Beth’s Raising Money For Us In A Sponsored Cycle!
We’re really grateful to Beth who is going to be cycling just over 100km in the virtual Sporterium to raise funds for us! Beth Says: ‘I’m raising money for Communicare in Southampton by cycling 100km in as little time as possible (special mention to the Quays Swimming and Diving Complex for letting me use my... Read More
It’s International Day of Friendship
This International Day of Friendship, Southampton City Council is supporting the importance of maintaining friendships during the COVID-19 pandemic to help tackle social isolation and loneliness. International Day of Friendship is a day to appreciate and promote friendships from all backgrounds. Celebrated across the globe on 30 July 2020, the day aims to bridge the... Read More
What A Beautiful Poem From Our Volunteer Lenka
Our volunteer Lenka wrote this lovely poem in the midst of lockdown and it’s a privilege to be able to share it… Kindness keeps the world afloat It is like a safe and unsinkable boat Which can for years come float It is like a personal fortress, a moat It costs nothing for you to... Read More
Could You Be A Befriender? Your City Needs You!
Could you be a telephone befriender? We desperately need more volunteer telephone befrienders to help our isolated service users. As people ‘return to normal’ with work and social commitments, understandably, many can’t commit to making phone calls. Manager, Annie Clewlow says: “We are currently in touch with more than 600 of the city’s residents and... Read More
Get Fit And Raise Money For Us By Cycling In The Virtual Sporterium
Why not get fit this summer and raise money for Communicare by cycling the Southampton Virtual Sporterium? The route is just over 100km around the Hampshire hills and includes a lovely Ride of the Valleys! But as it’s a virtual event the great news is that if you’d rather just cycle locally or even on... Read More
Come And Catch A Rainbow – The Rainbow Trail Is Fully Live!
The Rainbow Trail has opened in a selection of our city parks thanks to a community art project that shares a message of hope as we move forward through the coronavirus pandemic. During July and August, see if you can spot the 100 designs dotted around parks in the city including The Common, Freemantle Lake,... Read More
July Is National Picnic Month – Why Not Buy A Communibear To Accompany Your Picnic?
July is National Picnic Month and our gorgeous Communibears would love to go to a good home, so why not buy a Communibear to accompany your picnic? Just a snip at £5 + £3 P + P. Email events@communicareinsouthampton.org.uk and we’ll provide you with our bacs details.
We Need Volunteer Drivers To Get People To Urgent Medical Appointments
We’d love to hear from drivers with their own cars to volunteer to transport our service users to urgent medical appointments throughout the summer and beyond. Communicare needs help with the collection and return of isolated and often lonely residents to their homes when they have GP appointments and hospital outpatient clinics to attend. Hannah... Read More
Remember To Say ‘Hello’ To Your Neighbours In Loneliness Awareness Week
It’s Loneliness Awareness Week and we’re encouraging everyone to shout ‘hello’ to each other every lunchtime at 12noon. Manager at Communicare, Annie Clewlow says: “Many people are struggling as they are missing out on the socialisation they would normally have whether through exercise groups or work. Our service users are unable, understandably, to access the... Read More
Rainbow Competition To Help Raise Awareness Of Lockdown Loneliness & Give Hope
We’re delighted to be The Rainbow Trail’s chosen charity. The Rainbow Trail is a competition to help create a family-friendly Southampton-wide sculpture trail consisting of 100 rainbows carved from upcycled materials symbolising a sign of hope. The rainbows will be painted with entrants’ winning designs and annotated with stories and poems. The closing date is... Read More