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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

The John Pounds Centre is Portsmouth’s flagship community and enterprise facility boasting a 350-seat capacity multi-use Sports Halls, Gym/Fitness Suite, Meeting & Training Rooms, IT Suite, Arts Spaces, Library, Youth Rooms, Nursery, Launderette, Office Space, and Cafe, providing affordable and accessible activities and services to local residents and the wider city.

The John Pounds Centre has established a reputation for its quality of service as it seeks to encourage Wellbeing & Healthy lifestyles to all its members.

King's Church is a modern and active church committed to following Jesus and making a difference.

We are the home of Portsmouth Foodbank, with a voucher referral system (through your current agency, advice Portsmouth or visit us in person).

Our newly rebranded The Kings School of Performing Arts (KSPA) have proudly run youth programmes in Portsmouth for over a decade.

We provide various opportunities to encourage young people to fulfil their passion and potential within the world of theatre. We offer weekly classes in singing, dancing and acting, with different sessions for all abilities, as well as our annual Community Youth Production and adult show choir, Resonate.

At The Kings School of Performing Arts, we have a commitment to delivering first class training in a supportive environment and to provide places to dedicated young performers that may not normally be able to attend by hosting a scholarship programme that will fund £25,000 worth of places in a year.

A support community for Kurdish people living in Portsmouth. In addition, now our organisation run a Kurdish Children School every Saturday to educate Kurdish children in Portsmouth of their mum’s tongue.

Ladies Circle is a modern, vibrant club for women just like you! With hundreds of members aged 18 to 45 across Great Britain and Ireland, we want to offer the best opportunity for young women to connect with each other, have a great time and give something back.

Now part of Enableability

Community Centre and Cafe

Office hours:
We open every day from 09:00am to 15:30pm

Learn Martial Arts - First Class FREE - Beginners Welcome - No Need To Book - No Hidden Fees. Martial Arts in PORTSMOUTH and FAREHAM. Kenshinkai Aikido Martial Art is a Japanese martial art of self-defence which is ideal for all ages and all levels of fitness.

Social Club for Over 55’s

If you enjoy playing Mah Jong or would like to learn whilst meeting new people, drop-in to our friendly group. We recommend you ring the library first to check the club is running that week.