for international students in Southampton and Winchester

Current International students and visiting scholars are welcome to join us at any of our events. We organise a programme of events for those studying in Southampton, Winchester and Portsmouth. There are opportunities to meet local people, make friends, and learn about British culture, customs and beliefs.

It is great to be meeting together following Covid restrictions. Please do see Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance and support – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) for national COVID-19 guidelines and please do let us know if you have Covid and need any help.


Regular Events

Join us for English Corner in Winchester School of Art (WSA) Cafe every Thursday from 2-3.30pm. We will have different theme for discussion each week. There is no need to book, just come and join us when you can.

iExplore is held every Wednesday evening and is a meal and a discussion about what Christians believe. We meet from 7.30-9.30pm on Wednesday evenings at Central Baptist Church, Devonshire Road, Southampton, SO15 2GY. 

WiConnect is held every Sunday evening and is a time of games and chat and then a discussion about what Christians believe. We meet from 4:30-5:45pm at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Upper Brook Street, Winchester, SO23 8DG, very near to Winchester School of Art.

 More details about both of these can be seen on our Explore Christianity page.

You are invited to join International Cafes that are run by groups that Friends International partners with. All Nations Cafe at The Middle Brook Centre, Middle Brook Street, Winchester is running each Monday evening from 7.30pm. International Cafe run by Southampton University Christian Union will meet from 7.30pm on Thursday evenings in the University of Southampton Faith and Reflection Centre. There is no need to book for either of these cafes.