Community First Fareham

18/06/2026

We've still got room for a few more exhibitors!

🌟 Calling all exhibitors! 🌟

Do you run a local not-for-profit group, club, charity or organisation in Fareham? You could be part of Community First Fareham's Community Showcase 2026!

📅 Saturday 4th July 2026
🕙 10am – 4pm
📍 Bath Lane Recreation Ground, Fareham

This fantastic free event brings the community together, with 40+ stalls, activities, and live entertainment from local groups – and it’s the perfect opportunity to showcase what you do, recruit new members, and connect with residents.

👉 If you’re interested in having a stall and being part of this exciting day, find out more and apply - link in comments

Let’s celebrate everything that makes Fareham’s community so special 💜

18/06/2026

Vivid Community Investment Fund! Up to £1,500 per project!

As part of their commitment to bringing people together and strengthening communities, Vivid has launched a Community Investment Fund through VIVID Plus, providing £100,000 in grant funding to support community‑led projects that make a positive impact in your neighbourhoods.

Individuals and organisations are able to apply for up to £1,500 per project, with the funding used to help get new ideas get off the ground or to develop and enhance existing initiatives.

If you have an idea that could benefit your community, then check out eligibility, how to apply and more at https://www.vividhomes.co.uk/vivid-plus/community-support/community-investment-fund

17/06/2026

Pompey Link is FREE tomorrow!

We're taking part in Portsmouth City Council's Clean Air Day where bus services will be free across all First Bus and Stagecoach services, as well as Pompey Link, if you're boarding anywhere in the Portsmouth boundary.

If you don’t usually travel by bus, this is a great chance to give it a try - whether it’s the school run, the journey to work, or a trip across the city.

Bus services in Portsmouth have improved over the past few years, with more frequent and reliable routes, better waiting areas and more accessible vehicles. More people are already making the switch, with over one million bus journeys taking place in the city every month. On 18 June, you can see for yourself how easy it is.

Try Pompey Link tomorrow entirely for free, find out more, including the app download links here: https://www.cfirst.org.uk/community-transport/pompey-link/

16/06/2026

Men’s Health Week is here – and your wellbeing matters.

Our Men’s Mental Wellbeing toolkit is packed with tips and resources for life’s tough moments, as well as everyday wellbeing.

Start with yourself and take control of your mental and physical health, one step at a time.



Andover Mind Solent Mind Havant and East Hants Mind Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Action Hampshire Community First

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15/06/2026

11/06/2026

OpenSight's Low Vision Information Day is taking place on the 3rd of August, 2026, at the Highbury Community Centre in Cosham, Portsmouth from 10am – 3:30pm.

Are you or a loved one experiencing sight loss? Discover life-changing support at OpenSight’s information and equipment exhibition!

OpenSight’s (free to attend) Low Vision Information Day is here to help. This essential event offers expert advice, guidance, and hands-on experience with the latest low-vision aids and daily living equipment.

Explore a wide range of innovative equipment demonstrations from specialist suppliers, designed to help vision-impaired individuals overcome everyday challenges. From magnifiers to talking devices, you’ll have the chance to try out cutting-edge solutions that enhance independence.

Don’t miss informative talks covering key topics to help you navigate your vision loss journey with confidence. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, a long-time VI individual, a care giver, or a professional in the field, this event is an invaluable opportunity to discover support, services, and solutions that truly make a difference.

Join and take the next step towards greater independence and well-being by registering your attendance.

Register via this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=5pl0_45tfEKozgTzJRvHHvdWBm__qxVDreOezGBYptNUMjdPVFdONVo3OTNGVlhLSDFNNUIyV0RHUC4u
Alternatively, email [email protected] or call 02380 641 244 for more information and to register.

08/06/2026

🎉We're thrilled to be once again bringing together Fareham's vibrant voluntary & community sector to showcase what they do and how people can get involved at the Fareham Community Showcase 2026!

📅 Saturday 4 July 2026
⏰ 11 – 4pm
📍 Bathlane Recreation Ground

This year, we will be part of Fareham’s Big Weekend, the Borough’s annual family-friendly festival and the Community Showcase will sit within a wider programme of family-friendly attractions and entertainment taking place on Bath Lane Recreation Ground.

Local charities, community groups, and voluntary organisations are invited to register their interest in hosting a stand and showcasing the incredible work they do.

Event organised by Community First, supported by Fareham Borough Council, and part of Fareham's Big Weekend.

08/06/2026

Our Home Helps and Mend & Tend workers are here to help people maintain independence and stay in their own homes when their home maintenance, chores, and errands become too much.

Their worker will always be the same for continuity and peace of mind, unless they're ill or otherwise unavailable and we'll supply a cover!

Home Help tasks
🧹 General housework
🧺 Laundry
🛏️ Changing bed linen
🍲 Heating meals
🛒 Shopping and errands
☕ Making hot drinks and keeping you company

Mend & Tend tasks
🎨 Outside & inside painting and decorating
🧻 Wallpapering
🪚 Building shelves and putting up pictures
🪟 Putting up curtain rails
🚧 Mending and replacing fences
🛠️ Installing grab & stair rails
🚪 Repairing doors
🚰 Minor plumbing repairs: Tap washers & plumbing in washing machines
🌿 General gardening work
🌱 Weeding
🚜 Mowing
💧 Hosing
✂️ Light pruning
🌳 Hedge trimming

Services are available in Fareham, Gosport, Havant and their surrounding areas. Give us a call on 01329 223144 for a friendly chat to find out more.

We're always happy to welcome new workers to the service. Please get in touch using the contact details above.

07/06/2026

We'd like to round off this year with how some of the members of our extended Community First team volunteer!

From volunteering locally and supporting community groups to helping at events, fundraising and championing local causes, our team is passionate about making a positive difference both inside and outside of work.

Find out more about how members of our team support local causes important to them: https://volunteerfirst.co.uk/news/volunteers-week-2026-spotlight-how-our-community-first-team-volunteer-outside-of-work/

Find your cause at volunteerfirst.co.uk

07/06/2026

This , we’d like to introduce the team behind Volunteer First and the work they do supporting volunteers and communities across Hampshire, as well as the causes they support outside of work by volunteering!

For Jag, volunteering is far more than an activity. It is a lifelong commitment rooted in community, kindness, and supporting others.

Many people know Jag as a Lead Volunteering Service Coordinator, but outside of work he has volunteered since the age of 16 at his local Sikh Gurdwara in Portsmouth as a Sewadar, supporting others through acts of “Sewa”, the Sikh principle of selfless service.

Find out more here: https://volunteerfirst.co.uk/news/volunteers-week-2026-team-spotlight-jag-selfless-service/

Alongside her role as Volunteer Coordinator at Community First, Tanya also volunteers her time running ADHD & U CIC, a peer support community for adults living with ADHD.

Tanya started the group in 2023 after receiving her own ADHD diagnosis later in life. Following her diagnosis, she found there was very little aftercare or community support available for adults living with ADHD.

Find out more here: https://volunteerfirst.co.uk/news/volunteers-week-2026-team-spotlight-tanya-director-and-peer-supporter/

Alongside being part of the local volunteering team, Katy also dedicates much of her spare time to volunteering within grassroots youth football.

She volunteers as both a Club Secretary and a Divisional Secretary, helping to organise and support football opportunities for young people across the local area.

Find out more here: https://volunteerfirst.co.uk/news/volunteers-week-2026-team-spotlight-katy-supporting-the-community-through-youth-football/