Southampton's Communicare charity is hosting a spring plant sale on May 11 for budding horticulturists.

Taking place at CommuniBakes, 21 St James Road in Shirley from 10am until noon, all funds raised will be used to combat loneliness in the city.

Devoted volunteers from Communicare, lovingly referred to as Communiteers, offer crucial services to over 700 vulnerable, isolated individuals and families.

The sale is part of the charity's mission to enrich their lives through befriending, transport for appointments and shopping assistance. These much-needed services are provided for free, but beneficiaries can opt to donate.

Green-fingered bargain hunters can support the cause by buying plants at the Communicare sale.

Fundraising and finance coordinator at Communicare, Emily Arbery, said: "We’re very excited to be hosting our third annual plant sale once again this year.

"It will take place at the community bakery, CommuniBakes, which is the commercial venture for our charity, on Saturday, May 11 from 10am until 12pm.

"People have been asked to sow extra seeds for us, take cuttings and also grow on plants and donate them on the day.

"We’re really looking forward to seeing what people kindly bring along for us to sell to help raise funds for the work that we do.

"We hope lots of people come to the sale on the day too.

"Those that do will be able to pick up a sweet or savoury treat, or two, from the bakery and enjoy tea and coffee, and sit at its pavement tables, subject to availability, too.

"CommuniBakes supports our work, all its profits are donated to our charity, so you can enjoy a cake, or take home a loaf, and know you’re helping people living nearby at the same time."

For more details, visit www.communicareinsouthampton.org.uk.