Social Groups

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.

Our Veterans’ Breakfast Club takes place twice a month on the second Friday and the last Friday of every month from 10:00am to 12:00pm

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 at the Bradbury Centre café.
Spaces are limited 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.

Fun morning of feel-good sing-along songs to lift the spirits. No experience necessary, just turn up and join in: no need to book!
Refreshments and chat from 10.30am, singing from 11am.

Music Group Two - Tuesdays 10 till 12pm at The Irish Club, Elm Grove, Southsea

Music Group One - Wednesdays 1 till 3pm at The Irish Club, Elm Grove, Southsea

Thursday Social Group - Thursdays, St Swithun's Church Hall - 6.30 to 8.30pm

The Bivol's Got Talent Music Group will remain on Zoom - every Tuesday. 6.30 to 8pm

Art Group Tuesday afternoons at The Irish Club, Elm Grove, Southsea

Our chair, Debbie Edwards, is dealing with all new referrals - if you want to refer a new member to our groups, please contact her on 07963 407991 or email on deborahedwards96@gmail.com

The Bivol Trust provides skills development opportunities, social outlets and work experience to young people with severe disabilities aged 12 years to 40 years.

COVID-19 Update : Please contact Buckland Community Centre for a list of available Groups and Clubs that are still running and not suspended due to COVID-19.

Including talks/films/shows/puzzles/quizzes