On Saturday the 14th of December, pop into Eastleigh Museum.
Between ten o’clock and midday you can make a Mini Christmas tree decoration. Bring your children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and your friends kiddies as this is FREE of charge.
Stay with them and have a cuppa while you are waiting. There’s a really good coffee in there- arguably the best in Eastleigh.
You don’t even need to book, just come on in.
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GIVE THE GIFT OF TIME!
Pledge to volunteer in 2020 in someone else’s name for 50, 100 or 250 hours. Yes
We can help you to find the right role for you and produce a personalised gift certificate and letter for you to give to the recipient of your gift. Perfect for Christmas, birthday or thank you gifts.
Auntie Doris might get lots of visitors, but she might be thrilled to know you are visiting older people who don’t see anyone, and that you are doing it as a gift to her.
Find out more about how to make a pledge by contacting us on 023 8090 2457 or emailing us volunteer@1community.org.uk
Upcycled Christmas
Where else would you see a Christmas tree entirely made of spectacles or – socks – than Eastleigh Museum’s Upcycled Christmas Tree Festival! This is One Community’s third annual Community Christmas Tree Festival at the museum and this year the theme is upcycling, to focus on environmental concerns and the re-purposing of what might otherwise be discarded.
Local voluntary and community groups have let their imaginations run riot – and we can guarantee that you won’t have seen as many milk bottle tops used in an art installation – ever!
The trees are in turn quirky, clever and beautiful, and viewed together are stunning, and each gives a message about the work done by each of the organisations represented.
Admission is free and the exhibition runs from 23 November to 4 January in Eastleigh Museum’s temporary exhibition gallery.
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Fancy a go at keeping fit in away that suits your stage in life?
Have a look at these local walking sports.
You can meet new people, have fun, feel involved and keep active.
On November the 29th from 12-3 at Hiltingbury Sports Pavilion, you can see and try out:
The event is completely free of charge and you can even enjoy a cup of tea or coffee.
If you can offer a couple of hours a week or more, have a look at our volunteering opportunities.
We have consistently found the volunteers who are well supported and valued get lots out of volunteering as well as benefitting society.
Confidence, increased personal value, new skills and meeting new friends are things that impact on the volunteer.
The place where the volunteer works find a new angle in terms of support, change of organisation dynamics and a warmth injection alongside practical support.
It’s an all round winner!
Here are two of the current volunteer roles- one is at One Community itself. 
At One Community we are committed to improving the opportunities and lives of all of the community. Part of this role is to research, present and make recommendations for improvements to current practice and take these ideas to move forwards in a positive direction.
We have just completed an important piece of research into Hate Crime against LGBQT+ people in the Eastleigh area. This is to examine the current levels of hate crime reported in the borough and consider ways this could be improved.
The report concludes with several recommendations for organisations working in the community.
We would like to thank all those who contributed to this research.
If you would like to read the report online without downloading it- please click HERE.
If you would like to download a copy- here is the link to do so: Hate Crime Report 2019 LGBQT+
On Saturday the 16th of November, our very own Santa came to Eastleigh Museum.
Here is the wonderful team who really made the day fabulous and the grotto inviting.
We had lots of families, with young and not so young come in to see us. It was a really lovely time of lights, fun and community.
If you would like to be a part of our team of volunteers at Eastleigh Museum or doing a range of different volunteering things, click HERE.
In Eastleigh town centre there are lots of fun things going on for everyone to enjoy.
You will find our stall in the town and you can pop into Eastleigh Museum, pay £3 and you can meet Santa!
It really is a great event rounded off with a firework display.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Last chance to apply for EBC local community grants.
The deadline to apply for local community grants is next Monday (18 November.)
Eastleigh Borough Council have the following grants available to charities and not-for-profit organisations:
· Local area grants for Eastleigh, Allbrook and Velmore
· Local area grants for Hedge End, West End and Botley
· Youth grants for Hedge End, West End and Botley
Fax 023 8090 2413
Textphone 023 8090 2400
Registered Office 75 Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9DQ. Registered Charity Number 1052978. Registered in England as a company limited by guarantee. Company Number 3132524.