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Portsmouth Film Society aims to use English and international film as a medium to support the development of local culture, community and education and encourage both film and diversity appreciation.

We create and foster unity amongst Gambians and non Gambians in Portsmouth and its surroundings.

The Portsmouth Hispanic Society offers presentations and discussions on a wide and eclectic range of Hispanic topics.

The Society also offers inexpensive Spanish language lessons at a variety of levels. Some lessons are currently delivered over Zoom, and others face to face at a venue in Portsmouth. See the Society's website for details.

The Portsmouth Interaction Service provides sports and fitness services for people living within the City who are experiencing a mental health condition.

Portsmouth Music Hub aims to transform lives through music.

The Portsmouth Society is a voluntary organisation interested in preserving the best of Portsmouth's environment: buildings, streets, green spaces and seashore, and in encouraging well designed new buildings and amenities.

Joining a reading group is a great way to meet new people, try new authors and books and share your feedback.

There are a number of groups that you can join that are run by the Library and Archive Service both in and outside of libraries. There is sometimes a waiting list to join the groups but we will let you know when a space becomes available if you tell us which group/s you are interested in joining.

We can also support you in setting up your own reading group. The Library and Archive Service supports independent reading groups that meet in community locations or in peoples' homes by providing free book sets of up to 15 copies on a regular basis.

Take a look at our selection of reading group sets here:

https://librariesandarchives.portsmouth.gov.uk/public-library-service/whats-on/reading-groups/

If you'd like to ask about availability in one of the Library run groups or would like to find out more about setting up your own group email reading.groups@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Singing exercises your heart and lungs and makes you feel great! Our fun and friendly sessions will leave you feeling uplifted and energised. No auditions and no need to read music. Come along!

Rotary Club of Portsmouth and Southsea

Our goal is to inspire and enable people to give the gift of voluntary service to meet the needs of the day in their communities. We believe that our volunteers’ service makes them, and Britain, healthier and happier.

We also work closely with the NHS, providing valuable support services that allow hardworking hospital staff time to focus on looking after the people in their care.

Working one-to-one, in groups and online, our network of trained volunteers provide the time and skills that help people feel stronger, healthier and more able to cope with any challenges they may be facing.

Through social activities and groups, they create connections and friendships that help communities thrive and boost the wellbeing of the people involved.

Our services vary from area to area and in some cases are available via your local authority or health services.