Good Neighbour Drop-ins – Townhill Park
One in three older people are affected by loneliness – that means someone on your street may not have spoken to anyone in days. Can you help? Sat 16th Nov, 12-2pm: The Hop Inn, 199 Woodmill Lane, SO18 2PH Tues 19th Nov, 10am-12noon: Townhill Helping Hub (Run by SO18 Big Local) , Townhill Park Community... Read More
Rotary Collection for Communicare – Christmas Eve
The Rotary Club of Southampton West are hosting a collection at Tebourba Way Tesco in aid of Communicare in Southampton on Christmas Eve between 9am and 4pm. If you are available to help with the collection, please get in touch with us asap on 023 8021 6016 or email: events@communicareinsouthampton.org.uk. Huge thanks go to The... Read More
Tree of Light Launch Update
We have some fab news!! This year, we are going to have three trees, yes three! In order of light switch-on date: Sun 1st Dec – St. Mark’s Church, Archers Road – switch on 5.30pm (the Church are planning a child-friendly Christmas themed event from 4pm, more info to follow) Wed 4th Dec – The... Read More
Barn Dance with Threepenny Bit – 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 – all profits come to... 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
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
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
Tree of Light 2019
We’re delighted to announce that we’re launching our 11th annual Tree of Light event. One of the beautiful pines in the Woolston Millennium Garden will be covered in hundreds of sponsored Christmas lights to commemorate loved ones and special causes. You’re warmly invited to join us for the lighting up ceremony by The Mayor of... Read More