Shared Westie Love
A fab little story from our Coordinator, Vicky: When I introduced new volunteer, Claire to her client she noticed a painting of a Westie on the wall and said she also has a Westie. Turns... Read More
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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... 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... 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... Read More
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... 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... 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... Read More
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... 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... 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... 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.... 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... 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... 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... Read More
Quiz Night a success!
Once again we were in the hands of the very knowledgeable Quiz Master (who also doubles as a Trustee) Barrie Worth and his glamorous team (ie members of his family!) Delicious grub was provided by... Read More
First set of remembrance names published
“Lights are set to shine in Woolston this weekend, in an effort to combat loneliness…On December 1 hundreds of sponsored lights will illuminate Woolstone Millenium Garden as part of Communicare’s Tree of Light Campaign. The... Read More
Volunteers urging residents to back anti-loneliness campaign
“We are all in our own social bubble and we think everyone is ok.” Volunteers Wes, Eveline & Bob talk about volunteering with Communicare and the Tree of Light campaign – light switch on this Saturday!
Shirley lunch club backs anti-loneliness campaign
“The companionship is brilliant, I have made lots of new friends.” Read more about how our Friday lunch club is supporting our Tree of Light campaign here.
New Lunch Club @ Meon Court
Come along to our New Lunch club at Meon Court, this will be our first TESTER lunch! Thursday 29th November, 11.30am-2.00pm. £4.00 for a 2-course meal and hot drinks. The group will then run on... Read More
Calling all in Banister Park!
Our Hospital Homecoming project is based on the idea of developing community based “patches” across the city, so that support offered is predominantly through a local team living/working within 10 mins walk of anyone being... 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... Read More
Ruby, 100, backs Tree of Light Campaign
ommunicare which is running the campaign is a charity aiming to eradicate loneliness through befriending. Our Tree of Light campaign is now in full flow! Residents can sponsor a light for a loved one and... Read More
‘Tis the season to be jolly! – Tea Parties!
‘Tis the season to get our party hats (and Christmas jumpers) on!! In December, we will be holding two Christmas tea parties – one on the West of the City in Highfield and one on... Read More
Waffle Club
Like to chat and snack? Join Annie for the launch of our waffle club! Today (Tuesday 13th November), 5-8.30pm @perewaffle. Savoury and sweet options available – see the Pere Waffle website for details https://buff.ly/2qAzdOm
Let’s get quizzical!
Get your general knowledge hats on as it’s almost time for our next Quiz Night! Hosted by Trustee, Barrie Worth there will be several rounds of different topics and they are notoriously challenging – can... Read More
Autumnal themed tea party
Our last tea party, with an autumnal theme, was held at Medwall Court in Thornhill. Fitting for the theme, it was a suitably blustery day! But thankfully that didn’t deter guests from attending – we... 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... Read More
Communibear has visitors
The Communibears have had two visitors today, welcoming them to Southampton. Both aged 60 Ben and Elizabeth were “born” in Southern Rhodesia in August 1958 when each of Annie’s grandparents sent a bear as a... Read More
Tree of Light 2018
We’re delighted to launch our 10th 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... Read More
Communibears have arrived!
Our Communibears have arrived!! Look how happy they are 😍😀. They’ll be on sale at our Vintage & Craft Fair this Saturday but also available in our offices. At £5 each, they’re a bargain and ideal for a... Read More