by Katie Isham. This Suburban Safari explores somewhere a little further afield. In fact, we’re venturing into a PO postcode. Don’t leave! I promise it’s for a good cause. Or two good causes in fact. Next week sees the glorious relief of half-term for many students and teachers. Blessed...
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View from the Kingsland: Where it all began (for me)
Photo: Southampton’s Sékou Mara, left, during the Premier League match between Saints and Everton on Saturday 1st October 2022, at St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton, England. Picture: Chris Moorhouse/Southampton FC. words by Nick Mabey. It has been a while since I posted. The football has taken a depressing turn and...
Suburban Safari: Netley Common
by Katie Isham. The leaves of the calendar are falling as their tree-based counterparts tumble to the ground; October is here and the season is perfect for booted adventures through a forest. No need for extended rural journeys when you can safari through the suburbs and step straight into...
Suburban Safari: Bridge Club
by Katie Isham. Southampton being a sea city, we’re never far from the coast or the numerous bridges spanning the city’s waterways. This safari takes a mooch about under the biggest bridge to marvel at the architecture, enjoy the scenery and maybe even join some activities occurring by the...
View from the Kingsland: Ralph’s Rollercoaster
by Nick Mabey. Before the season kicked off, Ralph Hasenhuttl was the bookies’ favourite to be the first manager in the Premier League to lose his job. After losing our first fixture heavily at Spurs, Southampton were priced as second favourites to be relegated. And, when the team trudged...
Suburban Safari: The Dragonfly Cycle
by Katie Isham. Once again, our old friend summer has one foot out the door. No doubt expedited by the lack of rain, the trees are shedding their leaves like confetti. Time to get out and enjoy the last warm days of summer. On the outskirts of Eastleigh, is...
View from the Kingsland: Happy Birthday Premier League
by Nick Mabey. Image: Southampton’s Kyle Walker-Peters celebrates his equaliser in front of the Kingsland stand, during Saints’ first home game of the season against Leeds United Picture: Chris Moorhouse/Southampton FC We’re back. The Premier League celebrated 30 years in existence this month and Saints duly commemorated the occasion...
Suburban Safari: Hythe of activity
by Katie Isham. Right gang, buckle up: we’ve got three modes of transport to conquer in a very short distance. Ferries, trains and those trusted wandering shoes. Town Quay starts the adventure. Located at the bottom of Southampton High Street, it’s the home of Southampton’s ferries. Bypass those Isle...
Suburban Safari: Playing out for the summer…and beyond
by Katie Isham. Summer is well and truly here: it’s time to get outside and play out. Try to recall the long summer holidays of youth. How much time did you spend indoors? The days of hanging around with your friends at the park or making up games in...
View from the Kingsland: Dream big, dream now
by Nick Mabey. This is the time of year for dreamers. The dawn of a new season before a competitive ball has been kicked. This is the time for fans to dream of what might be over the next ten months. Southampton FC sit proudly joint top of the...