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Children and young people came together on Wednesday 13 March at Portsmouth's Guildhall for an evening of music, drama and dance. Soundsational was a celebration of musical talent in Portsmouth and it was an opportunity for the young performers to take to the stage in front of enthusiastic audience of friends, families and members of the public. In the company of the Deputy Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, Councillor David Fuller, schools and colleges from across the city performed a variety of familiar songs, stage hits and extracts from musicals. Elton John's Circle of Life, Too Darn Hot from Kiss Me Kate and songs from Fame were just some of the songs performed alongside music from the Kings of Leon, Nirvana and Foo Fighters. The stage was packed with rock bands, choirs, dance groups and the audience were delighted by the eclectic mix of music that left everyone wanting more. Cllr Suzy Horton from Cabinet Member for Education said after the show: "It's been an incredible ...

As appeared in Portsmouth View March 2019 British Science Week will be celebrated across the UK from Friday 8 to Sunday 17 March and not least in Portsmouth. There are activities sponsored by the British Science Association Portsmouth and Isle of Wight Branch of which I am a volunteer. Catch artist Immy Smith and her sciart at the aspex gallery Family Saturdays on 9 March from 11am until 1pm. The unique workshop is led by local artists Bethia Wentworth and Jordan Baines and it’s free. On Wednesday 13 March, one the Thai boys rescue divers will be in Portsmouth to talk about his experience. Jason Mallinson is also an alumnus of the University of Portsmouth. This free event is held at the King’s Theatre, 6pm. For your ticket, go to port.ac.uk/events Join the Skeptics in the Pub at The Rifle Club in Fratton on 14 March at 7pm. James Williams, Lecturer in Education at University of Sussex will talk about Alfred Wallace who famously sent Charles Darwin an outline of the theory of e...

Portsmouth City Council is backing plans for volunteers to plant more than 100 trees to mark 100 years since some women first got the vote. The trees are to be planted around Portsmouth by local people, the authority and community groups to mark the success of the suffragette movement as part of International Women's Day. The ‘Vote 100, Plant 100’ project was established by Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan with trees donated by The Tree Council and Rotary Club and support from the city council and local residents’ groups. The planting is being carried out in collaboration with the Charles Dickens Community Orchards project and tree wardens with the council ensuring trees are planted in the North of the city. It is hoped the project, which began successfully in 2017, will follow the Charles Dickens Trail and expand throughout the city in future. The Trail is a walking route in Portsmouth, the city of Dickens' birth, and takes in 15 attractions linked to the great writer, incl...

Henry VIII loved his mum, Elizabeth of York, but she never got to see his pride and joy – the Mary Rose. Treat your mum this Mother’s Day and bring her to see his historic flagship for free. Join Henry this Mother’s Day weekend for an unforgettable family day out. Explore his famous warship and the fascinating Tudor artefacts that were unearthed from the depths of the Solent, after more than 400 years in the seabed. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet King Henry himself as he regales visitors with stories about his own mother, his time on the throne, and the dramatic sinking of the Mary Rose. Kids can create a handmade card and a unique Tudor petal cushion gift, using traditional ingredients like dried lavender and roses that could have been picked in a Tudor garden. Plus, mums go free to the Mary Rose all Mother’s Day weekend. Simply purchase your tickets for the 30th or 31st online from 1st – 30th of March to redeem a free mum’s ticket with your visit. For furthe...