Reader’s letter: support our independent venues

By the team at The Joiners, Southampton.  As you’ve probably taken note of, the British economy is in a bit of state and heading towards April when business rates increase alongside staff wages, independent places are more likely to shut up shop than any others. SO we’re REALLY putting...

What’s Coming Up In February At October Books?

By Laura McCarthy. Southampton’s beloved independent bookshop October Books will be hosting a variety of exciting events for lovers of reading, writing, and even cooking this February. Things get underway half way through the month, when they will be holding a poetry fundraiser on Saturday 15th February from 2.30pm...