What's On Portland: February 2025
This is our test run.
🌊 MONDAY 3
📍Girt Hall, St George’s Centre OSTEOCISE 11:00-12:00 ICA's medium-impact exercise class, featuring seated and standing exercises, stretching, stamina and core strengthening work. Ideal for joint problems, including arthritis and osteoporosis. Supports weight loss. Helps maintain and improve mobility. Tutor led. £4 per session. No advance booking required, just turn up. 50+.
📍Easton Methodist Church BRAIN GAMES 13:00-15:00 For people who enjoy games, reminiscing and making friends. Suitable for those aged 50+, including those with mild dementia. Carers welcome. £3.00 per session, includes refreshments. 50+.
📍Easton Methodist Church SPIN A YARN 13:00-15:00 Fun social knitting and crochet group. New members always welcome. £3.00 per session, includes refreshments. 50+.
🌊 TUESDAY 4
🌊 WEDNESDAY 5
📍YMCA Reforne FIT+ 10:15-11:15 Fit+ is ICA's higher-impact exercise class, featuring cardio and core muscle strengthening exercises with a ‘hint of disco-ball.’ Tutor led. £4 per session. No advance booking required, just turn up. 50+
📍C2000 Hall CHAT-A-LATTE 11:00-13:00 Coffee, cake and great conversation. Alternate Wednesdays. Informal guest speakers. All welcome.
📍Foylebank Way DINING ROOM LUNCH CLUB 12:00-14:00 Sit back, relax and enjoy a hot, nutritious meal at this welcoming and friendly club. £6, per person for two courses and tea/coffee. Transport available (door to door) at a small additional cost. Call 01305 823789 to book a place and transport, if required. Booking essential.
🌊 THURSDAY 6
📍Portland Social Club INCINERATOR PUBLIC MEETING 18:30 for 19:00 With speakers’ panel. Lloyd Hatton MP; Nic Ireland, Leader, Dorset Council; Debbie Tulett, SPWI Legal Challenge; Jill Johnstone, People’s Campaign (SPIC). Come along and hear what people have been doing, ask questions, share campaign ideas.
📍Portland Community Venue YOGA 09:30-10:30 Great for mind and body. Yoga improves strength, balance and flexibility through slow movements and deep breathing. Tutor led. £7 per session. No advance booking required, just turn up. Participants must have had both COVID-19 vaccinations. 50+
📍St John’s Hall CHESIL ART 13:00-15:30 Members can enjoy painting or sketching alongside others in a friendly and welcoming environment, using a range of materials. Suitable for beginners upwards. Tutor support. Materials can be borrowed for the first few sessions. £4 per session (including refreshments). No advance booking required, just turn up. 50+
📍C2000 Hall CASH BINGO 18:30-21:00 Doors open 18:30 / Eyes down 19:00. Raffle. Over 18s only. Please bring your own refreshments.
🌊 FRIDAY 7
📍Around the island DOOR-TO-DOOR SHOPPING TRIP TO TESCO 09:30-11:00 Weekly shopping trip. £4.00 return. Call 01305 823789 to book. Booking essential. 50+.
📍YMCA Reforne GET TOGETHER CLUB 11:00-12:00 The Get Together Club is ICA's low-impact seated exercise class, featuring a range of gentle exercises to improve fitness, strengthen joints, increase inner core strength, keep you moving and improve stability to prevent falls. Tutor led. £4 per session. Transport available (door to door) at a small additional cost. Call 01305 823789 to book transport, if required. No advance booking required for the Club, just turn up. 50+
📍St George’s Centre PRIZE BINGO 13:15-16:00 Doors open 13:15 / Eyes down 14:00.
📍BlueFish Cafe & Restaurant SIDEBAR QUIZ 7.30pm Portland’s best-loved quiz night? Book via Insta Facebook Text Email. £5 per person, max 6 per team. Bar open 6-12.
🌊 SATURDAY 8
🌊 SUNDAY 9
📍 Victoria Gardens CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF ALISHA JULIE BAYLISS 2pm Please join us to celebrate the life of Alisha in the gardens. If you would like to say a few words, play some music or read a poem for Alisha let Stacy or Rachid know. Please wear bright colours or something floral if you can. We are going to set up a just giving page so we can plant a tree for her.
📍New Ground ORCHID WATCH 10am-12pm A stroll around the Heights/New Ground area and see how many orchids we can find. I expect to find three of the five species we commonly find on the island. The idea is to give you an idea of what to look for so that you can look yourself around your neighbourhood. It will be bright and breezy so wrap up appropriately. Facebook
🌊 MONDAY 10
📍Girt Hall, St George’s Centre OSTEOCISE 11:00-12:00 ICA's medium-impact exercise class, featuring seated and standing exercises, stretching, stamina and core strengthening work. Ideal for joint problems, including arthritis and osteoporosis. Supports weight loss. Helps maintain and improve mobility. Tutor led. £4 per session. No advance booking required, just turn up. 50+.
📍Easton Methodist Church BRAIN GAMES 13:00-15:00 For people who enjoy games, reminiscing and making friends. Suitable for those aged 50+, including those with mild dementia. Carers welcome. £3.00 per session, includes refreshments. 50+.
📍Easton Methodist Church SPIN A YARN 13:00-15:00 Fun social knitting and crochet group. New members always welcome. £3.00 per session, includes refreshments. 50+.
🌊 TUESDAY 11
📍Easton Methodist Church SONGS R US 10:00-12:00 50+.
🌊 WEDNESDAY 12
📍YMCA Reforne FIT+ 10:15-11:15 Fit+ is ICA's higher-impact exercise class, featuring cardio and core muscle strengthening exercises with a ‘hint of disco-ball.’ Tutor led. £4 per session. No advance booking required, just turn up. 50+
🌊 THURSDAY 13
📍Portland Community Venue YOGA 09:30-10:30 Great for mind and body. Yoga improves strength, balance and flexibility through slow movements and deep breathing. Tutor led. £7 per session. No advance booking required, just turn up. Participants must have had both COVID-19 vaccinations. 50+
📍St John’s Hall CHESIL ART 13:00-15:30 Members can enjoy painting or sketching alongside others in a friendly and welcoming environment, using a range of materials. Suitable for beginners upwards. Tutor support. Materials can be borrowed for the first few sessions. £4 per session (including refreshments). No advance booking required, just turn up. 50+
📍C2000 Hall CASH BINGO 18:30-21:00 Doors open 18:30 / Eyes down 19:00. Raffle. Over 18s only. Please bring your own refreshments.
📍St Andrew’s Church COFFEE MORNING Time TBC This time we’re raising money for Ray Elliott, who plants and cares for the flower planters in Southwell.
📍Victoria Gardens FRIENDS OF VICTORIA GARDENS 10:00-12:00 We’re always looking for new volunteers!
🌊 FRIDAY 14
📍Around the island DOOR-TO-DOOR SHOPPING TRIP TO TESCO 09:30-11:00 Weekly shopping trip. £4.00 return. Call 01305 823789 to book. Booking essential. 50+.
📍YMCA Reforne GET TOGETHER CLUB 11:00-12:00 The Get Together Club is ICA's low-impact seated exercise class, featuring a range of gentle exercises to improve fitness, strengthen joints, increase inner core strength, keep you moving and improve stability to prevent falls. Tutor led. £4 per session. Transport available (door to door) at a small additional cost. Call 01305 823789 to book transport, if required. No advance booking required for the Club, just turn up. 50+
📍The View/The Heights VALENTINE’S WEEKEND MENU Call 01305 821361 to book. £44.95pp.
🌊 SATURDAY 15
📍The View/The Heights VALENTINE’S WEEKEND MENU Call 01305 821361 to book. £44.95pp.
🌊 SUNDAY 16
🌊 MONDAY 17
📍Girt Hall, St George’s Centre OSTEOCISE 11:00-12:00 ICA's medium-impact exercise class, featuring seated and standing exercises, stretching, stamina and core strengthening work. Ideal for joint problems, including arthritis and osteoporosis. Supports weight loss. Helps maintain and improve mobility. Tutor led. £4 per session. No advance booking required, just turn up. 50+.
📍Easton Methodist Church BRAIN GAMES 13:00-15:00 For people who enjoy games, reminiscing and making friends. Suitable for those aged 50+, including those with mild dementia. Carers welcome. £3.00 per session, includes refreshments. 50+.
📍Easton Methodist Church SPIN A YARN 13:00-15:00 Fun social knitting and crochet group. New members always welcome. £3.00 per session, includes refreshments. 50+.
🌊 TUESDAY 18
📍Easton Methodist Church SONGS R US 10:00-12:00 50+.
🌊 WEDNESDAY 19
📍YMCA Reforne FIT+ 10:15-11:15 Fit+ is ICA's higher-impact exercise class, featuring cardio and core muscle strengthening exercises with a ‘hint of disco-ball.’ Tutor led. £4 per session. No advance booking required, just turn up. 50+
📍C2000 Hall CHAT-A-LATTE 11:00-13:00 Coffee, cake and great conversation. Alternate Wednesdays. Informal guest speakers. All welcome.
📍Foylebank Way DINING ROOM LUNCH CLUB 12:00-14:00 Sit back, relax and enjoy a hot, nutritious meal at this welcoming and friendly club. £6, per person for two courses and tea/coffee. Transport available (door to door) at a small additional cost. Call 01305 823789 to book a place and transport, if required. Booking essential.
🌊 THURSDAY 20
📍Portland Community Venue YOGA 09:30-10:30 Great for mind and body. Yoga improves strength, balance and flexibility through slow movements and deep breathing. Tutor led. £7 per session. No advance booking required, just turn up. Participants must have had both COVID-19 vaccinations. 50+
📍St John’s Hall CHESIL ART 13:00-15:30 Members can enjoy painting or sketching alongside others in a friendly and welcoming environment, using a range of materials. Suitable for beginners upwards. Tutor support. Materials can be borrowed for the first few sessions. £4 per session (including refreshments). No advance booking required, just turn up. 50+
📍C2000 Hall CASH BINGO 18:30-21:00 Doors open 18:30 / Eyes down 19:00. Raffle. Over 18s only. Please bring your own refreshments.
🌊 FRIDAY 21
📍Around the island DOOR-TO-DOOR SHOPPING TRIP TO TESCO 09:30-11:00 Weekly shopping trip. £4.00 return. Call 01305 823789 to book. Booking essential. 50+.
📍YMCA Reforne GET TOGETHER CLUB 11:00-12:00 The Get Together Club is ICA's low-impact seated exercise class, featuring a range of gentle exercises to improve fitness, strengthen joints, increase inner core strength, keep you moving and improve stability to prevent falls. Tutor led. £4 per session. Transport available (door to door) at a small additional cost. Call 01305 823789 to book transport, if required. No advance booking required for the Club, just turn up. 50+
📍St George’s Centre PRIZE BINGO 13:15-16:00 Doors open 13:15 / Eyes down 14:00.
🌊 MONDAY 24
📍Girt Hall, St George’s Centre OSTEOCISE 11:00-12:00 ICA's medium-impact exercise class, featuring seated and standing exercises, stretching, stamina and core strengthening work. Ideal for joint problems, including arthritis and osteoporosis. Supports weight loss. Helps maintain and improve mobility. Tutor led. £4 per session. No advance booking required, just turn up. 50+.
📍Easton Methodist Church BRAIN GAMES 13:00-15:00 For people who enjoy games, reminiscing and making friends. Suitable for those aged 50+, including those with mild dementia. Carers welcome. £3.00 per session, includes refreshments. 50+.
📍Easton Methodist Church SPIN A YARN 13:00-15:00 Fun social knitting and crochet group. New members always welcome. £3.00 per session, includes refreshments. 50+.
🌊 TUESDAY 25
📍Easton Methodist Church SONGS R US 10:00-12:00 50+.
🌊 WEDNESDAY 26
📍YMCA Reforne FIT+ 10:15-11:15 Fit+ is ICA's higher-impact exercise class, featuring cardio and core muscle strengthening exercises with a ‘hint of disco-ball.’ Tutor led. £4 per session. No advance booking required, just turn up. 50+
🌊 THURSDAY 27
📍Portland Community Venue YOGA 09:30-10:30 Great for mind and body. Yoga improves strength, balance and flexibility through slow movements and deep breathing. Tutor led. £7 per session. No advance booking required, just turn up. Participants must have had both COVID-19 vaccinations. 50+
📍St John’s Hall CHESIL ART 13:00-15:30 Members can enjoy painting or sketching alongside others in a friendly and welcoming environment, using a range of materials. Suitable for beginners upwards. Tutor support. Materials can be borrowed for the first few sessions. £4 per session (including refreshments). No advance booking required, just turn up. 50+
📍C2000 Hall CASH BINGO 18:30-21:00 Doors open 18:30 / Eyes down 19:00. Raffle. Over 18s only. Please bring your own refreshments.
🌊 FRIDAY 28
📍Around the island DOOR-TO-DOOR SHOPPING TRIP TO TESCO 09:30-11:00 Weekly shopping trip. £4.00 return. Call 01305 823789 to book. Booking essential. 50+.
📍YMCA Reforne GET TOGETHER CLUB 11:00-12:00 The Get Together Club is ICA's low-impact seated exercise class, featuring a range of gentle exercises to improve fitness, strengthen joints, increase inner core strength, keep you moving and improve stability to prevent falls. Tutor led. £4 per session. Transport available (door to door) at a small additional cost. Call 01305 823789 to book transport, if required. No advance booking required for the Club, just turn up. 50+.