by Carolyn Thomas. Calling all bookworms! Been tucked up reading under cosy blankets during a cold January? It’s time to venture out. As February brings us some more light and a hint of spring, it’s a great time to get back out, not least for a rummage through all...
Southampton listings 31 January – 6 February
Independent Venues Week got underway yesterday (January 30). As the name rather strongly suggests, it’s a week-long celebration of independent music and arts venues, and the people who own, run and work in them. Venues in and around Southampton taking part include The Joiners, Heartbreakers, The Railway Inn in...
Heritage: School reunions – the past is a foreign country
by Martin Brisland. Have you been to a school reunion? I recently attended a school 50 year reunion. For months, since I first heard about it I was apprehensive as I had not set foot inside since I left. Fifty years is a very long time, in fact the...
Griff Rhys Jones brings ‘The Cat’s Pyjamas’ to Theatre Royal Winchester this June
Multi award-winning comedian, writer, actor, and television presenter Griff Rhys Jones is set to embark on a national stand-up tour this summer with his much-anticipated, brand-new show ‘The Cat’s Pyjamas’, coming to Theatre Royal Winchester on June 15. Sharing witty observations and rambling comic stories, Griff’s funny anecdotes have...
Vegan budget meal plan – part 2
by Joy Richardson. Here is part two of our vegan budget meal plan (click here for part 1). 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...
Garage rockers Holiday Ghosts come to Portsmouth in April ahead of new album Absolute Reality
Garage rockers Holiday Ghosts release their new album ‘Absolute Reality’ in April and are going on a headline tour, bringing them to Portsmouth on April 20. Arriving hot on the heels of acclaimed 2022 EP ‘Credit Note’, ‘Absolute Reality’ tackles different themes of social commentary, with fiery lyrics and...
Review: Stella Davis poetry collection launch at Southampton’s October Books
by Anita Foxall. Poet Stella Davis returned to Southampton for the launch of her new poetry collection Lunch on a Green Ledge on the 28th of January at October Books. Born and raised in the South of England, and an alumni of the University of Southampton, Stella Davis has...
Campaigners to save the NHS march through Southampton
by Charlotte Ndupuechi. A demonstration was held on Saturday )January 28) by Southampton Keep our NHS Public. There were supporters from all across the county, all ages and all professions, there to show their support for the NHS. They gathered at the Bargate and then marched through the city...
Review: The Beat feat Ranking jnr, Old Fire Station Bournemouth, January 27th
by James Nicholson. Formed in 1978, The Beat are known as one of the most significant ska bands in the UK and have been at the forefront of the revival for more than 40 years. Despite the band featuring none of the original members, it is hard to believe...
Review: Maja Lena – Heartbreakers, Southampton – 28th January 2023.
words and photos by Peter Nicholson. Following my preview interview with Maja Lena (click here) and listening to her latest album a couple of weeks ago, I was really looking forward to hearing how the very polished tracks from the album would transfer to the live stage. I was...