Volunteering: The secret to ageing well and becoming a SuperAger
If you’re looking for a powerful, research‑backed way to stay healthier, happier and mentally sharper as you age, volunteering may be one of the most effective tools available. Across the UK and Europe, large‑scale studies show that giving your time not only strengthens communities but also boosts your own emotional and cognitive well‑being – key... Read More
Triple Paralympic Gold Medallist at friendship club at Hart Court
Peter Hull MBE Ply is speaking at Sholing Friends group at Hart Court in February to raise awareness of the new club and encourage residents from the area to attend (2026). He will be sharing his inspiring experiences at the friendship club, run in partnership with us, on February 9. Disability Sport Advocate Peter, who... Read More
Expert on falls at Sholing Friends
Former Falls Clinical Lead Physiotherapist in Southampton Sally Ann Belward is presenting at Sholing Friends group at Hart Court on February 2 to help officially launch the new club (2026). People living in the area are invited to hear Sally Ann speak at the friendship club, run in partnership with us to boost social connectedness... Read More
Tree of Light raises £2,000+
Thanks to your incredible support, our recent annual Tree of Light campaign raised an amazing £2,242.10 (January 2026). At the end of last year, we hosted three magical switch-ons for our light-covered trees – each one dedicated to commemorating a loved one or a special cause and sponsorship closed on December 31. Living best lives... Read More
Start the New Year by making a difference – this is Di’s story
As we step into the new year, many of us are thinking about resolutions – getting healthier, learning new skills or giving back to our communities. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to make a positive impact in 2026, volunteering with us could be the perfect resolution. Di’s journey with us Our Communiteer, Di... Read More
Shining a Light of Love: Tree of Light Remembrance Names 2025
As Christmas approaches, our city becomes home to a very special tradition – Communicare’s 17th Annual Tree of Light campaign. This year, the campaign grew even brighter with three switch-on events bringing people together to celebrate, remember and help tackle loneliness across the city. Each twinkling light on our trees reflects a story – a... Read More
Crowds gathered for Tree of Light Christmas switch-ons
Crowds gathered at our two free Christmas Tree of Light switch-ons last Saturday to celebrate the season and remember lost loved ones as well as to help raise awareness of loneliness in Southampton (December 6, 2025). Our light-up events took place on the same day, Saturday, December 6, at Woolston Millennium Garden and St. Mark’s... Read More
Children’s Mayor to officiate at one of our free Tree of Light Christmas switch-ons
You are invited next week to our two final Christmas Tree of Light switch-ons to raise awareness of loneliness in our city – with the Children’s Mayor officiating at one of them (December 6, 2025). Our free light-up events will take place on the same day, Saturday, December 6, at Woolston Millennium Garden and St.... Read More
Mayor switches on our first Tree of Light of 2025
Southampton’s 803rd Right Worshipful Mayor and the city’s fourth Lord Mayor flicked the switch at our light-up event last Sunday (November 16, 2025). Councillor James Baillie did the honours at St. James by the Park Church, Shirley for our first of three free switch-on events this year to raise money to help the isolated. Magical... Read More
Mayor at our first 2025 Tree of Light
Southampton’s 803rd Right Worshipful Mayor and the city’s fourth Lord Mayor will be flicking the switch at our light-up event next Sunday. On Sunday, November 16, Councillor James Baillie will do the honours at St. James by the Park Church, Shirley for the first of our three free switch-on events this year. Where our trees... Read More