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Pompey Scoop
October 30, 2025
Good morning afternoon, Pompey. It’s Thursday!
I’m currently away at Ashburnham Place, Battle this week for a retreat. It’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve been to in the UK (peaceful, green and really quiet) but it’s quite remote, so the reception is a bit poorly. Not to worry though, we’ve still been able to curate some of the best things happening this week, as I still wanted to push something out for the week. This coming a bit later than usual but it’s still good, I promise!
In today’s scoop:
Grow your business at Future Portsmouth
Help bring Portsmouth’s Lions to Life!
Work begins on the A3 Northern Parade
RTPI President visits and commends Portsmouth
Fight night, live music, comedy & lots to do
Right, let’s get into it!
In the news this week:
Helen Fadipe, President of the Royal Town Planning Institute, visited Portsmouth last week to see how the city turned its planning performance around. Themed “from special measures to special awards”. The visit spotlighted the Southsea Coastal Scheme, the UK’s largest local authority-led coastal defence project, which will protect more than 10,000 homes and 700 businesses from flooding. She praised Portsmouth as a “powerful example of how planning can transform places and protect communities,” and honestly, it’s hard not to agree, the whole thing from Eastney to Old Portsmouth is coming together, can’t wait for when the whole project is complete
Portsmouth businesses, mark your calendars! Future Portsmouth is coming on 28 November, and it’s shaping up to be a must-attend day for local entrepreneurs and businesses. Hosted by Portsmouth City Council and the University of Portsmouth, the event will be held at the New Theatre Royal with workshops on everything from social media and employment law to AI and local talent development. With networking sessions, expert panels, and free business support on offer, the event is meant to help local grow stronger. If you run a business, and fancy it do come around, would love to meet local business subscribed to the Scoop. Check here more info
Portsmouth is about to get a lot more colourful! The Pride of Portsmouth lion art trail has officially opened applications for artists! As part of the city’s Portsmouth100 celebrations, this public art project will fill our streets, parks, and open spaces with stunning lion sculptures in summer 2026, each designed by talented local artists. From the vibrant “Leonardo Da Pompey” by Hotwalls artist, Louise Braithwaite (currently on show at Southsea Library) to whatever wild ideas come next, this trail promises to capture the pride, creativity, and spirit of our city. So if you’re a local artist or you know someone who is. This is there chance to be forever a part of Pompey! Go here
Work started on Monday 27th to bring improvements to the A3 Northern Parade and London Road junction. The council kicked off the improvement works as part of the city’s £52 million Bus Service Improvement Plan, with upgrades to bus lanes, resurfaced roads and cycle paths, better drainage, clearer signs, and even new green spaces. The works will happen in two phases to keep disruption low, and though there’ll be some lane closures and diversions, it’s all part of building a transport network that actually works for everyone. First phase should last around 7 weeks while the second phase would kick off early next year. More here
Portsmouth’s annual fireworks display will be on the Southsea Common on 4 November, it’s happening a day early this year to avoid the football traffic (Wrexham at Fratton Park). The City Council is calling for you to plan your trip in advance. For more info, go here
🗓️Things To Do
Friday, 31st
A Weekend of Legends | Full Send Racing Lounge, Gunwharf | 12:00pm & 6:00pm - Multiple dates | More info here
Saturday, 1st
Love Southsea Market | Palmerston Road, Southsea | 9:00am | More info here
Yoga at the Cathedral | St Thomas Cathedral | 10:30am | More here
Sunday, 2nd
Love Southsea Market | Palmerston Road, Southsea | 9:00am | More info here
All Saints Eucharist | St Thomas Cathedral | 11:00am | More here
All Soul’s Remebrance Service | St Thomas Cathedral | 5:40pm | More here
Fast Love - George Michael Tribute | Kings Theatre | 7:30pm | More here
Monday, 3rd
SIx-Week Latin Revolution Course | Ravelin Sports Centre | 7:30pm | More here
Tuesday, 4th
Fireworks Display | Southsea Common | 4:00pm | More here
An Evening with the Fast Show | Portsmouth Guildhall | 7:00pm | More here
Fuego Salsa Class - learn to dance, have fun and socialise | The Gaiety Southsea | 7:30pm | More info here
Wednesday, 5th
Six-Week Self Defense Course | Ravelin Sports Centre | 8:00pm | More here
Thursday, 6th
Money for Nothing: Dire Straits Tribute | New Theatre Royal | 7:30pm | More here
👨👩👧👦Things To Do - with Kids
Friday, 31st
Ghost Hunt Laser Tag | Queen Elizabeth Country Park | 1:30pm | More here
Halloween Build-A-Teddy Workshop | Spinnaker Tower | 10:00am | More info here
Disgusting Dockyard | Portsmouth Historic Dockyard | 11:00am - Multiple dates | More here
Make your own Lantern | The Mary Rose Museum | 11:00am | More here
Take the Surgeon’s Trail | The Mary Rose Museum | 11:00am - Multiple dates | More here
Saturday, 1st
Standing with Giants | Royal Armouries Museum, Fort Nelson | Various times | More here
Acquatic Aliens | Blue Reef Aquarium | Multiple dates - 10:00am | More here
Pumpkinville | Gunwharf Quays | Various times | More here
Love Southsea Market | Palmerston Road, Southsea | 9:00am | More info here
Portsmouth Indoor Christmas Market | Mountbatten Centre | 10:00am | More here
Sunday, 2nd
Love Southsea Market | Palmerston Road, Southsea | 9:00am | More info here
Early Bird Beginners | Pitt St. Skatepark | 8:00am | More info here
November First Sunday Service | Deeper Life Bible Church, Buckland | 10:00am | More info here
Southsea Castle Makers Market | Southsea Castle | 11:00am | More here
Tuesday, 4th
Fireworks Display | Southsea Common | 4:00pm | More here
Wednesday, 5th
The Children’s Bookshow Presents Yasmeen Ismail | New Theatre Royal | 11:00am | More here
🎭Live Events
🎙Counting Crows | Portsmouth Guildhall | Fri 31st, 7:00pm | More info here
🎙A Night at the Opera | Portsmouth Cathedral, St Thomas’ Street | Fri 31st, 6:45pm | More here
🎙Terry Pratchet’s Mort | Trinity Theatre | Fri 31st, 7:30pm & Sat 1st, 2:00pm | More here
😂Sh!t-faced Shakespeare - Hamlet | New Theatre Royal | Sat 1st, 7:30pm | More here
🎙The Amba Tremain Band | Portsmouth Guildhall | Sat 1st, 8:00pm | More here
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