News Stories
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12 Dec. 2019
in SchoolsChurch nursery wins top prize in newspaper poll
A nursery school run by a church in Portsmouth won the prize of ‘Best School’ in the “We Can Do It” awards organised by local newspaper The News, Read more
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12 Dec. 2019
Vicar is part of community that saves people’s lives
If you get into trouble off the coast of Hayling Island, you’re in good hands. The local vicar is one of the volunteers from the local lifeboat crew who help to keep you safe. Hayling Island’s RNLI lifeboat crew is an amazing community of people who are dedicated to helping you. Read more
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11 Dec. 2019
in SchoolsPompey stars join festive singalong with schoolchildren
Pompey stars will join children from local schools for a special carol service at Fratton Park on December 16. Read more
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9 Dec. 2019
in GeneralCommunity pantomime thrills audiences
A cast of 50 actors thrilled their audiences with performances of “Dick Whittington and his Cat” over the weekend. The Leigh Park and Warren Park Community Players presented their traditional pantomime to more than 300 people over three performances in St Clare’s Church, Warren Park. Read more
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3 Dec. 2019
in GeneralSunday Suppers offers food, hugs and smiles
For almost 30 years, a Portsmouth church has offered hot meals and authentic relationships to the homeless, isolated and other vulnerable people. Sunday Suppers at St Simon's Church is one of the ways in which worshippers offer genuine support to the most marginalised in our society Read more
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2 Dec. 2019
in SchoolsCathedral choir leads pupils in singing masterclass
Pupils from schools in Portsmouth recently celebrated St Cecilia’s Day – the patron saint of music and musicians – by learning and performing a repertoire of choral music with the Portsmouth Cathedral Choir. Read more
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2 Dec. 2019
in GeneralLife-size Advent calendar inside a shed
Worshippers and community groups in Bedhampton are all contributing to a novel, life-size Advent calendar. Each day from December 1-24, they are creating a scene inside a shed, based on a Christmas carol. The doors to the shed will be opened at 5pm each day, and visitors invited to pop in for the next 90 minutes to see what today's scene is. Read more
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30 Nov. 2019
in GeneralCamels parade through shopping centre
Three camels paraded through Leigh Park shopping centre as part of a pre-Christmas festival organised by the local church. The Starlight Festival was taking place at St Francis Church, Leigh park, aiming to help the local community to prepare for Christmas festivities Read more
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25 Nov. 2019
in SchoolsResponse to West Wight School Places Proposal
A response from a spokesperson from the Church of England Diocese of Portsmouth regarding the West Wight School Places proposal. Read more
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25 Nov. 2019
in GeneralFriday Fridge offers support to regular guests
Worshippers offer help to those who are homeless, isolated, living with mental health issues or addictions, at their regular Friday Fridge event at St Jude’s Church, Southsea. The late-night drop in started as a place where those leaving pubs and clubs could pop into for a spiritual chillout. Now it’s a place where regular guests can feel at home. Read more