Peartree – we’re coming to you!
Following on from the success of our Banister Park focus area, we’re now expanding in Peartree. As a friendly, neighbourhood charity, we’re looking to recruit volunteers who would like to be better neighbours and help those in need living locally to them. Anyone interested is invited to join us for tea, toast/cake and chat at... Read More
Barn dance raises £1,800!
Trustee, Carolyn Page organised a fab night of dancing and laughing – our 2019 barn dance! Threepenny Bit lead the dancing with some brilliant live music and calling, keeping everyone on their feet. We are delighted with the amount raised and want to thank everyone that helped to make the event such a success. Huge... Read More
Communicare Barn Dance – Yee Hah!
After the huge success of the 2018 barn dance, we’ve decided to give it another go! Three Penny Bit are returning for another fantastic night of live music, dance and laughter. Doors 7.00pm, Sat 26 January 2019 at Highfield Church – bring your own drinks & snacks. Tickets are on sale here. For more information, call... Read More
Calling all runners – Southampton Marathon 2019
The Southampton ABP Marathon is on 5th May 2019 and we have spaces available for the 10k, half and full marathon. We ask you to raise a minimum of £50 for Communicare and also to pay a £10 registration fee to Communicare in Southampton. We will provide a Communicare running t-shirt sponsor forms... Read More
Sellers Wanted – Vintage & Craft Fair March 2019
It’s almost time for 7th Next Vintage & Craft Fair! We have space for around 30 sellers and before advertising, we’ve already taken some bookings! Do you craft and create wonderful pieces that you’re looking to sell? Are you a lover of all things vintage and have a stash of fab goodies to share with... 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
A poem for Communicare…
One of our volunteers, Debbie Hendry, has written this beautiful poem about the life of Communicare. What do you think? Is it similar to your experience with us? Ode to Communicare From an idea and a dream A gathering of few Rose a wonderful concept And many bonds grew A reach out to neighbours... Read More
£1100 raised at Vintage & Craft Fair
A huge thank you to everyone that supported our Vintage & Craft Fair today. We are delighted to announce we’ve made somewhere in the region of £1,100 (we’re still adding up little pots) – a fantastic result! To all our volunteers that put in hard work beforehand and showed up on the day to run... Read More