The Point Eastleigh and The House of Many Moons have been shortlisted in the Fantastic for Families Awards, for magical story world, Timothy the Yeti. Organised by Family Arts Campaign, these awards showcase the innovation, creativity and impact made by cultural opportunities in the UK. The Fantastic for Families...
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Heritage: Do you know your streets in Southampton?
By Martin Brisland. Do you know your streets in Southampton? Where do you think Southampton’s High Street is? Many would assume that the precinct area around the entrance to Westquay, with its large shops,is the High Street. In fact, the area from the Bargate down to Town Quay is...
View from the Kingsland: Rock Bottom
By Nick Mabey. Considering we’ve only amassed a grand total of one point from nine games, it’s surprising Saints have only just arrived at the bottom of the table (discounting goal difference moments here and there). We had Wolves to thank for elevating us to 19th until this past...
Mayfield Garden Centre temporarily closes for refurbishment
Mayfield Garden Centre, part of Hampshire’s largest mental health charity, Solent Mind, has closed for refurbishments. The not-for-profit garden centre and horticultural wellbeing service, which supports members of the local community with their mental health, is undergoing maintenance work to ensure its readiness for winter and to be able...
Charity’s service users help with medical research feedback
A Southampton charity working with the elderly and vulnerable is helping the University of Southampton with a community engagement project about the findings it has made in medical research. Communicare is collaborating with the University and Southampton Voluntary Services so service users and volunteers can participate in a series of community research sessions...
New theatre piece to be created at The Point with the local community
Local members of the community can get involved in a new piece of theatre, which will be co-created in collaboration with Bunkhum Ensemble, The Point, Eastleigh and The Dome, Brighton. Bunkum Ensemble – a new theatre company based at The Point in Eastleigh – are looking to meet creative...
Union held Southampton day of action to protest energy price hikes
Campaigners from Unite Community Southampton Area took to Southampton streets in protest at energy price hikes in a day of action on Tuesday (October 1). Unite calls for energy price guarantees and public ownership of energy companies. A spokesperson said: “This week’s Ofgem price cap increase will see energy...
Play to the Crowd awarded title of Theatre of Sanctuary
Play to the Crowd, the arts and education charity that runs Theatre Royal Winchester, Hat Fair and Playmakers, has been awarded the title of Theatre of Sanctuary. The award comes in recognition of its work with people seeking sanctuary by City of Sanctuary UK – a nationally coordinated network...
MAST Mayflower Studios receive sustainability grant
As part of the latest round of the Theatres Trust’s Small Grants Programme with The Linbury Trust, MAST Mayflower Studios in Southampton is one of 20 theatres to receive a grants of up to £5,000 each. MAST Mayflower Studios will receive £4,975 for a sustainability project that includes better...
New Forest parents campaigning to make school uniforms affordable
More than two thirds of New Forest parents are forced to make cutbacks just to be able to afford expensive school uniforms, according to a local campaign group. A surprising 68% of parents in the New Forest are cutting back on food, bills and family days out just to...