Local Charity operating community football leagues in Portsmouth, Plymouth and Birmingham, Faith and Football, has announced details of the Pedal For Primus II sponsored challenge to raise funds. Taking place over the weekend of 4-6 September, supporters will be cycling from Portsmouth to Bournemouth, then north to Winchester before returning to Fratton Park - a distance of 160 miles.

Faith and Football trustee, Steve King, who took part in last year's challenge which involved riding to each of Linvoy Primus' career clubs in succession, says: "This is a stretch for many of us but the fun and friendship we enjoy on the way together with the satisfaction of knowing you are raising much needed funds for this fantastic charity, makes the whole thing worthwhile."  Want to get 'on your bike'? Visit the Faith and Football website for an application form.

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There is an exciting and ambitious programme of events at venues around the city over the 10 days to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the accession of King Henry VIII, including many in the Portsmouth Anglican Cathedral in Old Portsmouth.

For full details see the following websites: www.portsmouthcathedral.org.uk and www.portsmouthfestivities.co.uk

For people who are employed in all kinds of professions and jobs throughout the Portsmouth area there is now a unique half-hour volunteering opportunity in schools and colleges available. Read about Growing Ambitions in the Citywide section of this website and sign up today. Growing Ambitions is the brainchild of a Christian in the city, and is set to benefit every teenager in the UK.

Why not also visit http://www.transformworkuk.org and join the national Christian workplace association for people working in your field. You can also sign up as a volunteer through their volunteering portal, to volunteer to speak about your job, to young people in schools, colleges and the University here in Portsmouth. It's great to give something back!