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The Dementia Action programme for Southampton for week beginning Tuesday 27 May 2025 courtesy of Caraway

All info courtesy of Caraway Dementia News Southampton – May 2025   MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All Our last week of May coming up already. We hope you’ve been able to visit some of the Cafés this month. Some of our team are running a half marathon next month, visiting some Care Homes across the city. You may not be up to joining them but if you’re able...
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Southampton Commons and Parks Protection Society (SCAPPS): AGM 7pm/7.30pm, Monday 2 June 2025. Their May 2025 Newsletter is below

Venue: Isaac Watts Memorial URC Church on the corner of Winchester Road and Luccombe Road, Southampton SO16 6TS. “The formal business will start at around 7.30pm but we hope you’ll arrive for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat from 7pm. Our AGMs are the opportunity for members to chat with the SCAPPS committee about parks and open spaces — what it is you enjoy about them, and thoughts...
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Join Flagship Coffee in Portswood on May 23rd for ‘Beans Brews Beats’, your long weekend warm-up — 4PM to 8PM!

B2B DJ’s, bold brews, and beats that don’t quit. Coffee. Music. Energy. Culture. Free entry. Vibes guaranteed. HRA members have a 10% discount with Flagship Coffee, on presentation of a valid in-date HRA membership card. Enjoy!  
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Smashed glass / possibly bottles all over Omdurman Road

Overnight, night of Monday 19 May 2025. Very difficult for cars, bikes and pedestrians. Advised to report issue to City Council for street cleaning: https://www.southampton.gov.uk/environment/street-cleaning/report-a-street-cleaning-problem/
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Urban Wild Festival – Monday 26 May to Sunday 1 June

A city-wide festival celebrating local wild places and the connection, creativity and community that surrounds them. The festival invites everyone to explore the city’s green and blue spaces through a dynamic programme of workshops, activities, walks, talks, performances, group cycle rides, interactive experiences and eco-inspired adventures. There are more than 30 events hosted by a variety of...
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Just a reminder that HRA’s Chair – Professor Roger Brown – is gving a talk on ‘What future for our Universities’ at 7pm tomorrow -Sunday 18 May 2025 at The Pavilion, Portswood Residents’ Gardens, Abbotts Way

……..Highfield SO17 1QU. Following a career in education and politics at the cutting edge (Downing Street!), Roger became Vice Chancellor of Solent University, a position he held until retirement. It promises to be an interesting and stimulating talk! All welcome, free entry, donations to Speaker’s chosen charity. Courtesy of South Hants...
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