Barn Dance with Threepenny Bit – 15 February 2020
We’ve just booked our fourth barn dance with Threepenny Bit and cannot wait! Saturday 15th February 2020. Live music, dance, laughter & bring your own drinks and snacks – what more could you ask for?! Doors 7.00pm, Sat 15th February 2020 at Highfield Church. Tickets £15 Adults or £10 Children (up to 12) – all... Read More
Journalism Volunteer wanted asap!
Are you interested in journalism? Would you like to practise the skills of interviewing? If so, you could be just the person we’re seeking. COMMUNICARE is a church supported social outreach charity working across the city. We seek to serve the vulnerable in our communities by providing practical help and friendship for people living in... Read More
Dogs providing hope during befriending week
We recently received a story from a Communicare supporter and thought it so lovely, we just had to share: Joey was a rescue dog, re-homed to a loving family keen to give him all he needed to recover from his terrible start in life. However, despite loads of 1:1 individual care as an only dog,... Read More
Vintage & Craft Fair raises some £730!
A big thank you to all who helped with, promoted and attended our Vintage & Craft Fair last Saturday. An especially big thank you to the 22 volunteers who helped on the day, to our wonderful entertainers and to Emily Pain who donated lots of bears for our ‘Adopt a Bear’ stall. We’ve had lots... Read More
Tree of Light – Week 1 raises £389!
Thank you so much to everyone that’s donated towards our Tree of Light 2019 campaign so far. We can’t believe £389 has already come in! The Tree of Light campaign is a great opportunity to remember a lost loved one or celebrate someone special in your life, whilst supporting a fab, local charity (us!). To... Read More
Our banners have moved!
Our roadside banners have moved to different locations! These banners are aiming to specifically pick up new volunteer drivers, as we have such a huge demand for transport help and are failing to meet this. They are supposed to be on Palmerston Road and Town Quay/Mayflower Roundabout – have you seen them?
Christmas Tea Party
It’s coming up to that time of year again! This December we are holding a festive tea party at Lord’s Hill Church for anyone in the community who would like to attend. Join us for food, carols and a Christmas quiz. Plus, there may even be a mystery visitor arriving with his elves and reindeer!... Read More
Vintage & Craft Fair, this weekend!
Our latest Vintage & Craft fair is this Saturday! We have lots of stalls booked and some live entertainment, plus homemade soup and cakes on offer and a fab raffle. Shirley Baptist Church, Sat 26th Oct 11am-2.30pm – see you there! For more info, call 023 8021 6016, email: events@communicareinsouthampton.org.uk or visit the Facebook event... Read More
Communicare’s satellite office in Lordshill opened by Mayor
THE MAYOR of Southampton, Councillor Peter Baillie, cut a ceremonial ribbon and officially launched the neighbourhood charity Communicare’s new satellite office at Lord’s Hill Church in Lordshill yesterday (October 16, 2019). Communicare, which aims to improve the lives of lonely and isolated people in Southampton, with assistance from its Communiteers, is one of the Mayor’s chosen charities... Read More
Crazy M to lead lantern parade to Tree of Light
Have you met Crazy M before? She’ll be leading the lantern parade to our Tree of Light from Lidl’s car park in Woolston at 4pm on Sat 7th Dec. You won’t want to miss it!