Author Alex Bourke helps people become vegan and find plant-based food anywhere. He founded the vegetarian group at Southampton University and is a former director, chair and national media spokesperson for The Vegan Society as well as working at UK vegan campaigning organisation Viva! Alex has published more than...
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RoSPA says Government must extend deadline for EU Law repeal to avoid life-saving laws falling over a cliff edge
With today’s adjournment debate on the Retained EU Law Bill and trading standards set to rage on, the Royal Society of the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has reiterated its calls for a delay to the proposed implementation of the Bill at the end of this year. Under the Bill,...
Line-Up: Isle of Wight Festival, Newport, Isle of Wight, 15 – 18 June 2023
Robbie Williams, George Ezra (pictured top), Pulp and The Chemical Brothers are set to headline the Isle of Wight Festival, which takes place in Newport from 15 to 19 June 2023. Pulp will take to the main stage on the Friday, while George Ezra and The Chemical Brothers will...
Southampton-based samba rock band Tuto Tribe play homecoming gig at Whiskey Blue
Southampton-based samba rock band Tuto Tribe will be playing a gig on home turf next month, when they take to the stage at Whiskey Blue on Friday, 24th February. Brazilian extrovert, Tuto, and his tribe of musicians perform joyful, fun-fuelled and interactive shows with their modern, bright Brazilian sound...
Southampton listings, January 10 – 16
What’s the cut of for wishing people a happy New Year? Whatever it is, In Common would like to wish you one, and to say that if one of your resolutions was to Do More Stuff or words to that effect, or just if you’re looking for something different...
Fergus McCreadie brings his blend of jazz and traditional Scottish music to Turner Sims Southampton on February 14
The 2022 Scottish Album Of The Year award-winner & 2022 Mercury Prize shortlisted pianist and composer Fergus McCreadie, one of the most exciting young talents out of the new UK jazz scene, begins his extensive sixteen-date UK tour this week, bringing him to Southampton’s Turner Sims on February 14....
Dancefloor pioneers Leftfield come to Bournemouth as part of UK tour in May
Electronic and dancefloor pioneers Leftfield have announced This Is What We Tour ‘23 in support of their acclaimed new album This Is What We Do. Taking place in May and June, the tour includes dates rescheduled due to illness as well as new dates across the UK, kicking off...
Preview: Sherlock Holmes: The Valley of Fear, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton
Following its UK-wide and digital success, Blackeyed Theatre’s acclaimed stage adaptation of Sherlock Holmes: The Valley of Fear will come to MAST Mayflower Studios from 2 to 4 February 2023. This gripping world premiere is full of mystery and adventure, combining original music, stylish theatricality and magical storytelling for...
Positive Money Solent teaming up with Southampton Tenants Union to help the people of Southampton
Positive Money Solent and Southampton Tenants Union will be talking to people on the streets of Southampton this month. The two groups will be at Kingsland Market from 11am to 2pm on Thursday 12th January with both a Positive Money stand and a Southampton Tenants Union stand. “If you...
Line-Up: Camp Bestival, Dorset (27 – 30 July 2023), Shropshire (17 – 20 August 2023)
Camp Bestival is a music festival suitable for the whole family, and with two events scheduled for 2023 – Dorset and Shropshire – it’s looking to be a spectacular summer. Camp Bestival Dorset, which runs from 27 to 30 July 2023 at Lulworth Castle, has revealed a star-studded line-up...