Another new lunch club – Thornhill
Due to the success of our lunch clubs in Banister Park & Harefield, we are launching another lunch club in Fairfax Court, Thornhill! Thanks to Southampton City Council’s funding, we are kicking off with a St. George’s Day themed lunch on Monday 13th May, 11.30am-2.00pm: Fairfax Court, Hinkler Road, Thornhill, SO19 6FU. £4.00 for a... Read More
Southampton Marathon – 5th May 2019
Kevin Sawers from Hedge End will be running the Southampton Marathon next month (May 2019) in aid of us. The 41-year-old, who is a member of Hedge End Running Club and competed in the 2006 London Marathon, will run to raise awareness and funds for us. Kevin says: “Communicare does vital work helping to reduce... Read More
1 year friend anniversary
“On Saturday we will have been friends for a whole year! After reading an article in the Echo about how Communicare needed Befrienders for the elderly who were lonely, I applied immediately. I’m so glad I did because I would never have met my good friend. We meet most Thursday afternoons for a good old... Read More
Volunteer Conference Day
We are delighted to be hosting our first Volunteers Conference Day! Saturday 27th April, 9.45am-3pm at Southampton Sight, 3 Bassett Avenue SO16 7DP. Starting at 9.45am for tea and coffee, we’ll then move on to workshops including: Bereavement: Nicola Symes – what is loss? Coping with loss & how to help? Dementia: Emma Borley (Lead... Read More
Body Image & Mental Health
We are proud to be a part of building Southampton as a mentally healthy city. This year, the focus of our shared event is ‘Body Image’ – what kind of body image does Southampton reflect as a mentally healthy city? If you’d like to learn more about what we’re up to & how you can... Read More
St. George’s Day Tea Party
On Saturday, we held a fun-packed (and cake-packed!) afternoon tea party at St James’ Parish Hall, Shirley. Over 30 guests and volunteers gathered to enjoy the St George’s Day themed decor and quiz, as well as being well entertained by the wonderful vintage singer, Serena Lin. As always, our fab volunteers provided a delicious spread... Read More
Mayflower Theatre hosts join venture with our Haven lunch club
The Haven Lunch Club at St Mark’s Church, run in partnership with us, is participating in Mayflower Theatre’s Pepperland Project, which includes a talk and workshop, culminating in a performance and Q&A session. The Theatre has offered our Haven Lunch Club members the opportunity to take part in an exclusive, bespoke activity package based around... Read More
Kevin is running the ABP Southampton Marathon for Communicare!
Kevin has decided to run this year’s ABP Southampton Marathon for the fantastic charity Communicare. Kevin Sawers ran his one and only marathon to date some 13 years ago. In 2006, he crossed the finish line in London. It is an achievement in itself to complete a marathon – let alone when throbbing knee pain... Read More
March Vintage & Craft Fair
And that’s a wrap on our 7th Vintage & Craft Fair! Thank you to all those that supported us; stallholders, entertainers: saxophonist Joy, Jim Rogers, Brian Hooper & Serena Lin, Victory Gospel Church, our lovely media friends for publicising and our fab volunteers that worked so hard to make the event a success. We raised... Read More
‘Adopt a Teddy’ – we’re in the news!
This Saturday, we’re hosting our twice-yearly charity fair at the Victory Centre, Portswood Road, and hope our ‘Adopt a Teddy’ initiative being launched on the day, will help youngsters understand from an early age the importance of caring for others. Manager, Annie explains: “Our charity is all about kind-heartedness and our aim is to help... Read More