There will be a screening of The Guernica Children followed by a question and answer session at Cuckoo Bushes Hall, Chandler’s Ford, tomorrow (January 28). The Chandler’s Ford History Group have been working hard to collate a vast collection of historical facts on Chandler’s Ford over the years. A...
Applause review: SOS Presents Evita, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton, January 26
by Peter Nicholson. Not having seen the stage show of Evita prior to my visit to the MAST Mayflower Studios on Wednesday evening, I was seeing the world-famous show with a very open mind, and no preconceived notions. To be frank, the only recent experience I’d had with one...
Fire Records tour brings Amber Arcades, Hater & Thala to The Joiners, Southampton, this month
Fire Records have joined forces with Independent Venue Week for a travelling independent label showcase filled with left-field and shoegaze pop. The special co-headline tour kicks off in Southampton on 30 January at The Joiners, and will see Amber Arcades, Hater and Thala stop off in Cardiff, London, Coventry,...
German metal band The Ocean come to Southampton’s 1865 in February
German progressive metal band The Ocean are heading to Southampton next month. Playing at The 1865 on 2nd February, the six-piece are revered as one of the most impressive live bands in modern heavy music. Founded by guitarist and composer Robin Staps at the dawn of the millennium, The...
Hampshire domestic abuse charity raises more than £4,000 with annual Sea Swim for Survivors.
Aurora New Dawn, a Hampshire based charity providing support for victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking, has raised an impressive £4,350 thanks to its annual Sea Swim for Survivors. The chilly winter sea swim took place on Sunday 22 January, after being rescheduled twice due to unsafe...
Heritage: the volunteers sharing the best of Southampton with visitors
by Martin Brisland. For more than ten years, a band of volunteers have been quietly promoting Southampton, by helping the passengers from cruise ships calling in for the day, mainly German – Aida and Mein Schiff, and Italian – MSC. They call themselves “The Cruise Welcome Team”. Jack Wilson,...
Mike Leigh’s play Abigail’s Party comes to Theatre Royal Winchester in March
Mike Leigh’s classic play Abigail’s Party comes to Theatre Royal Winchester from Wednesday 1 to Saturday 4 March. The play tells the story of host Beverly and husband Laurence preparing their suburban living room for the arrival of their guests – neighbours Angela, Tony and Sue… and as the alcohol...
Southampton listings: 24 – 30 January
by Sally Churchward. It’s the last full week of January. It’s staying light later and the sun has been spotted in our skies on numerous occasions. If you have been in hibernation, perhaps it’s a good time to think about venturing out and enjoying some of what’s on offer...
View from the Kingsland: Life at the bottom part 2
by Nick Mabey. Three weeks after I last wrote we remain rooted to the bottom of the league. In that article (click here to read it) I said that if we didn’t beat Forest we could give up hope. Well, we didn’t beat Forest and yet hope is not...
Veganuary budget meal plan – part 1
by Joy Richardson. Every year The Vegan Society promotes January as a time to try being vegan and many people enjoy the challenge of taking part. However whether you want to try joining in with Veganuary, or would just like to incorporate more meat free meals into your diet,...