Connect2Thrive
This all-encompassing project encapsulates the very best of our local community.
From weekly activities that promote social connection, to community-led services that offer solutions to the cost-of-living crisis, Connect2Thrive is all about helping hands and friendly faces.
Connect2Thrive Projects
Eastleigh Community Fridge
The Pavilion on the Park is proud to be the home of the Eastleigh Community Fridge – a fridge and larder that is stocked up every week with surplus food and open to anyone in need.
The Community Fridge is run as a partnership between the Blackbird Café and Thrive Church, who are based at the centre. It is stocked up every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning, along with occasional fill ups on a Tuesday evening, 6pm-7pm. Check out the Eastleigh Community Fridge on Facebook for information and fill-up updates.
Eastleigh Repair Café
The Pavilion is also home to Eastleigh Repair Café - a monthly drop-in event held on the third Saturday of the month in Woodpecker Hall.
In a bid to reduce waster from going into landfill, we invite members of the community to bring along anything they have that is worse for wear – from clothing and toys to electrical and household items – for our regular volunteers to fix for free.
You will be asked to cover the costs of any spare parts and any voluntary donations support the continuation of the project. Eastleigh Repair Café is generously funded by Hampshire County Council’s Waste Prevention grant funding.
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Connect2Thrive Projects
Crafternoon
Crafternoon offers local people a chance to get together and get creative, every Monday afternoon from 12.30 - 14.30 in the Woodpecker Hall.
Enjoy weekly guided crafting activities led by local artist, Veronica Williams and bring along your own projects to tend to in the second hour if you wish.
Crafternoon is generously funded by the People’s Health Trust.
Meet & Do
Meet & Do Mondays are all about coming together with other members of the community and enjoying peaceful activities with good company.
From colouring and knitting to solving puzzles and playing board games, Meet & Do is the perfect opportunity to chill and meet new people.
Cycle of the Seed
This year, we are pleased to take part in the Eastleigh Greening Campaign, along with a friendly network of other local groups and individuals.
We are leading the ‘Cycle of the Seed’ pillar, with the aim to help people get growing through a year-long programme of gardening activities.
We are currently on the look-out for green-fingered volunteers to join our new Patio Gang and help transform our outdoor space by the Blackbird Café.
To find out more, please visit our Volunteering page.