Picnic Lunch, 432 Fratton and the Inspiring Fratton Awards

for 5 hours
St Mary's, Portsea
Fratton Road Portsea Portsmouth, PO1 5PH, United Kingdom

Following our 10am service, we are encouraging people to make their way to the churchyard for a picnic lunch! Join in with the wider Fratton community as we enjoy live music, dance and activities.

As part of the performances, 432 Nomads will be performing 'Insane' - a contemporary dance piece performed by the internationally acclaimed Šeiko Dance Company and 60 local community participants. If you would like to get involved, rehearsals will be taking place at 5-9pm at St Mary's on Thursday & Friday, and 1pm in the churchyard on Saturday.

Finally, St Mary's will be hosting the Inspiring Fratton Awards, recognising local community volunteers who support Fratton and the people in it. Awards will be given in the categories of: learning, volunteering, sport and exercise, the most effective team, and the best local business. Join us as we celebrate the people who help shape Fratton into a thriving community.

St Mary's, Portsea

Being with God - Being with others - Being with the rest of creation

St Mary’s is a cultural, community and spiritual hub in the heart of Fratton – don’t miss out on the many events and special services that happen here: join our events email list.

Whether you're new to the Christian faith, a regular churchgoer, or someone who's more interested in our wider community work; we welcome you!

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Revd Canon Bob White

The Vicarage
Fratton Road
Portsmouth
PO1 5PA

(023) 9282 2687
For the booking of Weddings, Banns and Baptisms
(023) 9281 4444

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Picnic Lunch, 432 Fratton and the Inspiring Fratton Awards

for 5 hours
St Mary's, Portsea
Fratton Road Portsea Portsmouth, PO1 5PH, United Kingdom

Following our 10am service, we are encouraging people to make their way to the churchyard for a picnic lunch! Join in with the wider Fratton community as we enjoy live music, dance and activities.

As part of the performances, 432 Nomads will be performing 'Insane' - a contemporary dance piece performed by the internationally acclaimed Šeiko Dance Company and 60 local community participants. If you would like to get involved, rehearsals will be taking place at 5-9pm at St Mary's on Thursday & Friday, and 1pm in the churchyard on Saturday.

Finally, St Mary's will be hosting the Inspiring Fratton Awards, recognising local community volunteers who support Fratton and the people in it. Awards will be given in the categories of: learning, volunteering, sport and exercise, the most effective team, and the best local business. Join us as we celebrate the people who help shape Fratton into a thriving community.

Our Parish

Safeguarding

The Parish of Portsea is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We work to create protective and supportive environments where all people, especially those who may be vulnerable, are able to worship and pursue their faith journey in safety.

We follow the national legal and procedural framework for safeguarding children and adults. We also follow the Church of England's guidance and policies, as set out by the House of Bishops, and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). More information about national policy, links to wider resources, and Portsmouth-specific information (including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisors, who advise our PSOs), can be found on the Diocese of Portsmouth's safeguarding page.

If you have a safeguarding concern about an adult or child, please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officers - Jenny, Mandy & Linsey - at [email protected]

Alternatively, you can contact the Diocese's safeguarding team at [email protected] or 023 9289 9665

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

The Diocese of Portsmouth's safeguarding page