Written by Donna Stroud, Family Support Worker, Eastleigh Young Carers Project

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Savannah is ready! This month young carers got together to paint the zebra – doesn’t she look fab! During February half term 10 arty young carers came together and took part in a workshop focused around the Zany Zebra project launched by Marwell Wildlife.

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Our Older People’s Network is starting back up again!

Come along to our free informal event to find out more about the support and opportunities available for older people in your area.

Come along to hear our guest speakers and have a friendly chat with community representatives on our information stands. [Read more…]

They did it! Kylie and Bippa successfully conquered their fears and jumped from 10,000 feet in a skydive to raise money for the Young Carers Project.

You can see a video of their reactions after the jump here:

And see some of the action shots from the day here:

Between them they raised £1327 for the project. This money will be used to send 16 young carers on a residential break this summer, and for other special trips for the young people.

The pair are already talking about taking it one step further next year, and going to 15,000 feet on another fundraising skydive.

Well done girls!

Written by Kylie Barton, One Community

Eastleigh Young Carers Project was presented with a cheque for £2,000 from Eastleigh Football Club on Good Friday. Pictured are the Young Carers Service Manager Jo Miles and the CEO of Eastleigh Football Club, Mark Jewell. This is the latest in a long list of support that the local football club have offered to the project. [Read more…]

On Saturday the 23^rd of April, the 14^th Eastleigh Scout and Guide Band the Spitfires will be playing music from the movies, pop classics, and traditional marches. They will entertain a crowd at Chandlers Ford Methodist Church to raise money for us here at One Community. [Read more…]

Written by Amie Simons, Choir Leader, Eastleigh Young Carers

On Friday 1^st April, the Young Carers Choir were reunited once again with the MC’s from Newtown Youth & Community Centre to collaborate and record their music with thanks to Soco Music Project. [Read more…]

Written by Jean Roberts-Jones, Chief Executive, One Community

Eastleigh Museum, quietly sitting mid-way along High street in the town centre, is a delightful treasure trove of art for the next few weeks. Visiting a member of our staff based at the Museum, I wandered through the small and fascinating exhibition of artwork by the Mouth and Foot artists and found a wonderful collection of prints to suit almost all tastes. [Read more…]

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Looking for a volunteering opportunity that’s just right for you?

Need volunteers for your group or organisation?

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Written by Julie Bythell, Carers Development Manager

Our Carers Centre supports carers of people with many different needs and we often don’t have the answers straight away.  That happened recently when one of our clients reported that their loved one’s dementia had progressed to causing an additional symptom of agitated hands. [Read more…]

Written by Janette Lowe, Adult Carers Support Worker

There is strong evidence that spending time in nature can be hugely beneficial for emotional and physical well-being, so the Carers Centre organised a Woodland Activity morning earlier this month for our adult carers in partnership with Itchen Valley Country Park.  [Read more…]