In a world overflowing with typed minutes and online slides, Gosport stands out for its people who quietly make a difference, and one of them does it with pens, paper, and a burst of creativity. Meet Emma Paxton, the visual facilitator who turns conversations into...
At STS Defence in Gosport, the future of engineering is being built today, and that’s not just through cutting-edge technology, but through the people being trained to design, develop and deliver it. The company’s ambitious graduate and apprentice schemes are at the...
Stokes Bay Sailing Club is more than just a sailing club - it’s a vibrant community where generations come together to enjoy the water and each other’s company. Commodore Carl Downing has spent 40 years as a pilot, flying both for the Navy and commercially, and when...
For Mark Broadbent, the spark of a lifelong career began at the sink. At just 17, he was washing dishes in a restaurant when he first felt the infectious buzz of the kitchen. “I loved the atmosphere. By the end of that summer, I wanted to be more involved,” he...
When you meet Charli Streete, you can’t help but feel her energy. With an infectious mix of warmth, wisdom, and unstoppable passion, she’s the founder of Think Big Do Bigger CIC, a community interest company that’s reshaping how Gosport connects and grows, all...
At the Gosport Ambassador’s meeting held at YourSpace on 30th September, Annelies James gave an insightful and engaging presentation into the upcoming TEDx Gosport. In 2018, Annelies James settled in Gosport, and she hasn’t looked back since. Born in Chichester,...
From stage lights to craft tables From stage lights to craft tables, Joanna Blossom’s journey has been anything but ordinary. Based in Alverstoke, Joanna now runs ‘Mrs Blossom Makes’, offering imaginative, hands-on craft workshops for children and families across...
A creative spark at just 11 At just 11 years old, Katie Ann Gunn found herself at local auction houses with her antique dealer mum. To keep her busy, her mum would hand her a tray of broken costume jewellery and ask her to make bracelets. “It didn’t take long before...
When Georgina Herbert first moved from Southwest London to Fareham in 2021, she never imagined that within a few years she would be running one of Gosport’s most unique attractions. A passionate sea swimmer, Georgina has always loved the benefits of cold-water dips –...
On a bright June morning, Stoke Road in Gosport welcomed a new splash of colour. Tucked among the independent shops, a new art store - ThirteenEight - opened its doors for the first time. Just three months later, I sit down with its owner, Tom, to talk about the...