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Summer Fun Day in Copnor

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Live music, family activities and a Disney princess are all coming together in Copnor for a Summer Fun Day in aid of a local charity.

The whole community is invited to join in with family friendly activities on Wednesday 28 August at The Baffins Pub in 127 Tangier Road, in Portsmouth.

From 1pm there will be live entertainment provided by Lisa Marie from the soul, Motown and pop duo The Estelles – who is also organising the event in her daytime role as a funeral co-ordinator.

Lisa Legg, aka Lisa Marie, works at The Co-operative Funeralcare in Copnor and is holding the event with Sharon Wallen, Leader of Not Forgotten.

The event will be raising money for Not Forgotten which gives local residents over 60 a place to socialise and remove isolation.

The member numbers have grown from five to 20 and activities range from a regular lunch club to day trips and pub quizzes.

The group is open to everyone and Sharon is hoping to raise money to help with transport for those less able.

Lisa Legg, from the Copnor branch which is part of Southern Co-op – the independent, regional co-operative, said: “I first heard about the charity Not Forgotten when I put out an appeal for community groups to get in touch who needed support – something all Southern Co-op colleagues are encouraged to do.

“As soon as I saw what the group does for local people, I knew I had to be more involved. I regularly help out at their lunch group and have donated cushions to make the chairs more comfortable.

“One of the great things about the group is that no one is excluded as even those who are under 60 are invited to join in and volunteer their time to help.”

The Summer Fun Day will include a visit from a Disney princess, Moana, around 2pm when she will be singing and signing autographs – with thanks to Gold events.

There will also be a raffle and a children’s colouring competition.

The event is not ticketed and organisers are asking for a small donation to attend – minimum of £1.

To support the charity’s members, The Baffins Pub is also kindly offering meals to members of Not Forgotten for just £3.

To find out more visit The Co‑operative Funeralcare in Copnor at 65 Tangier Road, call 02392 698362 or email CopnorFuneral@southerncoops.co.uk.

Click here to find out more about Southern Co-op’s commitment to making a difference.

Everyone is invited to visit Alton’s newest funeral home

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Residents are invited to tackle the taboo of death at the official opening of Alton’s newest funeral home.

The event will be an unusual mix of charity, cakes and coffins at The Co-operative Funeralcare branch at 71 High Street.

Whether residents are overwhelmed by the idea of funeral planning or simply want to plan ahead, the event is open to everyone on Wednesday 10 July from 3pm to 6pm.

A special donation will also be made to The Vokes Lunch Club which provides a local place for the over 60s in Alton to meet others and have an enjoyable lunch in a safe place.

Funeral Co-ordinators Emma Dulieu and Jane Turk are looking forward to welcoming people into the branch which is part of Southern Co-op – the regional, independent co-operative.

Emma said: “We know first hand how baffling funerals can be. There is a lot to think about – floral tributes, coffins, caskets, memorial masonry, pre-paid funeral plans and lots more.

“Our open event will be a time to celebrate our opening and a chance to support some of our valuable local causes. But it will also give people the opportunity to ask questions in a relaxed environment.

“People will be able to find out about all things funeral-related whilst enjoying some drinks and nibbles.”

Guests will also be able to find out how the branch can support the local community through Southern Co-op’s community engagement programme. The ‘Love Your Neighbourhood’ initiative addresses four key social themes for promoting ‘Greener’, ‘Healthier’, ‘Safer’, and ‘More Inclusive’ neighbourhoods.

For more information, contact The Co-operative Funeralcare in Alton on 01420 85298.

Everyone is invited to visit Frimley Green’s newest funeral home

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Residents are invited to tackle the taboo of death at the official opening of Frimley Green’s newest funeral home.

The event will be an unusual mix of charity, cakes and coffins at The Co-operative Funeralcare branch at no. 3 Wharf Road.

Whether residents are overwhelmed by the idea of funeral planning or simply want to plan ahead, the event is open to everyone on Thursday 9th May from 3 to 6pm.

A raffle will be held to raise funds for local charity Mustard Seed Autism Trust which provides professional and practical support for families living with autism.

Lorraine Paice, Funeral Co-ordinator at the branch which is part of Southern Co-op – a regional, independent co-operative, said: “Floral tributes, coffins, caskets, memorial masonry, pre-paid funeral plans – it can all be a bit baffling.

“We want to help people avoid tackling this task at a time when they are grieving which is one of the reasons why we are holding an open event.

“People will be able to get first hand advice on all things funerals from the team who will be able to put people at ease whilst enjoying some drinks and nibbles.

“The afternoon will hopefully give people a better understanding should they need our services in future.”

Guests will also be able to find out how the branch can support the local community through Southern Co-op’s community engagement programme. The ‘Love Your Neighbourhood’ initiative addresses four key social themes for promoting: ‘Greener’, ‘Healthier’, ‘Safer’, and ‘More Inclusive’ neighbourhoods.

For more information, contact The Co-operative Funeralcare in Frimley Green on 01252 837 506 or email frimleygreenfuneral@southerncoops.co.uk.

Everyone is invited to visit Southsea’s newest funeral home

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A new locally-owned Southsea funeral home is preparing to unveil the name of its chosen charity partner at its first open event in November.

Charity, cakes and coffins will be the focus of the event on Wednesday 14 November at Southern Co-op’s new funeral home at 128 Albert Road, Portsmouth.

Funeral Co-ordinators Lucy Thomason and Laura Gaul are inviting residents to find out about its community engagement programme ‘Love Your Neighbourhood’ which includes opportunities for donations, volunteering and fundraising.

The branch’s new charity partner was selected following a county-wide appeal for nominations of good causes that promote a ‘greener’, ‘healthier’, ‘safer’ or ‘more inclusive’ neighbourhoods.

Southern Co-op’s Funeral Co-ordinator Laura said: “Funerals have never been an easy thing to think about or to plan for but, there are a lot of pre-paid funeral packages being advertised at the moment, so it is more confusing than ever.

“Luckily, because we are a funeral directors, not just a funeral planner, we can really help people understand pre-paid funerals and what support their loved ones would get if the worst were to happen.”

The new funeral home in Albert Road is part of Southern Co-op – a co-operative society owned by its members and formed in Portsmouth almost 150 years ago.

Whether residents are overwhelmed by the idea of funeral planning or simply want to plan ahead, the event is open to everyone from 5pm to 7pm.

There will also be a raffle to raise funds for the new charity partner.

For more information, contact the Southsea team in branch or on 02392 832151.

Join Our Macmillan Coffee Mornings

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Coffee and cake lovers are being invited to join in with Macmillan Coffee Morning events being held across Southern Co-op funeral homes.

The coffee mornings will help raise vital money for people living with cancer and support Macmillan Cancer Support’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning which has become a British institution over the years.

Last year alone Macmillan raised over £27 million and it is hoped that this will be another successful year.

All of Southern Co-op’s funeral co-ordinators will be taking part in the Macmillan Coffee Morning either by holding their own or supporting their community event.

Events include:

  • Bishops Waltham – Friday 28th September from 9.30 to 11am at Southern Co-op’s Bishops Waltham Funeralcare at 24 High Street, SO32 1AA

Contact: Funeral Co-ordinators Beth and Catrin via 01489 896305 or bishopswalthamfuneral@southerncoops.co.uk

  • Bognor Regis and Felpham: Friday 28 September from 11am to 1pm at Southern Co-op’s Rose Green Funeralcare at 6 Nyetimber Lane, Rose Green, PO21 3HG

Contact: Funeral Co-ordinators Shirley and Lindsey via 01243 268681 or rosegreenfuneral@southerncoops.co.uk

  • Bracknell – Wednesday 26th September from 1pm to 3pm at Southern Co-op’s Funeralcare at 12 Rectory Row, Easthampstead, RG12 7BN

Contact: Funeral Co-ordinators Nicola and Luci via 01344 454398 or bracknellfuneral@southerncoops.co.uk

  • Cosham: Thursday 4th October from 2pm to 5pm at Southern Co-op’s Cosham Funeralcare at 47 High Street, PO6 3AX

Contact: Funeral Co-ordinator Louise Bliss via 02392 383460 or coshamfuneral@southerncoops.co.uk

  • Findon: Friday 28th September at Southern Co-op’s Findon Funeralcare at 202 Kings Parade, Findon Road, BN14 0EJ

Contact: Funeral Co-ordinator Debbie via 01903 877035 or findonfuneral@southerncoops.co.uk

  • Gosport: Friday 28th September from 10am to 12.00pm at Southern Co-op’s Gosport Funeralcare at 147 Stoke Road, PO12 1SE

Contact: Funeral Co-ordinator Kyela via 02392 581032 or gosportfuneral@southerncoops.co.uk

  • Isle of Wight – Wednesday 3rd October from 12pm to 2pm at Southern Co-op’s Funeralcare in Avenue Road, Freshwater, PO40 9NP

Contact: Funeral Co-ordinators Sue and Eve via 01983 756503 or freshwaterfuneral@southerncoops.co.uk

  • Isle of Wight: Wednesday 31st October from 1pm to 5pm at Co-op’s Funeralcare in St Johns Road, Ryde, PO33 2RN

Contact: Funeral Co-ordinators Sam and Lesley via 01983 615746 or rydefuneral@southerncoops.co.uk

  • Liss – Wednesday 26th September from 10am to 12pm at Southern Co-op’s Liss Funeralcare at 3 Lower Mead, Hillbrow Road, GU33 7RL in branch

Contact: Funeral Co-ordinator Karen via 01730 895593 or lissfuneral@southerncoops.co.uk.

  • Portsmouth – Friday 28th September from 10am to 12pm at Southern Co-op’s Fratton Funeralcare at 157 Fratton Road, PO1 5ER

Contact: Funeral Co-ordinators Sally and Claire via 02392 863031 or frattonfuneral@southerncoops.co.uk

  • Portsmouth – Friday 28th September from 9am to 12am at Southern Co-op’s Paulgrove Funeralcare at 181 Allaway Avenue, PO6 4HG

Contact: Funeral Co-ordinator Joanne via 023 9237 2106 or paulsgrovefuneral@southerncoops.co.uk

  • Portsmouth – Friday 28th September from 10am to 1pm at Southern Co-op’s Southsea Funeralcare at 128 Albert Road, PO4 0JS

Contact: Funeral Co-ordinators Lucy and Laura via 02392 832151 or southseafuneral@southerncoops.co.uk

  • Shaftesbury – Friday 28th September from 10am to 12pm at the Town Hall

Contact: Shaftesbury Town Council via 01747 852420 or enquiries@shaftesbury-tc.gov.uk

  • Shoreham – Tuesday 2nd October from 11am to 2pm at Caring Lady Funeral Directors at 68 High Street, BN43 5DB

Contact: Funeral Co-ordinator Claire via 01273 464647 or shoreham@caringladyfuneraldirector.co.uk

  • Uckfield: Friday 28th September from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Southern Co-op’s Uckfield Funeralcare at 65 High Street, TN22 1AP

Contact: Funeral Co-ordinators Nicola and Jan via 01825 764125 or uckfieldfuneral@southerncoops.co.uk

  • Westbury and Warminster: Wednesday 3rd October from 10am to 12pm at Southern Co-op’s Warminster Funeralcare at 3 George Street, BA12 8QA

Contact: Funeral Co-ordinators Michelle and Nick via 01373 858142 or Westburyfuneral@southerncoops.co.uk

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