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No act is too small
Did you know that here in Portsmouth, we can’t put Tetra Pak cartons in with our normal recycling? I… Read more »
Property Styling V Interior Design
What is property styling and how does it compare to interior design? Charlie Smith compares the two services and… Read more »
Recipes from paradise
Brought up in Sardinia, now living in Southsea and working as a banker in London, Stefano De Luca has created… Read more »
The ultimate lockdown project
Words: Kate Thompson While many of us took to baking bread or painting with watercolour during the lockdown, Amanda Percival… Read more »
Say Cheese
Words: Daniel Nowland At this time of year I did presume I would write all about super healthy plant based… Read more »
Victorious Festival
Stereophonics Headline Friday Night James, The Wombats, Sugababes, Nothing But Thieves and Sophie Ellis-Bextor join the line-up – many more… Read more »
Delights for writers at Bookfest
Novelist William Sutton previews Bookfest’s writing events. For full listings see https://librariesandarchives.portsmouth.gov.uk/public-library-service/whats-on/events/portsmouth-bookfest-2022/ W riting is a solitary pastime: if you… Read more »
New Year – Cleansed Spaces – Clutter Free Home
Living in untidiness keeps our minds active and it visually reminds us, all of the time, that we have things… Read more »
Why outdoor learning matters for young children
The Early Years are a wonderful time for instilling a lifelong love of learning and building up experiences within an… Read more »
Superfoods for super skin
Superfoods for super skin Samantha Worsey As a skincare formulator professionally and psoriasis sufferer personally, I know the science is… Read more »
Isle of Wight Doughnuts – A Forgotten Local Speciality
A recipe from James Rayner’s book ‘Historic Isle of Wight Food’, available from Wightlink Ferry terminals and retailers on the… Read more »
Is It A home or a Deal?
An Estate Agent’s legal obligation is to get the best possible price for the property they are selling. So, as… Read more »
Art School for Adults
A rt colleges don’t have to be just for the young or super talented. And after a long career of… Read more »
Stress Free Christmas Entertaining
Words: Daniel Nowland Obviously, it being December, I feel compelled to talk about Christmas dinners! Personally, it’s one of my… Read more »
A city of sanctuary and kindness
Portsmouth has been designated a City of Sanctuary, one of a series of cities across the UK who welcome refugees,… Read more »
Autumnal Pleasures
Words: Daniel Nowland The changing of the season is always a fun time for those who love to cook…. Read more »
A Sustaining business
Jim Harbridge, owner of Herbies, talks about looking after customers and the planet “It’s vital that just because a product… Read more »
Culture Vulture
Long live the Southsea Dinosaur! By Emma Beatty D o you remember the Southsea Dinosaur? The 16-metre-high, scrap-wood statue that… Read more »
Coastal Remedy goes from strength to strength
Head to Marmion Road to experience the expanding hub of independent retailers. Becky opened Coastal Remedy an independent lifestyle… Read more »
Watch out at Barbara Tipple
Barbara and David are introducing fine vintage watches to their beautiful shop in Marmion Road.’We plan to showcase the watches… Read more »
Portsmouth Climate Festival
Climate change affects all of us–in every country and on every continent. Here in Portsmouth we are already witnessing changes… Read more »
Food For Thought
We all know wine and food go well together, but…watch out wine, there’s a new pairing on the block. It’s… Read more »
Southsea Past and Present
My Dog Sighs and Manfred Mann. By Emma Beatty My Dog Sighs installation Did you manage to go inside My… Read more »
Computer Says No!
Neil Maxwell Up and down the country there is now a shortage of property coming to the market, with plenty… Read more »
Play, train and compete in one of the UK’s most sustainable sports centres
The University of Portsmouth’s new Ravelin Sports Centre is an outstanding new sports centre for students and local residents. Superb… Read more »
Free fix if TV interference occurs in Southsea
Mobile networks are being improved in Southsea, boosting speed, performance and coverage. There is a small chance these upgrades may cause interference to TV received through an aerial… Read more »
Root for Vegetables with a Ribollitta Stew and an Umami Twist
Plant-based seasoning brand, Yondu, has been taking inspiration from the hills of Northern Italy with their take on a rustic… Read more »
Rowans Hospice Charity in Great South Run
As we emerge from the last 18 months and all that has resulted from the Pandemic, the Rowans Hospice Charity… Read more »
Buying Local Food
Shopping locally and buying British are things most people know in the back of their mind as “good to… Read more »
Victorious Festival
Victorious Festival (27th-29th August) is the perfect place to spend your bank holiday weekend with a line-up brimming with heavyweight… Read more »
Susan Says No Way to Throw-Away Society
When Susan van Nieuwkerk and her family moved into their central Southsea home, they reckoned they would be there for… Read more »
Farewell to the Queen of Albert Road
Admired by many as the Queen of Albert Road, Sue Parmiter, always cut a stylish dash with her signature red… Read more »
The trouble with Aquind
Rarely, if ever, does an issue unite people of all political persuasions, local and national politicians and residents of… Read more »
Shant on
I’m writing this after my first beer inside a pub. It was glorious. I think we’ve all made the best… Read more »
Victorious Festival 2021
Victorious Festival — The UK’s biggest metropolitan music festival — will return to Southsea Seafront this August Bank holiday weekend… Read more »
The History House
When award winning interior designer Richard Dewhurst moved into Atlas House in Old Portsmouth, he was always destined to leave his… Read more »
Could the UK Help Save the World’s Rainforests?
As the deforestation crisis continues, world tracker the World Counts reveals that in 78 years, rainforests will cease to exist… Read more »
My Kind of BBQ
Words: Daniel Nowland, Photos: Charlotte Griffiths Fingers crossed that as we move into June and July, we can start enjoying… Read more »
Beyond the Chapel doors – ART SPACE PORTSMOUTH
Walking past the former Methodist chapel in Brougham Road, you’d be forgiven for not realising that the building has been… Read more »
The Omega Art School
The Omega Art School for adults started in late 2019 and quickly became extremely popular, but had to close in… Read more »
Victorious Festival 2021
Victorious Festival — The UK’s biggest metropolitan music festival — will return to Southsea Seafront this August Bank holiday weekend… Read more »
Springtime Picnics
By Daniel Nowland I think we are all quietly optimistic that a lifting of restrictions on our social lives will… Read more »
Cycling in the City
Bike sales are booming, but can suppliers keep up and can the city council keep cyclists safe? W ere you… Read more »
Southsea artist brings the past to life through her paintings
By Kate Thompson Casting around for inspiration one day, Fizle Sagar hit upon the perfect way to bring the past… Read more »
The plight of the bumble (and other) bees…
When we think of bees, we mostly think of Winnie the Pooh’s arch nemesis (and feminist icon) the honeybee, or… Read more »
We’ll soon feel the heat on the Costa Del Solent
Climate change is here and our city will never be the same again. Researchers from the University of Portsmouth are… Read more »
Revealing History
How a former sail loft has been stripped back, extended and enhanced to become the perfect waterside home. By Kate… Read more »
In salute of Southsea’s Elms
By Emma Beatty Portsmouth has one of the lowest numbers of trees of any British city – and there are… Read more »
Southsea Baked
My partner came home from work one morning, telling me all the flights were being cancelled and the airport was… Read more »
The upside of lockdown
The past 12 months has seen so much tragedy but the Coronavirus has also afforded a special time that families… Read more »
Home swapping
With no guarantee of being able to holiday abroad this summer, and with stretched household budgets, Ruth Taylor discusses an… Read more »
Lifehouse remains a beacon during the pandemic
By Kate Thompson A unanimous vote to stay open at the outset of the pandemic has placed Lifehouse volunteers at… Read more »
An artist finds his voice
By Kate Thompson T here haven’t been too many positive things to come out of the pandemic. But seeing regular… Read more »
Crumbs of joy
If I had to dig real deep and try and find some gratitude for the rollercoaster that has been 2020,… Read more »
How Small Gestures Can Make Big Environmental Changes
With climate change and the environment on everyone’s minds these days, isn’t it time to start making some lifestyle changes?… Read more »
My first Southsea stroll
By Vanessa Brumm I’d like you and I to explore Southsea, with new eyes, a pen in one hand,… Read more »
Lasting Powers of Attorney – A vital life management tool
By Annabelle C Jones LLM – Solicitor In this time of uncertainty, looking after yourself, as well as our… Read more »
Good Grief
by Brian Frederick On the day Joe Biden took office, I was interviewed by a local radio station… Read more »
Low Cost Cooking
Regardless of how ‘small’ Christmas may have been, it can still be a time when we spend more money than… Read more »
Welcome Home
Welcome Home Emma has created her own safe sanctuary. By Kate Thompson “If this past year has taught us… Read more »
Red Velvet Martini
Red Velvet Martini Makes 1 Inspired by the famous red velvet cake, this striking ruby red cocktail is flavoured with… Read more »
Design your Sense of Freedom
Following the success of the Charlotte Cornelius Jewellery Design competition last year, you are invited to send designs for the… Read more »
Tips for Making a Smooth Transition into Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship offers more flexibility and freedom than you would get as an employee. It can also be one of… Read more »
University in a time of covid
By Ishika Rakshit a first-year student at the University of Portsmouth In September 2020, my parents and I stood outside… Read more »
Watching for Lapwing, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
Lapwing, green plover, peewit, tewit – this bird of many names is a spectacular sight in winter. You don’t always… Read more »
Thrive with Style in 2021
Style and Career Consultant, Emma Gotz talks to Southsea Lifestyle and shares her top tips to thrive with style in… Read more »
Domestic abuse campaign asks: Is This Love? Or is it domestic abuse?
A new campaign to highlight the signs of domestic abuse in the run up to Christmas and New Year,… Read more »
Kerbside glass recycling
Exasperated from seeing glass recycling banks overflowing, Oliver Oakley and his business partner Owen Horsley set up Just Glass last… Read more »
Crimbo Wino: How To Drink Well!
Southsea Wine Siren aka The Grape Slayer Right, who’s thirsty?! Given the predilection for over-indulgence that xmas inevitably brings,… Read more »
An important message from Father Christmas
Southsea Lifestyle are privileged to have been sent a special email from the man himself, which he asked us… Read more »
Tickled pink at Southsea Guitar Centre
Tickled pink at Southsea Guitar Centre written By John Worsey D uring lockdown, my newfound ‘you only live once’… Read more »
Culture Vulture
Culture Vulture written by Emma Beatty Did you see the queues to get into the old Debenhams on Palmerston Road… Read more »
Shop, or takeaway – all at the click of a mouse
The second lockdown has particularly affected our retailers and hospitality sector at a time when many of them would normally… Read more »
Art + Science
Southsea children’s illustrator and writer Neal Layton, talks about his influences and how his book Poo helped him to develop a… Read more »
No Distractions
Following the Black Lives Matter protests in the summer, photographer Charlotte Griffiths began to photograph people of colour living in… Read more »
Welcome Home
Home is where the art is. By Kate Thompson Ever since she was a child, Claire Harvey has enjoyed making… Read more »
Festive Feasting
by Daniel Nowland Let’s face it, Christmas is going to be odd this year. It’s too early to know… Read more »
Africa and The Solent
In celebration of October’s Black History Month James Rayner talks about some of the discoveries he made for his recent… Read more »
Does your homemade mask work?
This article was first published in The Conversation https://theconversation.com/uk by Simon Kolstoe, Senior Lecturer in Evidence Based Healthcare and… Read more »
Play on, play on
W ith the recent easing of lockdown measures, across a number of sectors, including theatres, music and performance spaces. As… Read more »
Top tips for choosing a school during the Covid-19 pandemic
By Jane Prescott When choosing a school for your child after a search online it is usual to make a… Read more »
Mayville High School – educating the ‘whole child’ – the head, the hands, the heart
Mayville High School was founded on the core principle of educating the ‘whole child’ – the head, the hands, the… Read more »
Cooking Through Covid
The ‘C’ word has rocked our world this year, from how we socialise, to what we’re eating. The panic buying… Read more »
Totally well
Luke Newton of Sweat Fitness takes a sideways look at how there’s more to keeping ourselves fit and well than… Read more »
Southsea Choir hits the right note
Cantando Female Voice Community Choir has been hitting the right note during the lockdown, raising money for an important… Read more »
Pressing play
By Malisa Sledmare Its been a tough time for everyone recently, not least for the numerous entertainment venues both near… Read more »
Smoking Gun Sausages Recipe
by Elly Mitchell Once upon a time the term ‘voyage’ was used to describe a long journey, often involving perilous… Read more »
The Crafty Vulture
Make do and mend – letting go of lockdown by Emma Beatty And we’re back; wending our way out of… Read more »
The Grapes are not withered on the vine after all
by Neil Maxwell The announcement that estate agents could re-open on the 20th May took our industry completely by surprise…. Read more »
Clarion call for plastics revolution
Adapted article from SOLVE magazine, the University of Portsmouth’s recently-published research magazine. See www.port.ac.uk/solve REPORT BY BRAD COLLIS… Read more »
Why the Black Lives Matter protest was so important to me
We asked Southsea student Sienna Chin to give us her thoughts on attending the recent Black Lives Matter protest in… Read more »
Thoughts on COVID-19 from a Portsmouth GP
2020 will go down in history as ‘The year of COVID-19’. For many of us, life has changed beyond… Read more »
Celebrating and educating – BLM Movement
The photographer and marketing consultant, Charlotte Griffiths, took Sienna’s photo – “Why the Black Lives Matter protest was so important… Read more »
Turn a crisis into an opportunity
Over the past few weeks and months, many of us have been enjoying our turquoise seas, clean air, and quieter… Read more »
Welcome Home
If lockdown has taught us all one thing, it is the importance of the place we call home. Kate Thompson… Read more »
FareShareArtAuction
Portsmouth based artists and photographers are taking part in a national charity auction to raise funds for FareShare UK Taking… Read more »
Home alone, or in a busy household – we all need a little empathy
Although our homes have always been considered to be a form of sanctuary from the rest of the world,… Read more »
Delivering hot meals to vulnerable residents from The Duke
Words and drawings by Kevin Dean Two days before the official Covid-19 lockdown, Fiona and Andrew Harvey, along with their… Read more »
Southsea songbird harnesses technology to keep singing
While many people during the lockdown have been getting to grips with Zoom calls for business meetings or to keep… Read more »
How is Covid-19 affecting the housing market?
The housing market often suffers whenever the economy is under pressure. We asked Neil Maxwell of Fry & Kent for… Read more »