by Dr Nazneen Ahmed Pathak. This was me and my 9 year old son, R, at Mayflower Theatre, our biggest commercial theatre in Southampton, yesterday, for some precious mummy-son time, like lots of other families, five minutes before curtains up. Look at his thrilled little face. It’s because he’d...
Artistic passions combine for Hampshire Open Studios in Winchester
Local artist Charlotte Rose welcomes Eastleigh-based Donna Mcghie to her studio in Winchester, as part of Hampshire Open Studios from 20th to 29th August. Both have specific passions driving their artwork. Charlotte (pictured top) is an ecologist and self-taught artist, focusing on raising awareness of the fragile natural environment...
Preview: Friendsical, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton
By Catherine Collins. Friendsical – the parody musical inspired by the iconic TV show, Friends, will bring its unique and original stage show to MAST Mayflower Studios from Monday 5 until Wednesday 7 September. When Ross’ wife leaves him for another woman, he fears he will never find love...
Transgender Pride coming to Southampton
This year, Southampton will join many other cities in having a Transgender Pride. The event, organised by People’s Pride Southampton, will celebrate all transgender, nonbinary, genderqueer, gender fluid and gender non-conforming people. Set to take place on October 15, the event will begin with a march from the city’...
Grand Southampton school reunion to be held in Hill Lane in October
Were you a pupil or a member of staff at Southampton Grammar School for Girls, The Southampton College for Girls, or Hill College? Do you want to get together with your former fellow students and reminisce or just see what everyone is up to now? Then you may be...
Councillor Darren Paffey selected as Labour parliamentary candidate for Southampton Itchen
by Sally Churchward. Councillor Darren Paffey has been selected as the new Labour candidate to stand for MP in Southampton Itchen. He takes over the role from Simon Letts, former leader of Southampton City Council, who contested the seat on behalf of the Labour Party in 2017 and 2019,...
Hampshire’s International Brigaders remembered in new book
by Alan Lloyd. Southampton author Alan Lloyd shares the background and some of the findings in his new book, Hampshire Heroes, which celebrates International Brigaders who fought in the Spanish Civil War with connections to Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Fifteen years ago, I bought a copy of...
Community bakery Communibakes announces ‘bake-off’ winners
Madeline Jenness and Ellie Moodley from Southampton have been crowned the winners of a bake-off style competition hosted by a community bakery in the city. Madeleine won in the adult’s category, while 13-year-old Ellie won the competition in the under 16s category at CommuniBakes. Their winning bakes will now...
Positive Money discussion on tax and government spending cuts taking place this month
Positive Money, which exists to encourage education and discussion about banks and the financial system in Britain, is holding a discussion in Southampton this month. The event, which will take place at God’s House Tower on the afternoon of Sunday 14th August, will be a discussion in the form...
Preview: We Will Rock You at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
The worldwide smash hit musical by Queen and Ben Elton, We Will Rock You – featuring 24 of Queen’s greatest hits – will entertain the audience at Mayflower Theatre from Tuesday 16 to 20 August 2022. Directed by Ben Elton, the show, which celebrates its 20th anniversary, has seen...