Kevin finds chess mate for ABP Southampton marathon – third player welcome too!
Kevin Sawers from Bitterne has found a chess mate to play the game with while simultaneously running the 10k ABP Southampton Marathon in aid of us next month (Sunday, April 6, 2025). The 47-year-old will be joined by Nick Wilson, 46, and together they will play while running the race. Plea answered Kevin, who is... Read More
Chess mate wanted to play & run ABP Southampton marathon in aid of us
Kevin Sawers from Bitterne is looking for a mate to play chess with him while simultaneously running the 10k ABP Southampton Marathon in April to help fundraise for us (2025). The 47-year-old’s ‘opening gambit’ is to play and run the race at the same time and he needs someone to partner him. Combining hobbies Kevin... Read More
Can you sow & grow for our Spring Plant Sale?
If you’re starting your spring gardening jobs this month (February), please sow some extra seeds, take additional cuttings or pot-on plants to donate to us for our Plant Sale in May. We’re hosting the event at our community bakery CommuniBakes on May 10 and are asking for plant donations to sell to raise money to help... Read More
Sign-up for the 10th Southampton ABP Marathon & ‘make someone’s life better’
Runners and walkers are invited to sign-up for this year’s Southampton ABP Marathon, half marathon or 10k to raise funds to help us enhance the lives of lonely city residents. We’re hoping people who made New Year’s resolutions to become more active or get fitter this year will participate in the event on April 6... Read More
Chat Together group at St. Mary’s Church, Sholing
Our ‘Chat Together’ group is moving. We’ve had a fab time at Valentine Primary School but are now moving to St. Mary’s Church, St. Monica Road, SO19 8ES. The group will be held monthly on Fridays, 1.30-3.00pm. Jim and Chris (in the header photo), who are regular members of our Woolston Friendship Club attended our... Read More
Our Tree of Light campaign raises more than £2,000
We’ve raised £2,008.72 from our recent annual Tree of Light campaign – thanks to your help (January 2025). We held switch-ons for light-covered trees – each one commemorating a lost loved one or a special cause – at the end of last year and sponsorship ended on December 31. Help people live their best lives... Read More
Tree of Light campaign raises more than £1,600 so far
We’ve so far raised more than £1,600 with our 16th annual Christmas Tree of Light campaign (December 2024). We held switch-on events for its festive trees festooned with lights – each one commemorating a lost loved one – at events last weekend (November 30 and December 1) and sponsorship is still open until December 31.... Read More
Knit & Natter Group host fundraising Craft Fair
NORTHLANDS House Care Home in Southampton is holding a Craft Fair this Saturday (November 23, 2024) featuring products made by its inhouse Knit & Natter Group. The industrious knitters banded together as an offshoot of our Young Visitors’ Project and proceeds from the sale will go towards extra activities for residents. Handmade goods Our Service... Read More
Remember pets with our Tree of Light
If you’d like to remember a pet or pets who have passed away you can now do so for the first time this year through our Tree of Light fundraising and awareness campaign (November 2024). We’re offering you the chance to sponsor festive lights commemorating special causes and loved ones including pets this Christmas. Significant contribution... Read More
2024 Tree of Light to help beat loneliness
We’ve officially launched our 16th annual 2024 Tree of Light fundraising and awareness campaign (October 2024). We hope to help combat isolation through our sponsored festive lights, each one commemorating a loved one or special cause, at its switch-on events in November and December. Awareness of loneliness Annie, our Manager, says: “We’ve launched our 16th annual... Read More