Thanks to trustee, Carolyn Renault
We’d like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to our former trustee, Carolyn Renault who has now retired. She gave her time freely and was dedicated to our charity for 11 years! Manager, Annie said at our AGM in November “I want say a special thank you to Carolyn for being so dedicated to us... Read More
2023 AGM & Annual Report
The 2022-23 AGM is now complete. We had a wonderful time, gathering to discuss what we’d achieved this year and approve the figures and accounts. Thank you so much to County Bowling Club in Northlands Rd, for hosting us – what a wonderful venue, set in beautiful grounds! Thank you also to all of those... Read More
Woolston Friendship Club
Join us for our weekly friendship club in Woolston, Southampton, run by St Patrick’s Church and St Patrick’s School in partnership with us and runs every Wednesday from 10.15am-11.30am at St Patrick’s Church Hall. Bringing the older and younger generations together, we enjoy cake, friendship and laughter together! The aim of the club is to... Read More
Sunday Times bestselling author launches new book in Soton with us!
Sunday Times bestselling author Sophie Irwin is launching her new novel in Southampton at two free book signing events in aid of us next Tuesday (September 5, 2023). he acclaimed novelist whose debut book ‘A Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting’ reached number three in The Sunday Times Bestsellers list will be joined at the events... Read More
New home for Communicare
We’ve moved to a new home in the city and now have offices at 6, Northlands Road. Annie Clewlow, our Manager explains “Our charity was launched more than 30 years ago by a team drawn from all walks of life and has expanded as the years have progressed. We have not had the opportunity to... Read More
Cooking up success!
Cooking up success! We recently helped host a brilliant hands-on cooking activity all about making a salad wrap with Pula from TWICS at St Mark’s Church, Archers Road, Banister Park. She also showed/explained how to make minestrone soup in a slow cooker and provided a sample of soup for everyone to taste and take home.... Read More
Broad beans success!
Remember those lovely broad bean plants Chloe bought at our plant sale at Communibakes in the spring? They are now producing delicious beans, much to Chloe’s delight! Who knew the beans were going to provide a maths lesson too?! Did you buy anything from the sale and, if you did, how’s it doing?
Book signing by Sunday Times Bestseller in aid of us!
We’re inviting book lovers to meet celebrated author Sophie Irwin during a charity book signing event in September (2023). Sophie will be signing copies of her book, ‘A Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting’, at events at two city libraries in aid of us. Thrilled Sophie says: “I am thrilled to be hosting a book signing... Read More
Royal Get Together marks new partnership with Solent University
We’ve launched a new partnership with Solent University and our inaugural event was ‘A Royal Get Together’ to commemorate the Coronation (May 2023). We took some of our service users to the Spark Building recently to celebrate the King’s investiture with Solent University Level 4 Adult Nursing Students. Tricia Kenyon, our Service Development Officer says: “Our service... Read More
Our plant sale raises nearly £400
Shoppers and gardeners who purchased a range of plants at our sale last Saturday have helped us raise £390. The money collected at our event at CommuniBakes will go towards the work we do helping vulnerable and isolated people in Southampton. Thank you Emily Arbery, our Fundraising and Finance Coordinator, says: “Thank you so much... Read More