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,...
Childbirth can result in post traumatic stress disorder – but a Southampton therapist is offering help
Advertising feature by Sally Churchward. Birth trauma and Bodywork therapist, Kirsteen Anderssen, uses a range of techniques to work with clients suffering PTSD following childbirth trauma, anxiety, depression or people who just want to better understand their own nervous system and triggers. She explains her approach and how transformative...
SOS NHS march and rally being held in Southampton this weekend.
AN SOS NHS march and rally is being held in Southampton city centre on Saturday, January 28. A spokesperson said: “The NHS crisis is a crisis of government. The Tory government are quick to blame everyone and everything but themselves for the current crisis they have created in our...
DMA’S come to Bournemouth’s O2 Academy on tour ahead of album How Many Dreams?
DMA’S are on the road this spring, and coming to Bournemouth’s O2 Academy on April 7. They recently released new single Fading Like a Picture from their forthcoming album How Many Dreams?, due out on March 31. Previous releases from the album, Olympia and Everybody’s Saying Thursday’s the Weekend...