How can we embrace a shared, positive narrative for Southampton? And how can we communicate and amplify this narrative to foster a sense of pride in our city and its people? These are two of the questions that will be addressed at the latest RSA event, The Southampton Narrative...
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Southampton march and protest calling for peace in Gaza on Sunday
In the last 9 months, more than 37,500 people have been killed in Gaza. It is estimated that 70% of these deaths are woman and children. This week a report was published in The Lancet stating that it is reasonable to estimate that the current conflict will result in...
Mela Festival returns to Southampton on Saturday
Image: Mughal Miniatures Walkabout, credit Irina Mackie. The popular Mela Festival returns to Southampton this weekend. Taking place on Saturday at Hoglands Park in the city centre, the site will open at 11am, with the first acts taking to the stage at noon and the main stage featuring performances...
Let’s Rock Southampton returns to Southampton Common this weekend
Thousands of retro music revellers are set to descend on Southampton Common this weekend as Let’s Rock returns for a day of gloriously unpretentious non-stop fun, with legendary musicians performing hit after hit to a crowd of all ages. The Southampton edition – which takes place on Saturday (July...
Peace protest for Palestine to be held in Southampton this weekend
With the ongoing onslaught on civilians in Gaza by Israeli forces, this weekend there will once again be a peace protest held in Southampton, calling for a ceasefire. The protest will take place on Saturday, June 15th, from noon, outside the Civic Centre (opposite Stage Door). It is the...
Acclaimed author and thinker Alva Gotby comes to Winchester this weekend
Verso Books author and thinker Alva Gotby comes to Winchester to explore the perceptions and politics of emotional life. On Sunday 9th June acclaimed author and thinker Alva Gotby is coming to The Railway Inn, Winchester to and talk about her book – They Call It Love: The Politics...
New York’s Been Stellar kick off UK tour at The Joiners this week
Been Stellar have shared a third track, Sweet, from their forthcoming debut Scream From New York, NY album out on 21 June via their new label Dirty Hit. Catch them on the first date of their UK tour this week (May 15) in Southampton at the legendary Joiners. Scream...
Plant sale to benefit local charity, working to eradicate loneliness in Southampton
Plant lovers can bag some greenfingered bargains at a spring plant sale this month in aid of a charity working to eradicate loneliness in Southampton. Communicare is holding the event on May 11 at CommuniBakes, at 21, St James Road in Shirley, with all money raised going towards helping...
Breast Walk Ever fundraising events in Hampshire this month
This month you can walk for life saving research into secondary spread breast cancer. You can choose from a Marathon, Half Marathon or 10K distance in the fundraising event for Against Breast Cancer. Follow in the footsteps of King Charles after his escape from Worcester in 1651 on “The...
Frank Turner’s record attempt brings him to Winchester, Portsmouth, Southampton and beyond
This weekend Hampshire musician Frank Turner is undertaking the first ever Music Venue Trust world record attempt for the most gigs played in 24 hours. Coinciding with two huge landmarks – his 3000th show and the release of his tenth album ‘Undefeated’ today (3 May) – Frank Turner is...