We’ve Been On BBC Radio Solent Twice Today!
We’ve been mentioned on BBC Radio Solent twice today! It was great hearing Annie being interviewed this morning on the Breakfast Show. You can listen here – scroll and click on 1:36 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0879lmg Then in the afternoon we were delighted to hear one of our clients, Doreen, give a big thank you to our volunteer... Read More
Our Vintage And Craft Fair Was A Great Success!
Our Vintage and Craft Fair at Highfield Church Centre was only just over a week ago but it feels like much longer in light of the coronavirus situation! The day went really well though, the sun shone and many people came to support the event. We had a wide selection of fantastic stalls, great musicians... Read More
Office closed but we will continue to operate!
Unfortunately our office is now closed due to coronavirus guidelines (the team are working from home and continue to keep this vital service running) so please can you avoid posting us correspondence as we are uncertain how long it will remain closed depending on government advice. If you are able to scan the correspondence and... Read More
Update Regarding Post
Please can you avoid posting us correspondence at the moment as we are uncertain how long our office will remain open due to guidance on coronavirus. In the event our office closes we will be able to access email and ansaphone messages remotely. If the post is able to be scanned and emailed to us... Read More
Hydration in older people – free resources developed by Wessex AHSN Healthy Ageing Programme
We’ve been sent these really useful links for free resources concerning hydration in older people. These resources have been developed by Wessex AHSN Healthy Ageing Programme to support older people, their carers and families, especially vital during this time of self-isolation due to the coronavirus. Good hydration helps keep the mind and body healthy and... Read More
Highfield and Portswood Drop Ins, Tea Parties and Lunch Clubs Postponed
Due to the recent government advice regarding coronavirus, regretfully our Portswood and Highfield volunteer drops ins that were planned this month have been postponed until further notice. Our lunch clubs and tea parties have also been postponed. To keep up to date with the government advice regarding coronavirus please see www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response
Coronovirus Information
Covid19: We are having a lot of enquiries about volunteering to help people in the current situation. We are pleased people want to help, but in order to keep the people we help safe, we need all volunteers to complete our full application process, which involves getting two character references and for most roles DBS... Read More
Stalls for Vintage and Craft Fair Fully Booked
Our Vintage and Craft Fair on Saturday 14th March 10.30am-2pm at Highfield Church Centre is going to be great as all our stalls are fully booked meaning lots of variety for customers! There will be a wide range of stalls including handmade gifts, cards and crafts suitable for Mother’s Day and Easter, a wide selection... Read More
Highfield and Portswood Drop Ins
Do you have a kind heart? Could you regularly spare an hour to help someone and make their day? We have drop in sessions coming up in Highfield and Portswood to find out more about volunteering with us. Come and have a chat with us at one of our drop ins – we’d love to... Read More
Our lovely new cotton bags have arrived!
We’re really pleased with our new cotton bags from www.printandpackaging.co.uk, they even gave us a charity discount! Pop by our main office at the Voluntary Action Centre in Kingsland Square and pick one up – they’re a bargain at just £2!