By Charlotte Ndupuechi. Southampton has some amazing parks and green spaces. From the Common to the Sports Centre, they are places where families gather, children play and communities come together. They are among the city’s greatest assets. That’s why two recent developments have left me wondering what is going...
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Review: Soul 45 Boogie Down BBQ brings community together on Southampton Common
By Charlotte Ndupuechi. The 7th annual Soul 45 Boogie Down BBQ returned to Southampton Common yesterday (30/5/26), delivering a day of great music and community spirit. With a full sound system providing the soundtrack from noon until 11pm, people gathered with friends, family, food and drinks to enjoy the...
Urban Wild Festival bring week long festival to Southampton this month
Pictures courtesy of New Forest National Park Authority. This month sees the Urban Wild Festival return to Southampton. With its flagship event on the Common on Sunday, May 24th, the week includes a huge range of events, from planting for children and families, through walks to discussion and planning...
Review: Free yoga in Southampton Common — a wonderful start to a Sunday
By Charlotte Ndupuechi. Southampton Common was full of positive energy on Sunday morning as Park Yoga returned for its first session of the year — and what a fantastic turnout it was. With around 200 people taking part, the event proved just how popular this free community activity has...
Opinion: Why I love Southampton
By Mabel Wellman. What comes to mind when you think of Southampton? To a lot of people, I find that frustratingly the only thing that may come to mind is the Titanic. However, there is a lot more to our city than just a sinking ship! Here are some...
RunThrough announces return of Southampton Common Running Festival in 2025
RunThrough has to announced the return of the Southampton Running Festival, set to take place on Sunday, June 15th, 2025, following the success of their event this year. Participants will experience a scenic route beginning and ending on Southampton Common. The course takes runners through diverse landscapes, including woodland, grassland,...
Bastille on songwriting, being good allies and “the ‘eh, oh’ song”
by Sally Churchward. Being in a globally successful band and fame might seem synonymous. But for the members of Bastille there has always been a distinction, and they’ve worked hard to keep it that way. We’re chatting backstage at Victorious Festival. Later on they will headline at the Castle...