# Event Details - **Event Name**: Growing What Works: Imagining the Future of Community Action in Portsmouth - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: A creative workshop exploring the future of volunteering and community action in PortsmouthAbout this EventWhat could volunteering in Portsmouth look like in 100 years?As our city changes, how might communities come together to support one another? What traditions, values and acts of kindness will still matter, and what new ways of connecting could emerge?Join GoodGym Portsmouth for a creative workshop exploring the future of volunteering and community action. Through photography, storytelling, conversation and collaborative activities, you'll reflect on what makes volunteering meaningful today and imagine how communities might grow stronger in the future.Whether you're already involved in your local community or simply curious about the role volunteering can play in shaping tomorrow, this workshop offers a welcoming space to connect, share ideas and co-create a vision for the future. Participants are invited to bring a photograph (digital or printed) that represents community, connection or volunteering to them.About the FacilitatorDr Samantha Belfrage is a member of the GoodGym Portsmouth Taskforce and has volunteered with GoodGym since it launched in Portsmouth in 2018. Passionate about the power of volunteering to strengthen communities and foster belonging, Samantha creates opportunities for people to come together, share experiences and imagine the future of community action.About CommunalThis event is part of COMMUNAL, Aspex’s seasonal programme supporting Portsmouth’s communities through creativity, collaboration and shared experiences. By providing space, resources and opportunities to connect, COMMUNAL aims to strengthen the city’s creative ecology, build meaningful relationships across diverse communities, and support participation, learning and artistic growth.See the full programme of COMMUNAL events and workshops here - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/growing-what-works-imagining-the-future-of-community-action-in-portsmouth/100001996095233577 - **Event Categories**: volunteering, workshops, art, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Aspex Portsmouth - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Portsmouth - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Aspex Portsmouth - **lat**: 50.7937158 - **long**: -1.1061894 - **full address**: Aspex Portsmouth, The Vulcan Building, Portsmouth, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Growing What Works: Imagining the Future of Community Action in Portsmouth - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/6034433b07866832baed1e6e9932491bb008f014ff7b13f215e13e377dcc49da-rimg-w1200-h900-dc585848-gmir.jpg?v=1786316528 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Growing What Works: Imagining the Future of Community Action in Portsmouth being held? - **A:** Growing What Works: Imagining the Future of Community Action in Portsmouth takes place on Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Aspex Portsmouth, The Vulcan Building, Portsmouth, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Growing What Works: Imagining the Future of Community Action in Portsmouth? - **A:** Growing What Works: Imagining the Future of Community Action in Portsmouth is organized by Aspex Portsmouth. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Growing What Works: Imagining the Future of Community Action in Portsmouth is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portsmouth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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