photos by Mike Daish. Sunday, April 2, saw more than 6,000 runners take to the streets of Southampton, to take part in a full marathon and 10K and 5K runs. The annual event is an important fundraising opportunity for local charities and a large number of participants were being...
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In celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility
Today is Transgender Day of Visibility. Here, two transgender women, Nic Beck and Mabel Wellman, share why the day is so important. by Nic Beck. Today (March 31) is Transgender Day of Visibility, a day where we celebrate all people who identify under the trans umbrella. A day...
Interview: Brendan Murphy on bringing Spike & co to the stage in Buffy ReVamped
by Katie Isham. This Friday night, as the sun sets, a peroxide blonde in a sweeping leather duster will take to the stage at MAST Southampton. Brendan Murphy is the living embodiment of Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. In his new show, Buffy ReVamped, he takes the audience...
The Southampton community club offering adults friendship and a warm welcome
by Sally Churchward. The door opens and as the latest arrival steps across the threshold they’re immediately warmly greeted, offered a drink and invited to join those already gathered. As a newcomer to the scene it’s almost impossible to tell if the person to walk into the Friends of...
Review: Hampshire Local Produce Trade Show
by Joy McKay. The Hampshire Local Produce Trade Show is in it’s 10th year and showcases produce and food related services based in Hampshire and the surrounding areas. I went along to the Hilton Hotel at Southampton’s Ageas Bowl see what delicious new food and drinks were being produced...
Vegan budget meal plan – part 2
by Joy Richardson. Here is part two of our vegan budget meal plan (click here for part 1). Every year The Vegan Society promotes January as a time to try being vegan and many people enjoy the challenge of taking part. However whether you want to try joining in...
Campaigners to save the NHS march through Southampton
by Charlotte Ndupuechi. A demonstration was held on Saturday )January 28) by Southampton Keep our NHS Public. There were supporters from all across the county, all ages and all professions, there to show their support for the NHS. They gathered at the Bargate and then marched through the city...
Read Easy Southampton celebrates 12 months of success
Local charity Read Easy Southampton, which provides free coaching to adults who struggle to read, is celebrating a year since its formal launch. The project, run entirely by volunteers, has had enormous success over the last twelve months. There are currently 47 adults (known as Readers) receiving the vital...
Veganuary budget meal plan – part 1
by Joy Richardson. Every year The Vegan Society promotes January as a time to try being vegan and many people enjoy the challenge of taking part. However whether you want to try joining in with Veganuary, or would just like to incorporate more meat free meals into your diet,...
Childbirth can result in post traumatic stress disorder – but a Southampton therapist is offering help
Advertising feature by Sally Churchward. Birth trauma and Bodywork therapist, Kirsteen Anderssen, uses a range of techniques to work with clients suffering PTSD following childbirth trauma, anxiety, depression or people who just want to better understand their own nervous system and triggers. She explains her approach and how transformative...