SOUTHAMPTON Pilates instructor Andrea Hill is hosting a Charity Day in aid of Communicare at The Atherley Bowling Club on Hill Lane in June and booking is open now (May 2025).
Andrea’s sessions on Saturday, June 14, take place on the club’s first floor and will help fundraise for the charity, and its work to eradicate loneliness in the city.
Annie Clewlow, Manager of Communicare, which works with the vulnerable and isolated in Southampton, says: “There are classes running throughout the day starting from 9.15am with details on the booking site. If you book in for one of Andrea’s sessions, then you’ll be helping fundraise for us. Beginners are welcome, over 18s only.
“There has been lots of research showing how loneliness impacts on an individual’s physical and mental well-being. So, fundraising events like this are really, really important to help us continue with our work in Southampton, especially in the current economic climate. We’re here to help people live their best lives, rather than to just exist.”
Tickets cost £15 per person, or there is an option to buy a t-shirt as well for £25. There’s a further £5 discount when you select two or more different classes and each class includes complimentary tea/coffee and cake.
Please contact Andrea via 07790 395036 or andreahill2015@gmail.com for further information and/or book online here and scroll through her class options to Saturday, June 14.
Andrea says: “Book for as many classes as you wish. Please wear clothing that allows full and unrestricted movement of the body such as gym pants/tracksuit bottoms and a t-shirt. Ideally, bring your own mat, although there are a few spares, which can be made available on the day.
“The day takes place on the first floor at The Atherley Bowling Club, Hill Lane, Southampton, SO15 5DB. There’s free parking onsite.
“There will also be an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to win some super prizes including luxury hampers and donations such as meat from Uptons Butchers and entry tickets to the Beaulieu Motor Museum. This is a non-profit event; all proceeds will go to Communicare.”
There are six classes on the day and each lasts 40-minutes. They include a general mat Pilates, Pilates with a small ball, core strengthening and toning, Pilates with a resistance band, leg strengthening and toning and back strengthening and abdominal toning.
Communicare is a friendly, neighbourhood charity, which provides services that enrich the lives of isolated people in and around Southampton.
Communicare’s services are staffed by its devoted volunteers, known as Communiteers, who give their time freely.
The charity is currently supporting more than 750 individuals/families through tasks including, befriending, transport for appointments and assistance with shopping and always needs more donations and volunteers to help with its work.
The services it provides are free to users, although beneficiaries are invited to make a donation if they are able to, and Communiteers are offered expenses.
To find out more, please visit www.communicareinsouthampton.org.uk.
