Communicare in Southampton

Communicare in Southampton www.communicareinsouthampton.org.uk Please search for us and follow our Charity page "Communicare in Southampton" for updates on our upcoming activities.

A HUGE thank you to everyone who supports our work. 💙Whether it’s through financial donations, sharing your expertise, o...
19/06/2026

A HUGE thank you to everyone who supports our work. 💙

Whether it’s through financial donations, sharing your expertise, offering free or reduced rent, helping with equipment hire, or even something as simple as gifting envelopes – your support truly makes a difference.

WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU!

✨ Take a look at some of our incredible supporters here:

www.communicareinsouthampton.org.uk/supporters/

Have you popped into CommuniBakes Southampton yet? 🍰🍞Our very own community bakery is on a mission to BAKE A DIFFERENCE ...
17/06/2026

Have you popped into CommuniBakes Southampton yet? 🍰🍞

Our very own community bakery is on a mission to BAKE A DIFFERENCE – every treat you buy helps raise funds for us and supports neighbourhood impact…it’s a dough-nation! 💙

Go and find it at 21 St James Road, Southampton, and say hello to the bakery crew, they’d love to see you!

👉 Treat yourself and support a great cause: www.communibakes.co.uk

17/06/2026

🌿☕ TAKE A SEAT & SAY HELLO! ☕🌿

Our outdoor space is all set and ready for you!

Tables, chairs and parasol are now up – perfect for enjoying a bite to eat, a treat, a brew, a chat and some fresh air.

And don’t worry about the weather…our parasol will keep you covered, even if there’s a little summer drizzle. ☔

As we get ready for Southampton Mental Health Friendly Day on July 8, our wonderful volunteer Lenka, also a Communicare in Southampton Trustee, has been testing everything out to make sure it’s just right. ✅

We’re preparing for the Power of Hello part of the Day, which is all about encouraging people to connect with someone new in a safe, welcoming space.

At CommuniBakes, we’re proud to offer just that.

💬 So, pull up a chair, gather under the umbrella and start a conversation. Because even when the rain comes, connection doesn’t have to stop.

Come and join us – we’d love to say hello! Southampton Mental Health Network

☕💙 JOIN US THIS THURSDAY! 💙☕Hooray – it’s the next Cuppas Café!📅 Thursday, June 18🕥 10.30am – 11.30am📍 Café 153, King’s ...
16/06/2026

☕💙 JOIN US THIS THURSDAY! 💙☕

Hooray – it’s the next Cuppas Café!

📅 Thursday, June 18
🕥 10.30am – 11.30am
📍 Café 153, King’s Church, 414 Coxford Rd, Southampton, SO16 5LL

💙 A friendly, multigenerational coffee morning in Lordswood, in partnership with Oakwood Primary School and King’s Church.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

☕ Tea, coffee & delicious cakes
🎲 Quizzes, games & craft activities
👧 Chatting and connecting with local school pupils
💬 A warm, welcoming atmosphere for all.
💷 Free to attend (donations welcome)
👋 Just turn up on the day!

LIKE TO KNOW MORE, GET IN TOUCH:

📧 [email protected]
📞 023 82 50 0050

There’s also info here on our website, homepage link in our bio too: www.communicareinsouthampton.org.uk/communicare-social-groups/

🚶 GETTING THERE:

• 🚪 Café 153 is through the door on the left of the church
• 🚗 Local street parking (up to four hours)
• 🚌 Bus route 21 runs along Coxford Road; more frequent routes stop on Lordshill Way (approx. five-minute walk)

✨ Come along for great company and a cuppa – it’d be great to see you! 💙

💙 Loneliness Awareness Week is here. 💙Today marks the launch of Marmalade Trust’s Loneliness Awareness Week – running un...
15/06/2026

💙 Loneliness Awareness Week is here. 💙

Today marks the launch of Marmalade Trust’s Loneliness Awareness Week – running until June 21. www.lonelinessawarenessweek.org

This important week encourages us all to take simple steps to build connections and support one another 🤝

We’re proud to play our part in Southampton through our befriending services, clubs and community activities – helping to tackle loneliness, often described as society’s ‘silent killer’, and boost social connectedness.

✨ Together, we can make a difference.

👉 Find out more about what we do:
www.communicareinsouthampton.org.uk (link also in bio)

💙

☕✨ JOIN US ON FRIDAYS IN MILLBROOK! ✨☕Our next Millbrook Friendship Club is this Friday:📅 June 19 (and every Friday)🕥 10...
14/06/2026

☕✨ JOIN US ON FRIDAYS IN MILLBROOK! ✨☕

Our next Millbrook Friendship Club is this Friday:

📅 June 19 (and every Friday)
🕥 10.30am – 12pm
📍 Brew and You Cafe, Mansel Park Pavilion (MP3) Evenlode Road, Millbrook, SO16 9RS

👉 Entrance is at the back: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kmU1iw41q7Ljz39x9

Come along for a warm and welcoming coffee morning hosted by Millbrook Matters, Youth Options and us. 💬

💷 £3.50 entry includes:
☕ Unlimited tea & coffee
🧁 A fresh pastry or muffin

Whether you’re new to the area or a regular face, everyone is welcome. Come and have a chat, meet new people, and enjoy a relaxed morning together. 😊

🚶 Getting there:

• 🚌 Nearest bus stop: Millbrook Towers (routes 17, 18 & 7) – just a 4-minute walk
• 🚗 Limited parking available at the front
• 🏡 Easy to find – a single-storey building on the edge of the park.

We’d love to see you there!

More here on our website, homepage link in our bio too: www.communicareinsouthampton.org.uk/communicare-social-groups/

Photograph taken with thanks by Tim Kenyon Photography.

💙 Thinking about volunteering? 💙Did you know you can book a FREE 15-minute video call with one of our friendly Volunteer...
13/06/2026

💙 Thinking about volunteering? 💙

Did you know you can book a FREE 15-minute video call with one of our friendly Volunteer Coordinators? 😊

It’s a great chance to:

💬 Chat about volunteering
❓ Ask any questions before applying
🤝 Find the right opportunity for you

👉 Book your call here:

www.communicareinsouthampton.org.uk/volunteer/

If this might interest someone you know, please like & share 💙

☕💙 IT’S THE NEXT FREEMANTLE TEA PARTY NEXT WEDNESDAY! 💙☕📅 Wednesday, June 17🕐 1-3pm 📍 Freemantle & Shirley Community Cen...
12/06/2026

☕💙 IT’S THE NEXT FREEMANTLE TEA PARTY NEXT WEDNESDAY! 💙☕

📅 Wednesday, June 17
🕐 1-3pm
📍 Freemantle & Shirley Community Centre, Randolph Street, Shirley, SO15 3HE
👉 https://maps.app.goo.gl/J6ByRdwJdGxu3R8Z7

💙 A lovely monthly tea party run in partnership between us andSouthampton Living Well Day Centres.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

☕ Tea & coffee
🍰 Cake
🎶 Light entertainment
💬 Friendly company

⚠️ BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL

📞 Call us on 023 8250 0050 to reserve your place.

📅 Held every 3rd Wednesday of the month.

🚶 GETTING THERE:

🚗 Some on-site parking + nearby street parking

🚌 Nearest bus stop: Grove Road (routes 4, 7, 17, 18 & 19)

🚶 From Shirley Road (A3057): turn onto Beatrice Road (near McDonald’s drive-thru), then right into Randolph Street – the centre is on your left.

✨ Don’t miss this friendly afternoon – just REMEMBER TO BOOK FIRST!

11/06/2026

If you missed this last month, Academic Gillian Sandstrom’s new book, ‘Once Upon a Stranger: The Science of How ‘Small’ Talk Can Add Up To a Big Life’, is a warm, evidence based celebration of everyday connection.

Drawing on academic research and personal stories, Gillian shares her journey from a shy child to an enthusiastic ‘stranger talker’. She starts by acknowledging something many of us feel that talking to strangers can be uncomfortable or scary and it’s not just you!

The heart of the book explores why reaching out is worth it.

It even ends with practical, achievable tips including advice from Gillian’s world class stranger talker dad to help us take small, confidence building steps.

💙 This book is all about connection – something that matters deeply for our mental wellbeing. www.gilliansandstrom.com

🏇✨ AN AFTERNOON OUT AT THE RACES! ✨🏇Some of our service users and volunteers recently enjoyed a fantastic afternoon at S...
11/06/2026

🏇✨ AN AFTERNOON OUT AT THE RACES! ✨🏇

Some of our service users and volunteers recently enjoyed a fantastic afternoon at Salisbury Racecourse as part of our ongoing collaboration with Racing Together, supported by Great British Racing and SCiA Group. Great British Racing also helped fund our minibus and SCiA kindly let us use one of theirs on the day.

Days like these are so much more than just a fun outing - they play a vital role in reducing isolation, building connections and boosting wellbeing for those in our community who need it 💙

We’re proud to partner with like-minded organisations to create opportunities that bring people together, support mental and emotional health, and help everyone feel part of something special.

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Southampton
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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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