GREENFINGERED folk from Southampton are being asked this month to sow extra seeds, take cuttings and grow on plants to sell in aid of a charity in the city (April 2022).
Communicare is hosting a plant sale in May at its community bakery, CommuniBakes, and is asking for donations of plants, which will be sold to raise money to help vulnerable and isolated people in the city.
Emily Arbery, Fundraising and Finance Coordinator at Communicare, said: “We’re very excited this year to be able to host our annual plant sale at our commercial arm, CommuniBakes, at 21, St James Road in Shirley on May 7 from 10am until 12.30pm, with all money raised from the sale of plants going towards furthering the work we do to help vulnerable and isolated people in Southampton.
“We’re asking anyone out there who might be currently sowing or growing plants to please sow or plant a few extra for us and donate them to the sale. They can be dropped at CommuniBakes on the day from 8.30am.
“The sale will take place at the back of CommuniBakes and will include a variety of houseplants and garden plants. People will also be able to pick up a sweet or savoury treat from the bakery if they wish too.”
Communicare, which is a friendly, neighbourhood charity, provides services that enrich the lives of lonely and isolated people in and around Southampton. Its services are staffed by its devoted volunteers, known as Communiteers, who give their time freely.
The charity’s Good Neighbours’ Network is currently supporting around 570 individuals/families through tasks including one-to-one telephone befriending and transport for essential appointments and assistance with shopping.
The services Communicare provides are free to users, although beneficiaries are invited to make a donation if they are able to, and Communiteers are offered expenses.
The plant sale will take place at CommuniBakes at 21, St James Road, Shirley, Southampton on Saturday, May 7 from 10am until 12.30pm.
To find out more about Communicare, please visit www.communicareinsouthampton.org.uk.
