Events

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Events

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Portsmouth Politics Society

We are proud to partner with Portsmouth Politics Society to host a fascinating and thought-provoking series of events, all at Portsmouth High Senior School.

Programme of Events

The Portsmouth Politics Society very much looks forward to welcoming you to all our events.

Thursday 3 September at 7pm
Andrew Griffith MP, Shadow Chancellor.

Thursday 17 Sept 2026 at 7 pm
Greg Baughen, aviation historian on the RAF in the Cold War.

Thursday 1 October 2026 at 7pm
Edward Hampshire (Naval Historical Branch) on the Royal Navy in the Cold War.

Thursday 19 November 2026 at 6pm
Brigadier Ben Barry (The British Army)

Thursday 26 November 2026 at 7 pm
Amanda Martin MP (Labour, Portsmouth North)

Thursday 28 January 2027 at 6pm
Lord Burnett, Lord Chief Justice 2017-23

Tuesday 23 February at 7pm
Professor Anand Menon (King’s College, London), expert on the UK’s relationship with the EU.

Monday 1 March at 7pm
Lord (Peter) Ricketts, the UK’s first National Security Adviser and former ambassador to France.

Thursday 18 March at 6 pm
Lord (Matthew) Elliott, former chief executive of the Taxpayers’ Alliance and Vote Leave.

Friday 2 July 2027 at 4.30pm
Suella Braverman, Reform UK MP for Fareham and Waterlooville and former Home Secretary.

Refreshments will be available during the half hour before the start of the meeting. There is limited parking available on site on a first come, first served basis.

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Parent and Toddler Groups

Portsmouth High Prep School is delighted to offer two different weekly parent and toddler groups during term time to which everyone is invited.

Stay and... find out more!

Groups are run by Mrs Laura Briscoe. Please contact Laura via the link below to find out more.

Stay and Story

Every Monday at 09.30 (term time only) Portsmouth High Prep School hosts a story and creative play session designed to foster a love of reading and imaginative play, we often enjoy a craft or messy activity too.

The cost is £3 per child or £5 per family, including a hot drink and homemade biscuits.

Stay and Story takes place at Portsmouth High Prep School, 36 Kent Road, Southsea, Hampshire PO5 3ES. Access is via our side gate on Portland Road. For the latest information on our Toddler and Parent Groups, please visit the group’s Facebook page.

Stay and Explore

Every Tuesday at 09.30 (term time only) our weekly Stay and Explore session takes place in the beautiful and secure gardens at Portsmouth High Prep School.

Put on your wellies and join us for some outdoor exploring and lots of messy fun. The cost is £3 per child or £5 per family, including coffee and homemade biscuits.

Stay and Explore takes place at Portsmouth High Prep School, 36 Kent Road, Southsea, Hampshire PO5 3ES. Access is via our side gate on Portland Road. For the latest information on our Toddler and Parent Groups, please contact Laura via l.briscoe@por.gdst.net or visit the group’s Facebook page.