Join us for our Pilates Charity Day with Andrea
Well-known Southampton Pilates instructor Andrea Hill is hosting a special Charity Day in aid of us on Saturday, June 14 on the first floor at The Atherley Bowling Club on Hill Lane. Book in for one of Andrea’s sessions and help fundraise for us. Beginners welcome. Over 18s only. Fundraising for us Tickets cost £15 per... Read More
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
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
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
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
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
Tricia goes on air!
Our Service Development Officer Tricia was recently interviewed about her life and work choices by Joe Lockyer from Southampton Hospital Radio. In the interview Tricia described to Joe the impact that our multigenerational clubs are having on all ages. She also said how grateful we are for all the partners who have helped us to... Read More
Service users & volunteers help University researchers
We’re helping the University of Southampton with a community engagement project about the findings it has made in medical research (October 2024). We’re collaborating with the University and Southampton Voluntary Services so our service users and volunteers can participate in a series of community research sessions to share their thoughts on the discoveries. Working in... Read More
Chance to buy crafts & curios in aid of us
Calling all bargain hunters! Come and bag some fabulous finds at our fundraising yard sale this month (September 2024). We’re holding the event on Saturday, September 21, 10am-12noon, at CommuniBakes at 21, St James Road in Shirley, SO15 4FB, with all money raised going towards helping vulnerable and isolated people in Southampton. Our Manager, Annie... Read More
Join us on Wednesdays in Woolston!
Calling all families! Join us during the summer school holidays for our weekly Woolston Friendship Club, which has been set up to help combat loneliness and bring generations together. This multigenerational club is run by St Patrick’s Church and St Patrick’s School in partnership with us. It takes place every week of the year, except... Read More