Thanks to trustee, Carolyn Renault
We’d like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to our former trustee, Carolyn Renault who has now retired. She gave her time freely and was dedicated to our charity for 11 years! Manager, Annie said at our AGM in November “I want say a special thank you to Carolyn for being so dedicated to us... Read More
We’re partnering on oral health project
We’re partnering on a ground-breaking oral health project with Solent NHS Trust’s Academy of Research and Improvement. We’re collaborating with Research Dental Nurse and Evaluation Specialist, Jennifer Malpass, to discover vulnerable older people’s views on oral health and research. Delighted Annie Clewlow, our Manager, says: “We’re delighted to be working in partnership with Jennifer on... Read More
2023 AGM & Annual Report
The 2022-23 AGM is now complete. We had a wonderful time, gathering to discuss what we’d achieved this year and approve the figures and accounts. Thank you so much to County Bowling Club in Northlands Rd, for hosting us – what a wonderful venue, set in beautiful grounds! Thank you also to all of those... Read More
Woolston Friendship Club
Join us for our weekly friendship club in Woolston, Southampton, run by St Patrick’s Church and St Patrick’s School in partnership with us and runs every Wednesday from 10.15am-11.30am at St Patrick’s Church Hall. Bringing the older and younger generations together, we enjoy cake, friendship and laughter together! The aim of the club is to... Read More
How Freda was helped by our Travel Buddies
We recently had a lovely letter from Freda, who received support through our Travel Buddy project. Freda was first collected on the minibus and taken to the Haven Lunch Club at St Mark’s Church. Taking the bus together Then, she walked with volunteer Eleanor to the bus, they took the bus together and walked from... Read More
Tree of Light 2023
We’re thrilled to announce our 15th annual Tree of Light campaign and that we have two real life switch-on events coming up. We hope you can join us! One of the beautiful pines in the Woolston Millennium Garden and a large donated tree at St. Mark’s Church, Archers Road, will be covered in hundreds of... Read More
KES@AvenueStAndrews
UPDATE: NEXT GROUP SEPTEMBER 2024 Friendship Club at Avenue St. Andrews Church, Tuesdays 2.30pm-3.45pm. Our vision to beat loneliness A new multigenerational project started in September 2023, bringing a smile to the faces of residents from the Portswood and Banister Park areas of the city. Sixth form students from King Edward VI school are using... Read More
Sunday Times bestselling author launches new book in Soton with us!
Sunday Times bestselling author Sophie Irwin is launching her new novel in Southampton at two free book signing events in aid of us next Tuesday (September 5, 2023). he acclaimed novelist whose debut book ‘A Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting’ reached number three in The Sunday Times Bestsellers list will be joined at the events... Read More
New home for Communicare
We’ve moved to a new home in the city and now have offices at 6, Northlands Road. Annie Clewlow, our Manager explains “Our charity was launched more than 30 years ago by a team drawn from all walks of life and has expanded as the years have progressed. We have not had the opportunity to... Read More
Cooking up success!
Cooking up success! We recently helped host a brilliant hands-on cooking activity all about making a salad wrap with Pula from TWICS at St Mark’s Church, Archers Road, Banister Park. She also showed/explained how to make minestrone soup in a slow cooker and provided a sample of soup for everyone to taste and take home.... Read More