Stokes Bay Sailing Club is a place where generations come together to sail, socialise and enjoy life by the water. Founded in 1938 as a small hut on the bay, it has grown into one of the South Coast’s leading sailing venues, home to around 400 members ranging from...

RE5 Customs is proving that shopping local can also mean treading lightly on the planet. This trainer studio has built its reputation on restoring, repairing and customising footwear that would otherwise end up in landfill, turning tired shoes into one‑off pieces of...

The Book Shop in Lee‑on‑the‑Solent is far more than a century‑old bookshop, it’s the beating heart of a community, lovingly kept alive by owner Sarah Burrows. After a high‑pressure global career in aviation, Sarah took a leap of faith and bought the shop she’d always...

The Raw Pet Deli was born from Clare Woodford’s lifelong passion for animal wellbeing. After her own dog, Zuma, recovered from a serious illness thanks to a raw diet, Clare dedicated herself to understanding natural nutrition and spent 15 years helping pet owners...

ThirteenEight is Gosport’s newest creative hub, bringing colour, energy and hands‑on art to Stoke Road. Founded by local artist Tom, the shop doubles as both an art store and working studio, stocking specialist supplies such as spray paints, stencils and lino‑printing...

The Jolly Roger in Hardway is a waterfront pub with heart, run by best friends‑turned‑landladies Melissa Cross and Pru Hennessey. After careers in mental health services, the pair took a leap into hospitality and have spent the past four years transforming the pub...

Katie’s Vinyl Bar and Kitchen has become one of Gosport High Street’s standout independent success stories. It's a family‑run café bar that blends great food, live music and a nostalgic love of vinyl. What began as a spare‑room idea has grown into a vibrant community...

One Box of Fudge has become one of Gosport’s most uplifting community success stories - a home‑kitchen fundraiser run by Paul Lees that has raised more than £25,000 for over 58 local charities. What began as a single homemade Christmas gift has grown into a...

Port & Lemon on Stoke Road is the creative home of Gosport artist Tracy, whose distinctive collage and coastal‑inspired designs are now sold in shops and galleries across the UK and beyond. After careers in the Royal Navy, interior design and textile study, Tracy...

KatieAnnDesigns is a bespoke jewellery studio in the heart of Gosport, run by designer‑maker Katie Ann Gunn. What began as an 11‑year‑old’s hobby repairing costume jewellery has grown into a thriving independent business built on craftsmanship, creativity and...