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A friendly social group for people over 50

8th Portsmouth Girls’ Brigade (GB) has been in
existence for more than 80 years.
The volunteer leaders love working with girls
and young women… seeing them make friends,
learn new skills, achieve, have fun, and learn
more about Jesus week by week.
We’re part of Solent District GB and often join
in with other groups for action-packed activities.
Solent District GB is made up of 8 groups spread between Emsworth to the east and Fareham to the west.

Friend Finder Official helps children who miss a lot of time at school due to chronic illness and disability come together to make friends.

Browsing and borrowing books and resources

Regular activities
Scrabble Club – Monday, 10-12 noon
Craft Club – Monday, 2-4pm
Storytimes – Thursday, 10-10.30am (term-time only)
Rhyme-times – Friday, 10-10.30am (term-time only)

Bailando with Sally is a movement-based project that promotes mental health and wellbeing by encouraging people to connect deeply with themselves and others through dance. It offers a safe, creative space for emotional release, self-expression, and healing.
Within Bailando with Sally, the artistic initiative Alchemy of Art brings together different art forms to celebrate cultural diversity and resilience. Through immersive performances, it fosters connection between performers and audiences, inviting everyone to step away from routine, reconnect with their inner world, and feel part of a more integrated, compassionate society.

Social Welfare needs & community development for the Bangladeshi Community in Portsmouth

Chase those blues away with a good old sing!
If you get a bit down sometimes, feel isolated or want to improve your health, come along and join in the singing. No previous experience necessary!
Group consists of people of all ages and we get anything from 10-30 people each week.
Come along and give us a try! You'll be happy you did!

Weekly coffee morning and monthly lunch. There is no charge but donations are welcome

The Bivol Trust provides skills development opportunities, social outlets and work experience to young people with severe disabilities aged 16 years upwards.

Second Tuesday of Every Month 2- 3.30 pm

The knitting group at Caroline Square provides a welcoming space where people can come along to knit and socialise. If you are unable to knit but would like to learn, we can teach you! There will be the opportunity to take part in community knitting projects, we have knitting supplies available if you don't have your own.

We would also welcome anyone who would like to volunteer at the group.

Small, free car park available and located on good bus routes (just off Queen Street, opposite the John Pounds Centre)