By Katie Isham. There’s been so much tree exposure over the past few weeks. The shiny ones, the sparkly ones, the pink ones. But it’s all unearthed a deep-rooted need to commune with some more natural trees. Do you ever get the urge to walk among the trees? Drop...
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Southampton January gig guide
By Vicky Greer. You’ve had your festive break to rest up and heal from any lingering hangovers – it’s time to get 2025 off to a banging start with some high-energy gigs across the city. This month, the winter hibernation period is going on a little longer than usual,...
Review: The Wind in the Willows – Toad’s BIG Musical Adventure, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton
By Martin Brisland. The Wind in the Willows – Toad’s BIG Musical Adventure, is at MAST Mayflower Studios until 31 December. Superbly directed by Jacquelyn Ockwell, this festive musical comedy version is a triumph and an absolute must see! This was the ultimate feel-good family-friendly show full of energy,...
Turner Sims launches exciting spring season
Image: Sun-Mi Hong by Lieve Boussaw. Turner Sims’ spring season brings treats for all ages with new monthly family events and an inspiring weekend dedicated to nature. Music fans can enjoy jazz, folk, classical, latin rhythms, klezmer and more at the University of Southampton venue known for its outstanding...
Interview: Comedian Rachel Fairburn
By Laura McCarthy. Comedian Rachel Fairburn Talks About New Show Side Eye, Tik Tok Comics, and the boundaries of dark comedy Rachel Fairburn is touring with her new show Side Eye around the UK in 2025, visiting Fareham on February 8th (Fareham Live Studio One) and Southampton on...
Opinion: New Southampton welcome signs are unwelcome!
By Mabel Wellman. The new Welcome To Southampton signs have recently been unveiled, replacing the previous signs which have remained the same for decades. This change has not been well received by many people in Southampton. The previous signs, which warmly exclaimed “Welcome to Southampton” with an image...
View from the Kinsgland: Sad inevitability
By Nick Mabey. Russell Martin’s unsurprising sacking as our manager this week gave me no pleasure at all. Optimism has always been a superpower/Achilles heel for me and I really wanted Martin to turn things round at Saints. I’ve been fighting myself about this for most of the season,...
Reader’s letter: puberty blockers are life saving treatment
By Trans Pride Southampton. We at Trans Pride Southampton are appalled to hear of the banning of puberty blockers for trans youths. Puberty blockers are a life saving treatment for trans kids. They allow children to live their lives and figure out their identity without the pressure of...
Heritage: The Creation of Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre and Municipal Golf Course
By Martin Brisland. The Sports Centre was dubbed Southampton’s “Happy Valley” when created. It was formally opened on 28th May 1938, following a 10-year campaign, by Alderman Sidney Kimber (1873-1949). He was first elected as a Conservative Councillor in 1910 and was Mayor of Southampton from 1918 to 1920....
Southampton actor stars in film The Mire
Antony Knight, from Southampton, is one of the stars of a film from a Portsmouth-based production team, Apple Park Films, currently streaming on Prime Video. Knight stars alongside Holly McLachlan, and Joseph Adelakun, in The Mire. The film is set on the eve of a mass suicide as charismatic...