Portsmouth
Clare Phillimore is the Friends International
staff worker in Portsmouth. You can contact her about events
and activities by email.
Visit a local home
'It is a really good experience to visit a local family.
I had the opportunity to meet friendly people and to see the
English way of life through this family.'
For university students, we offer the opportunity to be invited
to a local home for a meal. This is a great opportunity to
get to know some local people and learn about a different
culture. For more information, please email Clare.
International Café
This is a social event where students can learn about British
culture, make friends, play games and have fun. The café
is open every other Monday at The Kings Centre, Elm Grove,
Southsea. From 8-10pm. Come along, practise your English,
meet local people and have fun. Free refreshments available.
Term programme:
Monday 8 February - World on a plate
Monday 22 February - Pancake night
Monday 8 March - International Evening (part 1)
Monday 22 March - Easter
Monday 19 April - International Evening (part 2)
M onday 3 May - Chocolate evening
Monday 17 May - Traditional party games
Monday 7 June - BBQ
The International Café also offers trips and
special events (dates to be decided):
· Discover Old Portsmouth and have tea in a local
home
· A trip to Bosham – a typical English village
· Christmas Carol Service and mince pies at a local
church
Contact Clare
for more details.
The VISA Course
This course is an opportunity to discover
what Christians believe and to discuss questions such as:
How do we know there is a God? Who is Jesus? And any other
questions you may have about faith, in a relaxed, friendly
atmosphere. The course will run for 9 weeks, starting on Wednesday
17 February at 7.30pm. The first evening will start with a
meal giving you a chance to meet people and find out more
about ‘VISA’. Everyone is welcome whatever your
background. For more information please contact Clare.
Bible studies & Discipleship
Explored
If you want to find aout more about the Christian faith,
or if you are a Christian already and would like to meet with
other Christians, we run small group and one to one Bible
studies, including a Discipleship Explored course which runs
every Wednesday evening at 7.30pm. Contact Clare
for more information.
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