How can we embrace a shared, positive narrative for Southampton? And how can we communicate and amplify this narrative to foster a sense of pride in our city and its people? These are two of the questions that will be addressed at the latest RSA event, The Southampton Narrative...
RunThrough announces return of Southampton Common Running Festival in 2025
RunThrough has to announced the return of the Southampton Running Festival, set to take place on Sunday, June 15th, 2025, following the success of their event this year. Participants will experience a scenic route beginning and ending on Southampton Common. The course takes runners through diverse landscapes, including woodland, grassland,...
Southampton march and protest calling for peace in Gaza on Sunday
In the last 9 months, more than 37,500 people have been killed in Gaza. It is estimated that 70% of these deaths are woman and children. This week a report was published in The Lancet stating that it is reasonable to estimate that the current conflict will result in...
Mela Festival returns to Southampton on Saturday
Image: Mughal Miniatures Walkabout, credit Irina Mackie. The popular Mela Festival returns to Southampton this weekend. Taking place on Saturday at Hoglands Park in the city centre, the site will open at 11am, with the first acts taking to the stage at noon and the main stage featuring performances...
South East Vegan Festival back in Southampton this weekend
The South East Vegan Festival returns to St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton tomorrow – 13th July. The popular event will feature 90 all vegan stalls serving delicious world foods, drinks, selling quirky clothes and accessories, bags, cosmetics and a range of campaign stalls.The day will feature special guest speakers to...
Orlando Weeks comes to Southampton this autumn, following album release
Image by Kate Friend. From his influential time with The Maccabees to the multi-faceted ‘Gritterman’ story and two highly acclaimed solo albums, Orlando Weeks has carved a niche as one of the UK’s most singular talents. That reputation has further flourished with the release his new album LOJA now available on...
Review: Pegasuses – Turner Sims, Southampton
By Sam Wise. Pegasuses are like a national treasure, except that somehow, they’re local. The duo of Laura Lamb and Dave Miatt are light-hearted, soul touching singer songwriters who will make you laugh and cry in the space of a few minutes. The path from local band to doing...
Heritage: Kier – what’s in a name?
By Martin Brisland. What’s in a name? Sir Keir Starmer (61) became Prime Minister last week, on Thursday 5 July 2024, after a landslide victory for the Labour Party in the General Election. His parents were Labour supporters and are said to have named him after Keir Hardie (1856...
Heritage: The story behind Jack’s Corner
By Martin Brisland. Jack Mantle was born in London on 12th April 1917. After his mother died when he was two years old his father remarried and moved to Southampton. The family lived at 2 Malvern Road off Winchester Road. He attended Taunton’s School and joined the Royal Navy...
Southampton Mental Health Network’s charity Quiz & Supper Evening
Quiz fans who attend Southampton Mental Health Network’s charity Quiz & Supper Evening this month will be in with a chance of winning prizes worth hundreds of pounds. As part of the Southampton City Council-supported charity’s event at Board in the City CiC on July 23 there will be...