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The National Samaritans Organisation we offer support to anyone going through a period of emotional distress.

Sansom School of Fitness is a fitness school for children. Providing gymnastics, fitness and cheerabatics (acro/cheer)

If you enjoy playing scrabble and meeting new people, drop-in to one of our Scrabble Clubs. We recommend you ring the library first to check the club is running that week.

Seated / Standing Exercises with Rachel

The class on Tuesday is Seated only and the class on Wednesday is Seated and Standing both 11.00am - £4.50

Rest Home

Seekers Create offers a diverse range of services designed to engage and empower communities. From creative workshops and immersive walkshops to interactive trails and community murals, we collaborate with various community groups to ensure their voices are heard. We're committed to promoting inclusion and actively partner with local councils, charities, schools, universities, and businesses to facilitate creative consultation events.

A disability swimming session for all ages!

Swimming is great form of exercise for both the body and mind, why not come and join us for our inclusive swim session where you can swim in lanes or have a splash with family, friends and carers.

Benefits
• Meeting other people/children from the same community

• Positive mental health and calming benefits

• Enjoyable sensory experiences

• Can bring your own toys

Who can attend?
Those with a disability that would like to attend swimming

Portsmouth Library Sensory Support can obtain a variety of different aids to help you with everyday tasks.

There is no fee for the initial service.

Slow-Sew: Every First and Third Wednesday in Southsea Library. We can teach how to repair clothes and other textiles, how to upcycle and adjust your textiles and how to do basic hand-sewing. We also have projects provided free of charge. Contact southsea.sustex@gmail.com.

Power-Sew: We have 10 sewing-machines, fabric and haberdashery. Learn to machine-sew whilst making one of the projects we offer, or bring your own project. Bring your own sewing-machine if you'd like a lesson on how it works.

Bring clothes you need to repair or adjust. We can inspire you on re-purposing and upcycling too. You'll need to book your place. Clothes-making lessons also available.
Opening hours: Usually the third Monday each month. Morning and Evening sessions. Booking ESSENTIAL
email southsea.sustex@gmail.com to join the mailing-list.
Age: any age. Parents: stay with your child ( unless they are normally allowed out on their own 14+). We are DBS checked and trained.
NO charge but Optional: make a donation if you can.

Sewing: hand- and machine-sew
Age range, we also have children's kits available in our sessions. Under 13 must have an adult with them.