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LifeLine helped.

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Panic Alarm (Lifeline)

Last week our LifeLine department got a call from the son of one of our clients. He thanked us warmly for the service that we had provided for his Mum who was in her 90’s.

On the day she passed away she had activated her pendant after becoming ill and falling, the ambulance service arrived and were able to gain entry via the key safe. Her son arrived and was able to talk to her and follow the ambulance to the hospital.

She knew he was there and he is so grateful that she had the LifeLine service as otherwise she may not have been found until the next day. Sadly, she passed away not long after arriving at the hospital.

We were all sad to hear this news, but pleased she had a Lifeline that summonsed help for her.

We all send our condolences to the family at this time of loss.

Hate Crime awareness week

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Hate Crime Awareness Week Event at Eastleigh Museum

It’s National Hate Crime Awareness Week 12-19 October and at Eastleigh Museum, Naomi from One Community, Hampshire Police and Chrysalis will be on hand to offer support and advice from 10am-2pm on Saturday and 10am-3pm Monday to Friday. There will be free activities. A confidential 1-2-1 room is available. Eastleigh Museum is a third party hate crime reporting centre, where people can seek support if they have been targeted because of their race, disability, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. Phone 023 8064 1202 for further information.

World Cerebral Palsy Day

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Cerebral Palsy Day is an social movement and a day to celebrate and affirm the lives of the 17 million people living with cerebral palsy (CP). The project was launched in 2012 by Cerebral Palsy Alliance (Australia) and United Cerebral Palsy (USA). It is supported by over 450 cerebral palsy service organisations, universities, parent groups, research institutions, student groups, schools and children’s hospitals from 65 countries.

There is an award ceremony and here is a short film about it.

https://worldcpday.org/awards/

At One Community we support people with Cerebral Palsy and other disabilities in our area.

If you have a disability please don’t let it stop you volunteering with us in Eastleigh or Fareham. We will help you get the right placement to enjoy and be supported in if necessary. If you want to set up and run a community group we can help you with this and also with transport needs.

Maybe you know someone who needs a few hours out and about support- give us a ring on 023 8090 2400 or email info@1community.org.uk

Rucksacks and Sleeping Bags.

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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

International Friendship Day.

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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.

Wimbledon Week!

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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.

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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

 

Citizen of Honour Award

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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.


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