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Our purpose is simple: to provide a safe and welcoming environment where you can meet new friends, participate in fun activities, and create lasting memories. Whether you're looking to explore the great outdoors, enjoy a night at the theatre, dance to live bands, challenge your mind with quizzes, savor meals out, or go on exciting days and weekends away, for example, New Beginnings has something for everyone.
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With New Beginnings, you'll find opportunities to socialise mosts days of the year. From regular meet-ups to special events, there's always something happening during the week.
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We have a small team of hosts who arrange and manage all the events. As you can imagine this would not be a successful group without those individuals putting in some time and effort to arrange all the varied events. If there’s something you would like to do that is not listed feel free to discuss it and we would be happy for you to join the hosting team.
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Xmas Craft Market - St Mary's Church Fratton
Location not specified yetThe address: St Mary's Church, Fratton Road, Fratton, Portsmouth PO1 5PA.
This is primarily a craft market and it's only running on this date as far as I can tell. I don't know how big St Mary's is on the inside, but it's a large church from the outside, (less than cathedral sized). Even so, I imagine there will probably be less than 100 stalls at this Xmas craft sale. Join me and find out!
After browsing and shopping, the plan is to get refreshments together. This is optional, so if your short on time and have to leave early, that's fine ☺️
Sorry, no dogs please. There is parking at the church, but I expect it to be full. There is a small carpark at Farm Foods and a larger one at Asda (10-15 minutes walk). If you don't mind paying for parking there's a carpark in North End, called Stubbington Avenue Car Park. If you plan on parking in North End, you have the option of walking down to St Mary's with me! Please message me and we can arrange.
It's also easy to travel to the church via public transport.
We'll meet in front of the church. What 3 words location: flips.slang.happen
TICKETS You can buy tickets at the door, however I imagine this will be a popular event. So, please buy via the website below for entry from from 12:30 onwards.
£2.50 Entry
Link for tickets - Event Brite
Pre-booked tickets will ensure priority entry to the event.
Here's the blurb from Facebook, where I saw it advertised.
Craft & Flea brings together the best independent makers, collectors, designers, and creatives from your area.
Support small businesses by shopping local at our unique twist on the traditional craft market. With a wide selection of products, including ceramics, illustrations, candles, jewellery, vintage collections, and more, there's truly something for everyone on offer!
But this isn’t your typical craft fair. We carefully screen all stall applications to ensure only the finest artisan traders are featured. Our events celebrate creativity and craftsmanship, showcasing only handmade, hand-designed, and authentic vintage goods.
Head over to our Facebook event page to see all the amazing talent - facebook.com/craftandflea
Event link on Facebook - https://facebook.com/events/s/portsmouths-christmas-makers-m/2884258178428048/
Events are free, but if you haven’t paid the £3 annual fee online, please bring the exact cash to your first event.
Please be courteous to the host and amend your RSVP if you can’t attend.
Please let Rachael know the names of any plus ones.4 attendees
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