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Residents to continue getting first class support services.

The charity ‘One Community’ will continue to offer first class services to residents living in the Fareham Borough after the Council renewed their contract. 

Fareham Borough Council will carry on funding One Community to deliver a package of community services in the Fareham Borough after a strict tendering process. 

 

The Council provides the funding to deliver the ‘Big 3’ initiative which provides a focused package of support for the benefit of individuals and local groups.

The ‘Big 3’ are: 

• Volunteering and skills exchange
• Funding advice and support 
• Governance and building community resilience 

One Community was first awarded the Council contract in 2015. The contract was awarded again this year after the service was put out to tender. Organisations submitted proposals which were assessed on best quality of service, best value for money and the proposed service being offered.

Executive Member for Leisure and Community, Cllr Sue Bell, said: “One Community have offered an excellent service and have made a difference to so many community organisations that operate for the benefit of people living in the Fareham Borough. 

“We are delighted that One Community is going to continue to offer this fantastic service. There is so much evidence that people benefit from opportunities provided by volunteering and engagement with community groups, so it is of paramount importance to offer well-supported, effective community and voluntary activities.” 

Anyone who wants to get help and support from One Community can contact info@1community.org.uk or for more information look at www. 1community.org.uk.  

Have you got a Mobile Phone?

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Well? Have you?

Most people do have them and because it is EASY for many people, we have set up a mobile phone text donation system.

Never donated from your phone before and a bit unsure? Or are you always pinging across funds here there and everywhere?

Good news!

You can donate to One Community via your mobile phone, by text VERY EASILY! Hurray!

What is text giving?

Text giving is one of the easiest and most convenient ways for you supporters to give to our charity – It is perfect for those who are on the move or short of time and is very popular. Just send the word 1COM, followed by the amount you want to give to 70085.

(If you fancy a practice- just text 1COM1 to 70085 and it just costs a single pound and you can see how it all works- honestly, it is very simple.)

You can choose to donate the following amounts; £1,2,3,4,5,10,15 and £20. You do not need to put a pound sign.

Please see below;

1COM1 to 70085
1COM2 to 70085
1COM3 to 70085
1COM4 to 70085
1COM5 to 70085
1COM10 to 70085
1COM15 to 70085
1COM20 to 70085

If your donation was successful you may be asked via a text message if you would like to gift aid. We would be grateful if you could say yes (if you are a UK Tax payer, which includes people on ESA, some other benefits, as well as those with pensions and employment.) It should then take you to a page and ask you a couple of questions and then another page where you enter your name and address. It is a very easy process.

If you would like to learn more about donations to us, including giving in other ways to One Community as a Charity please click here.

See a Showcase!

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Are you thinking of joining us for our Eastleigh Showcase?

You might be part of a performing act, local group or charity or just to come along and see what is going on in our local community.

Here are some pictures we took of last year’s event to give you a flavour of the sort of thing we do.

The details for this year’s event are as follows:
Community Showcase
Saturday 2 February, 11am-3pm at The Point, Leigh Road Eastleigh
Free Admission
The Community Showcase, a partnership event between One Community and The Point, promises an extravaganza of community life, with displays, performance and everything you need to know about local voluntary and community groups. Your chance to get involved or find support with local groups.

If you or your organisation would like to take part in Eastleigh Showcase 2019, please email volunteer@1community.org.uk
If you want to come along to look round, watch the acts and have a nice drink you would be very welcome.

LIFELINE (Emergency Panic Alarm)

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Are you worried about a friend or relative in case they fall when you are out? Or are you thinking about your own safety in your home? Many people like you have decided to get a LIFELINE through us here at One Community.

Lifeline costs just £3.50 a week, its really easy to install as long as you have a telephone socket and a plug socket- you can be set up within a few minutes.

Additionally you can have a wristband with an emergency telephone number in case of being lost or suddenly unwell.
With our friendly Options team, we would be happy to hear from you to talk through meeting your needs.

For further information about Emergency Panic Alarms please telephone 023 8090 2416 or email us here
Lifeline-Leaflet

PURPLE Shopping Day

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Fareham Shopping Centre, Eastleigh Swan Centre, Eastleigh Museum and Fareham Information Centre will all be supporting Purple Tuesday.

Go on wear purple to support invisible and visible disabilities.

Tuesday November 13th, come along and say “Hello!”

If you have any pictures, especially ones in purple- pop them across for us to share on our Facebook Page (One Community) or our Twitter account (@1_Comm) or email them to us at volunteer@1community.org.uk

 

Queen’s Award Presented to One Community.

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Queen’s Award Presented to One Community

The Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson, presented the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service to One Community at a reception held at Eastleigh Museum on Monday 17 September.

(Presented here to Prof. Sri Kandiah, Chair of  Trustees for One Community.)

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Eastleigh Remembers WW1

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Eastleigh Remembers WW1.

On Saturday 15th of September there was something amazing in Eastleigh. We remembered WW1 and the part Eastleigh played 100 years ago.

 

Due to the sheer volume of casualties, the injured service persons were shipped first to Netley. Because they were full, hundreds were transported North to Eastleigh and the Leigh Park was used as a major clearing hospital.

There were a number of re-enactment groups and several stalls from military groups as well as several from the local community. You could pick up a copy of the Gospel of St John like the ones issued to the troops in the trenches from HOPE Eastleigh. RAF cadets and the British legion amongst them. The music and dancing were very entertaining and drew large crowds.

One Community had a stall and other than the tombola and information about volunteering opportunities, the colouring and dressing up areas were the most visited. Children, parents and others had a go and we had lots of giggling trying on the hats.

Thankyou to our staff, volunteers and those who came along for helping on the day and making it such a success.

 

Eastleigh Borough Council and the Mayor celebrate One Community at 40 years!

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Eastleigh Borough Council, Mayor’s Tea Party celebrating 40 years of One Community.

On the 27th of July 2018 a group of staff, volunteers and associates of One Community went to the Point in Eastleigh to celebrate our 40th anniversary. It was a hot and sunny day and we all enjoyed cakes, sandwiches, tea and coffees together and listened to some good speeches about how Eastleigh Borough Council and One Community do work in partnership. In front of our representatives the mayor and the council explained it has become more of a mutual respect and friendly relationship, to the benefit of the people of Eastleigh and surrounding areas.

It was a lovely way to spend an afternoon and we were particularly glad to have been nominated to receive a cheque from the council from their own staff charitable giving.

If you would like to see more, please check out our facebook page.

Prostate Screening

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Eastleigh Lions Club, in association with Age Concern and PCaSO (the local Prostate Cancer support charity) are running a PSA testing session on Saturday 22nd September at the Railway Institute, Eastleigh from 10.00 till 2.00. 15 minutes per appointment.

As it is Eastleigh Lions, we are targeting men who live in the Eastleigh borough (or close to it) who are between 45 and 75 years old and who are not already being monitored by their doctor for PSA or other prostate problems.

If you know anyone fitting this description please share this!

 

 

Click here for a short (just over 8 minutes) clip about the reasons for screening and why it is vital.

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