Portchester Community Association have an extensive range of equipment for hire at a nominal cost.

In order to hire equipment as an organisation you must be affiliated to PCA (£15.00 per year), as an individual you will need to become a member (£7.50 per year)

To hire equipment you can contact us by:
  1. Email: admin@portchesterca.org.uk
  2. Phone: 023 9221 0048
  3. Call in: The Community Hub (located at Portchester precinct)
Provide us with dates and timescales and we will...
  1. Check availability
  2. Book equipment out to you
  3. Explain how to operate it
  4. Provide you with detailed written instructions
  5. Ask you to sign a receipt
The list of equipment includes but is not limited to:

Please ask about anything else you may need.  Volunteers can assist in training and delivery of the activity.

  • New Age Kurling Equipment £10 per day (not available on Thursday)

Includes 8 kurling stones, two pushers, two targets and a carry bag.

New Age Kurling is a form of the original curling game, but adapted so that it can be played indoors on any smooth, flat surface, such as a sports hall, rather than on ice.

Importantly, the game can be played by both able-bodied and disabled people of all ages alike.

  • Indoor Petanque £8 per day

The set is made up of 12 balls in 4 colours and 2 white jacks, all in a carrying case.

Indoor Petanque is a great game that is accessible for all.

  • Sing for your life music box £10 per day

The music box is a great tool for entertaining older people. It is also known that singing is an activity that accesses long-term memory and can be of great benefit to those coming to terms with living with dementia and other illnesses.

It is simple to use but we are happy to go through how to use this piece of equipment with you.

For more information you can visit the sing for your life website which details further the benefits of the music box.

http://singforyourlife.org.uk/the-silver-song-music-box

  • Laptop £5 per day

Wireless internet accessible

  • Multimedia player £7.00 per day

Bring your presentation to life.

  • Gazebo £7 per day

Easy to set-up and makes an ideal focus for a fayre or activity.

  • Video Camera £5 per day

Digital camcorder with batteries leads and carry bag included.

  • Portable Appliance Testing undertaken by trained staff/volunteers

Travel expenses payable.

Plus £1 per electrical appliance (up to a max of 15 items)

any further appliances will be charged at 75p per item.