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Chat Over Chai<\/strong> is a warm, welcoming, and respectful community group committed to reducing social isolation, boosting confidence, and supporting people in staying safe, healthy, and connected. We aim to foster personal growth and community cohesion by celebrating and raising awareness of diverse cultures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Aims<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

provide<\/strong> a safe, welcoming, community friendship group for Portsmouth residents, aged 18 or over especially for those who may be vulnerable to social isolation through loneliness, anxiety, marginalisation, or discrimination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

promote<\/strong> a healthy lifestyle to improve our quality of life through information and practical activity sessions on a range of healthcare topics, including physical, mental, and emotional well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

facilitate<\/strong> learning opportunities in a wide range of contexts to broaden and deepen our knowledge and understanding of the world around us by inviting speakers on a variety of topics on and arranging trips to places of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

network<\/strong> locally and beyond to increase our knowledge bank of resources to inform and signpost members to services and events which may be of interest or use to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

work <\/strong>with various organisations to promote services available and to make them equally accessible for minority ethnic groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

organise <\/strong>and participate in intercultural, informative networking and social events, conferences and projects which will benefit and inform our members, promoting community cohesion and understanding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

model<\/strong> a community of friendship built on a foundation of acceptance, respect and kindness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Meet the Committee Members<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Lucky Haque – Chair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“I am a Mum of 4 wonderful children. If I was to give myself a title it would be the domestic engineer of the Choudhury household. I moved to Portsmouth from London at the age of 7 with my family. My parents started their business on Albert Road. I enjoy gardening, even more since lockdown. Going to the gym, riding my bike, reading and listening to music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love being part of Chat Over Chai”<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Steve Macer – Treasurer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I am Pompey through and through being born in our fantastic St Mary’s hospital. My son was born in the same hospital and I am proud that my roots run deep in this City. \u00a0\u00a0I actively celebrate Portsmouth’s multicultural dynamic. I have always been someone who accepts and supports all aspects of human diversity. \u00a0 I became aware of Chat over Chai a few years ago and started to attend the Thursday meet ups. I was charmed by the kind and welcoming nature of the group.\u00a0 Following a reorganisation of the committee I was honoured to be asked to become Treasurer. \u00a0 Being Treasurer has been demanding but also very rewarding. I have tendered my resignation and in January 2027 I will step down as Treasurer. I look forward to welcoming a new person to this role.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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