Hobbies Arts & Crafts Clubs

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 found that to get your confidence it's best to learn basic skills first. We ask beginners to make one of the beginners choices of project before venturing onto more skilled projects.

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.

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)

Wymering Manor is a sixteenth century house in a state of semi ruination. We are looking for volunteers to care for and support the repair of the house and its gardens and to support open days, events and quiz nights. The Manor welcomes volunteers on a Saturday and Tuesday. If you would like to get involved, please contact: annmarie.ridgway@wymeringmanortrust.org.uk