Residents help to shape Portsmouth’s City of Culture bid

The cultural strengths and weaknesses of Portsmouth were discussed to help put in a bid to become the UK City of Culture.
by Priya Mistry priya.mistry@thenews.co.uk

Around 35 people went to a meeting held in the Civic Offices yesterday and spoke of Portsmouth’s strengths, which included music, literature and maritime.

It comes as Portsmouth City Council is set to put a joint bid with Southampton for the title in 2017.

If successful, it will bring in investment and international performers.

Janet Myers, of Prince Albert Road, Eastney, said: ‘The meeting was an uplifting experience and highlighted there’s more going on in the city than we realise.

‘The meeting was a valuable exercise in looking at what we have, and highlighting other steps we can take to make the bid happen.’

Areas people felt needed improving was doing more for the elderly and people with learning difficulties, and addressing a north/south divide of the city.

Sam Cox, the poet laureate for Portsmouth, is leading the bid.

What puts Portsmouth on the map for you? UK city of culture bid 2017

What puts Portsmouth on the map for you? 
Have your say in the bid to make Portsmouth part of the UK city of Culture in 2017

Viewpoint is hosting a special event to get local pompey people involved in the city's bid to become part of the UK city of culture in 2017.

Come along to this free event and hear from Sam Cox - the bid writer, ask questions and feed in what you think are the most cultural aspects of the city. Sam will be sharing the details of the bid and is keen to hear your views and comments

22nd April 2013, View Cafe, 5-6:30pm book your place here

LGBT Equality – A Woman’s Perspective

Date: 12th February 2013 
Time: 6pm-7:30pm 
Venue: Portsmouth Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, The View Cafe 

Space will be limited so please book your free place by going to the following web link: http://lgbtequalityviewpointevent.eventbrite.co.uk/. 

We are pleased to invite you to our next Viewpoint event where you can hear from two inspirational speakers as they share their own personal and professional experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) equality, followed by an opportunity to ask questions and network. The event is supported by the University of Portsmouth.

The Speakers: