Groups and support in Portland
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In or near Portland
Careers Advisor - Whitehead Ross Education and Consulting (WREC)
For those who are not engaged with schools Jim can provide advice. Alternatively check out the National Careers Service Skills Check Questionnaire and Job Profiler and most schools have career advisers.
Whitehead Ross Education and Consulting (WREC)
Independent training provider delivering free, government funded courses. They are all accredited and regulated and lead to a formal qualification upon completion.
Chesil (Weymouth and Portland) Locality
Find an Education and Early Help (SEND) Team in your locality:
Livewell
12 weeks of sessions – nutrition menus, exercise 18+ Waiting time = 48 hours Monday - Friday 9am - 6:30pm
REACH
EDP Drug & Alcohol Services offers friendly, free, confidential drug and alcohol support in Devon and Dorset. EDP drug and alcohol hub based in Weymouth with satellites below. Link for GP referrals:…
Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS - Weymouth & Portland)
STARS is a pan-Dorset charity that offers one-to-one support, free of charge, for anyone of any age and gender, who lives, works or studies in Dorset and has experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their…
C'siders
Based in Weymouth, we are a safe space where you can share experiences and learn from a variety of specialist and fun presentations, we also arrange various outings and activities. We hold an Afternoon Tea on the 1st…
Dorset Health Walks
Leaflet Dorset Health Walks A5 2024
Singing For the Brain - Weymouth
Fun vocal warm-ups and sing a wide variety of familiar and new songs hosted by our friendly and experienced group leaders.
The Ranch
The Ranch offers children and young people the opportunity for meaningful education and experiences. Our team use THRIVE methods in animal care, Equine Welfare, Forest School Acitivites and core subjects such as maths…
Weymouth College
Programme Information: Duration: 12 weeks Ages: 16-25 (NEETs) / At Risk NEETs Costing: Free Schedule: Monday-Friday, times TBC (rough idea 9.30am-2.30pm) Qualifications: Young people can either achieve a L1 or L2 Award…
Butterflies Children's Disability Fund
Butterflies is a local charity which has been in existence since 1975. Our remit is to help children (up to the age of 18) who are disabled and who live in West Dorset and/or use the support of the DCHFT Children’s…
Chickerell Sports Pavilion Warm Hub
11am to 2pm every Monday
Chickerell Town Council Coronavirus Support
Local contact offering help for vulnerable residents in Chickerell
New-Man
A Prostate Cancer Support Group in Weymouth and covering West Dorset, patients and carers welcome, the group meet up monthly in the evening at St Andrews Church Hall, Preston, Weymouth, DT3 6BU.…
The Horse Course
Equine assisted interventions
Digital Champions - West Dorset
We have a few volunteers providing digital skills support in your area (Beaminster, Burton Bradstock, Bridport & Lyme Regis). ONLINE BOOKING CALENDAR: Beaminster: Venue - Yarn Barton Centre Day and time - Thursday from…
Read Easy South Dorset
Our group covers South Dorset which includes Dorchester, Weymouth and Portland. Until 2021 we were known as Read Easy Weymouth and Portland.
Covering the wider area
Dorchester Good Neighbours Scheme (Age UK)
For anyone over 50 and have a small 'one off' task that needs doing, for example changing a light bulb, reaching a high cupboard, re-tuning a TV and much more. A donation of £3.00 is suggested to cover expenses.
South West Dorset Multicultural Network
Promoting Diversity in South West Dorset. The South West Dorset Multicultural Network was set up to establish links across West Dorset, Weymouth and Portland to provide support, information and cultural understanding.…
Steve Charles Help a Friend
Our aim is to preserve and protect the health of people who live in West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities, support services and equipment not normally provided by the…
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Relate (Dorset and South Wiltshire) - Poundbuy F2F Service - Free Monthly Coffee Morning
On the first Friday of evey month we are holding a coffee morning from 10am to 12 noon. Come along for a free cup of coffee or tea, the chance to meet new people and find out about events in the area. Alternatively just…
Age UK Dorchester Coffee Club
every Thursday 10:30-12:00 Informal chat and a brew. Often activities or guest speakers at these sessions, and everyone is welcome! No need to book, no fee (donations accepted)
Age UK Dorset Service - Social Groups
Coffee Clubs Our Coffee Club is a free weekly drop in held in Dorchester, we offer a variety of weekly activities and guest speakers as well as usual conversation and a cuppa. The weekly group is free to attend, we just…
Seated Exercise and Online Vitality Classes - Age UK
Seated Vitality Exercise Gentle chair based exercises that are designed to improve confidence, increase stability, improve mobility and balance, strengthen muscles, improve posture, most importantly help prevent falls…