HIVE Directory: Befriending Services
808 Walking Football GroupA 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 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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Brendoncare - Good Companion ClubsJoin us for a variety of activities and make new friends at our welcoming and friendly social and quiz pub clubs.
2 Eastern Rd
Portsmouth
PO3 6ES
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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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Craft Clubs in Portsmouth LibrariesIf 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
PO1 2DX
02392 688057
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Friends Without BordersFriends Without Borders is a charity that provides support for asylum seekers, refugees and immigrants within the Portsmouth area.
Commercial Road
Portsmouth
PO1 4BT
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GoodGymWe'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 SupportHarbour 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
PO12 1JB
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Havelock HowlersSinging 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
PO4 0LQ
023 92 295821
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Irish ClubWe are friendly private members club, and are situated in Elm Grove Southsea. The club is run by the committee, all of whom have been nominated by the members of the club. We first opened in 1949 and were originally located within St Joseph’s church hall and later moved to Fratton Trade Club by Fratton Bridge. We moved to this current location in 1973.
We are a short taxi ride from any of the city’s three main rail stations or the Isle of Wight and Gosport Ferries. The club employs 5 regular bar staff and has approximately 600 members who are able to enjoy the friendly relaxed atmosphere and regular entertainment such as Live music every week and Irish dancing. We are also a member of Irish in Britain. The facilities include a large function hall with its own bar and has over the years hosted numerous events and functions, pool, darts and table football. 77 Elm Grove
Portsmouth
PO5 1JF
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