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Eastleigh Basics Bank

Chandler's Ford Today supports the work by Eastleigh Basics Bank. The Baiscs Bank is an inspiring charity, which helps people in financial difficulty through the provision of food.

Support Eastleigh Basics Bank – Helping Local People in Crisis

January 23, 2020 By Dan Brain Leave a Comment

Eastleigh Basics Bank

Dear Supporters,

It’s that time again to reflect on the past year and to look forward to the New Year ahead. Sat here at the Eastleigh Basics Bank reflecting on 2019 for me brings a real sense of thankfulness, pride in our community and also hope for more in 2020.

Eastleigh Basics Bank
Eastleigh Basics Bank

It’s remarkable to me that when the local churches gathered a small group of volunteers to start a local food bank in 2011, nearly 9 years later we have now not only fed 18,500 people for a week, but continue to operate entirely through the hard work and dedication of volunteers! They are to my mind an amazing group of individuals, who faithfully give of their time, week in week out all year round to support those in our community facing very difficult circumstances.

Eastleigh Basics Bank volunteers and supporters
Eastleigh Basics Bank volunteers and supporters

Cheerful Givers…

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Urgent Storage Needs – Eastleigh Basics Bank

April 22, 2017 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

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News from Eastleigh Basics Bank

The Eastleigh Basics Bank have been serving the local community for nearly 6 years – providing much needed food to those families suffering short-term hardship. We were set up by the churches of Eastleigh and continue to operate on a purely voluntary basis from our shop premises in the town centre.
[Read more…] about Urgent Storage Needs – Eastleigh Basics Bank

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News from the Fryern Arcade: Waitrose; Waffles and Cream

March 3, 2017 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

This afternoon I bumped into Dom Hooley, joint manager of Eastleigh Basics Bank, at the Fryern Arcade of Chandler’s Ford.

Dom told me that Waitrose rang him yesterday and said it would be donating their food to Eastleigh Basics Bank tomorrow. [Read more…] about News from the Fryern Arcade: Waitrose; Waffles and Cream

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Lions Club Eastleigh: Go Kart Charity Challenge Cup

January 24, 2016 By Janet Williams 6 Comments

Update: Go Kart 2016 by Eastleigh Lions: Friday 19th February 2016

Lions Club of Eastleigh (which covers the whole of the northern part of Eastleigh Borough) are running their 6th Charity Go Kart Challenge on Friday 19th February 2016.
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Eastleigh Basics Bank 2015 AGM

November 14, 2015 By Hazel Bateman 1 Comment

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I attended Eastleigh Basics Bank’s first AGM on 22 September. Formerly operating under Zion Projects, Eastleigh Basics Bank is now registered as a charity in its own right, with its own bank account.

The management committee comprises Dan Brain (Chairman), Chris Goodhead (treasurer), Denise (secretary and joint shop manager), Dom Hooley (stock control and joint shop manager), and Dave Keating (events manager). [Read more…] about Eastleigh Basics Bank 2015 AGM

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Hope Eastleigh 2015 Highlights

July 11, 2015 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

Hope Eastleigh 2015

This morning, my son and I went to Eastleigh town centre and was surprised to see lots of activities at Leigh Road Recreation Ground.

We were attracted by the free drinks (and who wouldn’t?), and had some strawberry milkshake. We then explored the park and watched lots of people having fun. [Read more…] about Hope Eastleigh 2015 Highlights

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Generosity: Chandler’s Ford Neighbours Support Eastleigh Basics Bank

February 19, 2015 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

Eastleigh Basics Bank generosity: Chandler's Ford people support Eastleigh Basics Bank.

Two days ago, on our way to Chandler’s Ford Train Station in the morning, my son and I saw Hazel Bateman outside St. Boniface Church, loading lots of things into the boot of her car.

That was a precious moment, so I snapped a few pictures.

Hazel was collecting and delivering food and household products donated by [Read more…] about Generosity: Chandler’s Ford Neighbours Support Eastleigh Basics Bank

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Our Community: What Are We Passionate About?

November 27, 2014 By Dan Brain 7 Comments

Nobody wants to see cuts to services we value, but I do believe the tough times can actually present us with new opportunities to bring us closer together as a community.

With the backdrop of a slow recovery from the 2008 recession and the promise of more cuts to public spending, it is easy to despair at the proposed loss of local services we have come to value [Read more…] about Our Community: What Are We Passionate About?

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Eastleigh Lions: £1000 To Eastleigh Basics Bank

July 11, 2014 By Dave Bowring 1 Comment

Eastleigh Lions Donation to Eastleigh Basics Bank.

Recently the Eastleigh Basics Bank marked the feeding of 8,000 people as Eastleigh Lions Club President Philip Spearey, along with other Club members, made a £1,000 donation towards the continuation of the basics bank project.

Dan Brain, Chairman of the Eastleigh Basics Bank, praised the generosity of the Lions Club and the community of Eastleigh for making the feeding of so many people possible. [Read more…] about Eastleigh Lions: £1000 To Eastleigh Basics Bank

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Goadsby Donation Stations For Eastleigh Basics Bank

April 5, 2014 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

I was surprised to receive a leaflet from Goadsby estate agents about Eastleigh Basics Bank.

Now Goadsby in Eastleigh and Chandler’s Ford have both set up donation stations in their branches for Eastleigh Basics Bank.

You can bring your donations to Goadsby to support the basics bank. [Read more…] about Goadsby Donation Stations For Eastleigh Basics Bank

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Eastleigh Basics Bank Update

April 4, 2014 By Hazel Bateman 5 Comments

Hazel Bateman delivering donations to Eastleigh Basics Bank.

Eastleigh Basics Bank is busier than ever – there are often people waiting outside for it to open when I arrive at around 10.00 am with our donations from Chandler’s Ford.

Shop manager Dave Keating has recently had surgery, so the shop is currently staffed by Denise and Dom from Chandler’s Ford Methodist church, together with a team of volunteers. [Read more…] about Eastleigh Basics Bank Update

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What Are You Opening This Christmas?

December 18, 2013 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

Eastleigh Basics Bank

I picked up a postcard by the Eastleigh Basics Bank last month in Eastleigh.

It asks an important question: “What are you opening this Christmas?”

The postcard features two images. One shows someone opening a bottle of champagne; another shows a person opening a tin of food. [Read more…] about What Are You Opening This Christmas?

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What Can You Do To Support Eastleigh Basics Bank?

November 23, 2013 By Janet Williams 16 Comments

Dave Keating: improving awareness of Eastleigh Basics Bank.

The Eastleigh Basics Bank is a brilliant organisation. It gives practical support to individuals and families in financial crisis.

Eastleigh Town Centre today has been turned into a scene of carnival.

In the morning, I saw Dave Keating, the shop manager of Eastleigh Basics Bank, [Read more…] about What Can You Do To Support Eastleigh Basics Bank?

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