In the 1970's the Florence Arms, in Florence Road, was renowned for it's cider. In 2008 it has returned in style, but whereas in it's earlier incarnation only one traditional draught cider was on sale, the proprietors Greg and Jane have introduced up to 10 and have also added around 40 different bottled ciders, many organic, from home and abroad, to the range. This has to be one of the widest selections in any pub in England, let alone Portsmouth, and it's proving to be a great hit with regulars and visitors alike. So whether you've been drinking in The Florence since the 70's or have never graced it's doors you're invited in for a true apple experience courtesy of Greg and Jane.

Community Internet Services has been pleased to sponsor a number of sites dealing with the history of Portsmouth, principally Memorials in Portsmouth and Friends of Highland Road Cemetery. To this stable we can now add History In Portsmouth which is an all-purpose site for the re-telling of stories about Portsmouth. Local historians are welcome to contribute articles. Also on the site are the progress reports on The 1860 (Old Portsmouth) Project which aims to re-create the town in 1860 using digital 3D technology.

Regular visitors to the site might already be aware that Community Internet Service has been working on a website for the Health Improvement & Devolpment Services at Portsmouth City Council. This mass of information continues to develop but another website project from the same stable is now online. Called 'Fit4Life' it catalogues all physical activities in Portsmouth suitable for the over 50s and offers searches for activities based on their type or their location. It is scheduled to be followed by a second site that will incorporate Social Activities as well.