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forewordCllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Leader of the councilDear resident

I hope 2014 has got off to a good start for you and your family.

I believe our city has entered the new year with hope, confidence and a new spirit of partnership.

After the terrible news about shipbuilding we received last year, there is a real determination in the city to work together and fight for the future of the workers concerned.

On pages 4 to 7 you will see how many long-term plans to boost the city’s economy are now becoming reality, such as the development of Tipner and the transformation of the city centre.

A lot of the work being done to keep the city’s economy growing is being done by private companies and the public sector working together, and this will continue.

In today’s financial climate the council can’t provide all the services the city needs, and new partnerships have to be found.

A great example is our scheme for community toilets (see pages 16 to 19), where local businesses and organisations offer their facilities for the public good.

Working together, we in Portsmouth can look forward to a great future.

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8 out & about

12 win pyramids membership

13 dickens statue unveiled

16 guide to loos you can use

22 join the travel revolution

27 say “I do” in southsea castle

in this issue

Isabel Manchip loves going to Peacock Preschool in Drayton.

She suffered a life-threatening stroke as a baby, and nursery has helped her bounce back and thrive.

Thanks to our free childcare scheme for two-year-olds, she got two and a half days a week at Peacock.

Going to nursery helped her development after spending six weeks in hospital. Meanwhile, mum Rebecca could work part-time.

Now Isabel’s three, and her nursery place is continuing under the free scheme for all pre-schoolers.

This year our scheme for two-year-olds doubled in size, to cover hundreds more children. As well as non-working families, it now includes families with disabled children or where parents have low-paid jobs.

Isabel’s dad Eddie, 49, said: “Doctors told us she would benefit from starting nursery as early as possible. With the support of Debbie, her special needs co-ordinator, she’s come on leaps and bounds.

“Being with other children has also helped improve her skills.

“I’d urge all parents to find out if they’re entitled to a place. It’s made a huge difference for the whole family.”

Could you get free childcare?Families can get up to 15 hours of free childcare for two-year-olds if they get certain benefits.

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Isabel Manchip with special needs co-ordinator Debbie Withers and dad Eddie.

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Deal for jobs and homesPortsmouth and Southampton have agreed a historic ‘deal of two cities’ with the government, which will bring thousands of jobs to the Solent area and pump millions of pounds into the local economy.The cities’ joint City Deal gives them special powers and access to new funds. This means they can develop crucial sites, provide training and boost local companies.

The deal is set to bring millions in public and private sector investment into the Solent area, particularly aimed at the maritime, marine and advanced manufacturing sectors.

In Portsmouth it’s set to bring 3,750 permanent new jobs and 2,370 homes, after sites at Tipner and Horsea Island become available for building workplaces and housing.

It will also help unemployed people, equip workers with the right skills and support small businesses.

Development in the west of Tipner and at Horsea Island has been blocked up to now because of obstacles such as multiple land ownership, areas that need cleaning up, or a lack of infrastructure.

The City Deal will transfer land from the Ministry of Defence to the council and enable roads and other infrastructure to be built. This will link to the new motorway interchange now being built at Tipner, and attract private investment for development.

Leader of the council Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson said: “This deal is a historic one. It is about the economic future of people in Portsmouth, Southampton, and the whole of the Solent area.”

More info:

f Search city deal at www.portsmouth.gov.uk

Park and ride coming soonThe park-and-ride being built on the M275 will have more than 650 parking spaces, with buses running into the city every 12 minutes at peak times.

Due to open this spring, along with the new motorway junction, it will run seven days a week using state- of-the-art double-decker buses with free wi-fi.

The terminal building will have real-time bus departure information, visitor information, refreshments and toilet facilities.

Prices for using the park-and-ride are yet to be finalised but are expected to compare favourably with city centre car parks.

The project also includes new bus lanes on much of the park-and-ride route, with stops at the International Port, the naval base, the city centre and The Hard.

Plans are also being drawn up to improve the Hard interchange, to create a more efficient transport hub with a contemporary feel.

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Deal for jobs and homes Boost your business – go superfastIf you run a small business or charity, you could get up to £3,000 to help you connect to superfast broadband.A slow or unreliable internet connection can stop your company or organisation reaching its full potential. But we can help. As part of our Super Connected Portsmouth project, we have a limited number of vouchers, worth between £250 and £3,000, which can help you cover the upfront costs of getting connected.

Super Connected Portsmouth aims to enhance the competitiveness of our city and allow local businesses to compete globally.

Benefits of superfast broadband include being able to use cloud storage and software solutions, transfer large files quickly and have meetings via video-conferencing. It can help you to increase productivity and reduce costs.

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The council is planning a new road layout, while the developers of the Northern Quarter are unveiling details of their revised scheme.

The new road layout would improve traffic flow and boost economic growth in the whole city. It would also be better for people cycling or walking.

Traffic in and out of the city would use a widened Hope Street, while Commercial Road

would mainly be for buses and local traffic.

If the new road layout gets planning permission later this year, work could start in 2016 and be finished in 2018.

Centros, the Northern Quarter developer, is also hoping for planning permission this year, with construction starting in 2017 and an opening date in 2018.

Centros director John Marsh said: “We believe there’s a tremendous

opportunity to bring Portsmouth back into the premier league of shopping destinations. There will be restaurants, cafés, a cinema and apartments too.

“We’ll also create an important public space around St Agatha’s Church, with places to eat and drink.”

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Fighting for shipbuilding

City leaders are working together to try to keep naval shipbuilding in Portsmouth and boost businesses in the maritime sector.

The council has brought together a task force to work to preserve as many jobs as possible and help affected workers.

It is working on:

f lessening the impact of losing shipbuilding work

f finding alternative work for the shipyard

f supporting those made redundant

The task force includes representatives from Portsmouth City Council, Southampton City Council, BAE Systems, business leaders, local colleges, skills agencies, unions, HM Naval Base and government bodies.

The task force will work closely with Minister for Portsmouth Michael Fallon.

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out&about Our distributors are contracted to deliver flagship between 1 and 7 February. 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.

Every Wednesday Prime Time Group 50+ Oasis The Venue, Arundel Street. More info: 023 9234 6440. 2pm–3pm.

Every Thursday (term time) Lunchtime Live! Portsmouth Cathedral, Old Portsmouth. 1.10pm. Organ, vocal and ensemble recitals. £3 (£2.50 conc).

FEBRUARY Until 23 February

Secret Egypt Ancient Egypt exhibition City Museum. Tuesday to Sunday.

ONGOING EVENTS Every Wednesday (term time)

Mini Makers Aspex Gallery. Making and art fun for toddlers to five-year–olds and their parents. Book on 023 9277 8080. 10am–11am.

Every Wednesday (term time) After School at Aspex Aspex Gallery. Eight to 11 year-olds learn new skills and achieve/discover/explore. Book on 023 9277 8080. 4pm–5.30pm.

Every Wednesday Personal Choice Lunch Club Oasis The Venue, Arundel Street. Meal £4 and free drinks. Book on 023 9234 6440. 12.30pm–2pm.

Until 2 March Creating Balance Aspex Gallery. Project with Anglepoise, Strong Island and the University of Portsmouth.

5–7 Moscow City Ballet Kings Theatre. 7.30pm. Romeo and Juliet on 5th, The Nutcracker on 6th and 7th. From £15. 7.30pm and 2.30pm Thursday matinee.

6 Go-Karting Krazy For Headway. Teams of up to eight. £22.50pp. Includes supper and 90 min racing. www.linkedupfundraising.co.uk or 023 9281 4875.

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Classes at Milton Village Hall, 182 Milton Road, Southsea, PO4 8PR

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6–7 Night at the Museum Royal Marines Museum. Two evenings of music, history and entertainment. Adults £12, conc £10, child £5. Buffet £9.95.

7 Dickens statue unveiling Guildhall Square. 12.30pm. See page 13.

7 Charles Dickens’ Birthplace Museum Special opening in celebration of 202 years since his birth. 10am–5pm.

7 Steve Knightly Square Tower, 7pm. £16. 023 9238 2888. www.squarerootspromotions.co.uk

7–23 Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games Big Screen, Guildhall Square.

8 National Libraries Day Tasters and talks at Central and Southsea libraries. More info: Pat Garrett 023 9268 8066 or [email protected] 10am–3pm.

8 Family Art Club Aspex Gallery. Art workshop for the whole family. £6 per child. Book on 023 9277 8080. 11am–12pm.

10 Dave Green Quartet Inn lodge, Burrfields Road. £14, conc £12. 8pm.

11 Mark Thomas Wedgewood Rooms. 7.30pm, £15.

11–15 Grease Kings Theatre. Portsmouth Players. From £7.50. 7pm and 2.30pm Thursday matinee.

14 Valentines High Tea Spinnaker Tower. £50 for two.

15–23 February Half-term Spinnaker Tower. Adult visitors pay kids prices when accompanied by a full-paying child.

15–23 Survival Training Royal Marines Museum. Family activities. Normal admission.

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

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Ten years after its demolition, the Tricorn still inspires passionate reactions. A new City Museum exhibition explores its story and the people who used it. 15 March –8 June, Tuesday–Sunday, free.

17–21 February Half Term Children’s Activities Royal Marines Museum. Activities for four to 12 year-olds. Normal admission. 11am and 2pm.

18 Ancient Drama! City Museum. Drama workshop exploring all things ancient Egyptian. Seven to 11 year-olds. Book on 023 9283 4744. 1pm– 3pm.

18 Port Solent Kids’ Club Port Solent. 11am–4pm. Meet by the playground.

19–23 Mother Goose – The Pantomime Trinity Church Theatre, Albert Road. Phoenix Players. 7.30pm, Wednesday–Saturday and 2.30pm Saturday and Sunday. Tickets www.phoenixstage.co.uk or 08454 676462.

19–21 Holiday Art Club Aspex Gallery. Eight to 13 year-olds. £50 for three days or £18 per day. 11am–3pm. Contact gallery to book.

19 Owl Pellet Investigation Cumberland House Natural History Museum. Age seven and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. £3 per child, adults free. Book on 023 9283 4744. 10.30am–11.30am.

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23 Crafts in the Tower Square Tower. Local artists, designers and makers. 11am–4pm.

24 Coastal Change and Historic Remains Alderman Lacey Library. Book at your local library, call 023 9282 3991 or email [email protected] 10.30am–11.30am.

28 Russell Brand – Messiah Complex Guildhall. 7.30pm. £27.50.

MARCH1 James Bond Murder Mystery

– Shaken and Disturbed Groundlings Theatre, 8pm. £22 for show and meal. 023 9273 7370.

1 Solent Symphony Orchestra Concert Portsmouth Cathedral, Old Portsmouth, 7.30pm. 01252 711658.

1 Love Southsea Market Palmerston Road. 9am–5pm.

3 Handel’s Messiah Portsmouth Cathedral, Old Portsmouth, 7.30pm. Tickets from cathedral shop or 023 9282 3300.

4 – 8 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Kings Theatre. From £12.50. Tuesday 7.45pm, Wednesday to Saturday 7.30pm, 2pm matinee Wednesday and Saturday.

5 RM350 Lecture Series Royal Marines Museum. Marking 350th anniversary of the Royal Marines. Speaker: anthropologist, adventurer, author and filmmaker Chris Terrill. £5 inc a drink.

6 Bowling Challenge and Network Evening Gunwharf Bowlplex. £12.50 inc supper. www.linkedupfundraising.co.uk or 023 9281 4875.

6 After Hours Aspex Gallery. Open mic night, 7pm. Also 6 March & 3 April.

7–16 Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympic Games Big Screen, Guildhall Square.

8 Family Art Club Aspex Gallery. Art workshop for the whole family. £6 per child. Book on 023 9277 8080. 11am–12pm.

19 Open Wednesdays with the Curators Royal Marines Museum. Research your naval and military ancestors. 10am–5pm. Normal admission.

20 Hybrid Heads City Museum. Learn about the beliefs of the ancient Egyptians and transform yourself into an animal–headed god or goddess. Adults and children aged eight-plus. Under-14s must be accompanied by adult. Book on 023 9283 4744.

20 Port Solent Kids’ Club Port Solent. Hula-hooping fun. 11am–4pm.

20 Like Someone in Love Eldon Cinema, Winston Churchill Avenue, 8pm. Portsmouth Film Society. Cert 12. £6, conc £4.

21 Walk on the Wild Side! Cumberland House Natural History Museum. Get up close to some exotic live animals! 12pm–3pm.

21 Bobby Davro G Casino, Gunwharf Quays. 023 9273 2277.

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8 The Selecter Wedgewood Rooms. 8pm, £16.50.

9 Bananas in Pyjamas Kings Theatre. From £10.50, 1pm.

9 Norman Lovett: Star of Red Dwarf Wedgewood Rooms, 7.30pm. £10.

10 Commonwealth Day Flag-raising Ceremony Guildhall Square. 10am–12pm.

10 Anita Wardell Quartet Inn lodge, Burrfields Road. £14, conc £12. 8pm.

10 Bombay Bicycle Club Guildhall, 7pm. £19.

16 Portsmouth Duathlon Speakers Corner, Clarence Esplanade. 5km run, 15km bike, 5km run. £25. 8.30am start.

16 Igloo Music Showcase: Guilty Pleasures Grosvenor Casino Showbar, Gunwharf Quays, 8pm. £10.

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

17–18 Macbeth Groundlings Theatre. 023 9273 7370.

20 Inside Llewyn Davis (USA) The Eldon Cinema, Winston Churchill Avenue, 8pm. Portsmouth Film Society. Cert PG. £6, conc £4.

23 Crafts in the Tower Square Tower. Local artists, designers and makers. 11am–4pm.

23 Lord Mayor’s charity bike ride Half or full island. Meet 11am Victoria Park. 07580 131992.

26 The Epic of Everest Square Tower, 8pm. Documentary film, 1924. £6, conc £4.

26–27 Sarah Millican Guildhall, 8pm. £25.

27 Jeune et Jolie The Eldon Cinema, Winston Churchill Avenue, 8pm. Portsmouth Film Society. Cert 18. £6, conc £4.

29 Anton du Beke – Ballroom To Broadway Guildhall, 7.30pm. £26.40– £44.

29 Bluegrass with The Coal Porters Square Tower, 7.15pm. £12. 023 9238 2888. www.squarerootspromotions.co.uk

29 Fear Floor Central Library, 6.30pm–8.30pm. £5. A thrilling, frightening, on-the-edge experience. 07940 578068, 07828 109522 or [email protected]. Part of the Lost Hour.

30 Mother’s Day High Tea Spinnaker Tower. £50 for two.

The Lost Hour 29 March All day, citywide. Thirty events for all the family, including performances, workshops and exhibitions, marking the clocks going forward.

Most are free. Co-ordinated by the New Theatre Royal and supported by Portsmouth City Council. Pick up a brochure in a library or community centre, call 023 9264 9000 or go to www.visitportsmouth.com or www.newtheatreroyal.com

Venue contact informationAspex Gallery ....................................023 9277 8080...... www.aspex.org.ukBlue Reef Aquarium ...........................023 9287 5222...... www.bluereefaquarium.co.ukCellars at Eastney ..............................023 9282 6249...... www.thecellars.co.ukCity council museums ........................023 9282 6722...... www.portsmouthmuseums.co.ukGunwharf Quays ................................023 9283 6700...... www.gunwharf-quays.comKings Theatre .....................................023 9282 8282...... www.kings-southsea.comNew Theatre Royal ............................023 9264 9000...... www.newtheatreroyal.com Port Solent .........................................023 9221 0606...... www.portsolent.comPortsmouth Film Society ...................07580 715982....... www.portsmouthfilmsociety.org.ukPortsmouth Guildhall ........................023 9282 4355...... www.portsmouthguildhall.org.ukPortsmouth Historic Dockyard ..........023 9283 9766...... www.historicdockyard.co.ukRoyal Marines Museum .....................023 9281 9385...... www.royalmarinesmuseum.co.ukSpinnaker Tower ................................023 9285 7521...... www.spinnakertower.co.ukThe Wedgewood Rooms ....................023 9286 3911...... www.wedgewood-rooms.co.uk

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May Festival Thursday 22 May – Saturday 24 May

Charity Race Day Sunday 8 June

Three Friday NightsFriday 6 June (Eve)Friday 13 June (Eve)Friday 20 June (Eve)

Glorious GoodwoodTuesday 29 July – Saturday 2 August

August Bank Holiday Weekend Friday 22 August (Eve) – Sunday 24 August

Autumn Racing Tuesday 2 September

Wednesday 24 September

Season Finale Sunday 12 October

Tickets from £10• Free child admission (except at Three Friday Nights)

• A wide range of bars & restaurants

• Live music & entertainment

• Less than 30 minutes from Portsmouth

For tickets or hospitality call

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APRIL3 RM350 Royal Marines Young

Musician of the Year Competition Royal Marines Museum. Adults £10, conc £8, children £5.

3 Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Guildhall, 7.30pm. Mozart: Piano Concerto No.27 K595, Bruckner: Symphony No.9. £15, £17, £20, £25, discounts available.

4 The Modfathers Wedgewood Rooms, 8pm. £8.

5 Love Southsea Market Palmerston Road. 9am–5pm.

5–21 Giant Easter Egg Hunt Spinnaker Tower.

6 Sunday Waterside Market Port Solent. Craft and artisan stalls. 11am–5pm.

8 & 10 Port Solent Kids’ Club Port Solent. 11am–4pm. Meet by the playground.

9 Foreigner Guildhall, 7pm. £38.50.

13 Blue is the Warmest Colour The Eldon Cinema, Winston Churchill Avenue, 7pm. Portsmouth Film Society. Cert. 18. £6, conc £4.


Have a RANT or a RAVEEmma Rushton loves Portsmouth’s open spaces, and she wants to keep them looking clean and well-maintained. That’s one reason why she’s joining our new citizen’s panel, so she can have her say. We’re hoping to recruit 1,000 volunteer panel members, who will give their views on a whole range of council services.

Emma, a Royal Navy lieutenant who lives in Southsea, says: “It’s important for people to take an interest in the place they live. It’s easy just to point fingers and complain. I’m also interested in street cleaning, recycling, refuse collection and all the things that make the community a safe, clean place to live in.

“We know there’s limited cash right now, but it’s important that the council understands our interests.”

Panel members will be able to contribute views by email and in person.

Whatever your background, we’d like to hear from you.

More info:

f [email protected]

f 023 9243 7996

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The UK’s first statue of world-famous author Charles Dickens, born in Portsmouth, is being unveiled this week.The unveiling ceremony will be in Guildhall Square at 12noon on his 202nd birthday, 7 February.*

The statue, by Martin Jennings, will be placed by the Guildhall steps.

Ian Dickens, great-great-grandson of Charles, said: “We’re thrilled that a Dickens statue will finally take pride of place in his home city.

“It is not only a tribute to his creative talent, but also reminds us of his passion for reform in social welfare and a desire to see a fairer society. Thousands of people will be reminded of that essential legacy – and perhaps it will encourage some to read Dickens for the first time”.

The statue has been paid for by donations collected by the Charles Dickens Statue Fund. The council will maintain it.* Flagship is distributed from 1 to 7 February. Apologies if you got your magazine after this event.

Dickens has come home

Ian Dickens with actor Gillian Anderson, patron of the statue fund, with a model of the statue at the Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum in Portsmouth. She has played major Dickens roles on TV.

Could you be a foster carer?We’re looking for people to become part of our team of foster carers, either short-term or long-term.

We especially need carers for teenagers, but you could look after a baby or a child. You could earn up to £485 per week.

We need people to come forward from areas near Portsmouth, so please spread the word to friends and relatives who live nearby.

Pauline Pearce, our fostering manager, said: “We’re hoping to find family homes for children who can be fostered until they reach independence.

“We’ve gained an excellent reputation for offering 24-hour support to our foster carers, and highly competitive financial rewards.”

To be a foster carer you’ll need:

f a spare room

f the commitment to care for a child or young person

f to be at least 24 (there’s no upper age limit)

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Support if a loved one uses drugs or alcohol Caring for someone who is dependent upon drugs or alcohol can be terribly lonely.But members of the Rebound Carers’ Support Group know that together, they can find the strength to keep going.

June*, one of the members, has struggled to cope with a son who has mental health issues and a heroin problem. He has been in prison several times and is still battling his addiction.

She says: “Caring for my son has been a very turbulent, emotional, lonely journey, and one that I still tread. It is only now, that I have the support of Rebound, that I have found the comfort of being able to share my torment with people who truly understand.

“It’s such a relief to be able to talk freely, in confidence and without fear of being judged.

“The weekly meetings offer a safe environment to come to and share the events of our week. There is empathy and friendly, informal advice, which is born out of personal experiences.

“Rebound has been my saving grace. My advice to others in a similar position would be: don’t suffer alone and in silence.”

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

Do you look after someone?

Did you know?

6.4millionpeople in the UK are carers

13%of carers care for someone with a mental health problem

57%of mental health carers end up in debt because of their role

1.4millionadults are significantly affected by a relative’s drug use.

Committee chair Lynn Evans

* Name changed


Do you look after someone?

Carers contactsTo find information, advice and support: f Portsmouth Carers Centre:

023 9285 1864

[email protected]

www.portsmouthcarers.org

f Carers Council Portsmouth:

[email protected]

www.carerstogether.org.uk/carerscouncil

An independent forum made up of carers, which can influence services. More information from Sylvia Hutchins on 023 9259 5455 or [email protected]

Next forum meeting: 20 March at Cosham Community Centre, Wootton Street, 12.30pm to 2.30pm.

f The local branch of national charity Carers UK:

Sue Dawkins, 07946 382432 or [email protected]

Jennifer Stenson, 023 9283 1229 or [email protected]

www.carersukportsmouth.org.uk (includes a list of carers’ groups)

To learn more about our carers strategy: f Go to www.portsmouth.gov.uk and

search for carers strategy

f call 023 9268 8169 for a paper copy

The group meets every Tuesday at 7pm at the Carers Centre in Orchard Road, Southsea.

Committee chair Lynn Evans (pictured opposite) says: “We strive to increase understanding of addiction, the substances involved and the impact it can have on the life of the addict, their partners, their parents and other family members around them.

“We also investigate and discuss all the various types of treatment for addicts and look at the best and most practical ways of supporting those dependent upon drugs or alcohol into recovery.

“Every member has the opportunity to tell their story, and if carers feel they need one-on-one support, we happily provide this.

“The main thrust of the group is to provide support and empathy, but we also arrange individual counselling and regularly invite professionals from other agencies involved with drugs and alcohol to attend our meetings to increase our knowledge and understanding.

“We also occasionally organise group therapy sessions and investigate topics such as co-dependency, mindfulness and coping strategies.”

If you are supporting someone who is dependent upon drugs or alcohol and need support yourself:

f call 07939 580 167

f go to www.reboundgroup.org.uk

New borderline personality disorder groupOn the Border is a new support group for carers of people with borderline personality disorder, which meets once a week at the Carers Centre.

Its main emphasis is helping carers to manage their own wellbeing and cope with difficult feelings. It also looks at topics such as diagnosis, current thinking on why symptoms occur and responding to challenging behaviour.

The group is run by carers for carers so all members have an input. If you’re interested, please call Ingrid on 023 9285 1864.


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Your guide to loos you can useThere are now lots more loos that the public can use in the city.Since we launched our community toilet scheme last year, we’ve signed up 32 premises. These include pubs, shops, cafés and community centres. You can use their facilities whether or not you’re a customer.

We launched the scheme after having to close 12 of our 25 purpose-built public loos to make savings. Adding the remaining 13 public loos to the 32 in the community scheme makes a total of 45 publicly-available loos. And 35 have facilities for people with disabilities, compared to only 24 before the scheme started.

Businesses or organisations who are interested in joining may qualify for incentives. Enquiries should go to [email protected]

More info: search public toilets at www.portsmouth.gov.ukPlease note: some opening times are seasonal and may vary.

The Bold Forester, Albert RoadMon–Thur 11am–11pm Fri–Sat 11am–7pm Sun 11am–10pm

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The Nell Gwynne, Jessie RoadMon–Thur 2pm–11pm Fri–Sat 12noon–midnight Sun 12noon–11pm

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The Victoria & Albert, Albert RoadMon–Thur 11am–11.30pm Fri–Sat 11am–midnight Sun 12noon–11pm

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The Royal Albert, Albert RoadMon, Wed 10am–10pm Tue, Thur 10am–midnight Fri–Sat 12noon–midnight Sun 12noon–10pm

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Derby RoadMon–Sat 8am–6.30pm Sun 7.30am–7pm

Clarence PierSun–Thur 9am–6pmFri–Sat 9am–7pm

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Guildhall SquareMon–Thur 8am–5pmFri–Sun 24 hours

Eastney Point, Eastney EsplanadeMon–Sun 7.30am–8pm

The HardMon–Sun 24 hours

Point BatteryMon–Sun 7.30am–9.15pm

Richmond PlaceMon–Sun 24 hours

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The crematorium will soon be offering secure online streaming of services, so loved ones far away can view a service as it happens.

Books of remembrance will also soon be viewable online, and video screens will be installed to enable personalised tributes to be shown more easily.

The decoration of the main chapel is also to be refreshed.

The crematorium and its beautiful grounds are looked after by a committee of councillors from Portsmouth, Havant, Gosport and Fareham.

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I used to commute by car, which took about 30 minutes each way and cost £3.70 a day in parking. I found that by using the bus I could save around £20 a month on parking alone and the journey only takes 20 minutes.

Driving can be stressful and annoying, but on the bus I use the time to please myself. I usually read my Kindle app, listen to music or even book my food shopping for delivery. When I have had a busy day, I can just people-watch.

Portsmouth is such a compact city. Getting around by bus is so easy and quick and I’d recommend anyone to give it a go too.

I considered the car was king. I wouldn’t dream of using public transport, but I was managing to stress myself out on the five-mile-each-way drive to work. I decided to try the bus.

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Do you have a local super store? Say NO to super-strength.The Safer Portsmouth Partnership is urging local stores to stop selling super-strength alcohol.

We want to help people with drug and/or alcohol addictions. But the availability of cheap super-strength beer and cider makes this a lot more difficult.

If you’re sick of seeing super-strength cans and bottles littering the area, and people struggling with addiction drinking on the street, ask your local store to join our campaign and stop selling super-strength alcohol.

So far we have had around 30 stores signed up, pledging to stop their sales of super-strength alcohol. Look for our stickers in their windows. Thank you for your support.

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Many people throughout Portsmouth can now order their medicines electronically – in a new NHS scheme to make life easier for us and our GPs.

The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) gives us the chance to change how our GP sends our prescription to the pharmacy of our choice.

The system is being rolled out across the city and by early March, 11 of the city’s 25 GP practices are due to have adopted EPS with more to follow soon.

You don’t have to take part in the scheme. But the benefits are that:

f if you, or a relative/carer collect repeat prescriptions, you won’t have to visit your GP practice just to pick up your prescription. Your GP will send it electronically to the place you choose, saving you time

f it’s an electronic message so a paper prescription can’t go astray

f you will be able to choose where to collect your medicines as they can be collected from a pharmacy near where you live, work or shop

f if the prescription needs to be cancelled, the GP does this electronically, or issues you a new one, without you having to return to the practice

f you may spend less time waiting as your prescription should be available for collecting at the pharmacy.

How do I use EPS?You need to choose where you want your GP to send your electronic prescription. This is called ‘nomination.’ You can nominate a pharmacy or dispensing appliance contractor if you use one.

Once you’ve been given information about the service and provided consent, your healthcare professional will register your nomination for you.

The simplest way to nominate a pharmacy is to call in to the pharmacy of your choice and ask for a leaflet and nomination form.

Is this service right for you?Yes if you:

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Can I change or cancel my nomination?Yes. Simply ask your GP practice or pharmacy.

Is EPS secure and confidential?Yes. Your electronic prescription will be seen by exactly the same people who dealt with your paper form.

Want to know more?Visit www.hscic.gov.uk/epspatients or ask your pharmacy or GP practice.


It’s an amazing visitor attraction and a fascinating part of our heritage. But now, King Henry VIII’s Southsea Castle is also a fantastic wedding venue.

More info:

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Say ‘I do’ in style at Southsea Castle

Last year we opened Portsmouth City Museum and the Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum to wedding ceremonies and other events.

Now you can also book Southsea Castle, from where Henry watched the Mary Rose sink beneath the waves.

You can hold your special event in just one area or have private and exclusive use of the whole castle. Wedding breakfasts and evening receptions can all be accommodated in our all-year marquee.

Magical museumsThe Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum is an intimate venue for up to 16 guests. You can host a ceremony in the exhibition room and use the garden. It’s also available for exclusive use.

At Portsmouth City Museum your guests can enjoy the unique experience of mingling around the exhibitions. The museum is one of the city’s largest civil premises, accommodating up to 60 guests. It offers a stunning landscaped garden and full accessibility for people with disabilities.

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Each household that signs up gets information on what they should and shouldn’t be recycling. After that, their name is added into a monthly prize draw which randomly selects 81 households.

Our recycling officers then visit each household, and if they’re recycling properly, they’ll be rewarded.

It’s still not too late to join up, and taking part is simple. Just follow these quick and easy steps.

Register: Whether you live in a house or a flat, you can win. Sign your household up for the scheme at bigrecycle.portsmouth.gov.uk or call 023 9243 7843. Within a few weeks you’ll be sent your BIG Recycle welcome pack explaining how and what you should be recycling and everything you need to know about the scheme.

Recycle: See if you can boost the amount you recycle at home and make sure you’re getting it right.

Reward: If you’re picked in our monthly prize draw, and you’re a great recycler, you could win:

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The money to run the BIG Recycle comes from the government. The more Portsmouth residents recycle, the more the council saves. This is because we can sell good-quality recycling and get an income from it.


New centre serves up an ace

Whether you’re a champ or a novice player, make sure you check out the brand-new Portsmouth Tennis Centre, next to the Mountbatten Centre.The £1.33m centre has been funded by the Lawn Tennis Association and the council, and boasts four indoor courts, six outdoor courts and eight indoor mini-tennis courts.

There’s free car and cycle parking and free use of the changing facilities in the nearby gymnastics centre.

It’s open seven days a week: 9am–10pm Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm on Saturdays and 9am–10pm on Sundays.

It was officially opened last month by Lord Mayor Cllr Lynne Stagg and former British number one Greg Rusedski.

More info:

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Golf for £11 a roundFancy yourself as the next Rory McIlroy? Or do you just like playing golf for fun?

Thanks to new discount rates at the Great Salterns course on Burrfields Road, you can get all the practice you need, with weekday rates for a round from as little as £11. This is reduced to £8 for over-65s and £6 for under-18s.

But you’d better hurry, as this offer is only available until 28 February.

Season tickets are available for 1 April 2014 to 31 March 2015, and if you order yours now, all the weeks leading up to April are free.

More info:

f 023 9266 4549

f www.portsmouthgolfcentre.co.uk

Your views on being fit and active Which physical and sports activities do you do? How much do you know about local opportunities to participate in sport?

Your answers to questions like this will help us plan what’s available in the city in the future.

Please search move more at www.portsmouth.gov.uk to find our online survey.

Top money-saving tipsLots of us are still feeling the squeeze after all that festive spending. Here are some top tips to help with the post-Christmas pinch: If you’re in debt, ask for helpAdvice Portsmouth can help you deal with lenders. Pop in at 116 Kingston Crescent, or call 023 9279 4340.

Claim the benefits you’re entitled toGo to www.gov.uk or find out where to get a benefits check by searching money advice at www.portsmouth.gov.uk

Plan early for next ChristmasUnited Savings and Loans can help you keep on top of your bills and start saving for 2014. Go to www.usal.org.uk or visit 97 Fratton Road.

Cut your energy billsRegister with Switch Hampshire and see how much you could save if you switched to a better rate. Sign up by 17 February at www.hants.gov.uk/switch or call 01962 846 828.

Every time you smokeyour blood gets thickand dirty with toxins.Go to www.portsmouth.gov.uk and search ‘smoking’ for help to quit in the new year.


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Search for young heroesThe Safer Portsmouth Partnership, which includes the council, is looking for youngsters to star in a new publicity campaign.The Made it in Portsmouth campaign is aimed at raising the aspirations and confidence of local children and young people. It plans to feature inspiring people, famous and not-so-famous, including five young people who have achieved something extraordinary.

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Youngsters across the area are being encouraged to get involved with Safer Internet Day on 11 February with the help of our ‘internet troll’ characters.

Each troll warns children of a different danger online.

Our Beware of Lurking Trolls team will be out and about giving away freebies to passers-by, and one of our trolls, cyber-bully Tormentor, could be lurking around them, so keep your eyes peeled.

In the meantime, don’t forget to download your free digital version of the Beware of Lurking Trolls children’s book by searching trolls at www.portsmouth.gov.uk

You can also follow at www.facebook.com/lurkingtrolls There are freebies to be had and competitions to be won.

For more information on Safer Internet Day visit www.saferinternet.org.uk Scammers

watch out!We’re cracking down on people who put in false insurance claims against the council.

One man tried to claim around £3,500 of public money for tripping on a broken step in one of our buildings and hurting his head.

We checked CCTV and discovered he had stumbled while carrying a bike up the stairs and using his phone at the same time. We contacted the police.

Insurance fraud can result in jail. If you suspect someone is trying to scam the council, please email [email protected] or call 023 9284 1442.


Green light for new care homeA state-of-the-art care home for older people with dementia has been given the go-ahead.The 72-bed residential home at East Lodge Park, Farlington, is planned to open in autumn 2015, as a replacement for two current dementia care homes – Edinburgh House and Hilsea Lodge. These were built in the 1950s and 60s and don’t meet modern standards.

The new home will have spacious bedrooms with en-suite facilities, and small groups of residents will have shared living areas with lounge/dining rooms. All communal areas will have direct access to two secure landscaped gardens.

We’ve been consulting with nearby residents on the layout and design of the building and grounds.

Cllr Leo Madden, our Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care, said: “This scheme is part of a £6m project to modernise residential care in the city and give older people homes that meet the latest standards.”

The best way to promote your businessIf you want hundreds of thousands of people to see your business message, there’s no better way than using the council’s publications, online services and advertising sites.We have an interest in your business doing well, because we want the city’s economy to do well. And we can advise you on just the right marketing package.

Here are just a few ideas: f Flagship magazine goes out to more than

91,000 homes and businesses in the city, six times a year.

f The Big Screen reaches visitors to the Civic Offices and Guildhall as well as workers and students, with 125,000 people seeing it each week.

f Our 140 city poster sites are seen by drivers, residents and 8.4 million tourists visiting each year.

f Banners on our staff website offer the unique chance to reach 8,500 council employees, with 400,000 page impressions a month.

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Check parking tickets onlineIf you think we’ve wrongly given you a parking ticket, you can now check the evidence online.

Just go to parkingtickets.portsmouth.gov.uk to see details of your case along with photos taken by the warden when the ticket was issued. Then you can decide whether to pay the ticket or appeal (if you are within the time limit).

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