Communicare The Rockstone pub’s chosen charity
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 runs for Communicare in ABP Southampton Half
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
Live acts confirmed for our Vintage & Craft Fair!
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 chosen as Local Co-op Community Fund
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
Sellers wanted – Vintage and Craft Fair
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
Communicare’s Barn Dance at Highfield Church
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
Toddle & Waddle: The Pilot Study wrapped up
We Make Southampton joined Communicare and Active Nation on the last day of Toddle & Waddle. Claudia Murg, Managing Director of local independent journalism community We Make Southampton captured the essence of the project in this short film. The idea behind Toddle & Waddle was to set up a fitness class that would combine a shared physical... Read More
Communicare and Highfield Church’ Christmas Tea Party
Over 80 guests attended our joint Christmas Tea Party with Highfield Church at the weekend. There were over 30 Communicare clients and around 40 guests were from Highfield Church’ community. There was plenty of party food of the best kind including cheese and crackers and mince pies and cakes. A jazz quartet played while guests... Read More
Waited on by soldiers – The Haven Christmas Lunch
“The best thing about this lunch is being waited on by soldiers”, said Lola is one of our Haven Lunch Club members and goes to the club every Friday. Communicare and The Haven at St Mark’s church in Shirley, Southampton work in partnership to hold the club for those on their own. Jen Pike is... Read More
Official launch of Tree of Light 2017
Over a hundred people gathered to see the lights turned on at our official launch of the Tree of Light campaign 2017 and join in with carol-singing and remembering special people and causes. The big pine tree in the Millennium Garden in Woolston was used for the first time this year after the spectacular umbrella... Read More