HIVE Directory: Befriending Services

808 Walking Football Group

A group welcome to people aged 50+ to walk and play football whilst having a laugh. You don’t need to be a pro or have previous experience playing football. Come along with only a small charge of £5 per game.
When: every Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm
Where: Goals, Tangier road, Portsmouth, PO3 6QA
Contact Helen to find out more.
Email: helen.leworthy@sky.com
Mobile: 07904203849

Age UK Portsmouth Joining Forces

Joining Forces 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. Our aim is to help older veterans stay independent and have greater confidence by providing friendly social contact, support and companionship.

We 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.

Please call Kandy on 023 9288 3506 to confirm your attendance and book your place.

16–18 Kingston Road
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
PO1 5RZ
02392 883506

Brendoncare - Good Companion Club

Join us for a variety of activities, and make new friends at this welcoming and friendly pub club.

2 Eastern Rd
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
PO3 6ES
01962 857099

Chat over Chai

Chat 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
United Kingdom
PO4 0LQ

Christ Church Portsdown Good Neighbours

We are a group of volunteers who give good neighbourly help to people who do not have friends or family nearby to support them.

Cosham
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
PO6 3NB

Craft Clubs in Portsmouth Libraries

If you enjoy crafting or would like to learn a new crafting skill, pop along to a craft club. We recommend you ring the library first to check the club is running that week.

Portsmouth
United Kingdom
PO1 2DX
02392 688057

Friends Without Borders

Friends Without Borders is a charity that provides support for asylum seekers, refugees and immigrants within the Portsmouth area.

Commercial Road
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
PO1 4BT
07546 502143

GoodGym

We're a group of local residents who run, walk, or cycle to help out community projects and older people in Portsmouth.

From hanging curtains for Mr H because he can't manage it on his own, to shovelling a tonne of compost for the Food Growers Group so they can grow vegetables - every GoodGym session is different.

Harbour Cancer Support

Harbour Cancer Support offers practical and emotional support for anyone affected by any cancer.

Drop-In Centre

Trained staff and volunteers are always available to welcome anyone to the centre. They are there to sit and listen, when wanted, help in finding information, explain the services on offer and refer to a therapist when appropriate. Alternatively just call in for a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy our relaxing surroundings.

2 Stoke Road
Gosport
United Kingdom
PO12 1JB
02392 501503

Havelock Howlers

Singing is fun and also good for you and we are trying a range of songs from the musicals, modern pop, old classics and ABBA type music. After singing we reward ourselves with a cuppa & cake or biscuits.

Southsea
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
PO4 0LQ
023 92 295821