Actually Merlin
The well-anticipated vintage clothing shop opens on Albert Road in Southsea this week! And brings not only a real buzz to the road but also a fantastic pink showstopper of…
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Baja Mexicali
Before Christmas, I got invited to Baja Portsmouth, where I got to sample some Mexican dishes and chat with my blogger friends. I then decided to return with my family…
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Pompey Poetry Party
On the 15th of March, there is a poetry night at Six Highland Road cafe/bar and I spoke to Caroline Brennan about this event and what it means to have…
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Small Bites
Sometimes you don't want to eat a huge meal but just want a light bite to carry you on until the next meal time. I love that we have amazing independent eateries here that offer well-made food
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The Box Gallery
The stretch of independents residing on Castle Road is as eclectic as Southsea. Full of interesting businesses. I love the range of galleries in Portsmouth, and The Box Gallery adds…
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March Highlights 24
I have always loved this month. The clocks go forward, the Spring bulbs have arrived and the birds are happily tweeting away which means lighter days are ahead. Sunnier times…
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World Book Day In Southsea
It’s World Book Day time again! If you’ve got children, you may see them coming home from school shortly clutching a token that entitles them to a free book –…
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Women In Art
It all started with a direct mail, where an artist wanted to highlight and amplify women’s voices in art. Hannah Horn, a local artist and award-winning illustrator, contacted Charla Grant…
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The Clubhouse
This fab cafe, now called The Clubhouse, has been sitting on the Southsea Common for a good few years. Last year, it was taken over by the owner Liv of Little Coffee Southsea which usually resides across from the Queens Hotel.
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