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Mystery craft spied on the Itchen |
What's going on down the road in Bitterne Park? Is it a boat? is it a bike? More great pictures and a full explanation at bitternepark.info.
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Portswood car lot is cleared |
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Cars were being removed today from the forecourt of the Denkale Chevrolet dealership in Portswood, following its sudden closure last week.
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Ukulele players gathering |
Our ukulele playing reader reports that several people have get in touch since her appeal for fellow players last week. A get together is being planned soon. Click
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to email the group if you would like to find out about going along (new players welcome).
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Bank Holiday opening for Paddling Pool |
The Paddling Pool on The Common will re open for the summer season on Monday 26 May - Bank Holiday Monday.
Don't forget the sun cream!
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Portswood councillors to lead Lib Dems |
Portswood councillor Jill Baston has become leader of the Lib Dem group on the City Council following Adrian Vinson's defeat by Tory Vince Capolozzi in the local election last week. Steve Sollitt - another Portswood councillor, will be her deputy. Echo story here
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Record numbers help clean up cemetery |
 A record number of volunteers joined Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery in their Spring clean yesterday. 28 volunteers joined the regular FoSoC team on a sunny Saturday to prune, lop and chop.
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Portswood garage damaged by fire |
Firefighters spent about 90 minutes today tackling a fire that wrecked a detached garage in Alma Road. The alarm was raised by a neighbour just before 1am.
The building was empty. An electrical fault is believed to be the cause.
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 The Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre on The Common is opening a cafe. Building work started a few days ago and is expected to take up to six weeks, so (fingers crossed) Common visitors could be enjoying a cuppa by the pond by mid June.
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Riverside Pre-school Fun Day |
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Children's entertainers, craft activities, raffle, games, tombolas, challenges, bacon butties, cakes and refreshments, new toys and bricabrac for sale, second-hand books, face painting, nail polish, tattoos, and more at the Riverside Pre-school Fun Day, Saturday 10 May, 10am-12.30pm. Details on bitternepark.info
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If you run a website or blog, please consider including a link to us. Links help more people find us, and boost our rating on search engines. Many thanks – it’s appreciated!
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Local Election 2008 RESULTS |
 pic: Rob Francis |
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Sing this Spring with the Southampton Phil |
 Southampton Philharmonic Choir are offering free singing workshops on Monday evenings at their rehearsal base, the Turner Sims Concert Hall at the University of Southampton. Ability to read music is not necessary for every workshop in the series, and you are assured a warm welcome. Read on for details...
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Looking for uke players in Portswood |
 A portswood.info reader and keen ukulele player is looking for others players in Portswood or further afield who want to meet up and strum! If you are interested in finding out more, please email via the site. Click the Contact Us button on the left hand menu. (No phone calls on this one please!) |
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Portswood car dealership closes suddenly |
Up to 20 staff could face redundancy after the Denkale dealership in Portswood (near the St Denys Road/ Thomas Lewis Way junction) closed its doors over the weekend. "Financial irregularities" are being cited as the reason behind the closure. Daily Echo story here
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Free family fun to help save sports field |
Free family fun at the Foyes Corner Festival behind St Mark's School, Shirley Rd on 18 May, 11am - 4pm. The organisers promise competitions, music, displays, local Food - and swimming! And all to help protect a local 7 acre sports field from development. More about the Festival here and more about the organisers here.
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Consultation on Highfield parking scheme |
A possible new scheme to ease parking congestion around Abbotts Way, Brookvale Road and other Highfield roads around Portswood has been published on Highfield Residents Assocation website.
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Face to face with the local police |
Local police are running a series of face to face Portswood Broadway Beat Surgery sessions in the coming weeks, to enable local people to raise issues of concern direct with the officers responsible for the area. Officers covering St Denys and Bevois Town areas will also be available.
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Council joins student clean up effort |
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Hot on the heels of Southampton Sustainability Forum's Portswood Clean-up Weekend project launch, the City Council have announced their (more punitive) approach to tackling waste left after students leave their rented accomodation at the end of the academic year. Daily Echo article here. |
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The portswood.info shop, powered by Amazon, is now up and running here. You can buy any products via Amazon using the links from the shop, and sales go towards keeping portswood.info up and running.
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Portswood's listed buildings |
Did you know that the Mecca Bingo hall - the old Broadway Cinema in Portswood - is not a listed building? You may be surprised, at the number of distinctive local buildings that are not protected, leaving them vulnerable to alteration and redevelopment.
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Free listings |
Art Group
May 13, 2008 (12:30 pm)
Tuesdays & Fridays at St Denys Community Centre. Check with organisers re: holiday periods
British Military Fitness Training
May 13, 2008 (7:00 pm)
Challenging exercise with current/ex members of the armed forces for all fitness levels on Southampton Common. Meet on Cemetery Road, just off the A33 The Avenue. Not far from the Cowherds Pub.
Check with organisers during holidays
Wing Chun Kung Fu
May 13, 2008 (8:00 pm)
Every Tues & Thurs in St Deny's Community Centre.
Classes run by Alan Gibson from 8 till 9.30pm. £6 each lesson. Wear training shoes & loose clothing. Check with organisers re: bank holidays.
CKD Self Defence
May 14, 2008 (6:00 pm)
Free introductory class of system of practical self-defence techniques at St Denys Community Centre. “Non-competitive environment; suitable for women & children - enjoyable physical workout, stress relief & a focus for kids with excessive energy.”
Sandras Yoga & Pilates Classes
May 14, 2008 (7:30 pm)
St Denys Community Centre
£3.50 per session
check with venue re: bank holidays
British Military Fitness Training
May 15, 2008 (7:00 pm)
Challenging exercise with current/ex members of the armed forces for all fitness levels on Southampton Common. Meet on Cemetery Road, just off the A33 The Avenue. Not far from the Cowherds Pub.
Check with organisers during holidays
Illustrated talk "Richard Eurich"
May 15, 2008 (7:00 pm)
Southampton Local History Forum, sponsored by Southampton Library Service guest speaker is Christine Clearkin. The talk starts at 7pm in the Northguild lecture theatre. The entrance is just behind the kiosk to the art gallery shop. Entry is free.
Wing Chun Kung Fu
May 15, 2008 (8:00 pm)
Every Tues & Thurs in St Denys Community Centre.
Classes run by Alan Gibson from 8 till 9.30pm. £6 each lesson. Wear training shoes & loose clothing. Check with organisers re: bank holidays.
Art Group
May 16, 2008 (12:30 pm)
Tuesdays & Fridays at St Denys Community Centre. Check with organisers re: holiday periods
British Military Fitness Training
May 17, 2008 (10:00 am)
Challenging exercise with current/ex members of the armed forces for all fitness levels on Southampton Common. Meet on Cemetery Road, just off the A33 The Avenue. Not far from the Cowherds Pub.
Check with organisers during holidays
Illustrated talk "Southampton's Green Spaces"
May 19, 2008 (7:30 pm)
City of Southampton Society guest speaker is Jon Dyer-Slade, Southampton City Council manager for parks and open spaces. The meeting for this month is not at our normal venue but at the Edmund Kell Memorial Hall in Bellevue Road off London Road.
Art Group
May 20, 2008 (12:30 pm)
Tuesdays & Fridays at St Denys Community Centre. Check with organisers re: holiday periods
British Military Fitness Training
May 20, 2008 (7:00 pm)
Challenging exercise with current/ex members of the armed forces for all fitness levels on Southampton Common. Meet on Cemetery Road, just off the A33 The Avenue. Not far from the Cowherds Pub.
Check with organisers during holidays
Wing Chun Kung Fu
May 20, 2008 (8:00 pm)
Every Tues & Thurs in St Deny's Community Centre.
Classes run by Alan Gibson from 8 till 9.30pm. £6 each lesson. Wear training shoes & loose clothing. Check with organisers re: bank holidays.
CKD Self Defence
May 21, 2008 (6:00 pm)
Free introductory class of system of practical self-defence techniques at St Denys Community Centre. “Non-competitive environment; suitable for women & children - enjoyable physical workout, stress relief & a focus for kids with excessive energy.”
Sandras Yoga & Pilates Classes
May 21, 2008 (7:30 pm)
St Denys Community Centre
£3.50 per session
check with venue re: bank holidays
British Military Fitness Training
May 22, 2008 (7:00 pm)
Challenging exercise with current/ex members of the armed forces for all fitness levels on Southampton Common. Meet on Cemetery Road, just off the A33 The Avenue. Not far from the Cowherds Pub.
Check with organisers during holidays
Wing Chun Kung Fu
May 22, 2008 (8:00 pm)
Every Tues & Thurs in St Denys Community Centre.
Classes run by Alan Gibson from 8 till 9.30pm. £6 each lesson. Wear training shoes & loose clothing. Check with organisers re: bank holidays.
Art Group
May 23, 2008 (12:30 pm)
Tuesdays & Fridays at St Denys Community Centre. Check with organisers re: holiday periods
British Military Fitness Training
May 24, 2008 (10:00 am)
Challenging exercise with current/ex members of the armed forces for all fitness levels on Southampton Common. Meet on Cemetery Road, just off the A33 The Avenue. Not far from the Cowherds Pub.
Check with organisers during holidays
Wildflower Walk
May 25, 2008 (2:00 pm)
Join John from Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery for a walk around this Victorian Cemetery.
This enclosed area holds many varieties of wildflowers, trees, butterfly's and insects.
Meet at the Main Gate by the Lodge at the end of Cemetery Road, parki...
Art Group
May 27, 2008 (12:30 pm)
Tuesdays & Fridays at St Denys Community Centre. Check with organisers re: holiday periods
British Military Fitness Training
May 27, 2008 (7:00 pm)
Challenging exercise with current/ex members of the armed forces for all fitness levels on Southampton Common. Meet on Cemetery Road, just off the A33 The Avenue. Not far from the Cowherds Pub.
Check with organisers during holidays
Wing Chun Kung Fu
May 27, 2008 (8:00 pm)
Every Tues & Thurs in St Deny's Community Centre.
Classes run by Alan Gibson from 8 till 9.30pm. £6 each lesson. Wear training shoes & loose clothing. Check with organisers re: bank holidays.
CKD Self Defence
May 28, 2008 (6:00 pm)
Free introductory class of system of practical self-defence techniques at St Denys Community Centre. “Non-competitive environment; suitable for women & children - enjoyable physical workout, stress relief & a focus for kids with excessive energy.”
Sandras Yoga & Pilates Classes
May 28, 2008 (7:30 pm)
St Denys Community Centre
£3.50 per session
check with venue re: bank holidays
British Military Fitness Training
May 29, 2008 (7:00 pm)
Challenging exercise with current/ex members of the armed forces for all fitness levels on Southampton Common. Meet on Cemetery Road, just off the A33 The Avenue. Not far from the Cowherds Pub.
Check with organisers during holidays
Wing Chun Kung Fu
May 29, 2008 (8:00 pm)
Every Tues & Thurs in St Denys Community Centre.
Classes run by Alan Gibson from 8 till 9.30pm. £6 each lesson. Wear training shoes & loose clothing. Check with organisers re: bank holidays.
Art Group
May 30, 2008 (12:30 pm)
Tuesdays & Fridays at St Denys Community Centre. Check with organisers re: holiday periods
British Military Fitness Training
May 31, 2008 (10:00 am)
Challenging exercise with current/ex members of the armed forces for all fitness levels on Southampton Common. Meet on Cemetery Road, just off the A33 The Avenue. Not far from the Cowherds Pub.
Check with organisers during holidays
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