Projects
Current activities at the Portsmouth Friendship Centre
Chinese Elders Lunch Club
* Every Tuesday from 11am-5pm in the main hall - everyone welcome.
* More information available from Chuk Yin Lee (Chinese Community Development Worker) on 023 9229 7175
ASAP - Asylum Seekers Activity Project
* Helps asylum seekers and refugees to access local educational, leisure, social and cultural facilities.
* Leisure cards and information available, interpreters also.
* Fridays, 1pm-4pm table tennis, pool table, backgammon, chess, regular art workshops and refreshments always available.
* Call Sally Jones on 023 9229 7177 for more information.
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
* Taught by South Downs College at the Friendship Centre.
* English Language (writing, speaking and listening)
* Mathematics (via ESOL)
* Morning, afternoon and evening classes by arrangement.
* Call Jenny Chandler (ESOL Coordinator) or Sally-Ann Mayhew (Administrator) on 023 9261 7399 or 023 9279 7984 for more information. Or visit the South Downs College website.
PCT / PCC Community Development Workers
* Supporting Black and Minority Ethnic group members with mental health and well being.
* To deliver race equality in mental health by bridging the gaps between mental health providers and BME communities in Portsmouth.
* By promoting equality but also recognising and understanding diverse cultural, religious and spiritual beliefs.
* For information or advice call: 023 9275 5485
ICT/Computer Suite
* IT User Journey Project in partnership with the Really Helpful IT Company, every Monday 2.30pm - 4.30pm every Tuesday 10am - 12 noon and every Friday 10am - 12 noon.
* Funded by UK Online - call the Friendship Centre for more information on 023 9229 7177.
Chinese Medicine Clinic
* Complimentary medicine available every day (by appointment)
* Includes: Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine and Pulsing Electromagnetic Field Therapy
* Enquiries to Kam Ip MBACC, MRCHM on 01489 565727 or 07899 918930.
Youth Interfaith Forum
* Young people (up to 26 years old) from different faiths meet weekly to discuss ideas and share experiences.
* The Aim is to bridge the gap between young people from different faiths bringing them "face to face" to discuss and share experiences of subjects chosen by them and how it relates to their beliefs.
* The Forum will form a volunteer team which will broadcast a regular interfaith radio show on Express FM.
* Express FM will provide monthly workshops in radio and presentation skills.
* The radio show will focus on discussions, music and opinions that have been expressed through the weekly meetings.
* For further information contact: Mish Choudhury at info@phenupa.com
Portsmouth Health Trainers
* Health Trainers are based at the Centre offering FREE health advice to the BME Communities
* Advice available on weight loss, smoking, mental health, sexual health and any other health problems.
* Appointments available every Monday-Wednesday 9am-4pm and Friday 10am-2pm. For more information please contact the Centre on 023 9229 7177
Portsmouth Friends
* Activities, education and support for young people from a refugee background.
* Every Wednesday evening, 6-8pm in the main hall.
Slimming World
* Slimming group, open every Thursday, starting at 5.30pm
* Call Tammi Curtis on 07908 598556 for further details
Foundations for Learning
* Arts and crafts, IT and Drama activities for adults with learning disabilities. Run by South Downs College and Portsmouth Day services.
* For more information please contact Sarah Taylor on 023 9269 6783 or Tania Sheard on 023 9236 4553
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
* Citizens Advice Bureau every Friday 9am to 1pm
* Please contact CAB Administration on 023 9265 6310 for more information or to book an appointment
Pilates
* Classes every Monday morning 9.30 - 10.30 in the main hall.
* For further information please contact Charles Farrant on 0759 5895 169
BME Carers
* This group meets at the Centre on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 12noon - 3pm
* For further information contact the Community Development Workers on 023 9275 5485
Solent Anglo-Italian Society
* This group meets at the Centre on the third Friday of each month
* For more information please contact Kate Esson at 9 Vicars' Close, Chichester, PO19 1PT or by email at essonesson@btinternet.com
