Activity Groups

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

We 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.

We are representative of Pakistani expats living in Portsmouth and their surroundings, we organise our cultural and social events and provide an atmosphere so families can feel like at home.

We work with families living in isolation and help them to overcome mental health issues or family problems. We support them socially, and mentally and sometimes find work for them so they can look after themselves. We focus on our children's education so they can do their best in their lives.
Our motto is UNITY, FAITH, DISCIPLINE AND VALUES.

Maintaining an active social life is the key to remaining healthier and more motivated.
Come and join us for coffee, chat and fun.
We offer a structured programme of activities for people with memory loss and their carers.

By referral only, can self refer

Maintaining an active social life is the key to remaining healthier and more motivated.
Come and join us for coffee, chat and fun.
We offer a structured programme of activities for people with memory loss and their carers.

By referral only, can self refer.

Room One
Managed by autistic/neurodivergent people, for autistic/neurodivergent people in Portsmouth. We want to help you with information, signposting, referrals, socialising, and peer support. We are open Monday - Friday.

Where: Charles Dickens Community Centre, Lake Road, PO1 4DY

One-to-one sessions can be booked around the session times above where needed. We support people over the age of 18, no diagnosis is needed.

If you or someone you know would like to join a group or want to know more information, feel free to text, call or email us.

07553607473
roomone@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

The Rose Road Association is a charity that provides direct care services including respite breaks, community outreach, holiday activities and advice for over 300 children and young adults with severe physical disabilities, learning difficulties, and/or autism.

We are based in Southampton in the UK, and also work across Hampshire and surrounding counties.

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.

£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.

This group offers short strolls to places of interest around Portsmouth for people living with dementia, recovering from stroke or brain injury, or with other vulnerabilities, along with their carers.