Communibakes is open on Mondays in Febuary!
From this Monday, February 6, 2023 and throughout February, Communibakes are trialling opening on Mondays for breakfast baps, coffees and other hot drinks as well as lunches, hot pasties, sausage rolls, soups, and traybakes/cookies. They’ll be open from 8.30am until 2pm Mondays only in February at the moment with a limited counter range. There will... Read More
Plant Sale 2023 save the date!
Save the date – Sat 29th April, 10am-12.30pm – for our 2023 plant sale! Last year, 100’s of plants were donated (even an avocado plant!) and available for purchasing at very reasonable prices. We were fortunate to have some fab volunteers on hand to offer advice, especially useful with the more exotic plants. Hope to... Read More
Intergenerational events to help combat loneliness in Southampton
We are trialing an intergenerational event at St Mary’s Primary School on Ascupart Street from Monday, January 30 from 10am-12noon, which is open to people of all ages. Our vision to beat loneliness Due to the success of our Woolston Friendship Club, we have decided to run another intergenerational get together to help anyone out... Read More
Tree of light 2022 remembrance names…
We are thrilled our Tree of Light 2022 event was so well supported. We hope you all enjoyed the light switch-ons as much as us and found some solace in sponsoring a light in remembrance of a loved one/cause. The sponsorship totalled £1,471.88 with gift aid, which is wonderful! Thank you so much to all... Read More
We’re calling for runners to complete Soton marathon in 2023
We are calling for people to run next year’s Southampton ABP Marathon, half marathon or 10k on Sunday, April 2, 2023 to help raise funds for us. Support our vital work We’re a good neighbours organisation, helping people across the city, and every year our amazing volunteers, who we call Communiteers, assist individuals and families... Read More
Service users say tea party was highlight of their day
Service users, who attended a tea party hosted by us recently, have said events like this are often the highlight of their day. Supported by funding The tea party was supported by funding from The Gannett Foundation through The Southern Daily Echo and took place at The Design Chapel in Southampton for the individuals we... Read More
Our Tree of Light raises more than £1,200 so far
We have raised more than £1,200 with our 14th annual Tree of Light campaign. We held switch-on events for our festive trees to commemorate loved ones at two events last weekend (December 3 and 4) and people are still able to sponsor lights until December 20. A helping hand to the community All the funds raised... Read More
Praising the service of our volunteer who has passed away
We’re paying tribute to one of our volunteers who has recently passed away. Stephen Webb, aged 66, joined our team between 2009 and 2019 and was a dedicated volunteer and driver for us. Valued volunteer Annie Clewlow, our Manager, says: “We were very sad to hear of the passing of our volunteer, Stephen. Although it is... Read More
Tree of Light promises to be ‘bright beacon against loneliness’ in Soton
This month (November 2022), we’ve officially launched our 14th annual Tree of Light Christmas campaign, which represents ‘a bright beacon against loneliness’ in the city. The switch-on events for our festive trees, which feature lights commemorating loved ones and special causes, take place on Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4. Lord Mayor of Southampton Our... Read More
Friendship Club is helping to combat loneliness
A weekly friendship club that launched earlier this year has been successfully helping to combat loneliness and bring generations together. The Woolston Friendship Club, run by St Patrick’s Church and St Patrick’s School in partnership us, says it has around 25 regular guests spanning all generations. Regular attendees The club has been a huge success... Read More