The WWII underground UGHQ underneath Fort Southwick was finally closed in 1949, then reopened again by the Royal Navy during the 1956 Suez Crisis when it was refurbished. More permanent use was made of the tunnel complex in the early 1960s Cold War era as the Defence Teleprinter Network of the NATO Communication Organisation and as a Communications Centre – COMMCEN – for the Royal Navy. The NATO function was moved to Northwood in 1968. In 1974 the tunnels were finally abandoned when an above ground COMMCEN was built on the Parade Ground of the Fort. (more…)

Come and discuss science in a relaxed café atmosphere. Café Scientifique Portsmouth is organised in collaboration with Portsmouth City Council, Blackwell Bookstore and Le Cafe Parisien on the fourth Tuesday of the month, 8-10 pm. It is part of the world-wide Café Scientifique movement (www.cafescientifique.org)

Participation is free and open to all. For more information visit www.port.ac.uk/cafescientifique, email events@port.ac.uk or call 023 9284 3757

Public lecture by Dr Jim Andrew, mechanical engineer and historian

Thomas Newcomen developed the first truly successful steam engine, shortly after 1700.  His engines were initially used for draining mines and water supply but could power machinery by putting the water over a water wheel.  This lecture will look briefly at his life and the impact of his design on mining and industrial development before moving on to explain how they worked and how they led sixty years later to the much improved designs of James Watt and others.

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Come and have lunch and do some networking on The Watercress Line

Enjoy a Ploughmans Lunch as you network during the return journey from Alresford through Ropley, Medstead & Four Marks, Alton and return to Alresford. Come and join us while we take networking for business “out of the box”.

A charity Fundraiser in aid of Veterans in Action

3 course dinner

free drink on arrival

a “flutter” in the casino courtesy of Grosvenor Casino Free Parking

Saturday 26th May 2012 from 7pm; an evening of fundraising and entertainment to raise as much money as possible for the RNBT. Live music from top local bands. At Barley Mow, Southsea. Free entry.

Inspired by Business is a very cost effective business-to-business event for new start ups and established businesses in the south Hampshire area to make new connections and find new suppliers and customers to help grow and expand their business.
Click here to download the info pack  Inspired-by-Business-Information-Pack

Exhibiting at this event will give you the ideal opportunity to showcase your expertise and the benefits that your business offers.

The event programme is designed to be relaxed but focussed on giving you the perfect environment to meet decision makers and fellow entrepreneurs.

Speakers: Jon Davey from Social Media Directors Robin Lander Brinkley from Maxwell Communications

This is the annual final year show by students who are completing their courses in Art, Design and Media, and Creative Technologies.

Time: 10am-4pm, M-F, closed on weekends

Preview Evening: Friday 1 June, 5-8pm

Venue: Eldon Building, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth

Inaugural lecture of Professor Martin Evans, Professor in Contemporary European History

Starting with six precise objects (a photograph, a joke, a song, a flag, a football jersey and the story of a nineteenth century bandit of honour) this lecture will explore the complexities of modern Algerian history.  Professor Evans will argue that Algeria is of such historical importance because its violent and contested history illustrates the major processes that have shaped, and continue to shape, the modern world.

A series of seminars organised by the Portsmouth Business School, offering the regional business community new ideas and practical insights into the development of their organisations in an informal and innovative environment

The Centre for Studies in Literature at the University of Portsmouth is running this series of ‘literary cafes’ to stimulate discussions of Dickens writing and his influence in the wider world in the relaxed surrounding of a café.

Come and discuss science in a relaxed café atmosphere. Café Scientifique Portsmouth is organised in collaboration with Portsmouth City Council, Blackwell Bookstore and Le Cafe Parisien on the fourth Tuesday of the month, 8-10 pm. It is part of the world-wide Café Scientifique movement (www.cafescientifique.org)

Le Café Parisien, Lord Montgomery Way. Participation is free and open to all. For more information visit www.port.ac.uk/cafescientifique, email events@port.ac.uk or call 023 9284 3757

at ashbys in ashby place,southsea, we will be holding the next (use the hash tag) #southernareatweetup. the event costs £10.00 per person, on the door,this will include the social networking evening, buffet drinks on arrival and also entertainment for the evening.For more information email creatiques on couture@creatiques.co.uk or look on the Facebook #southernareatweetup

A public lecture by Alison Garnham, Chief Executive of the Child Poverty Action Group

Charles Dickens brought child poverty alive in the 1800s through his books and readings. In his bicentennial year we reflect on the reality of child poverty in 2012 and the challenges of today. Alison Garnham, Chief Executive of the Child Poverty Action Group and leading national expert and campaigner delivers the Bill Sargent Trust Lecture.

This lecture is organised as part of the Portsmouth Festivities programme. Admission is free, but by ticket only through the Bill Sargent Trust http://www.bstrust.org.uk/event-booking

A public lecture and in conversation with Dr Lilian Nayder, author and academic

Biographer and academic, Dr Lillian Nayder, author of The Other Dickens: A Life of Catherine Hogarth (2011) will be giving a public lecture and following the lecture, will be ‘in conversation’ with Orange and Booker Prize nominee Gaynor Arnold, author of Girl in a Blue Dress (2008), to debate the cultural afterlife of Mrs Charles Dickens in fact and fiction. The authors will be available to sign copies of their books during the drinks reception beforehand.

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The South Start Up and Business Show 2012 is a fantastic opportunity for new startups and small to medium sized businesses, based in the South, to come together to explore over 125 exhibitors, take part in our networking sessions, watch our fantastic keynote speakers and to gain new contacts and connections with other businesses from the South.

The Show aims to attract over 1,000 visitors throughout the day from Hampshire, South Berkshire, Wiltshire, Sussex and Dorset, providing you the perfect gateway to expand your network of local connections.

The Show also boasts an amazing keynote speaker, Oliver Rothschild, who is known for a variety of international speaking engagements covering both commercial and charitable spheres.

As well as our outstanding keynote speaker, we have also added to the show’s programme three seminar speakers who are renowned for excellence in their respective business specialties. Other seminar speakers include Chris Butler, Roger Lamb and Amanda Clarke. There will also be the chance to get involved with a fantastic investment opportunity organised by Rockstar Group and to participate in franchise and business start-up workshops run by David Johnson and Jeremy Webster respectively.

If you would like to exhibit at this fantastic business to business exhibition, hosted by Memo Events and AQ Networking please call Laura on 02392 343772 for more information.

Are you brave enough to join PARANORMAL ADVENTURES on a journey deep under Portsdown Hill?

This ghost hunt is at an earlier time of 6pm till midnight…..

Fort Widley in Portsmouth is a favourite for many Ghost Hunters. We have been successful in securing another date to give members of the public the chance to investigate this amazing location with a great team of dedicated paranormal investigators.

Tea and Coffee provided.

Paranormal Adventures are running this ghost hunt at an earlier time of 6pm until Midnight.

This huge Fort was built in 1861 to defend Portsmouth from sea and land and is part of the ‘Palmerston Follies’.

A central spiral staircase descends from the parade ground to give you access to the four main underground tunnels, which run deep within Portsdown Hill, these radiate out from the base of the staircase.

It is in these underground tunnels and chambers that we find most of the paranormal activity is reported, whispering voices and other audible phenomena, plus many types of physical activity.

that she looks after the spirits of the children found within the tunnels.

Our team of experienced investigators look forward to welcoming you and will demonstrate how to use all of the latest ghost hunting equipment that you will be using during the evenings experiments and team vigils.

Investigation starts at 6pm and runs till 12am.

Tea and coffee will be provided throughout the night