that more clean-ups are being planned. Green Neighbours are local volunteers who help others save energy and recycle more. Anyone can be a Green Neighbour. You may already know lots of green hints and tips from your own experience. Or you may want to find out more about energy-saving, recycling and helping others. You can commit as little or as much time as you like. It’s a great way to meet people, have fun and learn new skills, while contributing to the community. More info: ff 023 9283 4800 ff green.neighbours@portsmouthcc.gov.uk ff www.facebook.com/greenneighbour

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n’t forget, you can ta ke your large unwant ed items to the Portsmou th Recycling Centre at Port Solent. Until Sept ember, the opening ho urs are 8am-7pm, seven days a week.

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Lots more news and information on our website www.portsmouth.gov.uk

Garden waste – your choice

There have been some changes to garden waste collection, and there are now three ways you can get rid of your clippings and prunings. You can: ff join the new Green Waste Club run by our contractors Biffa ff take your waste to the recycling centre at Port Solent ff compost it at home The Green Waste Club provides a fortnightly kerbside collection for £40 a year. The first 5,000 people to sign up will pay just £30 for this year – that’s only £2.50 a month. For details, please go to www.greenwasteclub.co.uk or call 0800 0858 286.

Changes to health care collections Is your sharps box full, or do you need to dispose of it? You may find your local chemist will no longer accept sharps boxes back for disposal. But we can collect your box or boxes from your home, free of charge. To arrange this, please speak to your GP surgery or healthcare professional. On your behalf, they will either refer you to us direct, or ask you to send us a form, which they will supply to you. We will then contact you to discuss your collection options. Once registered with us, you won’t need to go through this process again and you can request a collection at any time. Syringes and sharps in bags: Please note, sharps boxes or loose syringes should never be disposed of in your black refuse collection bags.

Garden waste drop-off days have been cancelled. And although we will still be collecting official Portsmouth City Council green garden waste bags until the end of September, we no longer distribute them. For more information on garden waste please go to www.portsmouth.gov.uk/waste

New bottle banks To help everyone recycle more glass, we’re trying out some new locations. You may have noticed new recycling points at these places: ff ff ff ff ff

Bonfire Corner/Cumberland Street Avenue De Caen Clarkes Road, in the park behind the public toilets Hanway Road, near Little Arthur Street Allaway Avenue/Falmouth Road, opposite Victory Primary School ff Medina Road, outside the playground

Bank holidays

Your collection day wi ll stay the same in th e spring and summer ba nk holiday weeks. Ple ase ensure your waste is out by 7am for collecti on . If you are having a ba rbecue, please secure an y wooden skewers safe ly before placing them in a bag – they can pierce the bags and cause in ju ry to the collectors. Cans are recyclable in your wheelie bin or green box, and glass can be recycled at your near est bottle bank.

Please only use these facilities between 8am and 8pm. You can also find your nearest recycling banks by entering your post code on www.recyclenow.com

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Action on shared houses Over the last few years we’ve noticed a drop in the standard of shared rented houses in the city, affecting not just the people living in them, but their neighbours too. So we’re taking action to make sure all shared houses (known as houses in multiple occupation) are suitable, and do not affect anyone’s health, safety or welfare. Starting later this year, we’ll be introducing an additional licence for landlords or managers, costing up to £490 for five years. This will be for relevant houses in the PO1, PO4 and PO5 areas. Licences will only be granted if the landlord or manager is a ‘fit and proper person’, if the property is suitable and safe, and if proper cooking, heating and other facilities are provided. Advertisements

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Housing: priority for local people We’ve made changes to the way people take priority on our housing waiting list, to help local people and members of the armed forces. We still offer homes to those who need them the most. Priority is always based on people’s circumstances, the size of their household and their housing need. But we now give extra priority to people who have lived in Portsmouth for two years or more. And we’re allowing members of the armed forces to join the waiting list even if they don’t have a local connection. If you’re likely to be affected by these changes we’ll be contacting you. More info: ff call 023 9283 4989 ff visit the housing options team at the Civic Offices in Guildhall Square ff search looking for a home at www.portsmouth.gov.uk ff email housing.options@portsmouthcc.gov.uk (Please include a daytime phone number and details of your circumstances.)

New council housing on the way We’re planning 170 new council homes over the next five years, in a £19m programme. The Leader of the council, Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson, said: “This is the biggest programme of councilhouse building in the city for a generation. These are much-needed homes for local families.” The bulk of the proposed new homes will be in Somerstown. We plan to build: ff three town houses at King William Street ff four houses at the rear of Millgate House ff 21 flats on the Southsea Community Centre site ff 13 houses on the Brook Club site ff nine flats at Wellington Street ff 60 homes (houses and flats) – on the Arthur Pope House site ff 12 houses on the former Doyle Avenue health centre site We plan to acquire: ff 17 hostel places in Southsea ff 20 flats at Grove Road North ff 11 flats in Cromwell Road New developments will be subject to planning permission and consultation.

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