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DOH601369-0001

DIRECTOR Y

FAREHAM AND VOLUNTARY CARE GROUPS

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FAREHAM COMMUNITY ACTION GOSPORT VOLUNTARY ACTION DOH601369-0002

Fareham & Gosport Community Directory

This Directory has been compiled by the Community Development Team and Gosport Voluntary Action.

The Community Development Team provide support to community groups in Fareham and Gosport. This support includes ,elp with establishing and nmning a committee, finding funds and volunteers~ signposting and giving information. If you would like support please contact:

Community Development Team Fareham Community Action 50sborn Road South Fareham PO 16 7DF

Tel: 01329 516744

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1’t Edition Autumn 1999 DOH601369-0003

About the Directory

Welcome to the Fareham and Gosport Directory.

The Directory provides current information on community and voluntary groups operating in the Fareham and Gosport area.

,’oups included are organisations that offer support or link to the community in the provision of health, social and community related services.

How to use the Directory

The Yellow pages contain the Index Groups are listed under Keywords.

The White pages contain the information about each organisation.

If you know the name of the group you are looking for, you can r’nd it alphabetically.

If you know the topic but not the group, you can use the list of Keywords to find the group’s name. DOH601369-0004

Updating Information

To ensure that the details in the Directory are correct, please return this form when any of your group’s information changes.

Group

2ontact Name

Tel No

Description of Group

Areas covered: Fareham / Fareham & Gosport / Gosport

Keywords: (Four words maximum)

Would you like to be contacted by the Community Development Team?

Yes / No DOH601369-0005

Gosport Voluntary Action & Fareham Community Action

Gosport Voluntary Action and Fareham Community Action are Councils of Voluntary Service.

They provide information and consultancy to voluntary groups.

~lhey also manage local services such as Transport, Shopmobility and Disability Information Centres.

To contact them:

Gosport Voluntary Action Bury House Bury Road Gosport Hampshire PO12 3PX

Te1:01705 583836

Fareham Community Action 50sbom Road South Fareham Hampshire PO16 7DF

Tel: 01329 231899 DOH601369-0006

Guide to the Index

Organisations, voluntary and community groups are listed under Keywords in the Index. Keywords are chosen by organisations and groups to define themselves and what they offer.

Index Heading

Access Issues Meeting Place Adults Mental Health Advice Older People All Ages Parenting Befriending Physical Disability Carers Play Childcare Practical Resources Children Recreation/Leisure Community Care Relationships Counselling Respite Crime Sensory Loss Development Social Disability Sports Education Support Group Emotional Difficulty Training Environmental Transport Faith Volunteering Fund-raising Women Health Young People Housing Information Language/Communication Learning Disability DOH601369-0007

Index Access Issues Fareham Access Group Gosport Access Group & Disability Forum Gosporteers Wheel Chair Trust

Adu/ts Fareham Area Active Blind Headway ( & SE Hants) Evereadies

Advice Abusing the ISSUE Arthritis Care (Fareham & Gosport) Carers Resource Centre Cedaroak Support Trust (Pregnancy Centre) CMT Support Group Fareham & District Sports Association for Disabled People Fareham Alzheimer’s Support Group Fareham Carers Together Hampshire Autistic Soeiet-y The Moving On Project (Fareham) Unique

All Ages Fareham Alzheimer’s Support Group Gosport Access Group & Disability Forum Parkinson’s Disease Society (Fareham & District)

Befriending Communicate Friendly Faces

Carers Caters Resource Centre DOH601369-0008

Catisfield Road Family Centre Fareham & Gosport Young Carets Fareham Carets Together Gosport & Fareham Young Carets Kershaw Day Centre Carers Support Group National Schizophrenia Fellowship

Childcare Andy Pandy Pre-School Fareham Oppommity Pro-School Gosport Childminders Group Drop-In-Centre Cosport Opportunity Group HMS Dryad Nursery Group Little Angels Pro-School Ranvilles Community Pro-School St Phillip Howard Pro-School Trinity Pro-School Trinity Tots, Parent & Toddler Group Wallington Village Pro- School Saturday Club

Children 1st Girls" Brigade 2nd Fareham Sea Scout Group Andy Pandy Pro-School Catisfield Road Family Centre Children Come First! Fareham & District National Childbirth Trust Fareham & Gosport Young Carers Fareham East District Scouts Fareham Opportunity Pro-School Fareham West District Scout Council Friends of Naomi House Children’s Hospice Gosport & District Scout Council Go. sport & Fareham Young Carers Gosport Star Striders DOH601369-0009

Gosport Under 8’s Forum Hardway Guide Association HMS Dryad Nursery Group KIDS Centre Let Us Play Scheme (L.U.P.S.) Little Angels ere-School NSPCC (Fareham) NSPCC ( & ) Parentline Peter Pan Junior Club Portchester Play Scheme Portchester Under Eight’s Forum PUFF Club (Parents and under fives fun) ]~anviUes Community ere-School Save The Children Fund (Gosport & Fareham) St Phillip Howard ere-School The Parent Network The Rainbow Centre (For Conductive Education) Trinity Tots, Parent & Toddler Group Wallington Parent and Toddler Group Whiteley Saturday Club

Community Centre Abshott Community Association Crossley Naval Community Centre Fareham Community Centre H.E.D.C.A. Lee On Community Centre Nimrod Community Centre PCA Junior Club Portchester Community Centre Priory Park Community Hall Ranvilles Community Centre Sarisbttry Green Community Centre Parish Rooms The Bridgemary Centre The Salvation Army (Gosport Corps) Thomgate Community Centre Community Centre DOH601369-0010

Wallington Village I-Iall

Counselling Abusing the ISSUE Catholic Marriage Care Cedaroak Support Trust (Pregnancy Centre) Hampshire Autistic Society The Moving On Project (Fareham)

C~me Gosport Victim Support

Development Community Group Support Gosport Development Trust Gosport Youth Concern

Disability Fareham Access Group Gosport & District Sports Association for the Disabled Gosport, Fareham & Distri~ Spastics Society Headway (Portsmouth & SE Hants)

Education M.A.P. (Mothers Are People) (Portchester) SPACE (Supporting Parents Aiding Childhood Education)

Emotional Difficulty Eating Disorders Association

Environment Communities Against Toxics Ewer Common Conservation Group Fareham Conservation Volunteers Fareham Peace Group Fareham Society Friends of Kites Croft DOH601369-0011

Friends of Leesland Park Friends of the Hermitage Friends of Gosport & Fareham Friends of the Earth Gosport Conservation Volunteers Gosport Families for Peace Gosport Society Gosport Tree Wardens Groundwork Gosport Midweek Conservation Volunteers Portchester Society Sarisbury Residents Association Society Trinity Green Preservation Association Warsash Residents Association

Faith Friendly Faces The Salvation Army (Gosport Corps) Women’s Guild (URC, Bury Road)

Fund-raising Cancer Research (Fareham) Friends of Leesland Park Friends of Naomi House Children’s Hospice Gosport Support Group for the Portsmouth Area Hospice (The Rowans) Gosporteers Guide Dogs for the Blind (Fareham) Hearing Dogs for Deaf People League of Friends (Fareham Hospitals) League of Friends of Gosport War Memorial Hospital League of Friends of Oaldands NSPCC (Fareham) NSPCC (Locks Heath & Warsash) Save The Children Fund (Gosport & Fareham) The 3 A’s The Guide Dog for the Blind Association (Gosport Branch) DOH601369-0012

Health LUPUS UK (Hampshire) M.E. Support Group

Housing Fareport Fund-a-Home Friends of the Homeless in Fareham St Petroc Accommodation Resource Centre

Information Arthritis Care (Fareham & Gosport) Caters Resource Centre CMT Support Group Community Group Support DeafBlind UK/Sense Fareham & District Diabetes Support Group Fareham & District National Childbirth Trust Fareham Carets Together Fareport Talking News Friends of the Homeless in Fareham Gosport Under 8’s Forum Gosport, Fareham & District Spastics Society Headway (Portsmouth & SE Hants) League of Friends of Oaklands National SchiTophrenia FeUowship Portchester Under Eight’s Forum Unique

Language/Communication DeafBlind UK/Sense Dyslexic Support Group Hampshire Autistic Society

Learning DisabiliO, KIDS Centre Let Us Play Scheme (L.U.P.S.) DOH601369-0013

Leisure/Recreation Fareham & Gosport Duke of Edinbugh Award

Meeting Place Abshott Commuaity Association Fareham Community Centre Friendly Faces H.E.D.C.A. Lee On The Solent Community Centre Nimrod Commuaity Centre Priory Park Community Hall RanviUes Community Centre Sarisbury Green Community Centre Sadsbury Parish Rooms Luncheon Club (British Red Cross) The Bridgemary Centre Thomgate Community Centre Titclxfield Community Centre Victory Hall Wallington Village Hall X-perience

Mental Health Fareham & Gosport Mind Forum Shop League of Friends of Oaldands National SchiTophrenia Fellowship

Older People British Red Cross (Gosport Borough) Bury House Day Centre Cinnamon Trust Civil Service Pensioners Alliance Bridgemary (Gosport North) Group Comm~micare Crotton Attemoon Club Fareham Stroke Club Friends in Retirement DOH601369-0014

Good Companions Club II Stubbington Kershaw Day Centre Carets Support Group Portchester Community Care Group - Transport Portchester Stroke Club St John’s Senior Citizen Club Stubbington Luncheon Club (British Ked Cross)

Parenting Gingerbread Group (Gosport & Fareham) M.A.P. (Mothers Are People) (Locks Heath) M.A.P. (Mothers Are People) (Portchester) PANDA (Post Natal Mother and Child) Parentline Positive Parenting Publications SPACE (Supporting Parents Aiding Childhood Education) The Parent Network Wallington Parent and Toddler Group

Physical Disqbility Arthritis Care (Fareham & Gosport) British Red Cross (Gosport Borough) Different Strokes Fareham & District Sports Association for Disabled People Gosport Disability Trust Gosport Stroke Club Gosporteers Wheel Chair Trust Guide Dogs for the Blind (Fareham) Hampshire Autistic Society KIDS Centre MS Society Peter Pan Junior Club Portchester Stroke Club Positive Parenting Publications SCOPE The Rainbow Centre (For Conductive Education)

Physical Health CMT Support Group DOH601369-0015

Eating Disorders Association Fareham & District Diabetes Support Group

Play Let Us Play Scheme (L.U.P.S.) Portchester Play Scheme PUFF Club (Parents and under fives fun)

Practical Resources Cinnamon Trust Gosport Inshore Rescue Service Tools for Self Reliance (Gosport) Warsash, St Mary’s Care Link

Recreation/leisure Amnesty International (Gosport & Fareham) Amnesty International (Portchester Group) Boys’ Brigade (South East Hants Battalion) Civil Service Pensioners Alliance Bridgemary (Gosport North) Group Different Strokes Fareham & District Sports Association for Disabled People Fareham Area Active Blind, Fareham West District Scout Council Good Companions Club II Stubbington Gosport & District Sports Association for the Disabled Gosport Blind Club Gosport Inshore Rescue Service Gosport Star Striders Hampshire Geneology Society (Gosport Branch) MS Society Ocean Youth Club Portchester Evereadies Women’s Guild (UKC, Bury Road)

Relationships Positive Parenting Publications DOH601369-0016

Respite Fareham & Gosport Young Caters KIDS Centre

Sensory Loss DeafBlind UK/Sense Fareham Area Active Blind Fareport Talking News Gosport Blind Club Hampshire Association for the Care of the Blind (Fareham) Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

Social 55+ Club Catholic Widows Association (Fareham Branch) Crofton Afternoon Club Friends in Retirement Good Companions Club II Stubbington Gosport Development Trust Bosom Buddies M.E. Support Group St John’s Senior Citizen Club

Sports Fareham & District Sports Association for Disabled People Gosport & District Sports Association for the Disabled

Support Group Abusing the ISSUE Arthritis Care (Fareham & Gosport) Residents Association Cedaroak Support Trust (Pregnancy Centre) Chil~en Come First! Dyslexic Support Group Fareham & District Diabetes Support Group Fareham & District National Childbirth Trust Fareham & Gosport Family Aid Fareham Alzheimer’s Support Group DOH601369-0017

Fareham Stroke Club Gingerbread Group (Gosport & Fareham) Gosport Childminders Group Drop-In-Centre Gosport Stroke Club Gosport Support Group for the Portsmouth Area Hospice (The Rowans) Gosport Victim Support Gosport, Fareham & District Spastics Society I-Iampghire Association for the Care of the Blind (Fareham) Haslar Bosom Buddies Headway (Portsmouth & SE Hants) LUPUS UK (Hampshire) M_A.P. (Mothers Are People) (Portchester) M.E. Support Group PANDA (Post Natal Mother and Child) Parentline parklnson’s Disease Society (Fareham & District) Portchester Stroke Club Sarisbury Residents Association

Training Community Group Support Forum Shop Gosport Development Trust Groundwork Gosport Positive Parenting Publications

£ransport Comm,micare Gosport Disability Trust Gosporteers Wheel Chair Trust Portchester Community Care Group - Transport

Volunteering Vohmtary Services Overseas (G & F) Women’s Royal Voluntary Service Women’s Royal Vohmtary Service, Fareham District DOH601369-0018

Vg’omen Atverstoke Afternoon Townswomen’s Guild Catholic Widows Association (Fareham Branch) Fareham & Gosport Family Aid Inner Wheel Club of Gosport Locks Heath Wives Group Locks Wood Women’s Institute 1V[A.P. (Mothers Are People) (Locks Heath) M.A.P. (Mothers Are People) (Portchester) PANDA (Post Natal Mother and Child) Portchester Evening Townswomen’s Guild Women’s Institute, HoIbrook Women’s Guild (UKC, Bury Koad) Women’s Institute (Burridge & ) Women’s Institute (Castle View) Women’s Institute (Croffon) Women’s Institute (Fareham Park) Women’s Institute (Hamble Bank) Women’s Institute (Hill Park) Women’s Institute (Lee-on-the-Solent) Women’s Institute (Locks Heath) Women’s Institute (Sarisbury Green) Women’s Institute (Solent, evening) Women’s Institute (Stubbington Village) Women’s Institute () Women’s Institute (Wallington) Women’s Institute (Warsash) Women "s Royal Voluntary Service Women’s Royal Voluntary Service, Fareham District

Young People 1st Bridgemary Girls’ Brigade 2nd Fareham Sea Scout Group Boys" Brigade (South East Hants Battalion) British Red Cross Society Youth & Junior Leader (Fareham) Crotion Youth Project Crossley Youth Group Fareham & Gosport Challenge & Adventure Fareham & Gosport Duke of Edinbugh Award DOH601369-0019

Fareham & Gosport Young Carets Fareham East District Scouts Fareham West District Scout Council Girls’ Brigade (1 st Fareham Company) Gosport & District Scout Council Gosport & Fareham Young Caters Gosport South Division Guide Association Gosport Star Striders Gosport Youth Concern Guide Association Hampshire East Hardway Guide Association M.A.P. (Mothers Are People) (Portchester) Ocean Youth Club PCA Junior Club St Petroc Accommodation Resource Centre The Moving On Project (Faxeham) Whiteley Youth Club X-pedence DOH601369-0020

FAREHAM COMMUNITY ACTION - 01329 231899 An ’umbrella’ community development charity that exists to promote Community action and to provide support for current and emerging community and voluntary groups

VOLUNTEER BUREAU - 01329 231899 Recruits volunteers from all walks of life and matches them with vacancies

HoME HELPS SCHEME MOPS- 01329 313113 A low cost dnmestic cleaning and help service for people who are unable to do their housework for whatever reason

DIAL-A-RIDE - 01329 515224 Transport service for people with disabilities in Fareham & Gosport

SHOPMOBILTIY, CARING & INFORMATION CENTRE - 01329 282929 Provides manual and power wheelchairs and scooters for use around Fareham Centre. It is available for all those who feel they would like help with their mobility

ADVOCACY PROJECT (MENTAL HEALTH)- 01329 827189 The Advocacy Project is an independent, confidential service for adult users of the mental health services in Fareham & Gospori. It is an open access service, not requiring any professional referral

COMMU NITY TRANSPORT - 01329 515224 Service available for disabled people to hire vehicles with the option of a driver

SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS - 01329 516744 If your group has a problem then we can probably help DOH601369-0021

GOSPORT VOLUNTARY ACTION - 023 9258 3836 An ’umbrella’ community development charity that exists to promote community action and to provide support for current and emerging community and voluntary groups

VOLUNTEER CENTRE -023 9258 8347 Recruits volunteers from all walks of life and matches them with vacancies within voluntary groups DUSTBUSTERS - 023 9260 1314 A low cost domestic cleaning and help service for the disabled and/or elderly GOSPORT GARDEN SCHEME - 023 9258 3836 A low cost, twice yearly garden clearing and tidying service for the disabled and/or elderly VOLUNTEER CITIZEN ADVOCACY PROJECT - 023 9252 6323 Advises, assists and supports people with a learning difficulty to enable them to obtain full rights as citizens TRANSPORT PROJECT - 023 9258 3838 Free transport service for people using local Age Concem Day Centres DISABILITY INFORMATION CENTRE - 023 9258 0373 Provides advice on any disability issue, product or concem

PHYSICAL AND/OR SENSORY IMPAIRMENT DAY CENTRE - 023 9258 ’O373 Provides a meeting place for the development of ideas and projects and the wherewithal to put them into action. Referral only , SHOPMOBILITY - 023 9254 5402 Low cost hire of powered scooters for use by disabled shoppers in Gosport and Lee-on-the-Solent VOLUNTEER BEFRIENDING SERVICE - 023 9258 8347 Offer friendship and practical support to people in need that have been referred by caring agencies VOLUNTEER DRIVING FORCE - 023 9258 8347 Provides volunteer drivers, either in minibuses or their own cars, to groups, agencies and individuals to help include them in society SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS - 01329 516744 If your group has a problem then we can probably help DOH601369-0022

1st Bridgemary Girls" Brigade

Contact: Position: Address:

What we offer: A Girls’ Uniformed organisation, Christian based and attached to a church. Made up of 4 sections: Explorers 5 - 8 years Juniors 8 - 1 lyears, Seniors 11 - 14 years and Brigaders 14 years +.

Girls work for badges on a 4 square programme, each badge has a section of physical, educational, spiritual and service. Each girl obtaining one a year approximately. The oldest girls work for 4 badges to obtain 5 sections. The girls are encouraged to attend church or Sunday School and monthly church parades.

2nd Fareham Sea Scout Group

Contact: Mr John Burden Tel: i---cO-d-e--~ .... Position: Vice- Chairman ...... -’ ¯ ...... Z:o~te-~ ...... 7 Address: i ...... !

What we offer: Local established Sea Scout group providing young people aged 6-20 years with both indoor and outdoor activities, to raise self-esteem and an introduction to life skills.

55+ Club

Contact: Mrs Audrey Diap er Tel’. i CodeA ~Home Position: Chairperson Address:

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What we offer: Club for people aged over 55years with a focus on the social aspect of life. Club meets every Thursday for bingo, raffle and entertainment. DOH601369-0023

60 Plus Club [ Contact: [I~I~I~I~I~I~I~_-~I~I~I~I~I~I~I~I[ Teli ...... Code._..A._...... iHome Position: Co-ordinator Address:

What we offer: Social Club for people over the age of 60, living in Fareham and Locks Heath area. The club provides an exercise class and varied activities each week. There are also events during the year.

Abshott Community Association

Contact: Ms Penny Clist Tel~.Li_Z.i~oi~i-~i_Z_i~iWork Position: Chairperson [ ...... cg_d.~ A ...... [Home Address: Kelsey’Close, Titchfield Common, Fareham, Hants PO16 4NK

What we offer: The Abshott Comm!mity Association provide and manage a facility for the benefit of the whole community, regardless of sex, colour, race, disability, etc.

Rooms for hire include a function lounge (seats 40), bar and fully equipped kitchen. The centre has full disabled access.

Abusing the ISSUE

Contact: i.~-d_.i~.~.~.i Tel: 01705 582424 Work Position: Co-ordinator Address: Address not available

What we offer: Abusing the ISSUE is a support and action group for parents of children who have been sexually abused. DOH601369-0024

Age Concern Information Centre

Contact: [ ...... _.£_d.e_._A_ ...... [ Tel: 01705 511109 Position: Co-ordinator Address: Methodist Church Hall, Stoke Road, Gosport, Hants P012 1JB

What we offer: Drop in information centre for older people or their carers and relatives. Some services provided such as gardening or shopping whe available.

Alver River Credit Union Contact: / Position: Secretary //~" to_ Address: [ ...... ¯ Code A i ,...... J

What we offer: Encourage thrift within the local community.

Alverstoke Afternoon Townswomen’s Guild Contact: [i~-9~-.d_-e_.-~i Tel: 02392 5 Position: Secretary Address: [ ...... Cocle-~t- ...... iJ

What we offer: We are a Guild in a national organisation. We provide facihtles lor recreation or other leisure time pursuits.

We aim to educate women in the principles of good citizenship. We are non- sectarian and non-political. DOH601369-0025

Age Concern Information Centre

Contact: ~I~I~~[[.A~I~I~] Tel: 01705 511109 Position: Co-ordinator Address: Methodist Church Hall, Stoke Road, Gosport, Hants P012 1JB

What we offer: Drop in information centre for older people or their carers and relatives. Some services provided such as gardening or shopping when volunteers are available.

Alver River Credit Union Contact: i ...... iS&ie ...... ] tel: Position: L.--Secretary ...... Address: Nimrod Community Centre, Nimrod Drive, Gosport, Hants PO13 8BE

Wh at we offer: Encourage thrift within the local community.

Alverstoke Afternoon Townswomen’s Guild Contact: [ ...... Co-tie-in- ...... i Tel: i ...... C ocieA---~lHome i ...... [ "_ ...... Position: Secretary ...... ] Address: Code A

What we offer: We are a Guild in a national organisation. We provide facilities for recreation or other leisure time pursuits.

We aim to educate women in the principles of good citizenship. We are non- sectarian and non-political. DOH601369-0026

Amnesty International (Gosport & Fareham)

, Contact: i ...... -C,o-de-~, ...... ] Tel:! Code A Home L ...... = L ...... { Position: Se~ Address: [ ...... Code A 1 i ...... !

What we offgT: Amnesty International campaign for human fights, seek the release of prisoners of conscience and campaign against the death penalty.

Amnesty International (Portchester Group) Contact: i ...... Co-de-A ...... i ]Home [ ...... l Tel: ~i ...... C-ocl-e A ...... i Position: Co-ordinator

Address: [L ...... Code A i

What we offer: Amnesty International campaigns for human fights, seek the release of prisoners of conscience and campaign against the death penalty.

Andy Pandy Pre-School Contact: i~jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj~jO_-jO~jj~jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj] Tel: 01705 210070 Work Position: Joint Supervisor Address: ...... -r ~-~-~--A- ...... ,

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What we offer: The Pre-Sehool rims every morning, 0900 - 1200. Tuesday open all day.

Arthritis Care (Fareham & Gosport)

Position: Co-ordinator Address: ...... [¯ Code A [ _ ...... J

What we offer: Monthly meetings for people with Arthritis in Fareham and Gosport. Information, advice and entertaining speakers provided. DOH601369-0027

Boys" Brigade (South East Hants Battalion)

i ...... i Contact: Teli Code A Home Position: Batallion Secretary i Address: Address not available

What we offer: The Boys’ Brigade is an organisation for boys’ aged between 6 - 18 years.

For more details about groups in Locks Heath, Fareham and Gosport, contact .he Batallion Secretary.

British Red Cross (Gosport Borough) Contact: ’;.~:6.~.e~-~~i Tel: r--code-A--iHome t~ ...... i~

Position: Club Leader i Code A :~ Work Address: The Anchorage, Willis Road, Gosport, I-Iants PO12 1HA

What we offer: The Gosport Borough Red Cross run clubs every weekday for older people.

Mondays - Club for disabled people; Tuesdays - Friendship Club; Wednesdays- Rainbow Club; Thursdays & Fridays Club.

For more information contact the Club Leader.

British Red Cross Society Youth & Junior~Lead~r ~areham) Contact: i ...... C,ocle-~, ...... Tel: i Code A i3 Work Position: ’Youdx&-Jtffl{or-[.eader~ L ...... [ Address: British Red Cross Centre, 1 Gosport Road, Fareham, Hants PO16 OPN

What we offer: The group meets every Friday night: 6 -7.45 pm (5-10 year olds) and 8 - 9.45 pm (10-16 year olds). DOH601369-0028

Young people learn general indoor and outdoor safety (first aid) in a fun setting. Various trips are planned through out the year.

Burridge Residents Association Contact: Mrs Carol Page Tel: 01489 589734 Home Position: Secretary Address: 20 Swanwick Lane, Swanwick, , Hants SO31 7HF

What we offer: Residents’ Association dealing with village concerns and planning matters.

Bury House Day Centre Contact: Ms Susan Mills Tel: 01705 503976 Position: Manager Address: Bury House, Bury Road, Gosport, Hants P012 3PX

What we offer: Age Concern Day Centre for older people. Activities are organised for clients, including day trips out, Christmas parties and more.

Cancer Research (Fareham)

i ...... 7 Contact: Mrs Riches Tel:i Code A _.1 Position: Chairperson Address: 83 Catisfield Lane, Fareham, Hants PO15 SNT

What we offer: Fund-raising organisation with strong committee who meet monthly. Also a monthly fund-raising event of varying descriptions throughout the year.

Carers Resource Centre

Con tact: ]Te1:01705 501592 Ansaphone

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What we offer: Out-reach advice and information for caters in Fareham and Gosport.

Catholic Marriage Care Contact." [[[[[[[[.-C.-.~-_d.-_~-[~-[[[[[[[] Tel: 01705 263191 Position: Co-ordinator Address: 32 Mill Road, Denmead, Hants PO7 6PA

What we offer: Catholic Marriage Care work for the whole community providing marital care flora qualified counsellors on a voluntary basis. Non-judgemental and neutral service.

Catholic Widows Association (Fareham Branch) Contact: i ...... C-ocl-e-A ...... ] Tel: Code A ]Home t...... = "_ ...... J Position: Secretary Address: 6 Leigh Road, Fareham, Hants PO 16 7SZ

What we offer: The Catholic Widows Association is a social group for widows. They meet every first and third Thursday of the month at the Sacred Catholic Church, Fareham

Open to non-catholics.

Catisfield Road Family Centre Contact: Code A Tel: 01329 844120 i_ ...... [ Position: Centre Manager Address: 26 Catisfield Road, Fareham, Hants PO15 5QF

What we offer: Catisfield Road Family Centre (Hampshire Council) provides day care registration, inspection and recruitment assessment of foster caters and adoptees. DOH601369-0030

Cedaroak Support Trust (Pregnancy Centre) Contact: Mrs Glynne Payce Tel[---.[-~.~.~.~.~[.[---] Work Position: Director ...... e-a~-A- ...... -;. Address: i. _. _ ~. _~ ~ ~ ~. ~ ~..,,~ _ .~ ~ ~.j[.v.,,Lr ~,~ ~_.1

What we offer: To help people in the Gosport area who are in need, hardship, distress or sickness arising from pregnancy or abortion.

Ceaderoak Support Trust offers flee pregnancy testing, confidential counselling and post-abortion support.

Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday (10.00 am - 12.00 pro).

Children Come First! Contact: [ ...... -C-o-d-e-A ...... rel:[[[[[~O_-&_~_[-_A_[[[[[home L ...... Ji Position: Secret_._a~... 01703 328324 Treasurer Address: [22:: 22222:: -o: : 22222222:]

What we offer: Children Come First! exists to provide mutual support to individuals following the breakdown of a parental relationship.

Regular meetings are held in Fareham and with occasional guest speakers dealing with a range of related issues.

Telephone contacts are available to listen and provide advice.

Cinnamon Trust Contact: [I[I[I[I[.-C.-_~[~[I.-.A-I[I[I[I[] Tel: 01736 757900 Work Position: Co-ordinator Address: Foundry House, Foundry Square, I-layle, Cornwall PR27 71-I DOH601369-0031

What we offer: The aim of the Trust is to help older people and their pets stay together for as long as possible.

Contact the headquarters for a registration form. The trust operates throughout Fareham & Gosport.

Volunteers are most welcome.

Civil Service Pensioners Alliance Bridgemary (Gosport ’~orth) Group Contact: Code A Teli Code A Home

Address: [ Code A ]

What we offer: The Club is for retired Civil Servants.

CMT International UK Contact: Code-A ...... [ Tel: 01329 317922 i[ ...... ; Position: Co-ordinator Address: 30 The Parkway, Gosport, Hants PO 13 0PX

What we offer: ~upport group for people who are affected by Charot-Marie-Tooth Disease ¯ hich is also known as Peroneal Muscular Atrophy (PMA) or Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy (HMSN) an inherited neurological disease.

Regular meetings for people with CMT, their carers and relatives with speakers, information and entertainment.

New members welcome. DOH601369-0032

Communicare Contact: Tel: 01489 589732 Home ...... C.°__d_e_....A...... i Position: Secretary Address: 8 Kite’s Croft Close, Titchfield Common, Fareham, Hants PO14 4QU

What we offer: A bridge between statutory bodies and the community; providing transport, luncheon clubs and advice.

Communities Against Toxics Contact: ...... Tel: i.iii~igi~.e_ii~.iiii Ho me -C-ode--A- ...... i Position: ~ Ufiit-ii~’i P~f~ii ...... ’ Address: Code A L ...... i

What we offer: The group campaign across Hampghire against incinerators and promoting sustainable alternatives.

Community Group Support ...... j Contact: i Code A [ Tel: 01329 516744 Work = Position: Communky Development Team Address: 50sbom Road South, Fareham, Hants PO16 7DF

d~hat we offer: Community group support for voluntary organisations operating in Fareham and Gosport.

Varying levels of support given depending the need of the individual group. Support includes help with running committees, finding funds and retaining volunteers. DOH601369-0033

Crofton Afternoon Club

Contact: [ ...... Co-de-~,- ...... i Tel: Code A home Position: Co-ordinator Address: 16 Darlington Close, Fareham, Hants PO14 2RH

What we offer: Social Club for older people which meets every Tuesday afternoon. Activities include snooker, cards and a raffle.

Crofton Community Centre Contact: Mrs Dorothy Power Tel: 01329 662821 Position: Manager Address: Stubbington Lane, Stubbington, Fareham, Hants PO14 2PP

What we offer: The Croflon Community Centre provides local people with rooms/halls for hire, sports facilities, indoor/outdoor bowling, tennis courts and catering facilities.

Crofton Youth Project i Contact: Mr Arthur Mandry Tel[._._C_od._e._._A_._._gome Position: ChairRer~n_...... Address: i ...... c°_..d..~_.A_...... J

What we offer: Open Monday for 13-16 year olds, 7.30 -9.30 pro, Wednesdays for 11-13 year olds, 7.00 - 9.00 pro:

Meeting place for young people from Stubbington and .

Crossley Naval Community Centre

Contact: it ...... -C-od-e-A- ...... ] Tel: 01705 527424 Work Position: Naval Community Worker , Address: Grange Lane, , Gosport, Hants PO13 9RJ DOH601369-0034

What we offer: Community Centre provides a broad range of activities for the residents of Rowner. This includes toddler groups, youth activities and weekend bar.

The building has full wheelchair access.

Crossley Youth Group Contact: [iiiiiiiiiiiiiilC.i-_O_~ie_i_~iiiiiiiiiiiiilj Tel: 01705 527424 Work Position: Co-ordinator Address: C/O Crossley Naval Community Centre, Grange Lane, Rox~er, Gosport, I-lants PO13 9RJ

What we offer: The Crossley Youth Group is a voluntary organisation. It provides drop-in sessions and discos for young people.

DeafBiind UK/Sense Contact: [i[[[[i~i~-_d.-i~-i~-[[[[ii re/: i Code A Home Position: Awareness Officer t ...... J Address: 5 Carberry Courts, The Warren, Leigh Park, , Hants PO9 4HH

What we offer: Support and information for people with Ushers Syndrome or a sensory impairment.

Different Strokes [ Contact: C_od.e_A ...... i Tel:[ Code A Home Position: Joint Chairperson J Address: ...... Code A i [

What we offer: This group is based in Portsmouth and is for younger people who have experienced a stroke.

Exercise classes and social events organised for carers and friends too. DOH601369-0035

Fareham & District Diabetes Support Group ’ =7 -z-’-2_ Contact: Mrs Jenn~a~ler Tel: 01329 zt; .... rtome Position: Address: Ad~¢ss~not available

What we Offer: Friendly informal meeting for people with Diabetes, their caters, friends and relatives.

Monthly meetings held in Portchester with speakers on medical and general issues.

Fareham & District National Childbirth Trust -i Contact: Co-iJ-e-A ...... Tel: i Code A ~Iome i ...... i i Position: Secretary Address: Address not available

What we offer: The National Childbirth Trust offers information and support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. The group holds ante-natal classes weekly, coffee mornings for "oumps & babes’ to age 5 years. In addition to evening meetings and working taurus’ groups.

Fareham & District Sports Association for Disabled People Contact: Mrs Rosemary Titcombe Tel: r--co(Je-A---Home Position: Chairperson Address: Cumbria, 87 Peters Road, Locks Heath, Fareham, Hants SO31 6EL

What we offer: Evening sport and social group for people of all ages and disabilities.

The group meets on a Monday night and Wednesday night for differing activities. DOH601369-0036

New members from Fareham and Gosport welcome.

Dyslexic Support Group Contact: E~.I~-.O~.I~.I~J Tei. Code A : ,home Position: Co-ordinator Address: 46 Crispin Close, Locks Heath, Fareham, Hants SO31 6PD

What we offer: Support and advice for people with dyslexia and their earers. No meetings arming at present.

Eating Disorders Association

Contact: [ ...... -C-ode-A ...... J i Tel: 01705 584556 Position: Co-ordinator Address: Gosport Methodist Church, Stoke Road, Gosport, Hants PO12 1LS

What we offer: Discreet help and support for people experiencing bullmia or anoerexia across Hampshire.

Ewer Common Conservation Group Contact: Mrs Nicola Knight Tel: 01705 582528 Home "osition: Chahperson Address: White Cottage, Ewer Common, Alverstoke, Gosport, I/ants PO12 2HK

Wh at we offer: The Group, mainly local residents, was formed in 1992 to preserve and maintain Ewer Common. DOH601369-0037

Fare ham & G0sport Challenge & Adventure Contact: i ...... C,od-e--A- ...... Tel: 01705 610630 Phone & Fax ...... J Position: Scheme Co-ordinator Address: Code A ] it ...... i

What we offer: A multi-agencycharity group aimed at young people from 13 - 16 years.

The young people take part in a twelve month structured scheme to reduce ~he risk of them offending, to raise their self esteem, develop their interest and involvement in lawful pursuits and improve their relationship with the police service.

Fareham & Gosport Duke of Edinbugh Award Tel: r--C-od-e- j~---home Contact: i ...... -C-od-e-A ...... i Position: L-FiblitOm~i~ ...... ’ ...... : Address: 34 Elsfred Road, Hillhead, Fareham, Hants PO14 3NJ

What we offer: The group provides a liaison officer for all schools, colleges and voluntary organi.~ations who wish to undertake the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Young people participating must be between 14-25 years old.

Fareham & Gosport Family Aid Contact: i Code A i Tel:i ...... C-odeA ...... Home t ...... i i ...... i Position: Contact Person Address: 15 Park Lane, Fareham, I-lants PO16 7LF

What we offer: The group seeks to assist women and their children who have experienced physical and/or mental abuse in their own homes. DOH601369-0038

Fareham & Gosport MENCAP Society Contact: f ...... -Co-de-A ...... i Tel" 01705 580604 Position: Honorary Secretary Address: 44 House Farm Road, Gosport, Hants PO12 3TF

What we offer: Mencap aims to be both the principle pressure group for people with learning disability and the primary source of information h the field of learning disability.

Fareham & Gosport Young Carers

Contact: i ...... -Cod-e-A ...... Tel: i Code A [Mobile Position: ’C6=iSi~iliii~i~or i ~ ...... Address: KIDS Family Centre, Delta House, Saltems Lane, Fareham, Hants PO16 0QS

What we offer: Young Caters is a group which meets once a month for 13-18 year olds, who care for a friend, parent or family member.

Meetings provide young people with one to one support, information and advice, in a fun setting.

Fareham Access Group

Contact: [ ...... -C-ocl-e-A ~...... ~Home/Minicom Position: Team Leader Address: 13 Bayly Avenue, Portchester, Hants PO16 9JU

What we offer: Aims to raise awareness of issues concerning disabled people, for the benefit of the whole community. All members are welcome. DOH601369-0039

Fareham Community Centre Contact: Mrs Packer Tel: Code A iHome Position: Chairperson ’i ...... ’I Address: 10 Gamett Close, Stubbington, Fareham, Hants POI4 2HJ

What we offer: Fareham Community Centre is ideal for any sports groups, shows and exhibitions. The large hall seats 100 people, the small hall seats 50 people.

The Centre serves the needs of the local community.

Fareham Conservation Volunteers

Contact: Cocl-e-A ...... [ Tel: 01329 236100 Extentio~._.°_d.e_.A. Position: ....~g~-aait I~t~j~~o-tficer Address: Dept of Planning & Development, Fareham Borough Council, PO Box 82, Civic Offices, Fareham, Hants PO16 7TT

What we offer: Practical conservation group working throughout the , Activities include working in woods, meadows, wetland and ponds to carry out conservation projects, which either benefit wildlife or provide informal recreation.

Fareham East District Scouts

Contact: i.~.~.~.~.~.~.~-d..~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.i Tel: i---C,o-cl-e-A--i Home Position: Secretary Address: 5 Bruce Close, Fareham, Hants PO16 7QJ

What we offer: The East District Scouts are responsible for 10 local groups:

6 Central Fareham 1 Catisfield 1 Ranvilles 2 Portchester DOH601369-0040

Fareham Alzheimer’s Support Group Contact: Mr Ken Hash Tel: i~f-_c~£~a_~e_~i Home Position: Chairperson Address: C/O Fareham Commtmity Action, 50sbom Road South, Fareham, Hants PO16 7DF

What we offer: Active support group for caters or relatives of people with Alzheime£s Disease.

Information sessions and day trips to and Christmas outings.

More people are welcome to attend. Meet montly in Fareham town centre.

Fareham Area Active Blind Contact: MrsLindaPhear Tel: Code A home ; Position: Chairperson Address: 36 Wickham Koad, Fareham, Hants PO16 7JE

What we offer: Group with no geographical boundaries. Active club meets twice a month, open to anybody with a visual impairment.

Members choose the activities such as ~kittles~ daytrips and the theatre.

Fareham Carers Together Contact: i.i[[~:~:~~[[.ii Tel:., Code A .H°me Position: Co-ordinator L ...... ; Address: r ...... _C.o_.d_._e._.A_ ...... ~s PO16 7DF

What we offer: Holds information on local caring groups. The group has FREE information for carers to request including benefits and guides to residential care.

Enables carers to access facilities and support. DOH601369-0041

Fareham Opportunity Pre-School

Contact: i ...... -CocIO.-A ...... i Tel:i-Oo--de-~t-]Work Position: [Supervlsor ...... ] ...... i ...... J Address: Neville Lover Community School, St Anne’s Grove, Fareham, I-Iants PO14 1JJ

What we offer: Fareham Oppommity Pre-School is open to children from birth to school age. Children with special needs are welcome.

Open Monday to Thursday 9.15 - 11.45 am.

Fareham Peace Group Contact: [ Code A [ Tel: Code A Home i ...... a L ...... a Position: Contact Person Address: 27 Silver Birch Avenue, Fareham, I-Iants PO14 1SZ

What we offer: Fareham Peace Group campaigns for the abolition ofm~clear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction.

Fareham Society

...... Contact: [ Cold el l AI ...... J ] Tel: 01329 280506 Position: Secretary Address: 1 High Street, Fareham, Hants PO16 7AG

What we offer: The Fareham Society are concerned for the natural and built environment throughout the Borough of Fareham

Meetings are held monthly and are open to all. DOH601369-0042

Fareham Stroke Club Contact: ] ...... C_od_._e.._._A_._ ...... ] Tel: 01329 313113 Work Position: Co-ordinator Address: C/O Fareham Community Action, 50sbom Road South, Fareham, Hants PO16 7DF

What we offer: Social group that meets weekly for people who have experienced a Stroke, and their partners. There are speakers and entertainment.

Meetings are held at the Women’s Institute Hut, Oak Road, Fareham, 2.30 pm every Friday. Transport can be arranged.

Fareham West District Scout Council

Contact: ...... C,-octe-P, ...... ] Tel: ii ...... CocieA---home Position: District Commissioner Address: 27 Vian Close, Bridgemary, Gosport, Hants PO13 0TX

What we offer: The Fareham West District Scout Council covers groups in the Western Wards, including, Cubs, Scouts, Venture Scouts and Beavers. Areas include, Titchfield, Stubbington, Locks Heath, Warsash, Sarisbury Green and Whiteley.

For information on individual groups contact the District Commissioner.

Fareham Youth Concern Contact: Ms Cath Longhurst Tet:L._._Cod_.e..__A_._._.i~ Work Position: Chairperson Address: X-perience Youth Centre, Trinity Centre, Fareham, Hants PO16 7SJ

What we offer: Fareham Youth Concern is a multi-agency group of people who are involved and interested in the welfare and development of young people in the Fareham area. DOH601369-0043

Fareport Fund-a-Home

Contact: i ...... Co-d-e-A ...... i Tel: 01329 230234 Position: Co-ordinator Address: X-Perience Youth Centre, Trinity Street, Fareham, Hants PO16 7SJ

What we offer: Fareport Fund-a-Home is a rent/guarantee scheme which aimq to relieve ooverty within the boroughs of Fareham and Gosport. By providing assistance to those in housing need for whom the statutory authorities have no legal obligation to find accommodation.

Fareport Talking News i ...... ~-o~-~ ...... Contact: t ...... "o ...... iHome Position: Administration Co-ordinator Address: Stubbington Road, Fareham, Hants P014 2PP

What we offer: To provide a postal audio tape service to people who are registered blind in Fareham and Gosport. The tapes include local news, sport, events and ~hought of the day’.

Forum Shop

Contact: i ...... Co-d-e-A ...... i Tel: Position: Co-ordinator Address: 143 Stoke Road, Gosport, Hants P012 1SE

What we offer: Provides oppommities for individuals to build confidence and get back into a work situation following a mental health illness.

Opportunities exist for training in National Vocational Qualifications, levels 1 and 2 in Retailing. DOH601369-0044

Friendly Faces Contact: i ...... -~o-d-e~ ...... i Position: Co-ordinators 01489 578082 Work Address: St John’s Church Centre, Church Road, Locks Heath, Southampton, Hants SO31 6LW

What we offer: Friendly Faces is open Monday to Thursday afternoons (1 pm- 3 pro). Group is available for individuals to have a chat, in confidence, having the chance to overcome problems, with Christian listeners.

All are welcome to call in.

Friends in Retirement -Co-do--A ...... Contact: ~ ...... ~ome Position: Secretary Address: 6 Leigh Road, Fareham, Hants PO16 7SZ

What we offer: The Friends in Retirement are a social group meeting every second and fourth Thursday in the month, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hartlands Road, Fareham

Open to non-Catholics

Friends of Kites Croft Contact:[ ...... C,ocle-~, ...... ]Home Position: Membership/Newsletter Editor Address: 170 Locks Road, Locks Heath, Southampton, Hants SO31 6LE

What we offer: The Friends of Kites Croft are a conservation group interested in maintaining the area of Kites Croft. Environmental work includes looking after the pond and general woodland management. DOH601369-0045

Friends of Leesland Park Contact: Mrs Marion Barber Tel: 01705 587245 Work Position: Director Address: Gosport Development Trust, 4 Portland Buildings, Stoke Road, Gosport, Hants PO12 1JH

What we offer: The Friends of Leesland Park is an independent group of residents working oll the design of a community park.

Activities include fundraising and particular tasks such as planting trees.

Friends of Naomi House Children’s Hospice Contact: Mrs Betty Whetstone Tel: 01705 580632 Home Position: Chairperson Address: 17 Anglesey Road, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hants PO12 2EG

What we offer: Fundraising group for Hospice, which requires £1.5 million a year to continue.

Friends of the Hermitage Contact: Ms Pat Edwards Tel: 01705 522926 Home Position: Chairperson 4ddress: 30 Kingston Koad, Gosport, Hants PO12 3LL

What we offer: Environmental group meeting once a month to preserve and maintain the wildlife garden. The group of people of mixed ages, have responsibility for certain areas of the garden.

Friends of the Homeless in Fareham Contact: Mr Steve Dent Tel: 01329 822204 Work Position: Chairp erson Address: Drop-in Centre, Kings Road, Fareham, Hants PO16 0NX DOH601369-0046

What we offer: The ’Friends of the Homeless’ is a drop-in centre for the homeless, or people in temporary accommodation. They provide free hot meals, shower tokens, blankets, clothing and a listening ear.

Friends of the Wild Grounds Contact: " ...... -C,ocl-e-A...... ] Tel: 01705 588666 Work Position: L--se~t-et~ ...... ’ Address: Countryside Section, Grange Farm, Little Woodham Lane, Rowner, Gosport, Hants PO13 8AB

What we offer: Friends of the Wild Grounds is a volunteer conservation group that assists with practical conservation work and public awareness events.

What we offer: Gingerbread is a self help group for lone parents and their children. Gingerbread (G & F) is affiliated to Gingerbread National.

Meetings are held fortnightly on a Thursday, at the Scout Hut, Green Crescent, Gosport, 5.30 - 7.00 pm

Girls" Brigade (lst Fareham Company) q~Iome Contact: it...... ~-6-di;~ ...... Position: Captain Address: C/O Fareham Baptist Church, Gosport Road, Fareham~ Hants PO16 0QW DOH601369-0047

Gosport Access Group & Disability Forum Contact: Mr Peter Carroll Tel: 01705 526215 Home Position: Chairperson Address: 21 The Crossways, Gosport, Hants PO12 4RI-I

What we offer: Group meets bi-monthly in Gosport Town Hall to discuss all forms of physical access, within Gosport Borough. Then there is action to improve the access.

~osport Blind Club

Contact: . [ ...... c_o_.d_e_A ...... iHome Position: Co-ordinator Address: Warren Meade, Ellachie Road, Gosport, Hants PO12 2DP

What we offer: Social club for people with visual impairment. Entertainment weekly including, quizzes, choirs and music.

There are outings for tea and Christmas lunch. Transport is arranged weekly. The group is supported by the Rotary Club of Gosport.

Gosport Childminders Group Drop-In-Centre

Contact." i ...... Code A .klobile aosition: .....S-~ ...... Address: 49 Jellicoe Avenue, Gosport, Hants PO 12 2PB

What we offer: Drop-In Centre for registered childminders to come along with their children for fun, play and support.

Open on Mondays 9.30 am- 11.30 am; Thursdays 9.30 am- 2.30 pro; and Fridays 9.30 am - 2.30 pm at Stoke Road Baptist Church. DOH601369-0048

What we offer: The Girls’ Brigade is a Christian organisation meeting in an atmosphere of fun and friendship. The group offers girls’ an opportunity to grow and develop in every aspect of life.

The group meet every Friday between 6 - 9.15 pm offering crafts, games and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. The age range is 5-18 years.

Good Companions Club H Stubbington Contact: L’ ...... Cocl-e~, ...... :Home ’ IJosition: Co-ordinator Address: 8 Crot~on Lane, Hillhead, Fareham, Hants PO14 3LP

What we offer: Social lunch club for older people that meet fortnightly. Hot lunch provided for £1 with transport provided if necessary. After lunch there is entertainment from various groups including local choirs.

Gosport & District Scout Council

Contact: i ...... ~o._d__e_._.A_._ ...... Evenlngs only Position: District Commissioner Address: 18 Tawny Owl Close, Stubbington, Fareham, Hants PO 14 3JB

What we offer: "the District Scout Cotmeil covers groups around Gosport & Lee-on-the- Solent.

Beaver Scouts (6 to 8 years) Cub Scouts (8 to 10.5 years) Scouts (10.5 to 15.5) Venture Scout (15.5 to 20) years + Scout fellowship (Adults)

For more information on individual groups contact Mr Irvine. DOH601369-0049

Gosport Conservation Volunteers

i- ...... i Contact: Mr Jim Park Tel:L__Co_de_A____ikIome Position: Chairman Address: 61 Park Road, Gosport, Hants PO12 2HQ

What we offer: Practical conservation group working on Common to provide the unique heathland habitat.

Gosport Development Trust Contact: Mrs Marion Barber Tel: 01705 587245 Work Position: Director Co(i-e-A ...... ]Fax ti ...... Address: 4 Portland Buildings, Stoke Road, Gosport, Hants PO12 1JH

What we offer: Gosport Development Trust works to help people to be involved in decision making and to benefit from the many regeneration projects in Gosport.

Gosport Disability Trust i Contact: Mr Gordon Fiery Home Tel:[’ ...... Code A I Position: Founder and Chairman Address: 156 Portsmouth Road, Lee-on-the-Solent, Gosport, Hants PO13 9AE

What we offer: Transport for people in Gosport who are unable to use public transport. Run by volunteers.

All accessible vehicles.

Gosport Families for Peace Contact: i ...... Code A ]Home L ...... Position: Contact Person Address: 9 Station Road, Gosport, Hants PO12 3BT DOH601369-0050

Gosport & District Sports Association for the Disabled Contact: [ ...... Co-d-e--A ...... i Tel: ! Position: Secretary Address: Bridgemary Community Centre, Bridgemary, Gosport, Hants P013 0JN

What we offer: Sport and leisure group for people with all disabilities and ages.

Meet twice a week, Thursday afternoons and Friday evenings with lots of social events.

Gosport & Fareham Friends of the Earth Contact.. i ...... Leave a message Position: Co-ordinator Address: 50sborn Road South, Fareham, Hants PO16 7DF

What we offer: Gosport & Fareham Friends of the Earth has four working campaign groups which include:

1) Industry & Pollution 2) Atmosphere & Transport 3) Biodiversity & Habitats 4) Co-ordination & Resources

Gosport & Fareham Young Carers Contact: [ ...... Cod_~ A ...... Mobile Position: Co-ordinator Address: C/O KIDS Family Centre, Delta House, Salterns Lane, Gosport, Hants PO16 0QS

What we offer: To offer support and respite to young carets, who would otherwise be unable to get out and meet young other people. DOH601369-0051

What we offer: The Gosport Families for Peace support various campaigns which promote peace. For example, the campaign against anti-personnel landmines and nuclear arms.

Gosport ,In_._sh_o_r.e_._.R..._e_s_.._u_..e_._s_..e.r_~.c_e_...... Contact: Code A iHome J Position: Treasurer Address: 9 Beechcroff Road, Gosport, Hants PO12 2EP

What we offer: Provide beach and Solent rescue service run entirely by volunteers.

All year round service, new volunteers welcome in any capacity, lifeguards or maintenance.

Gosport Opportunity Group Contact: f ...... -Co-de-A- ...... i Tel: 01329 288476 Position: Co-ordinator Address: 63 Beauchamp Avenue, Bridgemary, Gosport, Hants P013 0LQ

What we offer: Integrated playgroup for children up to 5 years old, run term times (weekdays) 9-11.30 am

Mother and toddler group Thursday afternoons. Children from across both Boroughs welcome.

Gosport Society Contact: Mrs Beryl Peacey Tel: 01705 585674 Position: Hen Secretary Address: Alwara, 2a Bentham Road, Alverstoke, Gosport, H_ants P012 2HW DOH601369-0052

What we offer: The Gosport Society are a local history and amenities society for Gosport residents who care about their history and environment.

Meetings include lectures and annual outings.

Gosport South Division Guide Association Contact: MsDiane Stephenson Tel: Code A t...... ~ome Position: Division Commissioner Address: 120 Fareham Road, Gosport, Hants PO13 0AQ

What we offer: Groups for all girls:-

Rainbows 5-7 years Brownies 7-10 years Guides 10-15 years Young Leaders 15-18 years Adult Leaders 18-65 years Trefoil 18+

Gosport Star Striders Contact: Mrs Joy Cuqhing Tel:[ Code A Home L ...... _. Position: Director Address: 84 Prideaux-Brune Avnue, Bridgemary, Gosport, I-Iants PO13 0UE

What we offer: Majorette group for children from 4 - 16 years, girls and boys may attend. Practices are at St Johns School, Grove Road, at 6.30 - 8.30 pro, Monday & Wednesday.

New members are welcome. Competitions and fetes attended. DOH601369-0053

Gosport Stroke Club Contact: [ ...... ~ ...... ~ ...... Code A iHome Position: Co-ordinator Address: 29 The Paddock, Gosport, Hants P012 3PZ

What we offer: Social Group for people over 50 years who have experienced a stroke. Support for their carers too. The group offers entertainment and speakers.

Gosport Support Group for the Portsmouth Area Hospice (The Rowans) Contact: Mrs Jean Craig Tel: i ...... Cod o--A--home Position: Chairperson Address: Beech Trees, 10 Lulworth Road, Lee-on-the-Solent, Gosport, Hants PO13 9HU

What we offer: The aim of the group is to raise public awareness and funds for the Rowans Hospice.

Gosport Tree Wardens

Contact: i ...... -Cod-o A ...... i ...... a~ome Position: Treasurer Address: 126 Seaward Tower, Trinity Green, Gosport, Hants P012 1HH

What we offer: The voluntary nm group provide general care of trees in their own area. The group report to the Council any vandalism, diseases of trees, etc.

Gosport Under 8"s Forum Con tact: f ...... -Co-de--A ...... i Tel: 01329 232095 Work L ...... ! Position: Co-ordinator Address: Haven Early Years Centre, Harris Road, Bridgemary, Gosport, Hants P013 0UY DOH601369-0054

What we offer: To act as an information point for both voluntary and statutory organiations, and the general public.

To co-ordinate existing provision for children under 8yrs.

Supported by Hampqhire County Council.

Gosport Victim Support

Contact: ...... ------codeA ...... Tel: 01705 528248 Tel & Fax Position: Lc~:o-rmnawr Address: 1 Thomgate Way, Gosport, Hants PO12 II-[R

What we offer: Offers support to victums of crime and their families. Volunteers visit victimq in their own homes.

Affiliated to National Association of Victim Support Schemes.

Gosport Youth Concern

Contact: i...... coaeA ...... ~! " Tel: 01705 521823 Work Position: Area Worker Address: C/O Bnme Park Community School, Military Road, Gosport, Hants

What we offer: Gosport Youth Concern is a multi-agency group of people who are involved and interested in the welfare and development of young pepole in the Gosport area.

Gosport, Fareham & District Spastics Society

Contact: [[[[[[i~.-.0.-i~i_e-i~i[[[[[j Tel: i ...... ~o.d_e__..A...... Home Position: Co-ordinator Address: 2 Phoenix Way, Green Crescent, Rowner, Gosport, Hants PO13 OBE DOH601369-0055

What we offer: Group meets once a month at premises in Rowner. Support, information and help for people with disabilities given.

Affiliated to SCOPE. Rooms available to rent to groups.

Gosporteers Contact: Mr Adrian Edgar Tel: 01705 582277 Position: Chairman Address: Sitverlea, 18 Western Way, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hants P012 2NG

What we offer: The of Gosport’s charity appeals organisation organise and promote charity events to raise money for the Mayor’s chosen charity. Events include:- Gosport Carnnival, Gala Events, Vehicle Rally, Harvest Supper, Michaolmas Fayre, Christmas Collections, Father Christmas Grotto.

The Gosporteers Wheelchair Trust at present own 35 electric wheelchairs and scooters, which are given on loan to people in need in Gosport.

Gosporteers Wheel Chair Trust Contact: Mr Adrian Edgar Tel: [--Code-A--]Home ,....--.....--.....-.-.....-.-, Position: Chairperson Address: Silver Lea, 18 Western Way, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hants PO12 2NG

What we offer: The Gosporteers Wheel Chair Trust permanently loan wheelchairs (up to 34) to people with disabilities.

Groundwork Gosport Contact: Mr Peter Hodges Tel: 01705 617020 Position: Operations Manager Address: 4 Portland Building, Stoke Road, Gosport, Hants PO12 1JH DOH601369-0056

What we offer: Evironmental community action and regeneration through partnerships. Also to promote sustainable devlopment and to provide environmental educational opportunities.

Guide Association Hampshire East Contact: i~ZZZZZZZZZZZ~ ~ ~o-_de~ ~ ~ZZZZZZZZZZZ~ ~o me Position: Area Co-ordinator Address: 29 Dellfield, Froxiield, , Hants GU32 1EH

What we offer: Community action worker for Hamp.~hire East, working on behalf of guiding.

Guide Dogs for the Blind (Fareham)

Contact: C£._d.e_._A._ ...... Home Position: Secretary Address: 73 Avenue, Elson, Gosport, H_ants PO12 4DB

What we offer: The Fareham branch raise money for the National Association, meeting every second Wednesday of each month at the Golden Bowler Pub, Stubbington.

H.E.D.C.A. Contact: Mr Dave McBryde Tel: 01705 588023 Work Position: Chairperson Address: Coombe Road, Gosport, Hants PO12 4JB

What we offer: H.E.D.C.A. (Hardway and Elson Districts Community Association) serves the needs of the local community by providing user groups with facilities. DOH601369-0057

Hardway Guide Association Contact: i ...... iHome : Position: District Comm~sioner Address: 59 Chantry Road, Elson, Gosport, Hants PO12 4NB

What we offer: The Hardway Guide Association covers six different groups for girls aged 5- 16 years. These include Rainbows, Brownies and Guides.

For more information on individual groups contact above.

Haslar Bosom Buddies ...... i Contact: Mrs Joan Hotchkins Tel: Code A iHome Position: Chairperson L ...... Address: Not available

What we offer: Support Group for anyone with cancer and their relatives.

Meetings are very informal, friendly and welcoming. The group meets on the first Monday of every month at St Mary’s Parish Centre, Atverstoke.

Headway (Portsmouth & SE Hants) Contact: Mrs Lisa Chandler (BA Psych.) Tel: 01705 731931 Work Position: Co-ordinator Address: The Beneficial Centre, Eastern Road, Portsmouth, Hants PO3 6EP

What we offer: Support people with head injuries, their families, carers and fiiends. Provides some services and information to professionals. Meetings held regulary throughout Portsmouth and South East Hamphire.

The local Headway Activity Club is held weekly at Bridgemary Community Centre, 10.30amto 1.30pro, on Fridays. DOH601369-0058

Meeting rooms include a lounge/bar (40 seats) ; main hall (seats 200) and 3 smaller rooms (50-70 seats).

Hampshire Association for the Care of the Blind (Fareham) i- ...... -i Contact: Mr Ken Weaver Tel:[___C_o_d_.e___A.___iHome Position: Chairperson Address: 4 Tanglewood, Fareham, Hants PO16 7UU

What we offer: Fareham branch of H.A.C.B. has five clubs across Fareham Borough for people with a visual impairment to socialise and gain support.

Activities are arranged. New members are asked to contact Ken Weaver.

Hampshire Autistic Society Contact: Tel: 01705 524243 i ...... -Cod-e-A ...... i Position: .... Aggi~~YH~iit ...... Address: Anglesey Lodge, Anglesey Road, Gosport, Hants P012 3DX

What we offer: To meet the needs of all people with Autisum who live in the Hampshire area.

Hampshire Geneology Society (Gosport Branch) :ontact: i~ff_-,ffff~fff~fffff_ .-_ ~ZZfff_[email protected]_ .-_A-ffff_-.f~f~ff_ if~ -.f_~ff_ .-_ ~_.-ff_~-Io me Position: Secretary Address: 8 Urwin Heights, Elson Road, Gosport, I-Iants PO12 4BT

What we offer: Group for people to research their family history. Meet at the Williams Room, Bury House, Bury Road, Gosport, on the second Wednesday of the month at 7.30 pro.

New memberg welcome. DOH601369-0059

Please contact Lisa before hand for more information.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

Contact: ...... c.o...d..e__A..._ ...... }Iome & Fax Position: Secretary Address: Not available

What we offer: Small fund-raising group to gain money for hearing dogs to be trained for "leaf people.

Younger volunteers wanted, various activities including coffee mornings and fayres.

HMS Dryad Nursery Group

! Contact: i ...... C, od-e- ~t...... i Teli_ _ __O_a_e__ A__ _ _! Work Position: ...... Pl~i~L~-~i]~+ ...... Address: ...... ]17

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What we offer: The voluntary run group offers a mother, toddler and ducklings group on Mondays and Thursdays - 1.30 - 3 pro. A pre-school group is available 9 am - 12 pro, Monday - Friday.

Voucher system is available.

Home-Start Gosport & Fareham Contact: ...... cod-e--:+ ...... Tel: 01329 283200 Position: .....Orgamser i Address: Tukes Avenue, Gosport, Hants PO13 0SG

What we offer: Home-Start is a voluntary organisation supporting young families in their own homes to help prevent family breakdown and crisis. Volunteers with DOH601369-0060

parenting experiences themselves are matched with local families visiting once or twice a week usually for about 3 hours.

Inner Wheel Club of Gosport co.,act, r,/: i717171 7£ 171717 omo Position: Secretary Address: 100 The Avenue, Gosport, I-Iants PO12 2JY

What we offer: Fellowship and fund-raising group open to wives and relatives of Rotarians.

The group meet every third Tuesday of the month at Lee-On-The-Solent Methodist Church HaIL

Kershaw Day Centre Carers Support Group

Contact: ...... -C-odo--A ...... ] Tel: 01329 846537 Work Position: ...... (~’~t~-M~iiig-~r...... ’ Address: Kershaw Day Centre, Wynton Way, Fareham, Hants PO 15 6NS

What we offer: Group offers support to caters of older people attending the Kershaw Day Centre. Other people requiring support are welcome.

The meetings are bi-montly.

KIDS Centre Contact: Mrs Bridget Watts Tel: 01329 312312 Position: Manager Address: Delta House, Saltems Lane, Fareham, Hants P016 0QS

What we offer: The KIDS Centre provides a range of services for children with disabilities and their families. These include:- parent and baby group, developmental play sessions, nursery class, play schemes, fun clubs, respite services, outreach and training. DOH601369-0061

League of Friends (Fareham Hospitals) Contact: [fff~-O-~f~ff] Tel: r--C0cJe--A-THome [ Position: Secretary Address: 1 Westborn Road, Fareham, Hants PO16 7DH

What we offer: The League of Friends Fareham Hospitals, fund raise for St. Christophers Hospital and Blackbrook House Maternity Home.

,~eague of Friends of Gosport War Memorial Hospital

! Contact: iiiiiiiiiiiiiii~i£-_d.-i~i_-_A-iiiiiiiiiiil] Teli ...... 0_o_ .d_ _o_..A_ _ _ jHome Position: Secretary Address: 283 Forton Road, Gosport, Hants PO12 3HP

What we offer: The League of Friends is a fund-raising group providing extra comforts for patients and equipment for staffofGWMH.

The group meet four times a year. For more information contact Miss Tyrrell.

League of Friends of Oaklands

i Contact: [ Code A i reti ...... _od_e_._.A_._._.jH°me "~osition: ’ -Vi~limt-e~-’ Address: Not available

What we offer: Group supports people with mental health problems, raises fimds and promotes local projects.

The group also wishes to increase the general awareness of mental heakh matters.

New volunteers most welcome. DOH601369-0062

Lee On The Solent Community Centre Contact: Mrs Pauline Hamilton Tel: 01705 552841 Work Position: Manager Address: 51 Twyford Drive, Lee On The Solent, Gosport, I-Iants PO13 8JU

What we offer: Lee On The Solent Community Centre offers a modem setting for local groups to use.

Rooms for hire include:- large hall (220 seats); activities rooms (40 seats); large bar (180 seats) and committee room (20 seats).

Let Us Play Scheme (L.U.P.S.)

Contact: i.~.~.~.~.~.~£~.~.~.~.~.~.3 Tel: 01329 315181 after 3.30 pm Position: Secretary Address: 16 Fury Way, Stubbington, Fareham, Hants PO14 3RN

What we offer: LUPS is a playscheme for children with profound and multiple learning difficulties. Runs in school holidays for 2 & half to 19 year old&

Little Angels Pre-School Contact: [.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.-.@~£.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.-j ret:F---C-o-d-d--A---Home Position: Supervisor t ...... Address: Fareham Baptist Church, Gosport Road, Fareham, Hants PO16 0QW

What we offer: Pre-School available for children aged 9 months to 4 years. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (9.15 - 11.45 am). DOH601369-0063

Locks Heath Wives Group

Position: Secretary Address: 47 Laurel Road, Locks Heath, Southampton, Hants SO31 6QG

l~at we offer: The group meet twice a month, on the first and third Mondays between 7.30- 9.30 pm

.¢Ieet at St. John’s Church Hall, Locks Heath.

The informal group has guest speakers and social events such as, skittles, mystery tours and trips.

Locks Wood Women’s Institute Contact: ...... o=o Position: "s~...... Address: 163 Barnes Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hants SO31 7BH

What we offer: The W.I. meet every 2nd Thursday of the month at 10 am (Genesis Youth Centre, Locks Heath).

~ub group meetings include craft, choir and many other social activities.

LUPUS UK (Hampshire) Contact: [’~_-~.-_ ~ ~ ~.-~’~ ~ ~-~-~-~ ~ ~’S_ ~..-_ -_ .--.~ "~.~ ~ .-_ ~,Ho m e Position: Co-ordinator Address: 100 Hamble Lane, Hamble, Southampton, Hants S031 4HU

What we offer: Self-help group for people with LUPUS and their families. LUPUS disease is very difficult to live with, we support members and hold meetings. DOH601369-0064

M.A.P. (Mothers Are People) (Locks Heath) Contact: [ ...... Code A 1Work Position: "-WS~k-~i~-~Ifi~...... ’ Address: Genesis Centre, Centre Way, Locks Heath, Fareham, Hants SO31 6DX

What we offer: M.A.P. provide young mums and mums to be, under 25, a chance to meet in a social setting.

The group meet every Thursday, 10-12 pro, atthe Genesis Centre. A creche worker is provided.

M.A.P. (Mothers Are People) (Portchester) Contact: [ ...... -C-o-de-li, ...... i Tel: 01705 364399 Work Position: ..... C6:Si~ih-~t-6i? ...... = ...... " Address: Portchester Youth Centre, Portchester Community School, White Hart Lane, Portchester, Hants PO16 9BB

What we offer: Provides young mums and morns to be, under 25, a chance to meet in a social setting.

The group meets every Thursday 10am -12 pm at Portchester Youth Centre. A creche worker is provided.

M.E. Support Group Contact, i ...... Code A home Position: .... C-6:i3~ii-6~ ...... Address: Address not available

What we offer: Support group for people with M.E. and their families.

Meet at Henry Cort Community Centre on the last Saturday of each month. Speakers and activities organised. DOH601369-0065

New members welcome.

Midweek Conservation Volunteers Contact, Mr David Meek reti-- C-ode--A-- home Position: Chairman ~ ...... ’ Address: 11 Arden Close, Gosport, Hants PO 12 3RS

What we offer: Voltmteers meet alternative Wednesdays, 10 am - 4pro, working under the .Erection of Gosport Borough Council’s Countryside Section.

Tasks include clearing footpaths and planting trees.

MS Society Contact: Mr Graham Hewitt Tel: Code AHome Position: Chailperson ’ ...... -’ Address: 11 Beech Grove, Gosport, Hants PO12 2EJ

What we offer: Active branch of the MS Society. Support and acitivities for people with MS and their families.

Fundraising and social activities regularly. New members welcome.

National Schizophrenia Fellowship

Contact: i ...... Code A ~-Iome Position: "-v~Iifiit-~i:c6~-f~oi~~b-r- ...... Address: Address not available

What we offer: Support group for caters of people with a mental health problem

The group aim~ to provide social contact, information and help with management of the disease. The group meet on a regular basis. DOH601369-0066

Nimrod After School Club Contact: -Cocl-e-A ...... ] Tel: 01705 602827 Position: .... Plii~i-~6: 6~ifiiiiit-6~ Address: 15 Gazelle Close, Rowner, Cos’port, Hants PO13 BEY

What we offer: The club aim~ to ensure that all children develop their life ~kills through a range of play activities.

In addition to this, the Club aims to promote literacy and wlmeracy through social interactive activities.

Nimrod Community Centre

Contact: i ...... Co-d-e-A ...... ] Tel: 01705 503443 Work Position: ..... S~Sf~- ...... Address: Nimrod Drive, Rowner, Gas’port, Hants PO13 8BE

What we offer: The Nimrod Community provides many rooms for hire which include:- a large hall (300 seats); smaller room (100 seats); a lot~ meeting room (27 seats). The centre has a fully fitted kitchen, baby changing facilities and limited disabled access.

Springboard Job Club is also located at the Centre.

Northwest Community Association

Contact: i.-.-._-..-_.-.-.~.-.-.-_-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.~~_a._~.-~.-.-.-.-.-.~.-~-.-.[.’.Z .-_ ..’.-._’.-._~._’._’..~.~ ":’He me Position: Co-ordinator Address: Henry Court Drive, Fareham, Hants PO15 6PH

What we offer: Northwest Community Association provides a facility for groups to meet. The Centre provides a ’loop’ system and is wheelchair accessible. DOH601369-0067

NSPCC (Fareham) Contact: Mr Ernest Crouch Tel:[ Code A ome Position: Chairp erson ’ ...... Address: 8 East Cams Close, Fareham, Hants PO16 8KP

What we offer: The Fareham Branch are responsible for raising funds to prevent cruelty to chadren.

NSPCC (Locks Heath & Warsash) !

Contact: i ...... C°d..e__A._ ...... i Tel:i Code A Homei Position: Chairperson Address: 28 Locks Road, Locks Heath, Southampton, Hants SO31 6NT

What we offer: The main role of the group is to fund-raise for the NSPCC. On average £4,000 is raised annually, helping to pay for local Fareham and Gosport branches.

Ocean Youth Club Contact: Ms Katy Graham Tel: 01705 528421 Work Position: Southern Area Manager Address: Ocean Youth Club Booking Office, The Bus Station, South Street, Gosport, Hants PO12 1EP

What we offer: The Ocean Youth Club offers sailing trips for local young people aged between 12-24 yrs.

The Club gives an oppommity to encourage the development of young people’s personal and social skills, in a unique and enjoyable environment. DOH601369-0068

PANDA (Post Natal Mother and Child) Con tac t: ------i.. " " .. " " .. " " .. " " .. " " ..!~omeCode " " .. " " .. A" " .. " " .. " " .. " " .. " " .. " " .. Position: Secretary Address: C/O Gosport Salvation Army, Crossways Community Hall, Gosport, Hants PO12 4RH

What we offer: PANDA is a support group for mothers and children. Meet on Fridays 1- 2.30 pm

Creche facilities provided.

Parentline Contact: [ ...... C.,o¢l-e-A- ...... Tel: 01703 694013 i ...... i[ Position: Chairperson Address: I-Iammerley Mead, Botley Road, Horton Heath, Eastleigh, Hants SO50 7AW

What we offer: Parentline is a telephone helpline for parents and carers of children, who are having problems with children.

Parentline’s aim is to help families stay together and support them no matter what the problem.

Parkinson’s Disease Society 0Fareham & District) Contact: .- ...... -Co-d-o--A ...... iHome Position: .... cliiiiiis~-f~ii ...... Address: Address not available

What we offer: Support and activity group for people with Parkinson’s Disease.

Meet monthly with speakers, entertainment and outings.

New members welcome. DOH601369-0069

PCA Junior Club

Contact: " [ ...... C,o¢l-e--A- ...... [ ...... i ! Tel: 01705 210070 Work Position: Co-ordinator Address: Portchester CommuJfity Centre, Westlands Grove, Portchester, Fareham, Hants PO16 9AD

~hat we offer: The Junior Club provides opportunities for young people aged 9-11 years. Open 5-7.30pm Wednesday evenings during term time, at the Commnnity Centre.

Activities include sport, snooker/pool, table tennis and crafts.

Peter Pan Junior Club Contact: i’ ...... Code A j omo Position: Secretary Address: 54 St Michaels Road, Locks Heath, Southampton, Hams SO31 6RL

What we offer: The Peter Pan Junior Club gives children with disabilities the chance to meet new friends and have some fun (7-13 year olds).

It provides a large range of activities including, swimming, games, sports, parties, trips, arts & cratis, etc.

Held at Bridgemary Commnnlty School, every Friday during term-time, 7.15-9 pro.

Portchester Community Care Group -Transport i Contact: i ...... Code A iHome Position: Co-ordinator Address: 42 Newtown, Portchester, Hants PO 16 8BE DOH601369-0070

What we offer: Voluntary driving for older people or people unable to use other transport to appointments.

New volunteer drivers welcome.

Portchester Community Centre Contact: Mr Norman Wilkins Tel: 01705 210070 Position: Manager Address: Westlands Grove, Portchester, Hants PO16 9AD

What we offer: Serves the needs of local people, with a wide range of indoor and outdoor facilities including bowling green, tennis and play area.

Portchester Evening Townswomen’s Guild Contact: Mrs Christine Carpenter Teli Code A home Position: Chairperson L ...... J Address: 16 Portsview Avenue, Portchester, Fareham, Hants PO16 8LW

What we offer: The Portchester Evening Townswomen’s Guild meet once a month.

The charity has various speakers and different sessions, e.g. arts and crates.

Portchester Evereadies f ...... Contact: Mrs Grace Hughes Tel:i Code A pome Position: Chairperson i ...... J Address: 64 Linden Lea, Portchester, Fareham, Hants PO16 8DA

What we offer: Club for people living in Portchester which meets weekly.

There is entertainment, outings and speakers suitable for any age. New members welcome. DOH601369-0071

Portchester Play Scheme Contact: iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii~_-.o.~i-.eii~iiiiiiiiiiiiiil] Tel: 01705 210070 Work Position: Supervisor Address: Portchester Community Centre, Westlands Grove, Portchester, Fareham, Hants PO16 9AD

What we offer: The Play Scheme is for five to eleven year olds for Portchester children. Registered for 100 children a day.

Activities include sport, crafts and entertainment.

Portchester Society f ...... i Contact: i ...... _C_od_._.e._._A._.___J Te~ Code A Home Position: Hon Secretary L ...... , Address: 8 The Keep, Portehester, Fareham, Hants PO16 9PW

What we offer: The Portchester Society promotes the conservation of the rural environment.

Affiliated to the Civic Trust, Solent Protection Society and the Council Protection of Rural .

Portchester Stroke Club Contact: i ...... i~0cie-A- ...... home Position: Organi.~er Address: 67 Portchester Road, Fareham, Hants PO16 SAP

What we offer: Support Group for people who have experienced a stroke, their carers and relatives.

Entertainment, speakers and days out organised throughout the year. Portchester members welcome. DOH601369-0072

Portchester Under Eight’s Forum Contact: [~ ~ ~f_ ~ ~ ~ _--.~ ~ ~ ~_~ ~.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~.~ ~-_d.-~-.~-~ ~ ~ ~ ~..-- ~_~ ~ ~ ~Z~ ~ _-.f_ ~.-f_ ~S_ ~. ,Ho me Position: Co-ordinator 01705 328163 Work Address: 44 Roman Close, Portchester, Fareham, Hants PO16 9LW

What we offer: Portchester Under 8’s Forum is a group of volunteers concerned with promoting the needs of children under 8 in the Portchester area.

The Forum provides the opportunity for effective co-operation between parents, business, voluntary groups and statutory organisations, for the benefit of children trader 8 and their earers.

Positive Parenting Publications Contact: Mrs Eileen Jones Tel: 01705 528787 Work Position: Executive Director 01705 501111 Fax Address: First Floor, 2a South SWeet, Gosport, Hants PO12 1ES

What we offer: Good family life depends on confident parents...

Our aim is to provide information, training and resources to equip parents and those who support them

Priory Park Community Hall Contact: Tel: 01489 582568 Work i Code A [ Position: ’W~d~ii- ...... : ...... Address: Upper Brook Drive, Locks Heath, Southampton, Hampshire SO31 6PT

What we offer: The centre is run by the Priory Park Community Association; the committee is made up of user groups.

There are 2 main halls providing a facility for various community groups. DOH601369-0073

PUFF Club (Parents and under fives fun) Contact: i~--.-..---.-._-9-d-.e_~~-..---.-..-i i ...... Co-d-e-A ...... i Position: Chairperson : Address: Haven early Years Centre, Harris Road, Bridgemary, Gosport, Hants PO13 OUY

What we offer: The PUFF Club is a parent and toddler group for children aged 18 months to 5 years of age. Learning through play, activities include, painting, modelling, games and reading sessions.

The group is nm by volunteers.

Ranvilles Community Centre

Contact: .- ...... --od-e--A- ...... Tel: 01329 845243 Work i Position: ..... S~i~-t-~ ...... ’ Address: 68 Wild Ridings, Fareham, Hants PO14 3DB

What we offer: Ranvilles Commtmity Association provides a facility for local groups to use. They have 2 halls and a fully functional kitchen.

Ranvilles Community Pre-School

Contact: ~ Code A ik i Code A i i Position: Supervisor Address: Ranvilles Community Centre, Oldbury Way, Fareham, Hants PO14 3BN

What we offer: The Pre-School is open Monday to Friday mornings, 0900 - 1145 am, for children aged two years and nine months to five years. DOH601369-0074

Sarisbury Green Community Centre Contact: Mrs Betty Symonds Tel: 01489 573114 Work Position: Manager Address: The Green, Southampton, Hants SO31 7AA

What we offer: Sarisbury Green Commlmity Centre serves the needs of the local commullity by providing a meeting place.

There are several rooms for hire including, a large hall (200 seats), bar/lounge, smaller hall (70 seats) and a ’quiet room’ (35 seats).

Sarisbury Parish Rooms

Contact: [ ...... -C-ode-A ...... -Home Position: Secretary Address: 163 Barnes Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, I/ants SO31 7BH

What we offer: Sarisbury Parish Rooms are available for public use at varying charges.

Contact Mrs Swanbrow for more details.

Sarisbury Residents Association

Contact: [ Code A .,Home Position: ’--S~-6iit-~ ...... Address: 163 Barnes Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hants SO31 7BH

What we offer: Sarisbury Residents Association holds three open meetings per year and produces a quarterly newsletter.

Anyone is welcome. DOH601369-0075

SPACE (Supporting Parents Aiding Childhood Education) Contact: i ...... c-&ie-~ ...... ~ork i ...... i Position: Co-ordinator Address: Neville Lovett School, St Anne’s Grove, Fareham, Hants PO14 1JJ

What we offer: ’SPACE’ provides young parents with the opportunity to learn a .~kill to share with their children. Skills include:- sewing, hairdressing, general craft and computers.

St John’s Senior Citizen Club Contact: Mrs Lydia Corbett Tel: 01329 287560 Home Position: Chairperson Address: 86 St Michael’s Grove, Fareham, Hants PO14 1DX

What we offer: Social group for older people which meets most Friday’s of the month in Fareham. There is entertainmentand regular trips.

Friendly group with new members most welcome.

St Petroc Accommodation Resource Centre Contact: Mrs Gaye Davies Tel: 01705 511062 Work Position: Manager Address: 51 Forton Road, Gosport, Hants P012 4TD

What we offer: St Petroc’s Accomodation Resource Centre provides accomodation for young people aged 16-25 in Fareham & Gosport.

Other services include advice on welfare fights (Housing Benefit & DSS etc), support and care when moving into new accomodation. DOH601369-0076

Save The Children Fund (Gosport & Fareham) Contao,. S. T. ker nV~V~ ~ Position: Chairman ’ ...... -’ Address: 49 Beaumont Rise, Fareham, Hants PO15 6HX

What we offer: The Branch ofGosport & Fareham Save The Children fund raise money to help save children ~om deprivation in the UK

All monies raised go to the National Head Quarters.

SCOPE Contact: ii~i~i~i~i~i~i~i~i~i~i~p~d_i~.~~i~i~i~i~i~i~i~i~i~i] Tel: 01420 475444 Work Position: Community Field Worker Address: Old School House, Main Road, Kingsley, , Hants GU35 9ND

What we offer: The Commtmity Field Worker is responsible for working with individuals and families on a variety of issues concerned with disability.

Also aim.~ to work with other organisations to improve and develop services for people with a learning difficuky in Fareham and Gosport.

Southern Focus Trust Contact: Tel: 01329 317695 ...... -Code-A- ...... i Position: ’-HOiigiiig-Sfi~p-6if W~flt-~f ...... Address: 30 East Street, Fareham, Hants PO16 OBY

What we offer: To promote semi independent living with support and guidance for young people aged 16-21 years. DOH601369-0077

St PhiHip Howard Pre-School Contact: Code A ~ome Position: .... -,.giJ~~5~’- ...... ’ Address: 41 Frogmore, Fareham, Hants PO14 3AU

What we offer: Community run group open for all children aged 2 years 9 months to 5 years. Open Monday - Friday mornings and Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.

Stokes Bay Society Contact: [ ...... Code A ~ome J Position: Secretary Address: 4 Crescent Road, Alverstoke, Gosport, I!ants PO12 2DH

What we offer: The aim of the group is the conservation of Stokes Bay.

Activities include exhibitions and preserving .

Stubbington Luncheon Club (British Red Cross) Contact: i Code A iH°me Position: ’-E~i-d~f ...... Address: 32 Martin Avenue, Stubbington, Fareham, Hants PO14 2KU

What we offer: The group meet every Wednesday 10 am - 1.00 pm at Croflon Community Centre.

Tea/coffee and biscuits are provided on arrival with lunch at 12.00pm. Transport can be arranged.

The 3 A’s Contact: Mrs Linda Dickinson Tel: 01705 554036 Home Position: Chairperson Address: 20 Goldfinch Lane, Lee On The Solent, Hants POI3 8LN DOH601369-0078

What we offer: The 3A’s raise money to buy items for either individuals or groups, who have been identified as having a need.

Fundraising includes having a stall at various events, jumble sales & car boot sales.

The Bridgemary Centre Contact: Mr Richard Hall Tel: 01329 310066 Work Position: Chairperson Address: Bridgemary Community School, Wych Lane, Bridgemary, Gosport, Hants PO13 0JN

What we offer: The Bridgemary Centre is a charity working in partnership with . User groups can use the school, youth and community wing and the Community Centre.

Rooms for hire include a large hall (seats 120) and a lounge/bar (seats 50)

The Guide Dog for the Blind Association (Gosport Branch)

Contact: [ ...... Code A qHome Position: i_._ Secretary.y_.. Address: 3 Carlyle Road, Gosport, Hants PO12 3NH

What we offer: The group was formed in 1963 when the first Guide Dog came to Gosport.

The main activity of the group is to fired-raise for the guide dogs. Open to all in the Gosport and Lee-on-the-Solent area.

The Moving On Project (Fareham) Contact: Ms Ruth Waddington Tel: 01329 822331 Work Position: Co-ordinator Address: X-Perience, Trinity Street, Fareham, Hants PO16 7SJ DOH601369-0079

What we offer: Moving On is a counselling, information and support service for young people aged 14-25 years, dealing with a range of issues that young people bring to the agency.

The Parent Network

Contact, [.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.2.~.~.~.~.~.~-~..~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~..i Home Position: Co-ordin ator lddress: 2 Marken Close, Locks Heath, Southampton SO31 6GG

What we offer: A group of’parents’ and ’parents to be’ living in the Locks Heath area. Who by mutual support, aim to promote the mental and physical welfare of parents and their children.

The group holds regular coffee mornings, social events, nearly new clothes sales and other good causes that fall within the scope of their aims.

The Rainbow Centre (For Conductive Education) Contact: Mr John Somerset-How Tel: 01329 289500 Position: Director Address: 27-29 Quay Street, Fareham, Hants PO16 0LX

Fhat we offer: l’he Rainbow Centre for Conductive Education is a charity helping children with Cerebal Palsy to overcome their difficulties.

The Centre uses the famous method of learning developed at the Peto Institute in Hungary.

The Salvation Army (Gosport Corps) Contact: Captain Lynda & Martin Howe Tel" 01705 524349 Position: Salvation Army Officers Address: The Crossways, Gosport, Hants PO12 4RH DOH601369-0080

What we offer: Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army in Gosport is a group of Christian believers who are striving to : -Increase their faith and put Him first in all areas of their lives. -Bring others to faith and knowledge of God’s love and forgiveness for them -Enable themselves and others to grow in faith through worship, prayer, the bible, and Christian fellowship. -Express their faith in loving service which meets both the practical and spritual needs in the local community.

Services include: Luncheon Club, Pre-School, Youth Club, Parents & Toddlers, Over 60’s Club, Brownies.

Members of Salvation Army National Headquarters, and International Organisation.

Thorngate Community Centre Contact: Mr Geoff O~eil Tel: 01705 510012 Work Position: Chairperson 01705 510020 Work Address: Thomgate Halls, Bury House, Bury Road, Gosport, Hants PO12 3PX

What we offer: Gosport Community Association serves the needs of the local community by providing rooms for COmmunity groups.

The centre has a wide range of rooms available, for more information on size and cost of the rooms contact Mr O~Neil.

Titchfidd Community Centre Contact." Ms Dinah Lloyd Tel: 01329 842933 Position: Manager Address: Mill Street, Tichfield, Fareham, Hants PO14 4AB DOH601369-0081

What we offer: Titchfield Community Centre is open for a wide range ofcommunky groups (including sports), offering use of bars, large rooms (with stage) etc.

Tools for Self Reliance (Gosport)

Contact: [..Z..Z..Z..Z..Z..Z..Z..Z..Z..Z..Z..Z..~.-d--e..~Z..Z..Z..Z..Z..Z..Z..Z..Z..Z..Z..Z..)-I~me Position: Co-ordinator Address: 15 Monckton Road, Gosport, Hants PO12 2PG

What we offer: .he group meet once a week at St. Vincent College (Thursday 7.00 - 9.00 pin). The main activity is to refurbish hand tools and sewing machines for poor countries.

National Head Quarters contact number:- 01703 869697.

Trinity Green Preservation Association i Contact: Mr 1LE. Kilsby Tel:i Code A H°me Position: Chairperson i ...... J Address: 5 Rampart Row, Gosport, Hants PO12 1HT

What we offer: The group are dedicated to the preservation of Trinity Green, the moat and "~lrrounding areas.

The Annual General Meeting is held in September.

Trinity Pre-School

Contact: Mrs Genevra Walker Code A Mobile Position: Chairperson ’ ...... Address: C/O 24 Sanderling Road, Milton, Portsmouth, Hants PO4 8YR DOH601369-0082

What we offer: Trinity Pre-School aim~ to provide a stimulating and safe environment for all 3 to rising 5 year olds. The group is voluntary, non profit making and entirely self .supporting.

Trinity Tots, Parent & Toddler Group Contact: Mrs Sharon C,m ra: Code A ~Iome Position: Chailperson [ ...... [ Address: ...... Cod-e--A- ...... i ...... i

What we offer: Trinity Tots is a place for parents/carers to bring and stay with their pre- school children, in a stimulating environment.

The group is a voluntary organisation.

Unique

Contact: i ...... Code A Position: ..... C6=iS~aTfii~it-6~ ~ome Address: 16 Fury Way, Hill Head, Fareham, Hants PO12 3RN

What we offer: Local arm of national group for people with Chromosome Disorders.

Help with contacts and regular newsletter produced. No local meetings at ,he present time.

Victory Hall Contact: Mr David Gasser Tel: 01489 572913 Work Position: Manager Address: 27 Warsash Road, Warsash, Southampton, Hants SO31 9HW

What we offer: Victory Hall serves the needs of the local community, providing rooms for hire. Rooms include a kitchen, a large hall (seats 200) and 2 smaller rooms (seats 30 -50). DOH601369-0083

Victory Hall is NOT a Community Centre.

Voluntary Services Overseas (G & F) Contact: Mr Alan Seeley Tel: 01329 234784 Position: Chairman Address: 5 Bruce Close, Fareham, Hants P016 7QJ

What we offer: VSO support locally based volunteers working overseas in disadvantaged communities. Support includes keeeping in contact with relatives and fuadraising.

Wallington Parent and Toddler Group

Contact: Ms. Kathy Hughes Tel: LC.od_e .A__ Home Position: Treasurer Address: Wallington Villiage Hall, The Broadcut, Fareham, Hants PO16 8ST

What we offer: Group open to taurus, dads and carers. All pre-school children welcome.

Opportunity to meet other parents and for the children to play in a safe environment.

Wallington Village Hall Contact: Mr John Wilcox Tel: 01329 238136 Position: Manager Address: 32 Riverside Avenue, Wallington, Fareham, Hants PO16 8TF

What we offer: Wallington Village Hall serves the needs of the local village community promoting an identity for Wallington. Described as a ’self help facility’.

Various rooms for hire. DOH601369-0084

Wallington Village Pre- School i Home Contact: Mrs Jacquie Phelan Tel: Code A Position: Manager ...... Mobile Address: Wallington Village Hall, 32 Riverside Avenue, Wallington, Fareham, I/ants PO16 8ST

What we offer: This group is a community run sessional Pre-SchooL

Open mornings 9.15-11.45 am & 12.30-3 pm

Affiliated to the Pro-School Learning Alliance.

Warsash Residents Assodation Contact: Tel: 01489 572913 Work Position: Secretary Address: C/O Victory Hall, Warsash Road, Warsash, Fareham~ Hants SO31 6HW

What we offer: The group meet every third Wednesday of the month (7.30 pro) at Victory Hall, to discuss local issues.

Warsash, St Mary’s Care Link [ ...... Cod-e-]~- ...... ] Tel: 01489 572324 Vicarage Contact: : Position: The Vicar Address: Not available

What we offer: Small voluntary care group co-operating with St. Mary’s Church, Warsash. Some shopping and help for local people.

Volunteers wanted. DOH601369-0085

Whiteley Saturday Club

Contact: L ...... Code A )Home Position: Leader 07974 252992 Mobile Address: 23 Austen Gardens, Whiteley, Hants PO15 7HW

What we offer: The Saturday Club is open for all children aged 5-10 years. Open 9.30 am - 12.00 pm at Whiteley Community House.

Activities include trait, videos and games.

Whiteley Youth Club

Contact: i ...... "~ome Position: .C.ode._.A_ ...... Address: i ...... 23 Austen Gardens, Whiteley, Hants PO15 7HW

What we offer: Whiteley Youth Club is available for young people aged 8-14 years.

Open Wednesday evening, 6.30 - 8.30 pm, at Whiteley Community House.

Women’s Institute, Holbrook

Contact: MrsAHarlow Tel:i Code A iHome Position: President ’ ...... Address: 7 Selsey Avenue, Gosport, Hants PO12 4DL

What we offer: The Women’s Institute provides friendship, a chance to learn, widen horizons and an opportunity to improve local, national and international affairs.

Women’s Guild (URC, Bury Road)

Contact: Mrs FL Macey Tel: 01705 522648 Home Position: Secretary Address: 23 St Andrews Road, Gosport, Hants PO12 1QA DOH601369-0086

What we offer: The group meet every Thursday at 2.30 pm between the months of September and May.

They meet at the United Reformed Church. There are monthly devotionals and regqdar speakers.

Women’s Institute OBurridge & Park Gate) Contact: Tel: 01962 852721 Work Position: Address: HCFWI Headquarters, 56 Hyde Abbey Road, , Hants SO23 7DB

What we offer: The Women’s Institute provides friendship, a chance to learn, widen horizons and an opporttmity to improve local, national and international affairs.

For information contact the Head Office at Winchester.

Women’s Institute (Castle View) Contact: Tel: 01962 852721 Work Position: Address: HCFWI Headquarters, 56 Hyde Abbey goad, Winchester, Hants SO23 7DB

What we offer: The Women’s Institute provides friendship, a chance to learn, widen horizons and an opporttmity to improve local, national and international affairs.

For more information contact the Head Office at Winchester.

Women’s Institute (Crofton) Contact: Tel: 01962 852721 Work Position: Address: HCFWI Headquarters, 56 Hyde Abbey road, Winchester, Hants SO23 7DB DOH601369-0087

What we offer: The Women’s Institute provides friendship, a chance to learn, widen horizons and an opportunity to improve local, national and international affairs.

For information contact the Head Office at Winchester.

Women’s Institute (Fareham Park) Contact: Tel: 01962 852721 Work Position: Address: HCFWI Headquarters, 56 Hyde Abbey Road, Winchester, Hants SO23 7DB

What we offer: The Women’s Institute provides friendship, a chance to learn, widen horizons and an opportunity to improve local, national and international affairs.

For information contact the Head Office at Winchester.

Women’s Institute (Hamble Bank) Contact: Tel: 01962 852721 Work Position: Address: HCFWI Headquarters, 56 Hyde Abbey Road, Winchester, Hants SO23 7DB

What we offer: The Women’s Institute provides friendship, a chance to learn, widen horizons and an oppo~mity to improve local, national and international affairs.

For information contact the Head Office at Winchester.

Women’s Institute (Hill Park) Contact: Tel: 01962 852721 Work Position: Address: HCFWI Headquarters, 56 Hyde Abbey goad, Winchester, Hants SO23 7DB DOH601369-0088

What we offer: The Women’s Institute provides fiiendship, a chance to learn, widen horizons and an opportunity to improve local, national and international affairs.

For information contact the Head Office at Winchester.

Women’s Institute (Solent, evening) Contact: Tel: 01962 852721 Work Position: Address: HCFWI Headquarters, 56 Hyde Abbey Road, Winchester, Hants SO23 7DB

What we offer: The Women’s Institute provides friendship, a chance to learn, widen horizons and an opportunity to improve local, national and international affairs.

For information contact the Head Office at Winchester.

Women’s Institute (Stubbington Village) Contact: Tel: 01962 852721 Work Position: Address: HCFWI Headquarters, 56 Hyde Abbey Road, Winchester, Hants SO23 7DB

What we offer: The Women’s Institute provides friendship, a chance to learn, widen horizons and an opportunity to improve local, national and international affairs.

For information contact the Head Office at Winchester.

Women’s Institute (Titchfield Abbey) Contact: Tel: 01962 852721 Work Position: Address: HCFWI Headquarters, 56 Hyde Abbey Road, Winchester, Hants SO23 7DB DOH601369-0089

What we offer: The Women’s Institute provides fiiendship, a chance to learn, widen horizons and an opportunity to improve local, national and international affairs.

For information contact the Head Office at Winchester.

Women’s Institute (Lee-on-the-Solent) Contact: Tel: 01962 852721 Work Position: Address: HCFWI Headquarters, 56 Hyde Abbey Road, Winchester, Hants SO23 7DB

What we offer: The Women’s Institute provides fi’iendship, a chance to learn, widen horizons and an opportunity to improve local, national and international affairs.

For information contact the Head Office at Winchester.

Women’s Institute (Lockswood) Contact: Tel: 01962 852721 Work Position: Address: HCFWI Headquarters, 56 Hyde Abbey Road, Winchester, Hants SO23 7DB

What we offer: The Women’s Institute provides friendship, a chance to learn, widen horizons and an opportunity to improve local national and international affairs.

For information contact the Head Office at Winchester.

Women’s Institute (Sarisbury Green) Contact: Tel: 01962 852721 Work Position: Address: HCFWI Headquarters, 56 Hyde Abbey Road, Winchester, Hants SO23 7DB DOH601369-0090

What we offer: The Women’s Institute provides friendship, a chance to learn, widen horizons and an opportunity to improve local, national and international affairs.

For information contact the Head Office at Winchester.

Women’s Institute (Wallington) Contact: Tel: 01962 852721 Work Position: Address: HCFWI Headquarters, 56 Hyde Abbey Road, Winchester, Hants SO23 7DB

What we offer: The Women’s Institute provides friendship, a chance to learn, widen horizons and an opportunity to improve local, national and international affairs.

For information contact the Head Office at Winchester.

Women’s Institute (Warsash) Contact: Tel: 01962 852721 Work Position: Address: HCFWI Headquarters, 56 Hyde Abbey Road, Winchester, Hants SO23 7DB ..

What we offer: The Women’s Institute provides friendship, a chance to learn, widen horizons and an opportunity to improve local, national and international affairs.

For information contact the Head Office at Winchester.

Women’s Royal Voluntary Service Contact: Mrs B J Hayward Tel: 01705 583660 Position: District Manager Address: Gosport District Office, 2 Stoke Road, Gosport, Hants P012 1JB DOH601369-0091

What we offer: The W~VS provide services for local Gosport people such as meals on wheels, clothing store, library trolley and hospital shop.

Women’s Royal Voluntary Service, Fareham District

! Contact: Mrs,&vice Stewart Tel: L ...... __od?__A_ ...... [Home Position: District Manager 01329 280433 Work Address: 50sborn Road South, Fareham, Hants PO16 7DF

What we offer: The WRVS provide services for Fareham residents such as, meals on wheels and clothing store.

X-perience Contact: Mrs Tracie Bascombe Tel: 01329 234424 Work Position: Buildings Manager Address: Trinity Street, Fareham, Hants PO16 7SJ

What we offer: X-perience is a youth centre for young people aged 11-25 years.

Other projects in the building include: Hampshire Count3, Council Youth Office, Fareham-Ftmd-a-Home and the Moving On Project. DOH601369-0092

Accuracy of Contents

We cannot accept responsibility for statements made by organisations in the directory. Whilst every effort is made to ensure that information is accurate and up to date, some changes may have occurred between updating and publication of the directory. If you have difficulty contacting an organisation, please contact the Community Development Team - we may have more up to date information.

We will be pleased to hear from any voluntary or community groups who are not listed in the directory. Entry in the directory is free of charge. Contact us at Fareham Community Action.

Acknowledgements

Catherine, Ely & Janet Chadwick, Community Development Team

Heather Jury, IT Support

Gosport Voluntary Action

Fareham Community Action

Farcham & Gosport Community Groups

National Lottery Charities Board

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