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Family fun this October Half Term and Halloween in Gosport
Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained for October 2026 half term? From spooky museum trails and Halloween parties to outdoor adventures, fireworks and historic...
Healthy breakfast spots in Gosport
Start your day right with one of our cafés serving delicious breakfasts that don't have to involve a full fry-up. Here are eight local spots worth adding to your...
A New Kind of Recovery – How Lynsay and Recovery Connections are transforming support in Gosport
When Recovery Connections arrived in Gosport last year, it quietly filled a gap that had been left open for far too long. Until then, people emerging from addiction...
Kevin Casey and the rebirth of The Diving Museum: A man who gives more than he ever takes
If you’ve lived in Gosport for any length of time, you’ve probably encountered Kevin Casey who is a fundraiser, heritage champion, former saturation diver, and the...
How one woman turned her own recovery into three safe houses for women across Gosport
Gosport has become home to many remarkable grassroots projects, but few are as personal as Steps Within. Its founder, Sinead Smith, moved to Gosport from Surrey hoping...
Celebrating Richard Jones: The local author bringing Gosport’s hidden history back to life
Richard Jones doesn’t just write books, he rescues stories. Living in Lee‑on‑the‑Solent and part of the wider Gosport community for more than two decades, Richard has...
A New Chapter for Gosport’s oldest Pub: Meet Chantelle and Pete, the Couple bringing the Fox Tavern back to life
When Chantelle Cheshire and Pete Street arrived at the Fox Tavern just over a month ago, they weren’t simply taking over a pub, they were stepping into nearly 300 years...
The Bricksy Trail: How one Gosport volunteer helped turn Lego, local history and pure heart into a new kind of heritage
If you wander down Gosport High Street today, you’ll notice something quietly magical. Bright Lego‑style mosaics tucked into corners of cafés, perched on museum walls,...
Seven free waterside moments in Gosport
Gosport is a town shaped by water, from its sheltered creeks and tidal inlets to the wide, open sweep of the Solent. Along its shoreline, you’ll find small, quiet...
Your complete guide to summer in Gosport
Perched on a peninsula on the south coast of Hampshire, Gosport is a hidden coastal gem with a rich maritime heritage, beautiful waterfront, and plenty to do during the...
Cut, solder, shine: The rise of Emma Leahy’s glass-making movement
On a bright Saturday morning in Lee‑on‑the‑Solent, sunlight pours through the windows of a small studio, scattering colour across the tables where people lean over...
“Finding a New Life” – How Jenny Jessup became Gosport’s Volunteer of the Year
When Jenny Jessup first heard her name announced as the winner of the Graham Hewitt Volunteer of the Year Award, she felt something deeper than pride. It was a moment...