by Carolyn Thomas. January is a tricky month. As well as being dark and dank, it’s a period of reflection and resolution at a time when many of us are feeling less than positive and energetic post-Christmas. This paradox could well be down to the fact that the month...
Applause review: Return to Freemantle – Freemantle & Shirley Amateur Theatrical Society
by Martin Brisland. You know the true spirit of local am dram is alive and kicking when the butt of jokes in a panto at Freemantle Community Centre is Millbrook and Totton! Fremantle and Shirley Amateur Theatrical Society (FASATS) have the honour of being the first show to be...
Suburban Safari: A New Year in Old Town
by Katie Isham. A new year seems apt for a visit to the Old Town area of our fair city. This part of our history is wonderful to visit any time, but during the dark winter days when moonlit moments outnumber the daylight hours, it’s an interesting time to...
Author of The Vegan Guide comes to October Books, Southampton, for Veganuary event
Author Alex Bourke helps people become vegan and find plant-based food anywhere. He founded the vegetarian group at Southampton University and is a former director, chair and national media spokesperson for The Vegan Society as well as working at UK vegan campaigning organisation Viva! Alex has published more than...
RoSPA says Government must extend deadline for EU Law repeal to avoid life-saving laws falling over a cliff edge
With today’s adjournment debate on the Retained EU Law Bill and trading standards set to rage on, the Royal Society of the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has reiterated its calls for a delay to the proposed implementation of the Bill at the end of this year. Under the Bill,...
Review: The 1975, Bournemouth International Centre, January 2023
by James Nicholson. The 1975 have returned to the UK with a tour which they claim is them ‘at their very best’. After seeing them at Bournemouth International Centre on Monday night, I am inclined to agree. Last year saw the release of their fifth studio album, which...
Southampton-based samba rock band Tuto Tribe play homecoming gig at Whiskey Blue
Southampton-based samba rock band Tuto Tribe will be playing a gig on home turf next month, when they take to the stage at Whiskey Blue on Friday, 24th February. Brazilian extrovert, Tuto, and his tribe of musicians perform joyful, fun-fuelled and interactive shows with their modern, bright Brazilian sound...
Southampton listings, January 10 – 16
What’s the cut of for wishing people a happy New Year? Whatever it is, In Common would like to wish you one, and to say that if one of your resolutions was to Do More Stuff or words to that effect, or just if you’re looking for something different...
Fergus McCreadie brings his blend of jazz and traditional Scottish music to Turner Sims Southampton on February 14
The 2022 Scottish Album Of The Year award-winner & 2022 Mercury Prize shortlisted pianist and composer Fergus McCreadie, one of the most exciting young talents out of the new UK jazz scene, begins his extensive sixteen-date UK tour this week, bringing him to Southampton’s Turner Sims on February 14....
Reader’s letter: Tips for trying Veganuary
Hints for those trying Veganuary: 1/ Don’t throw away meat and dairy you have already in your fridge/freezer/cupboards. Eat it as you go along but don’t buy anymore. 2/ Avoid vegan forums/pages etc because there will be ‘that’ vegan who burns anyone who slips or asks an innocent question....