Lunch Clubs

The Cathedral Discovery Centre, situated at the car park entrance to the Cathedral, is a resource for the benefit to the Parish, the Diocese and the community at large. It comprises meeting rooms with kitchen facility and a shop.

FareShare Southern Central provides good quality food to charities and community organisations in Hampshire.  They work closely with the food and drink industry to ensure that no good food goes to waste.

Fratton Community Centre runs a variety of activities and events all year round for all ages:

wednesday 12:30pm-2:30pm
Attention all seniors looking for a way to liven up their Wednesdays! We have just the thing for you! Imagine spending your afternoons surrounded by new friends, singing along to classic tunes, enjoying your favorite movies, playing fun and engaging games, and even embarking on exciting outings!

Join us for our weekly event designed specifically for seniors like you, where you'll have the opportunity to build new friendships, share your experiences, and create lasting memories with like-minded individuals. And the best part? We'll even provide refreshments to keep you fueled and energized throughout the day!

So why spend another Wednesday alone when you can join us for a fun-filled afternoon of laughter, entertainment, and socializing? We can't wait to welcome you into our community of seniors and provide you with the support and companionship you deserve. We hope to see you soon!

Friendship Club for the over 60's

Wednesdays 12pm to 3pm

The Centre Community facilities are now managed by the Parochial Church Council (PCC) who maintain and manages the Community Centre Facilities.

The Centre, spread over four floors, consists of:

Several community rooms of varying sizes available to hire.
A variety of activities for young & not so young
The Corner Pre-School
Baffins Surgery (Part of the East Shore Partnership)

Lunch Club is open to all. It takes place every Friday from 11.00 - 14.00. Join us for a hot drink and a biscuit from 11.00, followed by a 2 course lunch served at 12.30 p.m. We ask for donations towards the cost of the meal. There is no need to book (except for Christmas Lunch), but please contact a churchwarden a couple of days in advance if you have any specific dietary requirements. Allergen information for all our meals is available in church.

Join us for our monthly lunch club offering a cooked two-course lunch costing £3.50. This takes place on the first Monday of each month (12-2pm).

Places must be booked in advance as numbers are limited.

Please email pastoral@sjs.church for more information or contact the Church Office on 02392 777000.

St Philip's Monday Meeat is a lunchtime social group, nearly every Monday at St Philips Church Hall between 11.30 and 13.30.

Join us for a simple lunch and a bit of company.

Monthly Lunch Club - 1st Wednesday of the Month