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Summer holidays 2019

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Yes! The kiddies are home an within a day or two (if you’re lucky!) the terrible words ‘I’m BORED!’ ring out through your homes.

Our fabulous Young Carers team have got awesome activities over the summer already booked.

There’s a live concert band playing on Saturday 27th July in aid of One Community (at the Eastleigh bandstand, Leigh Road Park from 12-2.) bring a picnic and relax to the Riverside Band playing everyone from Disney film music through to ABBA and lots of variety in between.

There are things on in general, which we will talk you through at the end of this post. The top things mentioned first are on in the next few weeks and are generally FREE of charge.

For ALL One Community activities in the Eastleigh Museum we ask for at least one responsible adult to stay with the child or children you are bringing. We are told the coffee in the museum is the best in Eastleigh, so maybe buy one whilst you’re waiting for your creative genius’ to finish their wonderful work.

Eastleigh Museum is fully accessible for people who use mobility aids including wheelchairs. We have an accessible toilet & no steps. If you have a hidden disability and would like to come along, please contact us on 023 8064 3026 or email Naomi nstock@1community.org.uk so we can be accommodating to your needs to enable access to our activities.

‘Made for Making’ FREE family craft activities at Eastleigh Museum.

Friday 26 July & Monday 5 August. Sessions at 11am, 1pm & 3pm

FREE but please book your place by contacting Eastleigh Museum on 023 8064 3026 or pop in and book.

In these free family workshops, led by artist Jackie Rolls, children will use their practical and creative skills to turn everyday materials and recycled materials from Southampton’s scrap store into fun or useful items, just as Ford factory workers did with left over materials from the factory floor. 

Friday 26th July: Make your own balloon powered vehicle 

Monday 5th  August: Create your own wind powered weathervane

The sessions are funded by Radian and supported by members of the Wide Lane Round About café’s craft group. All materials supplied.

On Thursday 1st August at 10-12 in Eastleigh Museum FREE lava lamp making.

On Thursday the 8th August 10-12 at Eastleigh Museum is cress growing. FREE of charge and you get delicious cress to go in your salads and sandwiches in a matter of days (fingers crossed!)

Rain cloud making on 22/8/2019 from 10-12 at Eastleigh Museum. FREE of charge.

Other things to do in the Eastleigh area in the summer holidays.

The library has a summer reading challenge and this year in honour of the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landings- the theme is SPACE CHASE.

Under 18’s swim for free at the Places Leisure pool. All the summer holidays. Children must be accompanied. Monday-Friday 1-3. ALL under 8 year olds can swim for FREE in any session with a full paying adult.

Park Sport is running throughout the Eastleigh Borough. It is heavily subsidised so if not FREE places are low cost. They do get booked up fast but some sessions are still available.

The Hub in Bishopstoke is hosting a holiday club there are other locations around the county, run by YouthOptions. There is a cost for these sessions. Book here.

Local schools are running clubs during the holidays and these are worth exploring, even if to give a couple of days respite for a small cost.

The Point in Eastleigh has a full summer program including outdoor events, some are FREE.

If your child has a disability you may be entitled to support getting a break and help finding the right provision for your circumstances. You need to contact Hampshire county council for this. The scheme Hampshire use for this is called ‘Gateway card‘.

Further ideas.

There are lots of attractions and activities such as aquarium in Southsea, the royal naval dock yard in Portsmouth and Mary Rose, Go Ape (Alice Holt, Itchen valley country Park and others), Longdown Activity farm, Manor Farm, Marwell Zoo, Paulton’s Park, Hollywood Bowl, Hawk Conservancy, New Forest, Alpine Sports Centre, Alpaca walking, falconry, trampoline parks, Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium, cinema (the Vue have ‘mini mornings‘ at a considerable discount.)

Other things to think about are:

1) getting a Geocaching App on your phone to make a walk more interesting.

2) visit the outdoor water paddling pools.

3) enjoy a picnic at the country park.

4) catch the train to Bournemouth and have a day at the seaside.

5) further ideas below:

Back to the Future!

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Back to the Future.

Back to future is the name of our re-engagement scheme where we help people at risk of loneliness and further isolation by visiting and accompanying them out and about.

We often have volunteer opportunities appearing on our site but this is something special. So if you are a friendly person, give this a go.

Have you got a couple of hours or more? You could volunteer for us and visit someone who is older and or has a physical disability.

You might be someone who could do with some friendly support & company, or know someone who would benefit from our service.

If you are at all interested, we would love to hear from you.

Jean Roberts-Jones, Chief Executive One Community

Email: jroberts-jones@1community.org.uk

Tel: 02380 902440

Re-engagement Scheme Volunteers.

Description 

Loneliness and social isolation is a huge problem among older people and others who find it difficult to get out and about.

One Community runs a support scheme running across the borough of Eastleigh to address that need.  

The scheme, Back to the Future, which provides support to older and physically disabled people, is looking for friendly people who can commit to between eight and twelve visits to one person at a time.  

Volunteers visit a client at home for an hour or two, to chat to someone who finds it difficult to get out of the house and finds themselves feeling lonely. Our aim is to support the client to re-engage with their community, by perhaps going to a lunch club, do their own shopping, with the aim of them going out on their own.

Being a volunteer visitor is a very flexible role, with visits arranged at the mutual convenience of the volunteer and client.  It is a role that fit around any other commitments you may have.  

While volunteers are welcome from across the borough, volunteers are particularly needed in the Southern Parishes of Botley, Bursledon, Hamble, Hedge End, Hound, Netley and West End to meet the needs of local people.  

Training is given and full support and supervision is provided, with mileage expenses paid at 45p per mile.

Mental Health First Aid

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Have you ever come across someone who has mental health issues?

Take a few minutes to look at this incredible animation, showing what an impact Mental Health First Aiders have.

At any one time one worker in six will be experiencing depression, anxiety or issues relating to stress.

Become an Adult Mental Health First Aid Champion.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the mental health equivalent of physical first aid training and
provides participants with the skills and confidence to recognise
the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues and effectively guide a person towards the right support.

Book your place by emailing Rachel on rwebb@1community.org.uk or ring us 023 8090 2400.

Simon Says come to our conference.

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Simon Says is an organisation which supports children and young people with bereavement. Here is a short clip explaining why they do what they do.

They are holding a conference in Chilworth on 22nd November from 9-4 at a cost of £75.

The key note speakers are Ellie Baker and Elke Thomson (formerly Barber) who wrote the acclaimed “Is Daddy coming back in a minute?”

You can choose two workshops as part of the day.

Please contact Simon Says directly to book.

Suite 3, Chatmohr Estate Office Village, Crawley Hill,
West Wellow,
Hampshire,
United Kingdom
SO51 6AP
info@simonsays.org.uk
Tel: 01794 323934

Full details below

Young Carers go to Paultons Park!

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The wonderful Eastleigh Lions have been so good to Young Carers over the years and this year is no exception.

Nine families went along to Paulton’s Park and had a wonderful time.

We are incredibly grateful for our wonderful supporters, who have enabled these young carers to have such a positive experience.

Eastleigh lions club Paulton’s park family day

Fareham Opportunities Fair 2019

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Twenty-three voluntary and community groups set up stands at the One Community Summer Volunteer and Community Opportunities Fair on a blisteringly hot day – Friday 12 July – in West Street, Fareham. The Fair was to promote voluntary and community activity in the borough of Fareham and to engage with people out and about in the town centre.
Organiser Hayley Hamlett said,

“It’s a great way to meet people who might never have thought about volunteering before, or to let people know about the services and activities that might be useful to them or their family members.”

Colourful stands attracted passers-by, and groups including Trefoil Guild, Scouts, British Legion, Fareham Library, Open Sight, and others supporting disabled people and refugees, were able to speak to those who may not have been aware of them before.

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

Young Carers need YOU!

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On a Monday late in the afternoon you might hear some lovely melodies floating out of the windows of the Point in Eastleigh. These fine young voices are being used in our very own Young Carers singing group.

Our Young Carers have an awesome sound!

We would love to keep this group going, get better and better and have lots of extra options of growing into the future.

“I like going to choir, my favourite song is This Girl is on Fire. I am braver now I have been to singing and I have even sung a bit on my own.” Ms.B.

Help Ms. B. and the other children increase their confidence and benefit from singing. You can share with other people that we have applied for this and this will help us win the £!

https://www.persimmonhomes.com/community-champions/

Digital Media for the Terrified

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Coming up in July 2019 there are two training courses we are running called “Digital Media for the Terrified.” One in Fareham and one in Eastleigh.

This course is ideal for beginners starting to use digital media to promote their organisation. The session will cover:
de-mystifying digital media
marketing tools
channels to use
digital strategy and planning
opportunities for further learning.

Cost: £28 Tea and coffee included in the price – please provide your own lunch.

Contact Rachel Webb for further details. email: rwebb@1community.org.uk telephone: 023 8090 2400

Download booking form here.

Fareham details:

Eastleigh Details:

 

ShopMobility and Dial-A-Ride

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Would you like to look round the shops, stop for a coffee and have a sit about in the park? Is this a distant dream as you have had a recent operation, a poorly leg, iffy balance, an accident or just poor mobility?
Maybe you have a medical condition that makes you exhausted quickly and you just need a bit of physical support but don’t know which one would suit you best.

We have a FABULOUS solution for you here at Eastleigh ShopMobility. Recently we have won the BID Gold Award for customer services. We are open from 9-4.30 Monday-Friday. 9-4 on a Saturday (Closed on Sundays.)

You can hire; Scooters, Powerchairs or manual chairs.
To register or just make a booking please telephone 023 8090 2402 or email us here
The Shopmobility office is located at:
Unit 2, Swan Centre, Wells Place, Eastleigh, Hants SO50 9SG.

It is a flat cost of £8 to become a member of ShopMobility. Once you are a member you can benefit from a much cheaper rate of hire.

You can book a manual wheelchair for a day- £3 for a non member and £1.50 for a member, if you wanted an extended lease (as in overnight) this can be arranged for a further £1.50

If you are a member you can book a powerchair or a scooter for a day for £3 or £5 if you are a non member.

If it is difficult to drive or get a lift into Eastleigh, please contact our Dial-A-Ride services who will happily book you on one of our friendly community service buses.
Pre 9.30am, local shorter journeys eg from Boyatt Wood or Cherbourg Road to Eastleigh ShopMobility cost £2 (return) per passenger. After 9.30am the cost is £1.50 return. For longer journeys e.g. from Hedge End to ShopMobility in Eastleigh it would be £3.
For further information please contact the Dial-A-Ride office on 023 8090 2450 or
023 8090 2432. Or email: lplestead@1community.org.uk

We are looking for volunteer drivers- if you would like to apply- email Charlotte volunteer@1community.org.uk

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