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The Caravan Gallery – Video Portraits

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011. Published in Cultural & Exhibitions, Film & Cinematography by

Would you like to help The Caravan Gallery create their latest exhibition at SPACE gallery?

The exhibition is called PRIDE OF PLACE PROJECT – A People’s Perspective.

Details – PORTSMOUTH VIDEO PORTRAITS

“We need short videos of people telling us what they think is special about Portsmouth. We need a wide section of the community of all ages and occupations.
Each piece will last from 5 to 30 seconds so we need a brief, interesting or amusing anecdote which gives the viewer a personal and unusual insight to the city, whatever you opinion. It could be about a place, a feeling, an occurrence, a meeting, a smell, a person or something you have seen. In fact anything that is special to you and to do with Portsmouth.

Alongside the video we will also take a still portrait for the exhibition which you are welcome to keep at the end of the show.

If you would like to contribute please get in touch so we can arrange the filming. It would be very useful if you could think about your response and have a little practice in advance so that you know it fits our timeframe. Don’t forget, it can be a one liner or a short story but must be from a personal perspective – the more imaginative the better. We look forward to hearing from you.”

Jan and Chris – Email them at : admin@thecaravangallery.co.uk

Exhibition details at SPACE – 18 April to 18 May 2011, University of Portsmouth, Eldon Building, Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth PO1 2DJ. Weekdays: 10am – 4pm, admission free, Preview: Monday 18 April, 5–7pm, Public talk: Wednesday 4 May, 2pm, all welcome

Hoping Strong Islanders make the most of this opportunity to tell your stories and feelings about the city you know and love.

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The 2nd Strong Island Ale – Dry Dock No. 1

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012. Published in Features, Food & Drink, Strong Island by

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.






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The Isle Of Wight Randonnee 2012 – Team Strong Island

Monday, May 7th, 2012. Published in Bikes & Cycling, Features by

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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