HIVE Directory: Activity Groups

Enable Ability - Wheelchair Basketball - PALS We enable young people aged 6+ with physical/mild-moderate learning disabilities to be active, socialise and partake in some friendly competition. 079 3982 9021 Email More info
Family Saturdays - Aspex Portsmouth Welcome to Family Saturdays! Join us for free creative workshops suitable for the whole family. Explore a different creative activity each week, such as painting, model making, print making, and inventing in these relaxed sessions suitable for all ages, interests and abilities. Come by and take part any time from 11am to 1pm every Saturday! Please note that we will be admitting a maximum of 30 people into our Learning Space at any one time. All are welcome to wait in our cafe or explore our exhibitions if a queue develops. Please help us continue to offer free and affordable family activities by making a suggested donation of £1 per person. You can do this on the day by popping a coin in our donation box or online by clicking here. Thank you! 023 9277 8080 Email More info
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts, all standing up for the natural world. Together we are the nation’s most active and influential nature conservation partnership, protecting wildlife in every part of the British Isles. Each Trust works within its local community to inspire people and bring about change. Vicarage Lane Curdridge United Kingdom SO32 2DP 01489 774400 Email More info
Havelock Howlers 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. Southsea Portsmouth United Kingdom PO4 0LQ 023 92 295821 Email More info
Horizon Angling Club for the Disabled Horizon Angling Club for the Disabled is a Registered Charity that is involved in many aspects of fishing for the disabled angler and abled bodied angler alike, in addition the club is also involved in many aspects of Coarse fishing, Fly fishing and Sea angling. The club runs matches throughout the summer Months for top weight and best specimens in a friendly manner. We meet every Thursday between 16:30pm and 19:30pm (winter Months vary) at our modest club house, Unit 11/12 Bastion 3, Scott Road Hilsea, Portsmouth PO3 5JH. We have our own Private Lakes that hold a good head of large Carp, bream and Tench, The club holds exchange tickets with several local course fishing clubs. The club also organizes a “Try Fly Fishing” day as well as organizing sea angling from the local pier and from local wheelchair accessible charter boat at a reduced cost to our members Pop down and enjoy a chat or a drink everyone is welcome. Cosham Portsmouth United Kingdom PO3 5JH 02392 454739 More info
Independence and Wellbeing Team Social Groups We support a range of social groups for people aged over 50 because we know how easy it is to lose touch with colleagues and friends over the years, and what a difference it makes to your independence and wellbeing when you enjoy your social life. Our groups These groups are supported by a facilitator from our Independence and Wellbeing Team. We can introduce you to the group and help you settle in. If you are interested in attending, please call 023 9284 1762. The groups are based in Landport, Somerstown and Portsea. Activities are chosen by the group and often include guest speakers, quizzes and games, information on health and wellbeing services, raffles, bingo, trips out and plenty of fun, laughter and chats over a cup of tea. There is a small weekly fee to cover the group’s room and refreshment costs. Yoga in the Park Every Wednesday morning at 10am, meet at the fountain in Victoria Park. Come along for a yoga session in Victoria Park. The sessions are currently funded, though any donations are welcome on the day to go towards the continuity of the project. Come and try out the sessions to try an gentle session of yoga, for all abilities. Independent groups These groups run independently. If you’re interested in attending, contact the group directly. The team set up a range of social groups across the city, which now run independently. They include craft groups, New Age Kurling, and friendly get-togethers over a cup of tea. For information about the groups search “GP social groups” on the Healthwatch directory. 023 9284 1762 More info
Irish Club We are friendly private members club, and are situated in Elm Grove Southsea. The club is run by the committee, all of whom have been nominated by the members of the club. We first opened in 1949 and were originally located within St Joseph’s church hall and later moved to Fratton Trade Club by Fratton Bridge. We moved to this current location in 1973. We are a short taxi ride from any of the city’s three main rail stations or the Isle of Wight and Gosport Ferries. The club employs 5 regular bar staff and has approximately 600 members who are able to enjoy the friendly relaxed atmosphere and regular entertainment such as Live music every week and Irish dancing. We are also a member of Irish in Britain. The facilities include a large function hall with its own bar and has over the years hosted numerous events and functions, pool, darts and table football. 77 Elm Grove Portsmouth United Kingdom PO5 1JF 02392 825152 Email More info
Kings Theatre We offer many different events in and around the theatre for all to enjoy. There are a number of tours available within the theatre, we currently run: History Tours – Step behind the scenes and see our iconic theatre from a new perspective! Ghost Tours – Explore the theatre at night! Are you brave enough? Toddler Tours – An interactive tour for the little ones! Technical Tours – Discover the methods and magic behind our magnificent productions School Tours – Experience learning in a unique and distinctive environment that will inspire and engage! Kings Community Sing A fun group singing initiative, perfect for those 18+ and all singing abilities. Meet new people whilst enjoying a complimentary tea/coffee before joining in a range of exciting and varied songs. This group runs on Friday Mornings and costs £1.50 per session, with a complimentary hot drink The weekly sessions are £1.50 (pay as you go), 9-10.30am. The group will be held in our Stalls, which is fully accessible and can be found on Albert Road. Coffee Mornings Every Wednesday we run coffee mornings in our beautiful Stalls bar, from 10-12pm; 1st Wednesday Coffee & Crafts – bring along your latest project, get tips and advice and of course enjoy a bit of natter! Supported by Seeded. 2nd Wednesday Coffee & Cards – time for ‘fun & games’ – cards, draughts, chess and more or why not bring along your favourite game! 3rd Wednesday Coffee & Chapters - let's chat about the latest books we're all reading, what we'd recommend to others, favourite authors and much more! 4th Wednesday Coffee & Conversation – A variety of talks and discussions! Please see below. 023 9282 8282 Email More info
Landport Community Garden Accessible community garden Portsmouth United Kingdom PO1 1JS Email More info
Make ‘N’ Play Make ‘N’ Play is an art and messy play group for young children and their parents/carers. Our sessions are an hour long, where your child will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of play. Children can explore messy play, sensory play and simple art & craft activities, finishing with a short singing time, a drink and a biscuit! Mainly aimed at under 5 year olds, but we will also be running through the school holidays and older siblings are very welcome Fawcett Rd Southsea United Kingdom PO4 0DY 07808 171065 Email More info