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A planning application has been submitted that would see the derelict Waggoners Arms, on Portswood Road, make way for student flats

The Waggoners Arms, which had been in a state of disrepair, was considered financially unviable for restoration. It closed in 2018. For more information, click on the link below to see the article from the Echo, 3 April 2025: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/…/25056570.waggoners-arms…/
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Want to unearth the last 200million years of history across the South?

From Jurassic dinosaurs through to Stone Age humans, Hidden in Stone is open tomorrow at God’s House Tower – a perfect activity to experience during the Easter break! Find out more https://brnw.ch/21wRN5g Neil Gostling Chris Packham Archaeology & Anthropology, University of Southampton Courtesy of the University of Southampton
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The Dementia programme by Caraway for week beginning Monday 7 April 2025, for across Southampton!

All info courtesy of Caraway Dementia News Southampton – April 2025 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All Although it’s school holidays there are still things happening across the city this week – Cafés to visit, support groups, with warmer weather why not try a cycle ride through Fleming Park with cycles4all. We also have our Bereavement Course starting on 28...
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Near miss to cyclist – Brookvale Road

A car came towards the cyclist on Brookvale Road in spite of it being the cyclist’s right of way. The cyclist took a photo of the car registration number. Will be reported.
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Some photo glimpses taken in Highfield! Both photos by our HonSec Barbara Claridge

Robin singing atop a Silver Birch in Brookvale Road (31 March early evening) and Cowslip in a garden wildlife patch in Highfield.
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Tomorrow, Saturday 5th April from 12 pm, Brewhouse & Kitchen in Highfield Lane will be celebrating their 10th Birthday!

There will be lots of kids activities throughout the day and children aged 12 years and under eat for free on the day! There will also be an open brewery tour with their Brewer from 12pm, for everyone to see the process behind their beer which will be sold for £3.50 a pint! He will be giving away some free tasters too! In the evening, Brewhouse & Kitchen will be hosting their first comedy...
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Below is the full list of road closures for the ABP Southampton Marathon 2025 this Sunday 6 April, courtesy of the Echo, 1 April 2025!

See mainly under ‘Portswood 8am – 3pm’ for road closures in our area. You can also find out more about the routes and the different runs on the ABP Southampton Marathon website here: https://www.southamptonmarathon.co.uk/os-maps-and-abp… Good luck to all the runners, including those who are running the 5k, 10k, the half and the full Marathon!...
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