Avenue St Andrew's United Reformed Church

14/06/2026

ASA URC 14.6.2026 Leprosy Mission service with Gabby North

03/06/2026

Today Southampton is hurting.
There's a lot we could say about that.
But instead today we just want to say, we hope you're all safe and well, especially those in our community that witnessed such distressing scenes yesterday.

The Southampton we know looks out for each other and cares for each other, and we hope that is how people are feeling right now.

Stay safe and take care.
There is a place for holding authorities to account, but today we should all hear the words of Henry's family.

27/05/2026

☀️ Don’t let the heatwave ruin your recycling! Keep caddies fresh 🍉

With the heatwave hitting, food waste caddies can get a bit lively. Keep your kitchen fresh and fly-free during this scorching weather with these quick tricks:

🍎 Wash fruit instantly: Rinse shop-bought fruit immediately to wash away any hidden fruit fly eggs.

🍌 Use the fridge: Pop bananas and melons in the fridge so the heat doesn't speed up egg hatching.

📦 Keep it dry: Line your caddy with newspaper or cardboard to soak up any hot, soggy liquids.

🍋 Sprinkle bicarb: Dust bicarbonate of soda in the bin to zap smelly odours before pests sniff them out.

❄️ Freeze the scraps: Keep smelly or wet food scraps in a container in the freezer until collection day.

🌱 Peppermint power: Dab peppermint essential oil around the lid, flies absolutely detest it!

Keep cool, keep recycling, and beat the heatwave! 😎

25/05/2026

25/05/2026

☀️💙 Summer Needs List – June & July 💙☀️

We’re sharing our updated June & July needs list based on what our clients specifically need right now.

All items are welcome between **1 June and 31 July**, and every donation helps refugees and people seeking asylum in Southampton access essential items with dignity.

🙏 Please note:
• All items must be clean and good quality
• Second-hand items are welcome unless stated otherwise
• Underwear, socks, duvets and pillows must be new and in packet for hygiene reasons
• We cannot accept electrical items or sharp objects

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# 🚨 PRIORITY ITEMS 🚨

👟 Men’s shoes & trainers – all sizes & types
🧦 Underwear & socks for men, women & children *(new & in packet only)*
🛍 Large laundry-style bags, IKEA bags & strong carrier bags
🎒 Backpacks, rucksacks & holdalls
🧳 Suitcases – medium & large, with wheels

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# 📦 NEEDS LIST

👕 Clothing
• Men’s coats – all sizes
• All men’s clothing *(no suits)*
• Modest women’s clothing – all sizes

🛏 Home & bedding
• Warm blankets, throws & cushions
• Sheets, pillowcases & duvet covers
• New duvets & pillows *(must be new and in packet)*

🍳 Kitchen & household items
• Saucepans, pots & pans *(especially large saucepans)*
• Plates, bowls, cups & cutlery *(no kitchen knives)*

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# 💫 WANTS LIST 💫

👚 Women’s clothing – all types & sizes
👶 Children’s & baby clothing – all types & sizes

🎒 School items
• School uniform
• School shoes
• School bags
• Lunchboxes
• Pencil cases
• Stationery

🧴 Toiletries
• All kinds for all ages & genders *(no tampons)*
• Baby toiletries & nappies – all sizes

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Every donation — big or small — helps someone rebuild their life with dignity. Thank you for supporting our work 💙

28/04/2026

Come and join us for an afternoon of fun on Saturday 9 May between 1pm and 4pm at St. Andrew’s United Reformed Church, The Avenue, Southampton, SO17 1XQ for our Ageing Well event being held jointly with Southampton Manor Care Home and Caraway.

Please see our poster below for full details.

12/04/2026

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05/04/2026

The beautiful cross at Avenue St Andrews URC Southampton.
Christ is Risen.

16/03/2026

Apologies for lack of a live-stream yesterday, because of a technical problem using Google. Hopefully 'back to normal' next week...

08/03/2026

🌱💙 Spring Needs List – March & April 💙🌱

As we move into spring, we’re sharing our updated needs list based on what our clients specifically need right now.

This list is valid until 11 April, and every donation helps refugees and people seeking asylum in Southampton access essential items with dignity.

🙏 Please note:
• All items must be clean and good quality
• Second-hand items are welcome unless stated otherwise
• Underwear, socks, duvets and pillows must be new and in packet for hygiene reasons
• We cannot accept electrical items or sharp objects
• We do not need women’s or children’s clothing at the moment

🚨 PRIORITY ITEMS 🚨

These are the items we are most urgently short of:

👟 Men’s shoes & trainers – all sizes & types
🧦 Underwear & socks for men, women & children (new & in packet only)
🛏 Warm blankets, throws & cushions
🛍 Large laundry-style bags or IKEA bags (for transporting and storing donations)

📦 NEEDS LIST

👕 Clothing
• Men’s coats – all sizes
• All men’s clothing (no suits)

🍳 Kitchen items
• Saucepans, pots & pans (especially large saucepans)

🧳 Practical items
• Strong carrier bags (all sizes)
• Suitcases – medium & large, with wheels
• Backpacks, rucksacks & holdalls

🛏 Bedding
• Sheets, pillowcases & duvet covers

🍽 Household essentials
• Plates, bowls, cups & cutlery (no kitchen knives)

💫 WANTS LIST 💫

🧴 Toiletries
• All kinds for all ages & genders (no tampons)
• Baby toiletries & nappies – all sizes

🛏 Bedding
• Duvets & pillows (new & in packet only)

Every donation — big or small — helps someone rebuild their life with dignity. Thank you for supporting our work 💙