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Dementia friendly events/activities for week beginning Monday 1 December 2025 for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by on Nov 28, 2025 in News | 0 comments Dementia News Southampton – December 2025 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All Advent is nearly here, leading us up to Christmas itself. As you prepare for the festive season make a Memory Cafe part of your celebration this month. Check the dates, which may be a bit earlier than usual due to the Christmas holiday. Reframing Dementia – a new group has started...
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October Books’ ‘Bring Your Own Book Club’ – Tomorrow Saturday 29 November at 11am (to 12.30pm)

Posted by on Nov 28, 2025 in News | 0 comments This is the 4th session of their ‘Bring Your own book club’ – open to anyone aged 18+ “Bring Your Own Book Club – November Edition Part Due to popular demand, we have BYOB Part 2 in November! Join us for the fourth session of our book club on Saturday 29th of November at 11am! This friendly, informal group is open to anyone aged 18+. Just bring along a book you’ve read —...
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‘Royal recognition for rail research keeping the UK on the move’ (engineers at the University of Southampton)

Posted by on Nov 28, 2025 in News | 0 comments From the University website, published 25/11/25: “Engineers at the University of Southampton are leading the way in ensuring the UK’s railways are future-proofed and resilient to climate change – using science to reach the most economical and effective solutions.” More below!...
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‘Flo’s Flea Market’ – Saturday 29 November from 4pm to 9pm, The Design Chapel, Cemetery Road

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Southampton City Council’s new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) has been signed off by Cabinet members. It will cover Portswood and 4 other areas of the city

Posted by on Nov 28, 2025 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments We understand that the PSPO will come into force once the signs have been installed. We understand that these must be in place prior to the powers going live. The full statement from the SCC Facebook page on Thursday 27 November 2025: ‘Southampton City Council’s Cabinet has approved new Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) across five areas of the city. The PSPOs are designed to make...
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Taken on Southampton Common recently (Nov 25) in the cold sunshine. Photo Ken

Posted by on Nov 26, 2025 in News | 0 comments
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Yellow Door (30 Brookvale Road) are hosting their Christmas show tomorrow, Thursday November 27 from 6.45pm to 9.30pm

Posted by on Nov 26, 2025 in News | 0 comments Ever wondered what lies behind the Yellow Door at 30 Brookvale Road? “Much of Yellow Door’s work is in providing non-judgmental specialist support to women and men, families, young people and children who have been affected by domestic or sexual abuse and other harmful practices.” Yellow Door are celebrating their 40th Anniversary this year and you can read their News here:...
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Read Easy Southampton – most coaching in the Highfield area takes place in Portswood Library and they are looking for more coaches!

Posted by on Nov 26, 2025 in News | 0 comments Award winning local charity, Read Easy Southampton & Isle of Wight, helps adults who cannot read or want to improve their reading skills. The service is free and confidential, with help provided for as long as required. People seeking help are matched with a personal coach who they meet twice a week in a safe local venue. Team leader Ali Ford says, “We are currently helping 61 adults...
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