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Singing is fun and also good for you and we are trying a range of songs from the musicals, modern pop, old classics and ABBA type music. After singing we reward ourselves with a cuppa & cake or biscuits.

The Ickle Pickles children’s charity raises money for the intensive care equipment that treats premature and newborn babies across Hampshire and supports Parents and families of neonatal babies in a variety of ways.

We host a free coffee morning at Cosham Baptist Church 48 Havant Road, PO6 2QZ, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month between 10am - 12.00pm and everyone is welcome to attend.

Contact becky@icklepickles.org for more information.

ncredible Edible Portsmouth aims to increase the amount of local food grown and eaten in the town. Businesses, schools, farmers and the community are more than welcome to participate. Fruit trees, Nut trees, vegetables and berries can spring up everywhere. Public flower beds can be transformed into community herb gardens and vegetable patches.

Are you looking for a new group or activity to take part in, in your local area?
Our council-run activities and social groups are listed on this page.
You can also follow the Portsmouth Community Activities Facebook page to keep up with the latest news and see photos from our council-run activities and groups.
• Autism and Neurodiversity gardening sessions – drop-in sessions at the community allotment for autistic and neurodivergent adults
• Carer’s Breaks – cookery sessions for unpaid carers
• Chop Cook Chat – for men aged 50+ who want to learn cooking skills
• Community allotment - provides a space for training, confidence building, volunteering opportunities, a therapeutic environment and a shared appreciation of growing things.
• Community Connectors – helping meet new people in your local community
• Community Knitting Group - welcoming space where anyone aged 18+ can come along to knit and socialise.
• Cross Cultural Women’s Group (CCWG) – for women who want to take English classes and various activities
• Diversi-Tea Lounge – intercultural group open to anyone aged 18+
• Ethnic Grow Project – join in with some gardening and grow ethnic vegetables
• Men’s Shed – community space for men to connect and create
• Naturewatch – exploring local green spaces
• Paulsgrove Men’s Group - for men who want to pop in for a chat, take part in activities, and discuss different topics, including health and wellbeing
• Rock Group – for anyone who loves rock music
• Wellbeing walks - a great way to stay active and make new friends at the same time
• Yoga – Stretch and Relax - a great way to try yoga for the first time, and an opportunity to spend more time outdoors

COVID-19 Update: Open as usual adhering to the latest government COVID-19 Advice for Care Homes

Care home for adults with learning disabilities

Informed Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond is a grassroots, not for profit community group.
We are committed to supporting families to create community and find the information they need when pregnant, birthing and finding their way as a new family.
We facilitate three peer support groups each month.
Portsmouth Group - Second Friday of Each Month at 10am.
Fareham and Gosport Group -Third Tuesday of Each Month at 10am.
Online Group via Zoom -Last Thursday of each month at 8pm.
We also have a Facebook Support Group for peer support through pregnancy, birth, postnatal recovery and parenting.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/pregnancybirthandbeyondcommunitygroup

InSight is a group working together to build community for those who feel isolated, perhaps through caring for others, or who experience mental ill health, those in recovery from addition, or who do not have a place to meet others. We offer a variety of activities including arts and crafts, board games and a hot, two course meal. We meet every Tuesday from 10.30am. For further details, just come along and speak to Sue Cregan, one of the team .

The Inspiration Federation is an educational Not-for-Profit organisation that works with communities to inspire, raise aspirations and promote positive citizenship. It also helps raise money to support those injured in the Emergency Services and Armed Forces.

Ballroom and Latin American Dance Classes Beginners/Improvers/2 Left Feeters! Friendly and sociable. Relaxed tuitition at a pace to suit you.
Occasional social dances very popular.