HIVE Directory: Hobbies Arts & Crafts Clubs

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.

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

If you enjoy playing scrabble and meeting new people, drop-in to one of our Scrabble Clubs. We recommend you ring the library first to check the club is running that week.

Seekers Create offers a diverse range of services designed to engage and empower communities. From creative workshops and immersive walkshops to interactive trails and community murals, we collaborate with various community groups to ensure their voices are heard. We're committed to promoting inclusion and actively partner with local councils, charities, schools, universities, and businesses to facilitate creative consultation events.

Slow-Sew: Every First and Third Wednesday in Southsea Library. We can teach how to repair clothes and other textiles, how to upcycle and adjust your textiles and how to do basic hand-sewing. We also have projects provided free of charge. Contact southsea.sustex@gmail.com.

Power-Sew: We have 10 sewing-machines, fabric and haberdashery. Learn to machine-sew whilst making one of the projects we offer, or bring your own project. Bring your own sewing-machine if you'd like a lesson on how it works.

Bring clothes you need to repair or adjust. We can inspire you on re-purposing and upcycling too. You'll need to book your place. Clothes-making lessons also available.
Opening hours: Usually the third Monday each month. Morning and Evening sessions. Booking ESSENTIAL
email southsea.sustex@gmail.com to join the mailing-list.
Age: any age. Parents: stay with your child ( unless they are normally allowed out on their own 14+). We are DBS checked and trained.
NO charge but Optional: make a donation if you can.

Sewing: hand- and machine-sew
Age range, we also have children's kits available in our sessions. Under 13 must have an adult with them.

Join our singing group where you can meet new people in a friendly, fun and social environment. Singing can improve your brain activity, wellbeing and mood. You don’t need to be a good singer to benefit. Join us for fun vocal warm-ups and sing a wide variety of familiar and new songs in a supported environment. The group is hosted by our skilled, compassionate and experienced group leaders.

£6 per session

A monthly Saturday Big Sing in Southsea open to all who want to sing!

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF TIME: We are now meeting in the morning 11am-12.30pm

Please see the facebook page for further information.

Our group aims to help alleviate loneliness and isolation for seniors (age 65+) who live on their own. We are based at the CourtX tennis pavilion, on Eastern Parade. We now have opportunities seven days a week to get together, including coffee afternoons, lunches and suppers. We also arrange bus trips together to places of interest.

The Southsea Community Choir

Please see Facebook for more information

Established in 2007 by Janet Ayers, the choir now performs two concerts a year and Sing for Water Portsmouth, plus various busking performances locally, raising money for local and national charities.
We sing songs from all over the world, in lots of different languages, plus English, all unaccompanied in 4 part harmony. Songs to celebrate the passing of the seasons of nature and the seasons of life.
The choir is open to anyone who wants to sing, no audition and no experience necessary, just the willingness to jump in and have a go.

Browsing and borrowing books and resources
Click & Collect services
Access to PCs and printing
Photocopying
Visitor Parking Permits

Regular activities
Rhymetime – Monday and Thursday 10.00am-10.30am
Rhymetime – Saturday and Sunday 10.30am
Mah Jong – Monday 2.00pm-4.00pm
Storytime – Tuesday 11.00am
Scrabble Club – Wednesday 2.00pm-4.00pm
Slow Sew Group – Wednesday 10.30am to 12.30pm (first and third Wednesday of each month). Bring any items you would like repaired or learn how to repair it yourself.
Table Tennis - Thursday 2.00pm-4.00pm
Crafternoon - Craft activity for adults, Thursday 2.00pm-4.00pm
Knitting and Crochet Group - Fridays 10:30am-12:30pm. Beginners welcome.
Rummiklub – Friday 2.00pm-4.00pm
Children’s drawing workshop – Once a month on Saturday 2.30pm-4.30pm