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Calendar of Community Events

Friday, 6th June 2025 SEND Butterflies Parent Carer Coffee Morning	10:00am-12 noon	Carers Centre, Orchard Road, Southsea, PO4 0AD
Saturday, 14th June 2025 Picnic On The Green	1pm-4pm	St James Green, Locksway Road
Saturday, 21st June 2025 St James Summer Fete	10.30am-1pm	St James Church
Friday, 4th July 2025 SEND Butterflies Parent Carer Coffee Morning	10:00am-12 noon	Carers Centre, Orchard Road, Southsea, PO4 0AD
Saturday, 19th July 2025 St James Open Day	10am-4pm	St James Church

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Recent Community Posts

St James Church Needs New Roof

The team at St James kicked off their appeal to raise funds for a new roof in May with a dinner (cooked by Cllr.Gerald Vernon Jackson) and an excellent speech about politicians given by Father Hugo – currently vicar of Paulsgrove…

Tiny Gardens - Council Concern

After our article published here and in Milton Matters about growing plants in tree pits (the patch of earth at the base of a tree growing in our streets), several council staff have raised concerns that we may be encouraging…

Milton Planning Applications - April/May 2025

Each month we summarise the Planning Applications submitted to and published by the Local Planning Authority which relate to properties (or trees, etc) in Milton. We do not seek to support or challenge any application with these…

St James Church Needs New Roof

The team at St James kicked off their appeal to raise funds for a new roof in May with a dinner (cooked by Cllr.Gerald Vernon Jackson) and an excellent speech about politicians given by Father Hugo – currently vicar of Paulsgrove but formerly of St…

Tiny Gardens - Council Concern

After our article published here and in Milton Matters about growing plants in tree pits (the patch of earth at the base of a tree growing in our streets), several council staff have raised concerns that we may be encouraging people to do things whi…

Community Meeting, March 2024

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St James Church Needs New Roof

The team at St James kicked off their appeal to raise funds for a new roof in May with a dinner (cooked by Cllr.Gerald Vernon Jackson) and an excellent speech about politicians given by Father Hugo – currently vicar of Paulsgrove but formerly of St James and before that, a civil servant in the cabi…

Portsmouth’s First ‘Chatty Bench’ Unveiled in Milton Park

Portsmouth has taken a significant step in fostering community spirit and tackling loneliness with the introduction of its first-ever ‘Chatty Bench’, officially launched in Milton Park by Lord Mayor Councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson and members of the Milton Neighbourhood Forum. https://img-s…

HM Government - Have Your Say: Hampshire And The Solent Devolution

HM Government want to hear your views on creating a new mayoral combined county authority for Hampshire and the Solent to bring devolution to the area. WHAT IS ENGLISH DEVOLUTION? Devolution is where areas and their local leaders gain powers and funding previously held by national government. Thi…

Keep Milton Green - Environment

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Tiny Gardens - Council Concern

After our article published here and in Milton Matters about growing plants in tree pits (the patch of earth at the base of a tree growing in our streets), several council staff have raised concerns that we may be encouraging people to do things which may damage trees, which was obviously never our…

Milton Planning Applications - April/May 2025

Each month we summarise the Planning Applications submitted to and published by the Local Planning Authority which relate to properties (or trees, etc) in Milton. We do not seek to support or challenge any application with these posts, simply to make people aware of what is proposed in their area…

Milton Planning Applications - March 2025

Each month we summarise the Planning Applications submitted to and published by the Local Planning Authority which relate to properties (or trees, etc) in Milton. We do not seek to support or challenge any application with these posts, simply to make people aware of what is proposed in their…

Community Events

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Gardener Wanted!

Sadly, our lovely volunteer couple who looked after our little back garden have had to stop because of ill health. Anyone have, perhaps, an hour or so spare a month, or as needed, to come and cut the grass and trim hedges (no planting or weeding involved). Would need own equipment…

Milton Glee Choir Looking For New Members

18 January 2025

Milton Glee Choir meet every Friday at St James Hall at 7.30. We are a friendly choir and rehearsals are great fun too. We sing a variety of music to suit everyone’s tastes and have just performed a Christmas Concert at Portsmouth Guildhall with the Royal Marines Association Band. We would love t…

CPR and Defibrillator Awareness Session

18 October 2024

Just following up from the Open Forum on Wednesday, 16th October. Here are the details for the Forty-4-Frankie and Meon Valley Heartstart first aid , CPR and defibrillator awareness session next month On Saturday 16th November 2024 From 09.15-11am At Little Bears Forest Preschool Shor…