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Family Library Link - has a mobile library van with books suitable for under five's and their parents/carers. They visit groups in the SRB3 area of the city, loaning books to groups and families, telling stories and encouraging parents to read with their children. They also visit 5 baby clinics in the area, promoting books and reading stories, and administer the Bookstart scheme across the city.

Contact: Diana Simons
            Carnegie Library,
            Fratton Road,
            Portsmouth,
            PO1 5EZ

            Tel: 023 9282 9923

            e-mail: [email protected]


Portsmouth Under Eight's Forum (PUEF): facilitate the exchange of information and support those working in Portsmouth with children under 8 years of age.

Contact: Katie Walker
           Portsmouth Early Excellence Centre
            Flying Bull School
            Flying Bull Lane
            Buckland
            Portsmouth
            Hants

            Tel: 023 9267 0034                                                                      Back to top of page


Homestart: is a voluntary organisation offering support, friendship and practical help to families with pre-school children in their own homes.

Contact: Mandy, Terri and Joanna
            Portsmouth Early Excellence Centre
            Flying Bull School
            Flying Bull Lane
            Buckland
            Portsmouth

            Tel: 023 9266 5362

            e-mail: [email protected]


Homecheck - is a service provided by Portsmouth City Council aimed at familes/lone parents with children under 5 years of age, the disabled, and the over 60's. They visit homes of the families above (at the client or Health Visitors request) and carry out free safety checks. They provide the following items (free of charge):
Fridge/freezer locks,
Cupboard locks,
Socket covers,
bath mats,
as well as give safety advice.
On referral from Health Visitors they can also provide stair gates and/or fireguards for which there is a £5 charge for both items.

Contact: Roy Cole or Ken Brown
            Environmental Health and Trading Standards
            Civic Offices
            Guildhall Square
            Portsmouth
            PO1 2AZ

            Tel: 023 9283 4274 or 023 9283 4211


Connors Toy Library: provides a Toy Library Service for all children under 5 years of age and also for those with special needs, up to 19 years of age, in the city of Portsmouth.

Contact: Rosie Wilesmith
            Portsea Clinic
            Grenville House
            St George's Square
            Portsea
            Portsmouth
            PO1 3AZ

            Tel: 023 9283 2926                                                                      Back to top of page


Replay Charity: is a community resource unit which exists to provide and support young peoples groups, and children's groups and will also hire to adult groups when resources allow. Replay has three minibuses to hire, a goods van and various inflatable and play equipment. They are also the provider of a summer camp holiday available to childrens groups which include those with special needs. Membership applies to all groups. Replay is also the provier of open access summer playschemes for 0-8 year olds in the Portsmouth and surrounding areas.

Contact: Unit G2
            Cumberland Business Centre
            Northumberland Road
            Fratton
            Portsmouth

            Tel: 023 9282 2888
            Email: [email protected]
            Website: www.replay-charity.co.uk


VOICES: Giving scope to parents and children. VOICES offers support and friendship through neighbourhoodgroups based in accessible, local venues. Children enjoy a safe and stimulating creche. Social events and outings are also organised.

Contact: Paula Martin
            VOICES
            Early Excellence Admin Centre
            Flying Bull Lane
            Buckland
            Portsmouth

           Tel: 023 9267 8893                                                                      Back to top of page


The E C Roberts Centre: is a community resource supporting families in Portsmouth who are striving to improve their families disadvantaged circumstances, whether through homelessness or relationship difficulties. The centre offers kitchen and subsidised laundry. Projects run at the centre include:
Portsmouth Child Contact Centre
The Supported Housing Scheme
Roberts Day Nursery
Temporary Accommodation Service
The Summer Playscheme
Learning through Play Programme (Parenting and Child Development)

Contact: Carole Damper (Centre) or Caroline Sharratt (Nursery)
            The E C Roberts Centre
            84 Crasswell Street
            Landport
            Portsmouth
            Hants

            Tel: 023 9229 6919


The Brook Club Youth Centre: has the following clubs for various ages - Junior Club - Tuesday (young women) and Thursday (young men) 5pm - 6.30pm, and Senior Club Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7pm - 9.30pm. Sex Sense Wednesday 3pm - 5pm, Young Peoples group Wednesday 5pm - 7pm.

Contact: Caroline Burnett
              The Brook Club
              58 Sackville Street
              Southsea
              Portsmouth
              Tel: 023 9282 4618


For the UK Baby Directory visit: http://www.ukchildrensdirectory.com
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