Tree of Light campaign raises more than £1,200 for charity tackling loneliness in Soton
So far, we’ve raised more than £1,200 with our 15th annual Christmas Tree of Light campaign (December 2023). We held switch-on events for our festive trees festooned with lights – each one commemorating a lost loved one – at events last weekend (December 2 and 3) and sponsorship is still open until December 31. Valuable... Read More
Make Sure You Watch Our Virtual Tree of Light Switch on!
We’re excited that our 12th annual Tree of Light virtual switch on will be happening on Sunday 6th December at 4.50pm. The Mayor of Southampton will be giving a message of support for the campaign. So tune in at 4.50pm on Sunday when this YouTube link provided by St Mark’s Church, Archer’s Road Southampton will... Read More
Many Thanks To Former Mayor Cllr Peter Baillie For Support Over The Past Year As He Volunteers To Befriend
We want to give our heartfelt thanks to the outgoing Mayor this month who supported the organisation during his mayoral year. 2019-2020 Mayor, Councillor Peter Baillie, chose Communicare as one of his charities of the year and, despite his tenure ending, he is still helping it out as a volunteer befriender. Communicare Manager, Annie Clewlow... Read More
Mayor Splashes for Cash!
We want to give big thanks to the Mayor of Southampton Councillor Peter Baillie, and the ten other intrepid people (aged 10-73!) who faced their fears and made a plunge on the high boards of the Quays Swimming and Diving Complex last Saturday to raise money for Communicare. Councillor John Savage decided braving deep waters... Read More
Tree of Light in video
Following on from our previous Tree of Light stories, we are now delighted to share this video, produced by Solent University student, Abbie Elizabeth Lambden. We think she’s done a fab job capturing the light switch on at St. Mark’s Church, Archers Road. There’s also a cheeky interview with our Manager, Annie, the Vicar of... Read More