A Southampton wellbeing charity has put out an urgent plea this month to find 30 Associate Therapists and Practitioners to meet demand for counsellors post-pandemic as mental health referrals soar. Options Wellbeing Trust, which provides people with professional support covering many life issues, says recently released 2021 data shows...
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Protesters demonstrating against P&O in Southampton tomorrow
A protest is being held in Southampton tomorrow (March 26) against P&O ferries, following their mass sacking of 800 workers and replacement by staff being paid less than the minimum wage. An organiser of the demonstration said: “These workers are organised by the RMT Union and Nautilus International, we...
Climate strikers to take to Southampton’s streets tomorrow
Tomorrow will see climate strikers bring their protest to Southampton as they aim to raise awareness about the damage caused by fossil fuels. On Friday ( 25 March), local school and university students are taking part in the latest of Fridays For Future’s global climate strikes, begun by Greta...
Preview: Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker! at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
by Catherine Collins. The sweetest of all Matthew Bourne’s treats returns to the Mayflower Theatre for the first time in nine years, from March 30 until April 3, and it’s a Nutcracker! With family-sized helpings of Bourne’s trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy, Nutcracker! follows Clara’s bittersweet journey, from a darkly comic Christmas Eve...
Southampton plays for Ukraine
by Charlie Hislop. From 28th March to the 3nd April Southampton will be buzzing with music in support of Ukrainian refugees. A wide variety of venues in the city and beyond are hosting gigs and performances under the banner Southampton plays for Ukraine. Music in the City’s Martin Perry,...
Southampton down to the final four to be UK City of Culture 2025
Late last night (March 18), it was announced that Southampton has been shortlisted to the final four as a candidate for the title of UK City of Culture 2025. On the shortlist are: Bradford, Durham, Southampton and Wrexham. The winner of the title will be announced in May 2022. ...
Art installation at Southampton gateway will ask challenging question
A new public artwork commissioned by Southampton arts organisation ‘a space’ arts is soon to be displayed on one of the city’s main gateways, following a public vote. In February, ‘a space’ arts released an open call inviting artists to submit their ideas for a new banner commission to...
Preview: The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton
by Catherine Collins. With humour, heart and countless timeless classics all performed live on stage, the Olivier Award-Winning comedy-drama from Jim Cartwright, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, is set to open at MAST Mayflower Studios from 23 to 26 March. Directed by Bronagh Lagan, this bittersweet comedy...
Southampton artist paints charity bakery mural to thank crowdfunders
Artist Donna Mcghie from Southampton has lent her talents to a community bakery in the city by painting a mural to thank those who donated more than £100 to its Crowdfunding appeal last year (2021). The artwork now on the wall at CommuniBakes on St James Road in Shirley,...
Seed Swap returns to Southampton this weekend
The annual Southampton Seed Swap return to The Art House on Sunday (March 13). The idea behind the event is to encourage people to grow more of their own, hopefully save some pennies and to nurture varieties of food crops that grow well in local conditions. Attendees can either...