Communities news and events: Coaching Innovation Programme / Autism Awareness Event / Women's Coffe Morning / St George's Day Celebrations / YMCA Spring Fete

The Coaching Innovation Programme

Thurs 30 Apr / 5–8pm / Southampton Solent University / Sir James Matthew Building / Free

The Coaching Innovation Programme (CIP) at Southampton Solent University, represents a major contribution to coaching, physical activity and sport provision in Southampton. The CIP is a student led programme and the symposium allows students to showcase their projects to others.

For more information email to book a place at the symposium or call 07557 479 880.


Care - Health - Adult - social - Helping others

Autism Aware? - We need you!

The Autism Partnership Boards in Hampshire are looking for skilled and/or knowledgeable volunteers to help establish social groups for adults with Aspergers/High Functioning Autism.

Autism Hampshire will support you along the way and offer you

  • Full support from the project team
  • Training and opportunities to develop your skills (if necessary)
  • A satisfying and enjoyable voluntary role

For an informal chat call Kathryn on 023 8063 3951 or email


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YMCA Spring Fete

Sat 25 Apr / 11am-2pm / YMCA Nursery, Townhill Infants School, Benhams Road SO18 2FG / Free

Join us for a great day out and enjoy games, crafts, stalls, and much more, all funds raised will be spilt between your local YMCA branch, our YMCA bursary scheme and YMCA international projects. For more information call 023 8047 6283. 


Celebrate St Georges Day

Sun 26 Apr / 11am-3pm / Sir Georges Road Community Garden SO15 3AT (near Shirley Road)

Come to see the garden and find out how you can help, activities for children and adults, liquid refreshments tea, coffee and squash provided. Please  bring food to share.


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Southampton Women's Coffee Morning

Tues 28 Apr / 10am-12noon, Third Age Centre, 11 Cranbury Terrace, Southampton SO14 OLH

Come along and find out how we encourage women to participate in and contribute to the Southampton Community through networking, alliances, friendships, training and leisure.


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Cake for Carer's St, George's Day Celebrations

Thursday 23 April  / 10.00am - 12noon / Freemantle Community Centre, (Ivy Grant Room) Randolph Street, Shirley SO15 3HD

A chance for carers to get together with a cup of tea and a treat. Come along for a bit of "me" time and have a chat with other carers and the Carers in Southampton Team.  


St George's Day Celebration Event

Community growing for change roots

Thursday 23 April / 10am - 3pm / Sandhurst Road Allotment's, Sandhurst Road SO14 2FN / Free

A event to bring together and celebrate Southampton's diverse community, while celebrating our history and heritage on this special day.

Activities will include a tour of the allotment with fun facts, raffle with prizes, refreshments, giant jenga and more.

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