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Very atmospheric photos of Southampton Old Cemetery in the early morning last week – circa 7.50am (14/3/25). Photos taken by our HonSec Barbara Claridge
read moreThis is a reminder about the Invitation from the Friends of Portswood Rec Committee to their Quiz Evening: Tuesday 1 April 2025; 7pm for 7.30pm! Please consider supporting them to raise vital funds to replace play equipment at the Rec!
Also below are the arrangements for their AGM this week, on Wednesday 19 March at 7.45pm – all welcome. “Good morning everyone, The Friends of Portswood Rec are delighted to announce this year’s fundraiser quiz evening. The date...
read moreNot in our area but this might be of interest to some. Here are a range of heritage events that are being organised to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday! The majority of these events are in Southampton and extend up to December 2025!
To see all the events, click on the link below: JaneAusten250
read moreArticle from Daily Echo, 14/3/25: Arrest of three men from Sirdar Road, Portswood
https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/25010381.police-confirm-three-arrests-man-shot-southampton/ A later article reported that the men were later released on bail.
read moreConstruction work has begun on a new £180m education building at the University of Southampton, located on the corner of Burgess Road and Broadlands Road…
Taken from ‘University of Southampton Alumni and Supporters’ on Facebook, 12 March 2025: Shovels hit the ground on Wednesday 5 March at a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of building works at the University’s Highfield Campus....
read moreRecycing of small electrical items and Easter Holiday Craft Actvities at Portswood Library!
You can still recycle your cables and small electrical items at Portswood Library. The date has already been extended to end of March 2025 as this has been so popular, and we now understand that this facility might be available after end of March....
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