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Funds raised at our Vintage and Craft Fair confirmed Just under £700 was raised – thank you to all who came and supported the event! A warm and welcoming day out at our Vintage and Craft Fair The Daily Echo suggested it as number 3 of the in the paper’s Friday copy ‘Top 10 things... Read More

Communicare are due to receive a grant from the Clinical Commissioning Group to facilitate a new project called Hospital Homecoming; it’s yet to go into full swing but the groundwork is being done and the logistics of how it will work are being drafted. We spoke to the newly appointed Projects Leader to find out... Read More

“With less than a month to go until the Southampton ABP Half Marathon, I’m working on increasing my run distances and trying to speed up my pace! (Although the two don’t always seem to go hand in hand, when towards the end of a longer run my legs are heavy and I feel like I’m... Read More

Communicare’s successful Vintage and Craft Fair fundraiser is officially going to be held at Victory Gospel Centre in Portswood again after stallholders express their love for the quirky building’ capacious interior for visitors and stallholders. Previously stallholders have sold anything from artisan bath blends, candles, clothes, jewelry, bags, antique clocks, to children’s toys. Throughout the... Read More

Communicare were honoured to be chosen as The Rockstone pub’s charity to partner with on their weekend of their 175th anniversary. The pub itself is a building steeped in history and it was  exactly 175 years since the building was officially first leased by the Eldridge Pope’s Dorchester Brewery. The proprietors thought it would be... Read More

Faith Kenny, one of our volunteer coordinators, has signed up to run the ABP Southampton Half marathon and raise funds for Communicare to help those in need in the city of Southampton who are largely socially isolated. Since starting working for Communicare in Southampton back in September last year Faith has really enjoyed getting to know... Read More

If you love good music and browsing beautiful crafts and vintage wares then make sure you come along to our fair! Playing at 11.30am is Amy Pritchard aka Amy the Harp Lady, a self taught harpist who teaches the cello, flute and piano. She ‘lets the strings speak’ for her. (See above photo.) Listen here... Read More

  Communicare has been chosen as one of the Local Co-op Community Fund’ charities. What this means is that every time members shop at the Co-op, 1% of what they spend on selected own-brand products and services goes to the Co-op Local Community Fund. You’ll have to sign-in to your account and let Co-op know... Read More

Communicare is holding a Vintage and Craft Fair on March 10 11am-3pm at Victory Gospel Church in Portswood, Southampton. There will be hot lunches served, homemade cakes, lots of live music and dance, and a raffle. The perfect event to pick up your Easter treats. Please email melodie@communicareinsouthampton for more information or you can print... Read More

Book your tickets now! Our trustee, Carolyn Page, has organised the fundraiser. There will be dancing, live music, and a buffet supper. Hampshire-based folk band Threepenny Bit will be playing. Threepenny Bit are described as ‘bursting with energy’ by Martin Chilton from The Telegraph. They are a mix of talented classical and jazz musicians; a dynamic 8-piece group.... Read More