Friendship Group

Reading Groups

Joining a reading group is a great way to meet new people, try new authors and books and share your feedback.

There are a number of groups that you can join that are run by the Library and Archive Service both in and outside of libraries. There is sometimes a waiting list to join the groups but we will let you know when a space becomes available if you tell us which group/s you are interested in joining.

We can also support you in setting up your own reading group. The Library and Archive Service supports independent reading groups that meet in community locations or in peoples' homes by providing free book sets of up to 15 copies on a regular basis.

Take a look at our selection of reading group sets here:

https://librariesandarchives.portsmouth.gov.uk/public-library-service/wh...

If you'd like to ask about availability in one of the Library run groups or would like to find out more about setting up your own group email reading.groups@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Guildhall Walk
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
PO1 2DX

Rummikub Klub at Southsea Library

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.

19-21 Palmerston Road
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
PO5 3QQ
023 9268 8999

Scrabble Clubs in Portsmouth Libraries

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.

Portsmouth
United Kingdom
PO1 2DX
02392 688057

Solent Anglo Italian society

The Solent Anglo Italian Society welcomes everyone who shares a passion for all things Italian. Friendly informal monthly meetings, guest speakers, cultural outings, social events, trips to Italy and local language courses to improve your language skills.

Spirit in Sport

Spirit in Sport is a not-for-profit community sports organisation which operates from St Jude's Church, Southsea.

Southsea
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
PO5 3EL
078 5099 0305

St. Cuthbert's Centre Activities for Adults

ST. CUTHBERT'S CENTRE ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS
Please see our website for more information on activities and social groups

Copnor
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
PO3 6EA
07765 337820

Stroke Association- Stroke Helpline

The Stoke Association provide information to those who need it about the different aspects of strokes.

We provide information about stroke and its effects, what happens after a stroke, or what help and support is available. You may have many questions, be looking for some information and practical guidance, or simply want someone to talk to. That’s where we can help.

The Stroke Assoiciation , Stroke Recovery Service,Queen Aexander Hospital , Southwick Hill Road,
United Kingdom
02392 388654

The Royal British Legion Portsmouth

The Royal British Legion (Portsmouth South Branch)

1-3 Lucknow Street
Fratton
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
PO1 1PS
02392 821195

The YOU Trust Social Prescribing Portsmouth

We have a number of teams working with GP Surgeries specialising in Social Prescribing, Health Coaching, and Care Coordination. We work with people to find out what is important to them, linking them with all the great things they want to do that will have a positive impact on their physical and mental health.

The YOU Trust employs a range of skilled workers for our Social Prescribing. Such as:

Social Prescribing Link Workers
Care Coordinators
Health Coaches
They are employed on behalf of some innovative GP Practices. These are based inn Portsmouth & South East Hampshire. However, other GP practices employ their own Social Prescribers directly. If you are a patient and would like to speak to a Social Prescriber, then please ask the receptionist at your GP surgery to make an appointment.

116 Kingston Crescent
North End
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
PO2 8AL
02392 065 504

Trinity Coffee Morning

Weekly Coffee Mornings

Coffee Morning (with a small table top sale)

Southsea
United Kingdom
PO4 0LX
023 9275 6303