Remember that music festival that was on down Albert Road a while back where you could walk in and out of the Fat Fox, Wedgewood Rooms, LJRs, etc? We found a roll of film from that day, here are a few of the photos. Really hoping they’ll organise another day like that soon.
I’m not a BMXer and only cruised on my Raleigh Burner to get to skate spots when I was young, but i’ve always had huge admiration the those guys. They’re freakin’ nuts. I remember Freestylin’ mag when I was younger and would always have a flick through if I could. I loved the whole style thing surrounding BMXing in the 80′s. Mag wheels, crazy colour co-ordinated bikes and big attitude.
Well, you can relive all the that, at least to a visual extent, in the form of the Freestylin’ book. Some of you may have already seen this but may not know you can download the 158 page PDF here.
Go straight to page 106 for an article on Craig Campbell at Southsea Skatepark. Sick.
A small part of Albert Road is all set for a dramatic makeover with the help of Civilisation of the Rough who are putting together some fund-raiser parties over the next few months to raise money for a local artist to paint a mural over some shops. The community spirit on Southsea’s most vibrant street continues to go from strength to strength.
Expect lots more info on both the mural and the parties on here soon and for more info or to get involved hit up the C.O.R. facebook group.
Portsmouth’s fireworks night was a little damp but fun. More than a few people (including us) went up to Portsdown Hill for a view of the city, the bonfire, the fireworks and the drizzle
If you’re brave enough at this chilly time of year head on down to Gunwharf and take a tour around the home of the modern Navy. With aircraft carriers, the HMS Ark Royal, HMS Illustrious and Invincible, there’s plenty to see. Oh, and they sell beer on board.
5th of December sees another Funked on the Fort at Spitbank Fort out in the Solent, which has to be a unique venue if ever there was one. To buy tickets check the Spitbank Fort website (www.spitbankfort.co.uk) and the event’s Facebook page for more information.
Here is a brief teaser filmed at the last Funked on the Fort:
What a weekend. Halloween on Friday, Good vs Evil on Saturday and Ladyhawke and The Black Kids gig on Sunday. I need some sleep.
The Good vs Evil smash bash at the LJR was killer. Everyone had a blast and the quality of the costumes was superb. Check the read more link for a small selection of photos from the night.
Cheers to the boys at LJR for putting on another great night. I’m off to bed.
As you may know each year we run a home brew competition in February where the winning brew has the opportunity to be brewed by Irving & Co Brewing Co. and sold around the city in the summer. Last year’s brew, the Strong Island Hopper Ale, was hugely successful being one of Inving’s best selling ales and selling out so quickly it went through a second brew run. This year’s winning ale is Dry Dock No. 1, originally brewed by Lee Immins, went on sale in some of Portsmouth and Southsea’s pubs over the weekend.
We spoke to The Hole in The Wall in Southsea who said the new ale went down a storm with it being their best seller on Sunday and with almost two barrels empty by the end of the Bank Holiday weekend. Those guys at the Hole in The Wall and their regular ale drinkers know their stuff so for us this was amazing early news with the ale.
To officially launch Dry Dock No. 1 we are having a launch party with the lovely souls at The Belle Isle on Thursday evening. The ale will be on full flow, come down and try a pint or two. As well as being on sale all around the city the ale will also be available in Chichester’s Belle Isle too, so you can drink it away from home for the first time too.
Just over a year ago, a group of Strong Islanders were sat on the Isle of Wight ferry on our way to the yearly Randonnee cycling event; 60 miles around the island spread across 5 checkpoints. Whilst on the crossing we couldn’t help but admire various enthusiasts and their custom team jerseys. Fast forward a year and it is my great pleasure to unveil the Strong Island cycling jersey. Made as a one off for the event, the jersey is our way of representing this city and all the values that come with it. Thanks to the combined designing efforts of Chris Ballingall and Tristan Savage, we were able to produce this clean, retro looking jersey that 11 of Southsea’s finest could wear to conquer the island’s endless hills. Well done chaps.
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