A historic church near Winchester has established itself as a centre for high quality music events. St Mary’s Church in Twyford started putting on shows in 2022 and among the artists who have already performed are Mary Gauthier, Plainsong, The Delines and blues maestro Aynsley Lister. The purpose of...
Winchester Poetry Festival returns next month
Winchester will soon be singing with poetry as established and up-and-coming poets visit the historic city to share their words at Winchester Poetry Festival 2023. The programme promises a celebration of language for the well-versed and the poetry-curious alike. Winchester Poetry Festival has built a reputation over the past...
View from the Kingsland: Russell’s Rollercoaster
By Nick Mabey. Am I the only one who thought the days of wild swings in emotion supporting Saints were over, at least for a while? Sure, it has been a turbulent summer in terms of players leaving and joining, but that was always going to be the case....
Southampton’s only specifically designed accessible allotment opens
Its been a long journey for the dedicated team of volunteers, but we after their recent Community Action Day,the only specifically designed Allotment s for residents with disabilities in Southampton is open. A spokesperson for the group said, “its been a real achievement by a team of volunteers who...
Review: Shania Twain – The Queen of Me, O2 Arena, London, September 16
By Graham Hiley. Shania Twain – that did impress me… but not quite as much as I expected! Nothing against the singer who looks and sounds fantastic. Her voice is now fully recovered and stronger than ever; she can sure belt out a tune! But the opening night of...
Photos: Southampton International Boat Show
Words and photos by Mike Daish. On Monday I visited the Southampton boat show. As soon as I stepped out of my front door, the heavens opened, and I did wonder if it was wise to be going. I got a little damp, but luck was on my side,...
Exhibition: Stroppy Objects – Belongings with Opinions Winchester School of Art Library
Hampshire artist Cat Askew’s showcases art made from found objects in her exhibition, Stroppy Objects: Belongings with Opinions, showing at Winchester School of Art Library until September 29. The exhibition is formed of a series of artworks made from found objects, which can be seen as extensions of “Readymades”....
Out of the Darkness: Greenham Voices 1981 – 2000, October Books
Next month October Books in Portswood, Southampton, invites you to join author Rebecca Mordan for a talk about Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp, her book, the organisation she founded and a few Greenham songs.As a child Rebecca visited Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp with her mother and was part...
Blue Apple Theatre appoints two new trustees
Image Blue Apple Theatre production of Animal Farm Blue Apple Theatre, a leading UK theatre company for learning disabled performers, has appointed two new trustees: Lucy Tomlinson and Emma Taylor. Both are strong advocates for diversity and inclusion in the arts and committed to helping Blue Apple Theatre reach...
Southampton listings 19 – 25 September
This week Southampton sees the continuation of the Southampton International Boat Show and Music in the City, with musicians giving up their time to perform for free at a variety of venues across the city. Other live music sees Ferocious Dog bringing their own vibrant brand of Celtic-folk infused...