HIVE Directory: Hobbies Arts & Crafts Clubs
A World With FriendsFriend Finder Official helps children who miss a lot of time at school due to chronic illness and disability come together to make friends.
Guidhall Square
Portsmouth
PO1 2AB
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Age UK Portsmouth Joining ForcesAge UK Portsmouth run a Breakfast Club for veterans which takes place twice a month on the second Friday and the last Friday of every month from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Bradbury Centre.
All ex-service personnel are welcome to come along, together with their partners, to socialise with other veterans, take part in the banter and enjoy a great breakfast. Spaces are limited for the Breakfast Club so you will need to give us a ring in advance to book your place and pre-pay for your breakfast. The cost is £5.00 for a breakfast sandwich and a cup of tea or coffee. Age UK Portsmouth provides free befriending support and a range of social activities for lonely or isolated military veterans and their dependants in Portsmouth and the surrounding area. The aim is to help older veterans stay independent and have greater confidence by providing friendly social contact, support and companionship. 16–18 Kingston Road
Portsmouth
PO1 5RZ
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Baffins, Alderman Lacey libraryBrowsing 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) Tangier Road
Copnor
Portsmouth
PO3 6HU
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Beating the BluesChase 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! Bransbury Park
Eastney
Portsmouth
PO4 9SU
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Bethany Care Coffee MorningWeekly coffee morning and monthly lunch. There is no charge but donations are welcome
Havant Road
Cosham
Portsmouth
PO6 2QZ
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Bivol TrustThe Bivol Trust provides skills development opportunities, social outlets and work experience to young people with severe disabilities aged 16 years upwards.
Music Group Two - Tuesdays 10 till 12pm at The Irish Club, Elm Grove, Southsea Music Group One - Wednesdays 1 till 3pm at The Irish Club, Elm Grove, Southsea Thursday Social Group - Thursdays, St Swithun's Church Hall - 6.30 to 8.30pm The Bivol's Got Talent Music Group will remain on Zoom - every Tuesday. 6.30 to 8pm Art Group Tuesday afternoons 1.00 to 3.00 at The Irish Club, Elm Grove, Southsea Art Group Thursday 10.00 to 12.00 at The Irish Club, Elm Grove, Southsea. Our chair, Debbie Edwards, is dealing with all new referrals - if you want to refer a new member to our groups, please contact her on 07963 407991 or email on deborahedwards96@gmail.com The Bivol Trust provides skills development opportunities, social outlets and work experience to young people with severe disabilities aged 12 years to 40 years. |
Brendoncare Buckland Kurling ClubCome and enjoy some gentle exercise and making new friends at our Buckland Kurling Club. Tea, coffee and biscuits included.
Malins Road
Buckland
Portsmouth
PO2 7BT
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Charles Dickens CentreThe centre is a sport and activity facility. The centre has a large sports hall, a dance studio and meeting spaces available for hire.
Charles Dickens Activity Centre is home to many groups such as salsa dancing, volleyball, football, boogie bounce, fitness classes plus many more. Portsmouth
PO1 4DY
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Chat over ChaiChat over Chai is an informal, informative and independent committee led Community group for adults (18+) which aims to support physical, mental and emotional well-being whilst reducing social isolation.
We are a welcoming, friendly and diverse group who come together weekly on Thursdays for a stimulating programme of talks, courses and events, enhancing our learning in many subject areas and increasing our knowledge of facilities and services available in the City of Portsmouth and local area. Regular session times Thursdays 12.30 – 2.30 Thursdays, no need to book, just drop in. Suggested voluntary contribution £1.00 per session 324 Fawcett Road
Southsea
Portsmouth
PO4 0LQ
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Chop, Cook and ChatChop, Cook, Chat teaches basic cooking skills to men aged 50+ who have had a change in circumstance such as a bereavement or becoming a carer.
It’s a great opportunity to meet other men in a similar situation as well as learning the skills needed to prepare healthy meals. The cost of each session is £5, which includes refreshments, tasters and food to take home. Our current Chop Cook Chat groups are: Hilsea Hub, 11b Howard Road, Portsmouth - Tuesday - 10.30am-12.30pm North End Baptist Church, 195 Powerscourt Road, Portsmouth - Tuesday - 10.30am-12.30pm Cosham Baptist Church, 48 Havant Road, Portsmouth - Wednesday - 10.30am-12.30pm Hilsea Hub, 11b Howard Road, Portsmouth - Wednesday - 10.30am-12.30pm Carers Centre, 117 Orchard Road, Southsea - Wednesday -1-3pm |