The hopes of objectors to Southampton Airport runway extension were initially dashed by misleading news reports that the legal hearing they sought would not go ahead. It was a bitter blow for the hundreds of people who had contributed to the crowdfunding effort. But the media had it wrong....
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Preview: Magic Goes Wrong at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
by Catherine Collins. Created with magic legends Penn & Teller, Magic Goes Wrong is filled with grand illusion, breath-taking tricks and typical Mischief comedy that will tickle your funny bones and fill you with wonder as it takes to the Mayflower Theatre from October 26 to 30. Mischief’s biggest...
Southampton longlisted in City of Culture 2025 bid
The Southampton UK City of Culture bid team has announced that have secured our place as one of the eight longlisted locations to become UK City of Culture 2025. The city has worked hard over the past two years to understand and consult across communities, residents, businesses and organisations...
Free support for public and voluntary sector professionals with Advice in Action virtual conference
Public and voluntary sector professionals can get free support to help their service users on the Advice in Action virtual conference, from the Advice in Southampton Partnership . Staff and volunteers can sign up via the event website: https://conference.adviceinsouthampton.org.uk/ The event started this week and runs for two further...
Celebrating Black History Month in Southampton
October is Black History Month, with a host of events being held in Southampton, celebrating the influence and contributions made by the Black community over the years. The city formally recognised Black History Month 15 years ago – through the work of founding members, Don John and Jayanti Shah....
Preview: Music in the City 2021, Southampton
by Catherine Collins. Southampton is set to come alive this weekend as Music in the City returns to the streets, celebrating the incredible and diverse musical talent of over 1000 musicians across more than 20 local venues. The two-day event, which takes place on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3...
Group seeking community-based solutions to environmental crisis, Transition Southampton, holding AGM
Transition Southampton’s annual general meeting offers a chance to meet local activists and campaigners undertaking activities in Southampton to help to save our planet. On 30th of September, Transition Southampton will be holding their AGM. This year there will be eight activists and campaigners to speak to who are undertaking...
Preview: Priscilla, Queen of the Desert at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
by Catherine Collins. With more glitz and glamour than ever before, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is back on tour, featuring spectacular dance routines, a dazzling array of eye-popping costumes and all the glitter you can imagine. The musical show, produced for the first time by Jason Donovan, has...
Greenpeace environmental activists collect messages of hopes for a greener future in Southampton
Yesterday (September 26), volunteers from Greenpeace Southampton Group hosted an event as part of Great Big Green Week (18th – 26th September) at East Park, Southampton. More than 2000 events will be held across the UK as part of Great Big Green Week, calling for the UK Government to...
Online events from Southampton Keep Our NHS Public
Pressure group Southampton Keep Our NHS Public is holding online events in September and October in support of their ongoing campaign to protect the NHS. On Tuesday, September 28 and Tuesday, October 26, the group will be holding Zoom event, featuring local NHS-themed short films, as well as a...