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BBQ & Bands at the Blue Lagoon

Thursday, July 21st, 2011. Published in Community, Local Events by

This summer Community Fusion is teaming up with Hilsea Lido Pool for the People Trust to put on a family event to raise funds to support both community projects within the city.

On Sunday 14th August, the partners will be hosting an afternoon of entertainment for all the family to enjoy.  With live music from Huw Olesker, Luke Ferre, Lonely Joe Parker and Hannah O’Reilly there will be something for everyone to enjoy.  The event, which runs from 1-6pm, boasts a magician, face painting, raffle and cakes as well as various stalls from local artists and businesses.  Throughout the event there will be a variety of food sizzling away on the BBQ, available to purchase at competitive prices.  You and your family can enjoy a refreshing drink on a summer’s day at the iconic Hilsea Lido site.

They are also interested to hear from local knitters who may wish to Yarn Bomb some of the site. Please contact Jenna Boyson if you are interested – jenna@communityfusion.co.uk

There will be no charge for entry but all donations will be welcome. All money raised will be split between the two organisations that will put it to good use within the community.

Community Fusion:  Portsmouth’s NEW youth volunteering service, directed by young people, for young people and their communities.  Through volunteer projects Community Fusion will work with young people in Portsmouth to improve shared spaces and places, whilst building their life skills creating stronger, prouder communities.

Hilsea Lido Pool for the People Trust: Is a registered charity and has taken ownership of  Hilsea Lido and the Blue Lagoon function suite on a 99 year lease, with the intention of opening Hilsea Lido for public swimming and creating a vibrant cultural, sporting and leisure facility for all the family.

“Both organisations are keen to work together, bringing volunteers to the Lido to help restore, redecorate, revive the venue and bring it into the 21st century while keeping all the features of the art deco structure.  Opening the site for public use is the ultimate aim and together with all other partners we will do this.”

Photograph below of Blue Lagoon by StrayWasp via Flickr.
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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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