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There are still a couple of drop-in summer craft activities at Portswood Library, on 26 and 27 August. See more below

Posted by on Aug 25, 2025 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of Portswood Library
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‘One plant, several pollinators’ – this month’s Nature Notes from Friends of Portswood Rec (August 2025)

Posted by on Aug 23, 2025 in News | 0 comments   https://www.friendsofportswoodrec.uk/article_44/index.php “The plant in question is a native wildflower, called Common Fleabane (Pulicaria dysenterica). It’s a late flowering perennial, usually appearing from July to September and is commonly found in damp meadows. In our case, it’s growing in the back bed, which is anything but wet; nevertheless, it seems to be...
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The Sewing Hub Southampton (in Rose Road) – As part of the Green Homes & Business Open Day, on Thursday 18 October from 10.30am to 3.30pm, they will be opening their doors for another free event embracing ‘Second Hand September’

Posted by on Aug 23, 2025 in News | 0 comments The Sewing Hub Southampton is not far from us in Rose Road (off Lodge Road)! They do beginners classes and lots more. You can contact them on: hello@sewinghub.co.uk Home As part of the Green Homes & Business Open Day, on Thursday 18 October from 10.30am to 3.30pm, they will be joining forces with the Southampton Climate Action Network and opening their doors for another free event embracing...
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Dementia Friendly Events/Activities for week beginning Monday 25 August 2025 for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by on Aug 23, 2025 in News | 0 comments Dementia News Southampton – August 2025 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All Our last Bank Holiday for the summer this weekend, we hope you have a good one. Check out the details below for what’s happening next week. A reminder to check with event holders in case details have changed since we received the information and if you know of anything happening in the...
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It’s Open Studios this Bank Holiday weekend, with local and international artists plus new and surprising events – Starts tomorrow Saturday 23 and on 24 and 25 August, 1-5pm at Avenue St Andrews Church. More below

Posted by on Aug 22, 2025 in News | 0 comments   Our sister Residents Association – Outer Avenue Residents Association (OARA) presents Open Studios this Bank Holiday weekend, with local and international artists plus new and surprising events:   23/08 at 1pm Opening Ceremony – with First Lord Mayor of Southampton Jacqui Rayment. Daily talks at 2pm: 23/08 Jane Austen and Southampton with Jack Wilson 24/08 Painting the...
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The next Portswood Community litterpick is from 10.15am to 11am (approximately) tomorrow, Saturday 30 August. Details below!

Posted by on Aug 22, 2025 in News | 0 comments Meet at Lawn Road play park. Please bring sturdy gloves. Bags, pickers and hoops will be provided. Do come for a coffee afterwards if time allows. Info courtesy of all Portswood Ward Councillors
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There continue to be lots of free events and activities hosted by the City Council Ranger Team across the City this summer holiday, including bug hunts and pond dipping, and many at The Hawthorns on Southampton Common – see below!

Posted by on Aug 19, 2025 in News | 0 comments No booking required, just turn up on the day. Info courtesy of Southampton City Council Rangers
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Winn Road – Carriageway Patching – next Tuesday 26 August

Posted by on Aug 19, 2025 in News | 0 comments Just to alert you, from SCC: “Balfour Beatty is working in partnership with Southampton City Council to manage the highways service across Southampton. As part of this, we are due to carry out a carriageway repair on Winn Road. These works are due to take place Tuesday 26 August 2025 for 1 day, between 8:00am and 4:00pm. During this time, there will be a road closure on Winn Road, between...
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