There are lots of things going on in Fareham alongside the brilliant drop-ins at the One Community Shop and general community development.
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We have the fabulous and awesome Fareham Showcase:
There’s a fish and chip quiz night with disabled peoples voice just a few nights later- (ticket information below)
Looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible at both events, honestly it will be great to have you with us.
Come on! You know you want to ?!
Loads to see and do, choirs, if you want to know what is going on in your community you should come along.
It is FREE of charge.
There will be several people around with working doggies including Heidi and Dino.
This week is remember a charity week. Here is Dancer and Celebrity Len Goodman to explain more about it. HERE.
We are a wonderful Charity and we have loads and loads of great people and projects we support in our community.
If you are considering making a will or changing it, please remember us.
We serve the communities of Eastleigh and Fareham areas and if you feel you would like to leave us a legacy in your will, or are just thinking about it, please do get into contact with us.
You can ring 023 8090 2400 and ask to speak to Jean Roberts-Jones. You can also email info@1community.org.uk
We may even be able to help you set up your will through local solicitors firm, Knight Polson.
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
On Sunday 13th October from 10-2 there is a showcase happening at Ferneham Hall.
There’s lots of stalls, information. community groups, music, food and games.
Really fantastic celebration of our community, fun, informative and FREE!
During August there are several events happening in Fareham’s One Community shop and the local area. Local area events are in italics, all other events are at the Fareham Shop.
If you are interested in coming along to any of these events, looking to volunteer, get some volunteers and or set up and keep a community group going- please do come on in! We are open Monday to Friday from 10-4.
August 1st- Highlands Hub 10-2 and Open Sight 10-2
August 2nd- Fareham Area Disability Forum 1-3
August 5th- Homestart 10-12 and Disabled peoples voice 1-3
August 6th- Quit4life 11-1
August 7th- Job Centre 10-2 and Community Knitters 11-1
August 9th- Stubbington Library 10-12
August 12th- Fareham Library 10-12
August 14th- Portchester Library 10-12 and Community Knitters 11-1
August 19th- Disabled People’s Voice 1-3
August 21st- Community Knitters
August 23rd- Richmond Fellowship 10-12
August 26th- CLOSED
August 28th- Broadlaw Community Centre 10-12 and Community Knitters 11-1 and Osteoporosis and Arthritis Advice and support 1-3
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.
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.
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
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
Fax 023 8090 2413
Textphone 023 8090 2400
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