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.
The Hilsea Lido Pool For The People charity really are a success story on our small but busy isle, not only did they rescue Hislea Lido last year but they tirelessly work hard to raise money to help restore the Lido back to it’s former glory. The next event they have organised is Live at the Lido 2011, where the Lido becomes a live music venue on 21st May. As well as live music there will also be a bbq (hello) and other fun stuff. For the list of acts/bands and more details check the flyer below and visit www.hilsea-lido.org.uk.
Hilsea Lido Pool for the People Trust are hosting a final celebration of their 75th anniversary year over the weekend of Sat 6th & Sun 7th November 2010 at the City Museum in Museum Rd, Portsmouth. The days kick off at 10am and events finish at 5pm. There will be a variety of talks, exhibits, music and additional entertainment. Admission is FREE & everybody is welcome. For more information about this event and everything else go to www.hilsea-lido.org.uk
Hilsea Lido Pool for the People are collaborating with Portsmouth City Museum to create an exhibition to celebrate 75 years of Hilsea Lido. If you’ve got memories, photos, your granny’s old swimsuit or swimming cap or anything that you feel recreates the glamour & fun of Hilsea Lido in the past they would love to meet up with you! Exhibition organisers will be at Portsmouth City Museum on Sunday 27th June between 11am-4pm.
Portsmouth City Council have decided that Hilsea Splashpool is “life expired” & therefore they will not be opening it for the 2010 season. They are currently considering the future of this space. An option they are keen on is to demolish the splashpool and replace it with a water play park, similar to those recently constructed in Southsea. Their argument seems to be that the splashpool costs money to maintain, whilst the play park will cost much less – no need for water treatment or lifeguards.
Hilsea Lido Pool for the People have suggested that Portsmouth City Council should consult with the people who use the splashpool to find out what they want for the future of that space and have created a website to encourage everyone to join the debate. Tell them what you want – is it the traditional splashpool or a water play park? What improvements could be made to the site?
All suggestions and comments can be made at the following website:
www.hilsea-lido-splashpool.co.uk
(Photo by Mike & Kate Stillwell, click on image to see more)
Hilsea Lido Pool for the People have been battling away raising awareness and funds for the restoration and re-opening of the landmark and iconic Hilsea Lido for some time. Word just came through that tomorrow Hilsea Lido Pool for the People will be at Portsmouth City Council signing a 99 year lease for both Hilsea Lido and The Blue Lagoon.
Congratulations to everyone involved for the success all of their hard work has achieved!
More information about Hilsea Lido and the work done to save it can be found at their Facebook group.
The first event to be held at the Hilsea Lido since 1946 will be held by the Best Community project award winners Hilsea Lido Pool for the People. A whole new beginning for the Hilsea Lido as the Hilsea Lido Pool for the People Trust begin to prepare for the English Heritage weekend and family fun-day, September 12th – 13th to mark the beginning of the Hilsea Lido revival.
Members of the HLPP Trust, supported by Portsmouth City Council, have been busy organising their first official event on site at the Hilsea Lido. The weekend will consist of a family fun day held on Saturday 12th providing exciting and fun activities for all the family, including races, a treasure hunt and welly wanging as well fantastic attractions such as Harley Davidson motorbikes, a model railway, bouncy castle and a Big Band
The weekend will also provide the opportunity to explore the Hilsea Lido. There will be an exhibition within the original 1930’s changing rooms profiling local talent past and present as well and giving individuals the opportunity to post their suggestions within an interactive exhibition for the community Guided walks around the Hilsea Lido will also take place across the weekend providing the opportunity to see hidden treasures of our heritage.
The fun will continue on Sunday with live music talking place within the Blue Lagoon between 11am – 4pm.
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