| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| When: | Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
3rd Tuesday afternoon |
| Venue: | Pear Tree Court, Horndean |
This group starts in March, 2026
We meet monthly to watch a film on DVD/Blu-ray in the comfort of a complimentary 15-seat cinema room in a local Care Home.
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| When: | Twice-monthly on Wednesday afternoons 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
1st & 3rd Wednesday afternoon |
| Venue: | Members' Homes |
This group started in November, 2025.
Originally Weaving & Felting, in 2026 we had a makeover to include other crafts.
Knitting, embroidery, weaving, etc. - whatever your favourite craft is, let's do it together with a cup of tea (or coffee), a biscuit or two and a nice chat.
Help/tuition and materials available for some crafts and help may be requested for others.
The member's home we meet in has amenities available and is wheelchair accessible; group members come and go as convenient within our meeting times.
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| When: | Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
2nd Monday afternoon |
| Venue: | Various places |
Monthly meetings take place in members' homes when members take turns to choose a topic for the following month and suggest a photoshoot venue (the venue is required to have a nearby coffee shop or other suitable meeting place).
Past photoshoot locations have included Old Portsmouth, Wickham, Hambledon, the Model Village and Portchester Castle.
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| When: | Twice-monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
2nd & 4th Tuesday afternoon |
| Venue: | Various places |
This group started in February, 2013.
As with the other photography groups, we visit various locations for photoshoots and also have indoor meetings to share our photographs and discuss all matters photographic.
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| When: | Twice-monthly on Tuesday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
2nd & 4th Tuesday morning |
| Venue: | Pear Tree Court, Horndean |
This group started in November, 2025.
The group is open to members with varying levels of experience. We meet twice a month with a location visit followed by a "show and tell".
The members are all very friendly and happy to share their experience, advice, technical tips as well as a sociable chat and a cuppa.
As a bit of friendly competition we have a Photograph of the Month where the best picture based on a theme is judged by the group members.
Our December theme (no surprise) was Christmas :
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| When: | Monthly on Friday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
2nd Friday morning |
| Venue: | Acorn Centre |
This group started in November, 2025.
This group is for anyone who likes sewing.
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| When: | Weekly on Thursday afternoons 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Every Thursday afternoon |
| Venue: | Members' Homes |
This group started in June, 2025.
Originally Fun with Watercolours, we in 2026 we had a makeover and now include whatever art materials appeal to the group.
Afternoons of relaxation with pencils, crayons, brushes, markers or anything else you can make a mark with.
We have access to examples of many styles of art which can give us ideas and inspiration. We also enjoy refreshments and time to chat about everything and nothing. Some art equipment is available to try your hand with and some beginners’ basic tuition is also available.
The member's home we meet in has amenities available and is wheelchair accessible; group members come and go as convenient within our meeting times.
