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Pompey Scoop
October 09, 2025
Good morning, Pompey!
It’s Thursday!
Apologies for not sending out an issue last week, life has been really, really busy! Beginning of summer this year, I made the rather unfortunate decision to remove my hardworking, loyal dehumidifier from our kitchen to the shed because why not? It’s summer. I’ve now had to spend the better part of the past week sorting out damp, mildew (mould?) and all sorts. Lessons learned. Fingers crossed normal service resumes!
In today’s scoop:
Plan your journey - Great South Run
Love to Teach Week Begins
Shape the future of Public Transport in Portsmouth
Live wrestling, music, comedy, new store opening & lots to do
Right, let’s get into it!
In the news this week:
🏃🏼♂️The Great South Run returns to Portsmouth on 18–19 October, with up to 25,000 runners expected to take part. Events include the 5K, Junior & Mini runs on Saturday and the 10-mile race on Sunday. Expect travel changes, diversions, and limited parking. Several roads will be closed including Duisburg Way, Avenue de Caen and Clarence Esplanade. Use Park & Ride if visiting, and plan your journey well ahead if local. Bus routes updates can be found on the bus apps. Also check temporary parking signs to avoid getting your car towed. More info here and here.
👩🏼🏫Portsmouth kicked off the Love to Teach week with a flag-raising at the Civic Offices to celebrate teachers and open this year’s training applications. Two local teachers, Ashley Arnell from Penbidge School and Kay;ey Knight from Admiral Lord Nelson School shared inspiring journeys into the profession, from apprenticeships to PGCEs. If you’re interested, there’s a free webinar on 15 October at 5pm to explore routes into the classroom. For more info or to sign up, go here
🚆The City Council has launched a public consultation on its proposed Public Transport Strategy (a 10-year plan to improve its bus, rail, ferry, and taxi services). This is your chance to have a say on the future of public transport in Portsmouth. The consultation is open for six weeks from Monday 6 October to Sunday 16 November 2025. People will be able to take part online, at pop-up events across the city, or by requesting a paper copy of the survey. Take the survey here
Pop-up events here:
Cosham Library – Wednesday 29 October (2pm – 5pm)
Southsea Library – Saturday 1 November (10am – 2pm)
Fratton Community Centre – Monday 3 November (4pm – 8pm)
North End Library – Tuesday 4 November (1pm – 5pm)
🗓️Things To Do
Friday, 10th
World Space Week - No. 6 Cinema Screening | Eldon Building | 10:00am | More info here
60+ Festival - Mindfulness Walk | Hilsea Lines | 10:30am | More info here
Bongo’s Bingo | Portsmouth Guildhall | 12:00pm | More here
60s Revival with Estelles | The Portsmouth Distillery | 6:30pm | More here
Saturday, 11th
Historic Walk & Talk | Meet Outside Hilsea Station | 12:00pm | More here
WINDOWS - KID Portsmouth | Kola Southsea | 11:30pm | More here
MPSK8 Fareham Roller Disco | Fareham Leisure Centre | 6:00pm | More here
Dutch Criminal Record | The Wedgewood Rooms | 7:30pm | More here
Sunday, 12th
Sunday Car Meets | Port Solent | 10:00am | More here
Monday, 13th
Serendipity: An Adult social group for Autists | Havelock Community Centre | 5:00pm | More here
Tuesday, 14th
Stansted Park at Sunset | Stansted Park | 7:30pm | More here
The Chalk of Portsdown Hill | Main Hall - Church of the Ressurection | 7:30pm | More here
Portsmouth Historical Association | Park Building | 7:00pm | More here
Fuego Salsa Class - learn to dance, have fun and socialise | The Gaiety Southsea | 7:30pm | More info here
Speed Dating (30s & 40s) | The Liquorist | 7:30pm | More here
Wednesday, 15th
Faze/Scab/Lost Show Ticket | Portsmouth Rail Social Club | 7:30pm | More here
The Wedding Present - 40th Anniversary | The Wedewood Rooms | 7:30pm | More here
Southsea Badminton Club | Portsmouth High School | 7:00pm | More here
Thursday, 16th
Line Dancing | The Gaiety Southsea | 6:45pm | More info here
👨👩👧👦Things To Do - with Kids
Friday, 10th
Home Ed Skate & Social | Pitt St. Skatepark | 11:00am | More here
Roller Disco | Temple of Wheels | 7:00pm | More info here
Saturday, 11th
Little & Bigger Pickles | Mountbatten Centre | 10:30am | More here
Pursuit for Glory Wrestling | Stamshaw & Tipner Community Centre | 7:30pm | More here
Family Session | Pitt St. Skatepark | 10:00am | More info here
Royal Armouries - Fort Nelson | Fort Nelson, Fareham | Multiple dates - 10:00am | More info here
Sunday, 12th
Free Parent & Toddler Kickboxing Class (2-4years) | Gym01 | 9:15am & 10:00am | More here
Stansted House Wedding Showcase | Stansted House | 11:00am | More here
Pompey Women vs Southampton | Fratton Park | 2:00pm | More here
Hampshire Police Male Voice Choir | The Gaiety | 12:00pm | More here
Port Solent Waterside Market | Port Solent | 10:00am | More here
Early Bird Beginners | Pitt St. Skatepark | 8:00am | More info here
October Sunday Service | Deeper Life Bible Church, Buckland | 10:00am | More info here
🎭Live Events
🎙Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story | King’s Theatre | Fri 10th & Sat 11th, 7:30pm | More here
😂Jimeoin: Pandemonium | New Theatre Royal | Fri 10th, 7:50pm | More here
😂Helen Bauer: Bless Her | Guildhall Square | Sat 11th, 7:00pm | More here
🎙Northern Live: Do I Love You | King’s Theatre | Sun 12th, 7:30pm | More
🎙Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson Tribute | Portsmouth Guildhall | Sun 12th, 7:00pm | More here
🎙Level 42 | Portsmouth Guildhall | Mon 13th, 7:00pm | More here
🎙John Grant | Guildhall Square | Tues 14th, 7:00pm | More here
🎙Glenn Hughes | Portsmouth Guildhall | Weds 15th, 7:00pm | More
😂Sara Pascoe: I am a Strange Gloop | Thurs 16th, Kings Theatre | 7:30pm | More here
😂Elis & John: That Feels Significant | Thurs 16th, Guildhall Square | 7:00pm | More here
Opening Soon!
There’s a new spot coming to town!
Ugly Bird, an Asian charcoal grill restaurant, is opening in November where Baja Mexicali used to be. Per the owners, the restaurant will serve Asian charcoal barbeque, curated sake collections, bold cocktails & have laid back vibes and some great music. If you fancy Asian Grilled Barbecue, put this on your calendar
Weather
Today ☀18°/9°
Friday ☁18°/10°
Saturday 🌤18°/10°
Sunday 🌤17°/10°
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