At Fareham’s One Community Shop we are collecting good quality rucksacks and sleeping bags for Two Saints, the homelessness charity.
Two Saints need more rucksacks and sleeping bags. They came in today and collected these thanks to the kindness of the public. Bring items into us at the Fareham One Community Shop. Thank you
There are lots of friends at our Day Activity Centres. One of the wonderful things about coming regularly and taking part in our activities, sharing some excellent food is that you get to know each other.
If you are wondering how to support a; friend, neighbour or relative who has some memory loss, has a disability or is older and at risk of feeling lonely, there are some things we offer. We are a local charity who’s passion is to improve people’s lives and opportunities in our communities.
One thing we run are several Day Activity Service’s where you can be transported in an adapted and escorted bus to a friendly Day Activity Service. You stay and join in as much as you wish, enjoy lunch, do some different activities or just read your book if you choose. Tea and other drinks are supplied and if you need a hand, we are there. Then the bus arrives and takes you home. Door to door service with lots of smiles.
If you want to give it a try without making an immediate, longer term commitment, you are very welcome to come for a FREE trial day. There is a small cost for lunch and transport. It is easy to book. Ring Hayley in the Options department 023 8090 2400 email hmalcolm@1community.org.uk
We have a support worker service where you have a fully checked support person come and take you out. Help with things at home and have a regular time. This is a service for older people but also we support younger people with a tang of disabilities. We also have a care and respite service and can help with hoarding issues too. For this service please contact Hayley in the Options department. Email hmalcolm@1community.org.uk ring 023 8090 2400
Are you looking for some new friends? Just moved to the area? Recently retired or just find yourself at a loose end? You could come and volunteer with us. We know you can make a lot of friends, feel valued and add a massive amount to the lives of those we support. Even if you give two hours every other week we would be glad of your help. Here are some amazing youth volunteers collecting their well deserved awards for volunteering.
Please email volunteer@1community.org.uk or ring Julia or Charlotte on 023 8090 2400
We want to introduce you to the new and exciting service called ‘Back to the Future’ which means having a regular visit, chat about things and pass time together. If you are interested to know more about this new service, please speak to Jean Roberts-Jones telephone 023 8090 2400 email jroberts-jones@1community.org.uk
If you are on your own and vulnerable, or know someone who is- we provide an excellent service called LifeLine. This is an emergency call alarm system with help at hand. Lifelines are put into your home for you and you can have a neck pendant or wrist button. Also, we have a wrist band scheme which is for people who may get lost or become unable to communicate due to illness or sudden change in their condition. Email dwinnington@1community.org.uk ring 023 8090 2400.
We like to have a range of activities going st our fabulous Day Activity Services.
Lots of people joined in with the games and some mean racket action was seen (staff member Karen wisely to the left here!)
To get everyone in the mood we have had lots of strawberries and cream (yum!)
Meanwhile, in our Northern area day service Don has been target practicing on Tina.
As you can see we like to laugh a lot with all our members, staff and volunteers.
If you would like to join in with our team, playing games or just having a chat over a cuppa we would LOVE to hear from you. Email Volunteer@1community.org.uk or ring Julia or Charlotte on 02380902400even just a few hours a week can have a big positive impact all round.
Also, if you or someone you know is over 65 and has some memory loss or just could do with a bit of company and support at a Day Activity Service, give us a try. It’s FREE* and we would love to hear from you. Email hmalcolm@1community.org.uk or ring Hayley 02380902400
*there is a small cost for lunch and transport
Celebrating Volunteers
Making the most of Volunteers’ Week 2019 (1-7 June), One Community, held two Volunteer Awards events on consecutive evenings. The first was at The Point in Eastleigh on Tuesday 4 June and the second at Ferneham Hall in Fareham on Wednesday 5 June. Over the two events 152 volunteers from 26 organisations were recognised, receiving their certificates from the Mayor of Eastleigh Cllr Darshan Mann and the Mayor of Fareham Cllr Pamela Bryant.
The presentations provide the opportunity to tell the individual stories of the volunteers, both amusing and touching in turn. The organisations represented reflect the diversity of the roles undertaken, from Front of House volunteers welcoming and serving visitors to Westbury Manor Museum in Fareham, to Street Pastors, who have been listening, caring and helping people on the streets of Eastleigh on Friday nights since July 2009.
Fareham fun in the picture:
Guests described the events as “life affirming”, volunteers spoke of feeling valued, and another said that the lovely words written by her nominator, read out at on the night, “brought tears to her eyes.” A volunteer manager who accompanied some of her volunteers to the Fareham presentation said: “I really enjoy the evening, it is so positive, and it really makes me feel part of something wonderful.”
The Eastleigh event incorporated the Mayor of Eastleigh’s Youth Awards, celebrating the work of young volunteers, aged 11-18, in the borough, an initiative that is supported by The Lions Club of Eastleigh. Silver and Gold Award runners up and winners were announced and certificates presented to 11 young people. (Pictured below.)
Gold award winners, who have completed more than 100 hours of volunteering were Stuart Tucker who helps swimmers with special needs learn to swim at Eastleigh Swimming Club & Learn To Swim; Amy Merewood who has worked in the local Marie Curie Charity Shop for over a year, clocking up over 200 hours; James Wiseman, a young leader at the 10th Itchen North Beaver Group; Laurel Beer who helps out with young children in her boxing club; and Josh Doyle who has contributed greatly to promoting Scouting and music and is now Deputy Director of Music of the Spitfires.
To find out more about volunteering contact One Community’s Volunteer Centre on 023 8090 2458 or volunteer@1community.org.uk
What wonderful news!
Prof Sri Kandiah (ex chair of trustees for One Community) and volunteer Audrey Steele received a special award from Eastleigh Borough Council, “The Citizen of Honour”.
Many people attended the award ceremony last week. They were completely overwhelmed by the amount these two people have given to helping others in our community.
The Citizen of Honour awards are given by the Council every two years in recognition of long and exceptional service for the community. Each person received a Citizen of Honour badge and certificate.
Do you worry that you are on your own, could fall and need help? Have you had an accident and need some back up? Or do you have a loved one who is a bit vulnerable and you worry about them?
Consider having a LifeLine put in from One Community.
As part of our Options team we have an expert in Lifelines, Dill. We have LifeLine units but also bracelets for people to wear with a phone number on it in case the emergency happens when they are out from their home.
A Lifeline is a special emergency service for people who need some extra peace of mind and support. You just press a button and help is arranged for you.
Here is what one of our Lifeline holders told us recently:
‘It was wonderful to have Lifeline fitted for myself when I broke my leg in several places. I knew I could call for help day or night by just pressing that red button’
We can book you in for a Lifeline and the fitting is neat and tidy. Ring us 023 8090 2417 or email Dill on DWinnington@1community.org.uk
We need more drivers to volunteer with us. Have a read of this and see if it chimes with you? Is this the sort of thing you would like to get involved in?
Are you sitting comfortably? Then I will begin! One day one of our passengers booked his dial-a-ride as he wanted to go to Haskins in West End to buy an Aloe Vera plant. All ready to go, he was geared up but when the day came, he was not well enough to go. He was ever so disappointed.
There was no chance of getting one any other way.
But One Community’s transport team swung into action and someone took time out at the weekend and bought him an Aloe Vera plant!
He was overjoyed with his lovely plant and the genuine kindness shown.
We would LOVE to hear from you if you could offer a few hours volunteering as a driver for us.
Telephone 023 8090 9400 Email volunteer@1community.org.uk
Just four days left until nominations close for the @Ecclesiastical Movement for Good awards. Your nomination could make all the difference. Visit ecclesiastical.com/movementforgood and enter our details. Thank you for your support and please share! #movementforgood
£1,000 could make a big difference to the work One Community does supporting people and groups in the Eastleigh and Fareham areas. That’s why we’d be really grateful if you could nominate us in the Ecclesiastical Movement for Good awards. Your nomination could be the one that wins us £1,000.
The awards are designed to give eligible charities in the UK and Republic of Ireland the financial assistance they need to help them make a real difference. In total, 500 charities stand to gain £1,000 and we’d love to be one of them. £1000 could provide our Day Activity Centres with entertainment for 20 days, restock our dementia friendly board games, or pay for two activity days for our Young Carers.
It’s quick and easy to nominate us. Just visit ecclesiastical.com/movementforgood , click ‘nominate now’ and enter our details. It will ask for our charity number, which is 1052978. The closing date for nominations is Friday 17 May 2019. The more nominations we get, the greater our chance of winning, so please spread the word to your friends and family. Thank you in advance for your time and support.
Coming up on May 20th from 10am we are at Haskins Swan room with others (Dementia friends, dementia friendly groups etc.)
You can look at the flyer on line here (without downloading it)
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Staging faith production.
Please download poster for display here:
About this drama project.
The curtain is to go up for the first time at the end of May for a new and exciting drama group for young people in school year 4 and above. This new group, fund raising forOneCommunity will introduce all interested young people to the joy of putting a show together through their creative and their technical abilities.
As the name suggests, STAGING FAITH, is about putting faith on a stage. Young people don’t find it easy to connectwith faith in conventional ways. Some “adults” don’t either!As parents, we take them to church and introduce them to communities, rituals and processes but this doesn’t necessarily mean that they understand or want to be there.
Enter Stage Left…..STAGING FAITH is offering the opportunity to share stories from the most famous book in the world (other than Harry Potter!) written for the stage in a modern and relevant or current way.
STAGING FAITH will create friendships…..existing and new, the chance to display talent and try out new ways to express individual personalities, the opportunity to put together a show with like-minded people who together are working towards a common goal, the ability to allow the more confident to encourage the less able, a safe environment in which to learn together and share ideas…..and so much more. Uniquely, the initiative also allows for personal growth for young people who may suffer with anxiety or dyslexia, shyness or being “lost under the radar” because STAGING FAITH is all inclusive. Everyone is welcome and no-one is turned away.
Most importantly, the cast and crew are encouraged to interact with the script and the delivery. They don’t only get given direction but are encouraged to add their own ideas and/or change what they have been given as a starting point. As Director, I learn from them also and quite often I will need their input more than they need mine!
This production
Our first show is not to be missed with two evenings to choose from, show casing cast and crew from Chandlers Ford, Bishopstoke and Fair Oak. I have high hopes that STAGING FAITH will not only help these youngsters to learn more about Christian stories in the Bible but also to learn about other faiths and beliefs as we bring togetherpeople from many different communities.
This initiative has been made possible through the generosity of Chandlers Ford Methodist Church with whom I hope to raise awareness for a large part of many peoples’ lives and give our young people a creative outlet in which to explore and connect with the basic ethos of human kindness and acceptance of all types of people who form the communities in which we live.
Fax 023 8090 2413
Textphone 023 8090 2400
Registered Office 16, Romsey Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire. SO50 9AL. Registered Charity Number 1052978. Registered in England as a company limited by guarantee. Company Number 3132524.