Adult activities
In addition to the activities on this page see the monthly highlights. There is a needlecraft group, walks, and over 60's bingo.
Adult activities - free
Warm Spaces
United Reformed Church Warm Space will be open for you to drop in on Wednesdays from 10.30am - 12.30pm. A warm welcome awaits you so drop in and say hello, enjoy a hot drink and some friendly chat, knitting or puzzles, or some time for yourself. The church is on the No1 and 6 bus routes, opposite the sorting office. Portslade United Reformed Church, Station Road, BN41 1AB. Call Jayne on 07766022090 for more information or just pop in.
Portslade Library Warm Space, Old Shoreham Road
Opposite the bottom of Foredown Road. They are open to people of all ages. It is not necessary to be a library member to use our space and facilities. We offer books, newspapers, magazines and board games and puzzles for use in the library.
Library groups - all free
Needlecraft group.
Practice your needlecraft skills and bring in your needlecraft projects. Share your knowledge and chat with like-minded people. On the first & third Tuesday of the month, 10am - 12pm to check details click here
Writing group. On the first Friday of the month from 10.30am to 12.30pm
Reading group. Friendly informal book group, held on 2nd Saturday of each month, 10.30-12.00
Healthwalks. Every Friday at 10am. Leaves from the Portslade library. The 45 minute walk is free, but there is a small charge for tea/coffee & biscuits afterwards. For more details click here
Play Reading Group for adults. 2.15-3.45pm. For more details call 01273 290800. On the first Wednesday of the month. For more information please call 01273 290800
Portslade Old Village history trail. 1000 miles of history in a one mile walk. Visit www.portsladehistory.co.uk to get your free audio guide to discover Portslade's conservation area.
Easthill Park history trail. Discover the secrets of Easthill Park. It was home to a wealthy Victorian family. It was also the scene of a tragic incident during WWII. Click here for your free audio guide.
Mile Oak & Portslade over 50's friendship group. 1st Thursday of the month from 2-4pm at the Church Of The Good Shepherd, Stanley Avenue, Mile Oak BN41 2WJ. Pop along or call 01273 417681 for information.
Over 60's Coffee and Cake Club. Throughout the summer, Easthill Park Café is delighted to offer a free hot drink and piece of cake every Tuesday at 2:00pm, for over 60s from the Portslade community. Don't hesitate to drop by for a cuppa and a chat with our lovely attendees and friendly staff. If possible we would like to hear from you beforehand so we can make sure there's enough for everyone. You can contact us on our email address Portsladepeople@aol.co.uk, on our Facebook page click here, or simply by dropping by!
Benfield Hill local nature reserve. For all ages. Walks and activities take place on Portslade's border of Benfield Hill Local nature reserve, Hove BN3 8EX unless otherwise indicated and require prior booking which you can do by clicking on the link here form.jotform.com or by going to the Facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/BenfieldWildlifeandConservationGroup/
September 26th Reptile hibernaculum outdoor workshop.
Portslade Feminists Book Club. The group will have an intersectional feminist vibe and be inclusive of all genders. They alternate between fiction and non-fiction. Everyone is welcome to come along....it is free, fun and perfect for meeting new people. Meet-ups will be on the 2nd Thursday of every month, currently being held at The Railway Inn pub, Station Road. Click here for their Facebook page.
Adult activities
Don't forget to check out the calendar pages for the Monthly highlights 2023
Miscellaneous things to do
Bingo for over 55's. Eyes down for fun playing and grocery prizes. 4th Thursday of every month at 2pm at Evelyn Court, Windlesham Close. Call Lifelines on 01273 688117 for more information., Chalky Road.
The Paint Club is at The Railway Inn, BN41 1GA every 4th Tuesday, between 19:00 – 21:00
To book your place go to https://www.thepaintclub.co.uk/events
The Art of Crochet Workshop at Emmaus, Drove Road, BN41 2PA from 10am - 12pm. £10 per session. Contact Anna on 07904287677 to book.
Knitting Group for over 55's. 2nd Monday of the month at 2pm, Evelyn Court, Windlesham Close, BN41 2AA. Call Lifelines on 01273 688117 for more information.
Needlecraft Group at Portslade library. Every Tuesday- drop in at 10am - 12pm click here or call 01273 290800 for more information or just pop along.
Over 60's Social Group Bingo and /or a chat. Friday afternoons between 2.30 & 4pm? at South Portslade Community Centre, Church Road. Contact Carol email carol_byard@msn.com or call 01273 412240.
Tea Time Talk monthly 2.30-4pm for the older generation in our community at City Coast Church, North Road, South Portslade, BN41 1DG. Tel 01273 737710 for more information.
Time to Talk Befriending Services for young to connect with older people to prevent loneliness. TTTB offer face to face befriending and group befriending. Their assessments enable them to speak to older people about their preferences so they can help choose the option which best suits your needs. To find out more click on this link tttb.org.uk
Women's Institute - none in Portslade, but nearest two are:
Southwick Downsway, Southwick- click here
The Hove Club, 28 Fourth Avenue, Hove - click here
Portslade Recorded Music Society. Meetings first and third Tuesdays in each month at 7:30 pm, held at Loxdale English Centre ,Locks Hill, BN41 2LA. Members £2:50 Visitors £3.00 Includes Tea/Coffee & cakes/biscuits . See monthly listings for latest concerts.
The Tone Rangers Choir. A friendly pop/rock Community Choir based in Portslade. They sing everything from folk to rock, musical theatre to pop and everything in between. They rehearse every Wednesday at 7.30pm during term time. South Portslade Community Centre, (next to the health centre) Church Road, Portslade, BN41 1LB. For more information from their website click here
night howl & howl. An informal drop in singing group. Bowie to Beyonce, Killers to Kylie. £6 per adult per session. No need to book just drop in. On Wed 7th & 21st Aug at at The Railway Inn, 2 Station Road, Portslade from 8 - 9pm term time. Also on Fri 23rd Aug Central URC Hall, Hove 10.30-11.30am. If you would like more information click here
Benfield Valley Project are a small group of local residents who are passionate about protecting and sharing the beauty of our local wildlife and wild spaces. They organise various events: litter picks, pathway clearance , nature walks, dawn chorus walks, bat walks, wildlife talks and a community nature day. See their website by clicking here
Brighton Gin Distillery Tours. Find out more about the history of craft gin and the processes and botanicals used to create Brighton Gin. 35a Vale Rd, Portslade, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN41 1GD Click here for their website
Mile Oak Farm.
A family run farm, covering 1200 acres. Come visit the donkey, goats, chickens and ducks. Free admission. Cafe sells sandwiches, full breakfast and drinks. Farm shop sells a range of local projects. Mile Oak Road Portslade BN41 2RF click here
Thornbush Crescent Christmas Light Display 2025 supporting The Purple Kitchen Food Bank. Donations welcome. Friday 6th December to Friday 2nd January Daily from 5-8pm.
Adult activities - Sport & fitness
Bowls
Bowls club in Victoria Recreation Ground, Portslade, BN41 1XD. If you have always wanted to give a bowls a try Portslade Bowls Club hold various free taster sessions, on Fridays at 6-7.30pm (in winter 1-2pm) and Sundays at 10.30am-12. Booking contact Marion: By phone 01273 410555 or by text 07980 481241 or by email marionjw18@gmail.com. See also the calendar pages for special events and promotions.
Boxing
Mile Oak Boxing Academy. An amateur Boxing Club affiliated with England Boxing for 16+ (children ages 10-15 years old also available). All the coaches are trained to level one and level two standards, equipped with certifications in Safeguarding, DBS, and First Aid. A fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in boxing, regardless of their experience level or background. Based in Hill Park School (upper), BN41 2FU.
See their website for more details and to book a place click on the web address here https://mileoakboxingacademy.co.uk
Boxing fitness class. Suitable for female and non-binary people of all abilities. A fun, friendly, health improving, supportive, and encouraging boxing fitness class. Portslade Village Centre, BN41 2LZ. Mondays 6.30pm and Tuesdays 9.30am. For more details email fitmembf@gmail.com
Climbing
Boulder Brighton. Rock climbing without the hassle of ropes and harnesses, packed with fun, fitness and friends. For 7+ to adults click here
Cricket
Portslade Cricket Club. The Club House, Benfield Valley Park, Old Shoreham Road, BN3 7GD. They are always looking for new players, be they young or old or if you would like to know their fixtures to go and watch click here for their website
Fitness classes
Extend Exercise for over 55's every Tuesday at 10.30am to improve your health and mobility at Evelyn Court, Windlesham Close. Call Lifelines on 01273 688117 for more information.
Clubbercise with Kim at Portslade Parish Centre, South Street, Portslade BN41 2LE, on Mondays for 16+ years. For a fun full body workout with a banging 90's soundtrack.One session burns around 600 calories. The routines combine dance, toning and combat moves to suit all fitness levels. PRE booking is essential click here for more information
Dance Fitness with Chloe for adults, every Saturday 9.30am in the Scout hut, Hurst Crescent, BN41 1SG (just behind Mayberrys). A one hour fun, full body workout designed for all ages and abilities. Drop in £10 or a 6 Session Class Pass is £48. Everyone is welcome.
Extend Exercise for over 55's every week at 10.30am at Evelyn Court, Windlesham Close, BN41 2AA. Improve your general health to maintain independence and mobility. Call Lifelines on 01273 688117 for more information.
Zumba Gold with Jo at Courthope Close, BN41 2LZ is a low intensity dance fitness class ideal for beginners, over 50's and active seniors. There is no jumping, spinning or knee twisting in any of the routines. Easy to follow choreography which improves coordination, flexibility, range of motion, balance, toning and light cardio.
The music is a mix of Latin and International sounds including Flamenco, Bollywood, Salsa, Cumbia, Indian Pop and some good old pop thrown in! A 45 minute Zumba Gold class is a safe place to meet new people, improve your physical and mental wellbeing, be part of a community. Every Thursday at 9.30am £8 a session. For more information either call Jo on 07711 243241 or go to Jo's website https://www.zumbawithjo.com
Zumba classes with Chloe on Wednesdays at 6pm at Portslade Sports Centre or Saturdays 9.30am at the Scout hut, Hurst Cresc, BN411SG. For more details and a free voucher go to www.zumbawithchloe.com or call 07849303706.
Football
Mile Oak Football - Mens or womens - Chalky Road, Portslade, BN41 2YU click here for facebook
Southwick Rangers - Adult Women's team for ages 16+. For more details click here
Southwick FC are currently looking for women to join the club. For more information www.southwickfc.org
Footgolf.
Brighton Footgolf Hangleton Ln, Hove BN3 8EB. Footgolf is an urban fusion combining the more traditional game of golf with a football-flavoured twist. Played on the former West Hove golf course , the aim is to kick the ball into an oversized hole. Click here for more details.
Intent91 Gym. The Old Brewery, South Street, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2LG. Small group personal training provides a positive, personalised and progressive approach to helping you get the results. Click here for their website
Pilates
Pilates with Nelly. With over 17 years of expertise, Nelly will guide you through a journey of strength, flexibility, and holistic well-being in a friendly group atmosphere. Sculpt, tone and renew your body.
12 week Pilates course suitable for all ages and all levels. Course Dates- starting September 2024, Fridays at 10.15am. Tuesdays 10am. Based in the Village Centre, Courthope Close, BN41 2LZ. To book email Nelly with Your Contact Details - pilateswithnelly@gmail.com or call 07702572886.
Or see www.nellylewis.com
Running
Run Talk Run is a safe and open space to talk how you are doing: the good times, the not so good times and everything in between. Anyone can join but it is a 5k out and back so good walking pace and maybe a bit of jogging is preferable 5km. They don't care about speed or pace and nobody is left behind'. Every Saturday morning between 10-11.15am. From Mile Oak Farm BN41 2RF. For their website click here
Portslade Hedgehoppers is a small, friendly running and walking club. They welcome runners of all abilities. Runners meet twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. To find out more about them, please click here
Skateboarding
The Skate Club for adults of mixed ability. No experience necessary. On various outdoor locations in skate parks around the city. Wed 28th Aug 2024 - Wed 2nd Oct 2024 To book visit theskateclub.com/adultlessons Some courses start in Locksdale Language Centre, Portslade.
Yoga
YOGA IN THE VILLAGE with Indie. TUESDAYS 8pm - 9pm. This class is based on Stretch + Flow: Through slower movements, you'll move through different shapes that help release, using breath to expand and restful endings to close with clarity. Held at Portslade Village Centre, BN41 2LY. For booking; https://www.yogainthevillage.co.uk/
YOGA IN PORTSLADE - TUESDAYS AT 6:30PM
If you are interested in starting yoga or already practice and are looking for a local class, join Helen every Tuesday at South Portslade Community Centre for a nourishing Slow Flow at 6:30pm (60mins). The first class for free and then on a donation basis going forward. Whatever you can afford, most students paying somewhere between £5 - £10.
For more details and to book through Eventbrite click here, or to contact Helen if you have any questions!
helenroseyoga@gmail.com
Flow yoga classes weekly sessions on Sundays 9:00 am and a monthly Yin Yoga workshop on the last Saturday of the month at 6th Hove Scouts Hut, Hurst Crescent, Portslade. For further info or to book : https://bookwhen.com/cobrayogabrighton
Dynamic Hot Yoga . New location welcomes all levels of yoga from beginners to experienced. 55 North Street, BN41 1DH. For more information go to www.dynamichotyoga.com
Zumba
Zumba Gold with Jo is a low intensity dance fitness class ideal for beginners, over 50's and active seniors. Thursdays at 9.30am for 45 minutes at the Village Centre, BN41 2LY . Either book online at www.zumbawithjo.com/zumba-gold or pay by cash or card on the door.
Portslade Sports Centre - For a range of sports activities and classes click here See the price list to see the full range
Pub clubs
If your pub holds activities for adults in Portslade, we can advertise it here for you for free. Use our contact page on the home page to get in touch.
Railway Inn - Sunday dance dates. Spinning the coolest 1940's swing to the wildest 1950's rock and roll. For more details click here
The Railway Inn - Paint club. 4-7pm on the 4th Tues of every month. For booking click here
Stanley Arms Quiz night. A friendly pub quiz at the Stanley Arms, BN41 1SS at 8pm for a prompt 8.30 ko. Everybody welcome, the more the merrier. Go and enjoy the banter. Quiz held every Wednesday.
Volunteer groups
If you have some time to spare, want to make a difference and meet new people, then here are some volunteering opportunities in and around Portslade.
Community gardeners of Vale Park meet every last Saturday of the month, 10-12. Meet at the rose beds, bring your own gloves if you have them and help keep Vale Park beautiful.
Get volunteering website has a wide range of volunteering posts click here
Time to Talk Befriending - Become a befriender and help overcome loneliness! Just a small amount of your time will enhance the wellbeing of all involved and you'll play an important role in reducing loneliness. Be part of a community of people who believe in the importance of human connection. For more information go to tttb.org.uk
Benfield Valley Project are a small group of local residents who are passionate about protecting and sharing the beauty of our local wildlife and wild spaces. They organise various events to go litter picks, pathway clearance , nature walks, dawn chorus walks, bat walks, wildlife talks, community nature day. If you want to get involved see their website by clicking here
Gateway Women's Centre supports women in crisis or in need of support. Gateway is run by women for women. They offer workshops and groups, including creative and wellbeing sessions and a listening ear. They are always looking for volunteers, so if you think you can help even just a few hours spare, email gateway@offthefence.org.uk to find out more. If you need support or knows someone who does see their website for more details www.offthefence.org.uk
Emmaus - volunteer in their shops, gardens or vans. click here
Brighton and Hove Food Partnership. See their website for volunteer posts nearby in cooking, packing food or food growing click here
Community Works. Search on the website for local volunteer posts. Search includes 5 miles from Portslade, but a map can zoom into more local. click here
Age Uk Like to chat and listen on the phone? Then volunteer for one of Age UK telephone friendship service or helplines click here
The Southwick Hill conservation volunteer group. Much of the work the conservation group does is involved in restoring the amazing habitat and supporting the grazing animals which are fundamental to its preservation. If you would like to join the volunteer group email kim.greaves@nationaltrust.org.uk
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