Want to live longer?
Get happy, healthy & boost your CV by becoming a Communiteer in 2019 If you made a New Year’s Resolutions to get happier, healthier and give your career a boost, we’d love to hear from you. Taking time out to help others as part of our Communiteer programme can help you live longer, stay fit... Read More
Meon Court Lunch Club officially up and running this month!
Communicare is hosting the lunches at Meon Court sheltered housing, off Cheriton Avenue, on the last Thursday of the month from 11.30am until 2.00pm starting 31st January 2019. Communicare Manager, Annie Clewlow explained: “Our lunch club is staffed by our committed, kind-hearted Communiteers, who act as good neighbours, generously providing a natter, cuppa, lunch and... Read More
A Christmas concert at home…
We received this from a volunteer: “Joy came along with me to visit Bob this morning, to play him some Christmas music. He thoroughly enjoyed it and even sang along. Here’s a video and photo from the end of the concert!” What a lovely way to welcome in Christmas 2018! Enjoy…
Co-op Community Fund raises £4,141.01 for Communicare
Wow – we’ve received a total of £4,141.01 through the Co-operative Community Fund, which will go straight towards helping those of our neighbours most in need. Thank you to everyone that chose us as their cause, all at the Ocean Way Co-op Store and Sheila Elsey (Co-op Member Pioneer) for your support! The Co-operative give... Read More
Tree of Light 2018 Round-up
We just wanted to post a huge thank you to everyone that sponsored lights on our 2018 Tree of Light in Woolston. The total raised was £1,435 (including Gift Aid). A fantastic result that will go a long way towards helping those in need across Southampton, via our small local charity. Thank you also to... Read More
We’re in Scene Magazine!
Did you catch us in the Scene Magazine this month? We’re delighted to have been able to promote our work in this way. “Everything we do revolves around befriending and connecting people to each other within the community and is run by us and staffed by our committed, kind-hearted Communiteers, who act as good neighbours;... Read More
About My Area – Communicare boosts community of Banister Park
Communicare has had a huge month as far as publicity is concerned. As well as featuring several times in the Daily Echo and in the Scene Magazine, we’re now on the ‘About My Area’ website. See the article here: https://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/Hampshire/Southampton/SO15/News/Local-News/320206-Homecoming-Project-officially-launches-in-Banister-area Manager Annie said, “We know people worry about giving up their time and may feel... Read More
Larry & Gladys support the Tree of Light campaign
If you would like to hear a success story of volunteering with Communicare, this will do it. We’re so thankful that we can match volunteers with clients and that they can go on to build such strong friendships. In an interview with the Daily Echo, Gladys said: “As soon as I first met Larry I... Read More
A musical Christmas party at Highfield Church
Wow – what a Christmas party we had today! 39 guests, 15 volunteers and staff all enjoyed music from pianist, Andrew and saxophonists Joy, Madeleine & David. We had a super Christmassy tea and all took part in a festive quiz. The highlight was, of course, that Father Christmas and his elves arrived with presents... Read More
Tree of Light Switch on…
So, the day we’d all be waiting for – Tree of Light switch on day! On Saturday afternoon, residents sang Christmas Carols together lead by the Rising Stars before the Mayor of Southampton, councillor Stephen Barnes-Andrews, switched the lights on. Our Manager, Annie told the Echo, “It’s always a wonderful part of our year and... Read More