Christmas in Portsmouth Information 2010

Christmas in Portsmouth

To start planning your festive season, take a look at this where you’ll find a handy Christmas factsheet.

If you are searching for Christmas gift, here are the craft and gift exhibitors at Christmas Gift Fairs that start at the Square Tower in Old Portsmouth from 4 December 2010.

For further information regarding travel in Portsmouth, you can look at here.

Besides that, Gunwharf Quays will be getting into the yuletide spirit this Christmas with festive music from local bands and choirs every Thursday evening from 6.30pm and Saturday and Sunday lunchtimes from 12-2pm.

Furthermore, there is the Ice Rink in the Plaza from 3 December 2010 until 3 January when Gunwharf Quays will feature the Region’s largest open air ice rink with state of the art artificial ice!

Edit: Here, you can find a lot of information regarding days out and entertainment at Portsmouth.

Isn’t it exciting?  Let’s enjoy and have lots of FUN in this winter!

General Winter Safety Information

Love it or hate it, the SNOW has arrived!

There are few more week until the Christmas break begin, the followings are some general winter safety information for you to be aware of.

• Keep ahead of advancing winter weather news especially emails from the university as the university might be closed if it happens to be heavy snow. Updates are available at www.port.ac.uk/snow as well.

• Check your food and stock an extra supply include food that requires no cooking in case of power failure. If there are infants or people who need special medication at home, make sure you have a supply of the proper food and medicine.

• Be careful when using fireplace, stoves or space heaters. Proper ventilation is essential to avoid a deadly build-up of carbon monoxide. Keep flammable material away from space heaters and do not overload electric circuits.

• Dress for the conditions when outdoors. Wear several layers of light-weight, warm cloth: layers can be removed to prevent perspiring and subsequent chill. Outer garments should be tightly woven, waterproof and hooded. Protect the extremities, such as the hands, feet and ears as they are the most susceptible to frostbite. Wear a hat as a large percentage of the body’s heat is lost through the top of the head.

• Working in cold weather puts a tremendous strain on the body, even for people in good shape, thus take frequent breaks and don’t overexert yourself.

For those who are driving during winter, be aware as follows:

• Plan your travel. Try not to travel alone and drive in convoy when possible.

• Drive carefully and defensively. Pump your breaks when trying to stop on snow or ice covered roads.

• Check the followings items before you drive: ignition system, cooling system, fuel system, battery, light, tires, heater, brakes, wipers, defroster, oil, and exhaust. Keep water out of your fuel tank by keeping it full.

• If you are travel often during winter, carry a winter storm kit in your car. It should include: flashlight, windshield scraper, paper towels, extra clothes, matches/candles, booster cables, compass, maps sand, chains, blankets, high calorie non-perishable food.

DeepaRaya Celebration 2010

Selamat Hari Raya and Happy Deepavali everyone!

First of all, THANK YOU everyone that attended this event organized by the Portsmouth University Malaysian Society. The event was attended by more than 80 people and it was a huge success with great food cooked by the committees and families.

This post is going to show you all about the event on that day.

FOOD!!

~ Some of the Members of the club ~

~ with DeepaRaya Spirits ~

Our MCs of the day, Max and Ping announced the open ceremony of the event at 3pm! Then, Hafizal Ismail, president of UPMY gave the open ceremony speech and followed by the prayer lead by Bro Shahrin.

~  MAKAN time ~

We had also prepared Hanna, a traditional temporary tattooing for the members.

~ henna ~

~ Lucky Draw Gifts ~

For those that loss the opportunity of attending this event, please do not feel disappointed as there are many more event coming after this, please look forward for our next event, Chinese New Year Celebration and other activities prepared by the committee!

Keep checking in for more pictures!