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YOUNG CARERS UPDATE!

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We can hardly believe it either but WOW our very own ‘walking dead’ walkers have raised over a £1000!

Just such an amazing physical achievement and such a great Young Carers project to support.

Please see the poster below for all the details.

Feeling inspired?

Sponsored walking might not be your thing but perhaps you might like to try a pudding night at your WI or men’s group, perhaps a Zumba challenge at the gym or a sponsored tech famine at youth group? Short on ideas? We have lots!

Just email Jean at jroberts-jones@1community.org.uk 023 8090 2400

You can make a donation really easily to One Community. Including on line, in person or via text.

Band plays for One Community.

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On Saturday 27 July, the brilliant Riverside Concert Band, which is based in Bishopstoke, put on a concert at the Bandstand in Eastleigh Recreation Ground from 12-2pm. The afternoon turned out hot and sunny after a drizzly start, and many a passer-by and shopper stopped to listen awhile. The programme ranged through film and show tunes to classic pop.

The idea was to raise funds for One Community, so a couple of us had collection buckets. We lost count of the compliments, both about the band and One Community, so it was a very pleasant couple of hours listening to some talented musicians – and we raised some money too!

Lullaby Project~ music & performance.

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I’d like to invite you to the performance of the Lullaby Project.

Produced in partnership with The Asian Welfare and Cultural Association, Hampshire Cultural Trust and The Point, and inspired by Manasamitra, an artist-led company from West Yorkshire presents a contemporary musical exploration inspired by songs Indian women sing to their babies whilst working in the fields.  

https://youtu.be/VqTMl7NkK0U

Lullaby – Sonic Cradle combines live music with a soundscape linked to a visual display that ‘dances’ to the changing rhythms, pitches and volume of the performance. 

This has been proved to be having a positive impact on people who are living with dementia, mental health issues and contributing to general well being.

The performance is on the 6th August, at The Point Studio Theatre. 7.30 pm.

Fully accessible venue.

It is a free entry, but places will have to be booked, via the Point Box Office.

Box Office: 0230806502333

Seating capacity: 50 (unreserved)

 

Please book asap, what promises to be a great experience.

 

Walkers raise £920 for One Community!

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Wonderful ‘walking dead’ walkers have raised £920 to support young carers in the Eastleigh area.

Thank you, whether you walked, supported, sponsored or were just cheering them on. It will make a big difference to our young people and can help us run the singing group, take them on a trip and help us run our youth groups.

It’s not a big deal. It’s just walking, right? We do that every day. This is what we
(Rachel, Declan, Jennifer and Chris) said before the four of us embarked on this journey from Dorking to Eastleigh non-stop.

We had decided to take on this challenge and had a few setbacks, including pushing the dates back and having a team member pull out last minute. However, miraculously we managed to conquer this challenge on Saturday 13th of July 2019. It ended up taking 33 hours and we all agreed it was the hardest thing we have ever had to do. There were many moments when we felt like giving up, but with some music, visits from friends and even a nap at 4am in someone’s front garden we managed to power on through. Whilst the walking certainly took a physical toll, we all agreed the hardest part of this challenge was the mental endurance. We got to 40km not even halfway through and was demoralised. Still, more than halfway to go and feeling like quitting, how can we do this extra 60km? Teamwork and Determination – that is all that got us through. Without the support of each other, we would be lost, we would have given up at 30km.

We picked Eastleigh Young Careers as our charity because it is such an important cause and makes a dramatic difference here in our little town of Eastleigh. What I didn’t understand before the walk is how much difference a good team makes. We got to experience 33 hours of exhaustion, pain and hopelessness and was shattered by the end of it. We slept well afterwards. Some children live their lives caring for others and never get the chance to rest or have a team to encourage them. We choose Eastleigh Young Carers for our charity as every child carer, when they feel exhausted and when they feel like giving up at 30km, need people around them to help get them to their 100km mark.

To see the article in full please see below:

If you feel inspired to raise money for a One Community Project, please contact us by emailing jroberts-jones@1community.org.uk or ringing us on 023 8090 2400

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:

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/

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

Eastleigh Museum & Eastleigh ShopMobility win awards.

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Successful Awards Night for One Community

One Community had a very successful evening at the Eastleigh BID Mystery Shopper Awards, held at The Chalet on 11 June.
Sixty retailers and businesses in the town of Eastleigh received a mystery visit or enquiry and were rated on their window displays, interior layout, and customer service. The mystery visits were carried out by an independent organisation, Insight6.
Awards were presented to the businesses who achieved outstanding results in the following categories: charity, dining, leisure, retail, health and beauty, and pubs.
Two One Community Services entered this year: Eastleigh Museum and Shopmobility, and Eastleigh Museum received a Highly Commended Award in the Leisure Category, and Shopmobility won the Gold Award for the Charity Category.
Head of Voluntary Sector Support, Julia Allan, said: “This is a great achievement and the staff and volunteers at both Shopmobility and the Museum deserve huge congratulations.”
Jean Roberts-Jones, Chief Executive of One Community, was also presented with flowers in thanks for her term as Chair of the Eastleigh BID.

Finished your exams?

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Really great to have finished those tricky exams and tests.

Tempting as it is to put the whole lot of revision stuff on the bonfire, please hold onto to your revision books for us!

Bring them into Eastleigh and drop them with us at the Museum (opposite Iceland supermarket.) Or into Fareham and our One Community shop.

We will tidy them up and they will be helping the community and next years students.

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

 

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