NEWS - Portsmouth Creates

MEET MAJID: A VOICE AT THE HEART OF REFUGEE WEEK

12 June 2025
Posted by: Lucy Fitzpatrick
Category: In Our Words, In Our Words news

Majid standing on stage with a mic, black and white image.

As we approach Refugee Week 2025, we invite you to be part of a city-wide celebration of resilience, community, and the transformative power of storytelling…

MEET PORTSMOUTH’S WRITERS, POETS & WORDSMITHS

11 June 2025
Posted by: Jasmine Mundy
Category: In Our Words, In Our Words news

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MEET PORTSMOUTH’S WRITERS, POETS & WORDSMITHS
As part of In Our Words our city-wide celebration of literature, language and storytelling and through the Portsmouth Creative Directory, we’re proud to shine a light on the brilliant writers, poets and wordsmiths shaping Portsmouth’s creative voice.

JOY WITH LUKE WRIGHT – IN OUR WORDS 2025

11 June 2025
Posted by: Jasmine Mundy
Category: In Our Words, In Our Words Events

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Joy with Luke Wright

Date: Thursday 26th June
Time: 7:15pm
Cost: £15

Following the smash hit success of his Silver Jubilee show (“the best thing he’s done and that’s saying something.” ★★★★★ Telegraph) Luke Wright returns with a new set of poems that get to grips with the idea of JOY. Is it possible, as a 42 year old to feel pure unbridled happiness, and what does it look like?

LEAD GENERATION MASTERCLASS: UNDERSTAND YOUR MARKET, SET YOUR STRATEGY, AND START WINNING SALES

10 June 2025
Posted by: Jasmine Mundy
Category: Business Support

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Lead Generation Masterclass: Understand Your Market, Set Your Strategy, and Start Winning Sales

Dates: 12th May 2025 | 13:00 – 16:00, 1st July 2025 | 10:00 – 13:00, 6th August 2025 | 10:00 – 13:00

Time: As above

Location: Shaping Portsmouth, Upper 2nd Floor, Portsmouth Guildhall, PO1 2SA
Cost: Free

These workshops are designed to help businesses of all sizes overcome common challenges such as visibility and lead generation, led by Jodie, a marketing expert with nearly 20 years of experience in lead generation, sales, and marketing.

SAFEGUARDING FOR TRUSTEES IN THE CREATIVE, CULTURAL & HERITAGE SECTORS

10 June 2025
Posted by: Jasmine Mundy
Category: Business Support

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Safeguarding for Trustees in the Creative, Cultural & Heritage Sectors

Date: Monday 30 June 2025

Time: 12:00 – 13:30 BST

Location: Online
Cost: £49

A focused lunch and learn session on the safeguarding responsibilities of trustees.

HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE WORK PLACE

10 June 2025
Posted by: Jasmine Mundy
Category: Business Support

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Health & Safety in the Creative, Cultural & Heritage Sectors

Date: Wednesday 25 June 2025

Time: 09:30 – 12:30 BST

Location: Online
Cost: £89

A practical half-day course to help you manage risks and ensure safety in creative and cultural workplaces.

MENTORING YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE CREATIVE, CULTURAL & HERITAGE SECTOR

4 June 2025
Posted by: Jasmine Mundy
Category: Business Support

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Mentoring Young People in the Creative, Cultural & Heritage Sector

Date: Tuesday 24 June 2025

Time: 09:30 – 12:30 BST

Location: Online
Cost: £71.20

A focused session to provide insights into the principles of mentoring and peer mentoring to enable youth voice and youth leadership.

THE SIX STEPS OF BUILDING A BETTER BUSINESS

4 June 2025
Posted by: Jasmine Mundy
Category: Business Support

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The Six Steps of Building a Better Business

Thursday 19th June 2025 | 09:00 to 13:00
Wednesday 30th July 2025 | 09:00 to 13:00
Thursday 23rd October 2025 | 09:00 to 13:00
Thursday 20th November 2025 | 09:00 to 13:00

Location: Shaping Portsmouth, Upper 2nd Floor, Portsmouth Guildhall, PO1 2SA
Cost: Free

This workshop is perfect for ambitious business owners who want to create a more manageable and profitable company.