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Some intereting background on ‘Southampton Common’s role in World War One and World War Two’, courtesy of Ian Crump, Group Heritage Writer, Daily Echo 29/05/25

Posted by on Jun 4, 2025 in News | 0 comments Click on the link below to read the article: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/25195576.southampton-commons-role-world-war-one-world-war-two/
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Very large HGV lorry caused an accident and driver failed to stop at scene of accident – Brookvale Road

Posted by on Jun 3, 2025 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments At approximately 1.43pm on Monday 1 June 2025: a massive HGV lorry drove up Abbotts Way and turned into Brookvale Road, hitting a car parked in Brookvale Road. The driver failed to stop at the scene of the accident. Through CCTV and witnesses, the owners of the car identified the company who own the lorry and will contact them re insurance and were encouraged to contact the police because of the...
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Use of Section 34 Dispersal Order for street drinkers and ASB – London Road, Bedford Place and Above Bar

Posted by on Jun 2, 2025 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Use of Section 34 Dispersal Order for street drinking and anti-social behaviour – London Road, Bedford Place and Above Bar   According to the Daily Echo and Southampton Police on Facebook 2/6/25: The Neighbourhood Policing Team implemented a Section 34 Dispersal Order at 12.15pm on 2 June 2025, effective for 48 hours, to curb antisocial behaviour and street drinking after street drinking...
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Friends of Portswood Rec are delighted to be able to host three regular free Childrens activities over the Summer from 10:30 to 12:30 at Portswood Rec. The first one is on 7 June!

Posted by on Jun 2, 2025 in News | 0 comments See more info below. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult. Info courtesy of Friends of Portswood Rec
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Turner Sims Summer Family Day – Sunday 29 June!

Posted by on Jun 2, 2025 in News | 0 comments Join them this summer for a day of magical musical activities and events for children and grown-up of all ages. Get the whiole family involved with performances, workshops, music, dance, craft – and of course the chance to make LOTS of noise! Bring you picnic lunch to enjoy in the gardens; get your face painted and lots more! To find out more and book your tickets: Turner Sims Summer...
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The next Summer Evening Talk at Portswood Library is in 2 weeks’ time – 7.30pm, Wednesday 11 June!

Posted by on Jun 2, 2025 in News | 0 comments Free and all welcome. Info courtesy of Friends of Portswood Library
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One of our members, Professor Tony Kushner, has a new book coming out, of general interest (not an academic tome), with a Book Launch event at October Books at 6pm on Wednesday 4th June!

Posted by on Jun 2, 2025 in News | 0 comments Just a couple of days to go until this! Join Professor Tony Kushner at the Book Launch to discuss his new book: ’The Jewish Pedlar’. In it, he takes us back to 1734 to investigate a triple murder committed by a pedlar turned smuggler named Jacob Harris. Tickets are £5.00, but ticket holders get £5 off if they buy the book! Tickets can be booked via the link below....
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Former Blockbusters’ site – possibly stolen picture

Posted by on Jun 2, 2025 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Reported Monday 2 June 2025 by HRA Member. The mini-encampment is adorned with what is almost certainly a stolen picture, the sort of thing that you might see at an end of year student show.
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