The Bembridge and St Helens area has an interesting history. The Harbour has been known historically as Brading Haven. In Roman times, small trading ships were worked up the Eastern River Yar to the quay at Brading. The estuary was much larger and extended across the area which is now Brading Marshes, forming a much … Continue reading A Postcard from Bembridge and St Helens.
Reconfiguration of Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour
The Beaulieu River marina at Buckler’s Hard will, over the next two winters, undergo major reconfiguration with a £2m investment. The project will be carried out in two out of season phases, with the first beginning this October and offering improved facilities and a greater number of more convenient walk-ashore berths by March. The second … Continue reading Reconfiguration of Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour
Marine Licencing Applications – July 27th 2019
The July 27th SPS summary of Marine Licensing activity applicable to the Solent area can be found by taking this link. The update post displays a list of applications published by the Marine Management Organisation since the last SPS summary update issued, and project background for those applications open for public consultation. Applications for burial … Continue reading Marine Licencing Applications – July 27th 2019
Marine Licencing Applications – June 25th 2019
The June 25th SPS summary of Marine Licensing activity applicable to the Solent area can be found by taking this link. The update post displays a list of applications published by the Marine Management Organisation since the last SPS summary update issued, and project background for those applications open for public consultation. Applications for burial … Continue reading Marine Licencing Applications – June 25th 2019
Marine Licencing Applications – May 29th 2019
The May 29th SPS summary of Marine Licensing activity applicable to the Solent area can be found by taking this link. The update post displays a list of applications published by the Marine Management Organisation since the last SPS summary update issued, and project background for those applications open for public consultation. Applications for burial … Continue reading Marine Licencing Applications – May 29th 2019
Marine Licensing Applications – 1st May 2019
The May 1st SPS summary of Marine Licensing activity applicable to the Solent area can be found by taking this link. The update post displays a list of applications published by the Marine Management Organisation since the last SPS summary update issued, and project background for those applications open for public consultation. Applications for burial … Continue reading Marine Licensing Applications – 1st May 2019
Portsmouth Cathedral – ‘Soup of Souls’ art installation
For those with an interest in the maritime history of Portsmouth and the Solent, the current exhibition in Portsmouth's 'Cathedral of the Sea' is well worth a visit. Described by one of our Council members as 'without doubt, the most moving art installation' he has ever seen, the work by Pete Codling, artist in residence … Continue reading Portsmouth Cathedral – ‘Soup of Souls’ art installation
Marine Licensing Applications – 28th March 2019
The March 28th SPS summary of Marine Licensing activity applicable to the Solent area can be found by taking this link. The update post displays a list of applications published by the Marine Management Organisation since the last SPS summary update issued, and project background for those applications open for public consultation. Applications for burial … Continue reading Marine Licensing Applications – 28th March 2019
AQUIND Interconnector development proposals – public consultation
AQUIND Interconnector is a new subsea and underground High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) electric power transmission link between the South Coast of England and Normandy in France. This proposal sees a new interconnector cable coming ashore at Eastney and being routed via underground trenches through the road system of Portsmouth to a new Converter Station … Continue reading AQUIND Interconnector development proposals – public consultation
Marine Licensing Applications – 27th February 2019
The February 27th SPS summary of Marine Licensing activity applicable to the Solent area can be found by taking this link. The update post displays a list of applications published by the Marine Management Organisation since the last SPS summary update issued, and project background for those applications open for public consultation. Applications for burial … Continue reading Marine Licensing Applications – 27th February 2019
Solent Protection Society 