Started in the 1970s, meets in Southsea at one of the RV's houses. Very informal with wine and nibbles, the plan is to alternate formal type meetings with social events. Covers the area from Portsmouth, Chichester to Bognor. Nearest other local groups are Brighton to the east and Fareham and Gosport, Southampton to the west. We share our minutes with these groups. Our aims are to support RVs and outgoing volunteers, raise awareness and raise some funds. Past events have included a very successful Carribean evening of dancing, games, food and slide show and fundraising in aid of a Kilimanjaro trek for VSO.
When and where we meet
Group events for 2008/09
Saturday 21st June - VSO 50th Birthday Barbeque
Saturday 26th July - Lunchtime beach picnic - West Wittering
Sunday 7th September - VSO Stand at Portsmouth Multicultural Festival
Friday 3rd October - Talk from VSO Returned Volunteer - Cambodia
Friday 24th October - Skittles Evening
Thursday 27th November - Social Evening at the Bridge Tavern, Portsmouth
Friday 9th January - Christmas Meal
Friday 6th March - Curry Night and Group AGM
To find out more about any of these event please get in touch.