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Unexpected arrivals in Russell Place |
Local people are in the dark about the cones that have appeared without warning in Russell Place - behind Portswood High Street, and local traders have been left with nowhere for staff and customers to park.
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Portswood Wickes site from the air |
 A remarkable image of the old Wickes store taken from the air, posted to portswood.info's photo group on Flickr.
The images were taken by Robert Fish when flying over the area sometime before February 2007. This store is now closed and the site is being developed by Orchard Homes. Read more for another view.
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Local children's art to brighten Gateway |
Pupils from Bevois Town Primary School have been invited to produce 25 new art works which will be displayed in the recently refurbished Gateway One Stop Shop at Southampton Civic Centre.
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Children vote to keep Portswood open |
Portswood Councillor Vincenzo Capozzoli heard the results of a survey into the future of Portswood High Street carried out by the children of Highfield School. Luckily for local people, the children voted to keep the street open!
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Free activities for babies right up to young teenagers will be on offer in Hogland's Park (next to Debenhams) on Friday 25th July 10am - 2pm all celebrating a child's right to play. Read on for more.
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Update: Hawthorns Common Cafe |
 Latest update from The Hawthorns says they are running a little behind on their planned schedule and that the new cafe at The Hawthorns on The Common will now open in "late July". New Forest ice cream will on the menu to eat in or takeaway, as well as other refreshments. |
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Brides of Southampton in Portswood is taking on customers to help them get their wedding plans back on track following the sudden closure of two bridal shops in Hampshire. |
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Portswood road works impact on trade |
What impact is the major project to replace the gas main the length of Portswood having on local trade? We spoke to a number of businesses and other organisations in Portswood, on both sides of the street on a Friday morning – normally a busy shopping day in the area to hear their experiences.
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Ticket office to be shut at St Denys |
 Staffed ticket office hours will be cut completely at St Denys station near Portswood at weekends, and reduced to just 3 hours a day on weekdays under proposals published by South West Trains.
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We now have some flyers to help spread the word about the website, and we’re trying to get them out and about in the community. If you’re able to take a few to distribute through your local group or business, or if you can display one in a prominent window or on a noticeboard, please
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Orchard Homes 'gateway' development |
 artists impression of Wickes site development
Orchard Homes have described their approach to sustainable development and parking provision on the Wickes site in Portswood in the latest issue of the Highfield Residents Association newsletter. |
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Pavement damage at Russell Place junction |
 The kerb and bollards at the junction of Russell Place and Brookvale Road in Portswood are deteriorating. Local people are blaming the traffic which has been diverted via the residential area as a result of the roadworks in Portswood High Street.
The traffic includes single and double decker buses which have been seen mounting the pavement to make the turn.
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Spurred on by the renewed competition for fruit and veg in Portswood, the Gannaway family have given the inside of their shop a makeover.
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Vandalism disrupts school community |
Residents and the school community once again had to deal with smashed bottles and late night noise in and around Bevois Town School and local Community Playground this week, as the another incident in ongoing disturbance being reported in the area.
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Appeal to honour Portswood resident |
The public are being invited to contribute to a memorial to the work of Portswood resident Reginald Mitchell, designer of the Spitfire aeroplane.
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 Congratulations to three Portswood pubs for winning medals in the annual Best Bar None Awards this week.
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Portswood's listed buildings |
Did you know that the Mecca Bingo hall - the old Broadway Cinema in Portswood - is not a listed building? You may be surprised, at the number of distinctive local buildings that are not protected, leaving them vulnerable to alteration and redevelopment.
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Promotion: Amazon clearance sale now on! |
The Amazon.co.uk May clearance sale is on until June 8, with 1000s of products reduced, while stocks last! Check out the amazing specials in DVD, Music, Electronics, Books, Home and Garden, Jewellery & Watches - click here to browse the goodies. What's more, all sales made through our links help pay for the site: thanks for your support!
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The portswood.info shop, powered by Amazon, is now up and running here. You can buy any products via Amazon using the links from the shop, and sales go towards keeping portswood.info up and running.
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Free listings |
CKD Self Defence
July 9, 2008 (6:00 pm)
Free introductory class of system of practical self-defence techniques at St Denys Community Centre. “Non-competitive environment; suitable for women & children - enjoyable physical workout, stress relief & a focus for kids with excessive energy.”
Sandras Yoga & Pilates Classes
July 9, 2008 (7:30 pm)
St Denys Community Centre
£3.50 per session
check with venue re: bank holidays
Wing Chun Kung Fu
July 10, 2008 (8:00 pm)
Every Tues & Thurs in St Denys Community Centre.
Classes run by Alan Gibson from 8 till 9.30pm. £6 each lesson. Wear training shoes & loose clothing. Check with organisers re: bank holidays.
Art Group
July 11, 2008 (12:30 pm)
Tuesdays & Fridays at St Denys Community Centre. Check with organisers re: holiday periods
British Military Fitness Training
July 12, 2008 (10:00 am)
Challenging exercise with current/ex members of the armed forces for all fitness levels on Southampton Common. Meet on Cemetery Road, just off the A33 The Avenue. Not far from the Cowherds Pub.
Check with organisers during holidays
Streets of Southampton Guided Walk
July 13, 2008 (2:00 pm)
Join the Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery for a guided walk around this Victorian cemetery. This site opened in 1846 and holds a wealth of the city's heritage, find out about the origins of some of our street names.
The walk is free, donations are w...
Art Group
July 15, 2008 (12:30 pm)
Tuesdays & Fridays at St Denys Community Centre. Check with organisers re: holiday periods
Wing Chun Kung Fu
July 15, 2008 (8:00 pm)
Every Tues & Thurs in St Deny's Community Centre.
Classes run by Alan Gibson from 8 till 9.30pm. £6 each lesson. Wear training shoes & loose clothing. Check with organisers re: bank holidays.
CKD Self Defence
July 16, 2008 (6:00 pm)
Free introductory class of system of practical self-defence techniques at St Denys Community Centre. “Non-competitive environment; suitable for women & children - enjoyable physical workout, stress relief & a focus for kids with excessive energy.”
Sandras Yoga & Pilates Classes
July 16, 2008 (7:30 pm)
St Denys Community Centre
£3.50 per session
check with venue re: bank holidays
Wing Chun Kung Fu
July 17, 2008 (8:00 pm)
Every Tues & Thurs in St Denys Community Centre.
Classes run by Alan Gibson from 8 till 9.30pm. £6 each lesson. Wear training shoes & loose clothing. Check with organisers re: bank holidays.
Art Group
July 18, 2008 (12:30 pm)
Tuesdays & Fridays at St Denys Community Centre. Check with organisers re: holiday periods
British Military Fitness Training
July 19, 2008 (10:00 am)
Challenging exercise with current/ex members of the armed forces for all fitness levels on Southampton Common. Meet on Cemetery Road, just off the A33 The Avenue. Not far from the Cowherds Pub.
Check with organisers during holidays
Southampton Ukulele Jam
July 21, 2008 (7:30 pm)
at Talking Heads. We play everything from folk to punk. We lend ukes to newbies. We help each other find tricky chords. Some of us sing - some just strum. You & your ukulele are very welcome.
Art Group
July 22, 2008 (12:30 pm)
Tuesdays & Fridays at St Denys Community Centre. Check with organisers re: holiday periods
Wing Chun Kung Fu
July 22, 2008 (8:00 pm)
Every Tues & Thurs in St Deny's Community Centre.
Classes run by Alan Gibson from 8 till 9.30pm. £6 each lesson. Wear training shoes & loose clothing. Check with organisers re: bank holidays.
CKD Self Defence
July 23, 2008 (6:00 pm)
Free introductory class of system of practical self-defence techniques at St Denys Community Centre. “Non-competitive environment; suitable for women & children - enjoyable physical workout, stress relief & a focus for kids with excessive energy.”
Sandras Yoga & Pilates Classes
July 23, 2008 (7:30 pm)
St Denys Community Centre
£3.50 per session
check with venue re: bank holidays
Wing Chun Kung Fu
July 24, 2008 (8:00 pm)
Every Tues & Thurs in St Denys Community Centre.
Classes run by Alan Gibson from 8 till 9.30pm. £6 each lesson. Wear training shoes & loose clothing. Check with organisers re: bank holidays.
Art Group
July 25, 2008 (12:30 pm)
Tuesdays & Fridays at St Denys Community Centre. Check with organisers re: holiday periods
British Military Fitness Training
July 26, 2008 (10:00 am)
Challenging exercise with current/ex members of the armed forces for all fitness levels on Southampton Common. Meet on Cemetery Road, just off the A33 The Avenue. Not far from the Cowherds Pub.
Check with organisers during holidays
Art Group
July 29, 2008 (12:30 pm)
Tuesdays & Fridays at St Denys Community Centre. Check with organisers re: holiday periods
Wing Chun Kung Fu
July 29, 2008 (8:00 pm)
Every Tues & Thurs in St Deny's Community Centre.
Classes run by Alan Gibson from 8 till 9.30pm. £6 each lesson. Wear training shoes & loose clothing. Check with organisers re: bank holidays.
CKD Self Defence
July 30, 2008 (6:00 pm)
Free introductory class of system of practical self-defence techniques at St Denys Community Centre. “Non-competitive environment; suitable for women & children - enjoyable physical workout, stress relief & a focus for kids with excessive energy.”
Sandras Yoga & Pilates Classes
July 30, 2008 (7:30 pm)
St Denys Community Centre
£3.50 per session
check with venue re: bank holidays
Wing Chun Kung Fu
July 31, 2008 (8:00 pm)
Every Tues & Thurs in St Denys Community Centre.
Classes run by Alan Gibson from 8 till 9.30pm. £6 each lesson. Wear training shoes & loose clothing. Check with organisers re: bank holidays.
Art Group
August 1, 2008 (12:30 pm)
Tuesdays & Fridays at St Denys Community Centre. Check with organisers re: holiday periods
British Military Fitness Training
August 2, 2008 (10:00 am)
Challenging exercise with current/ex members of the armed forces for all fitness levels on Southampton Common. Meet on Cemetery Road, just off the A33 The Avenue. Not far from the Cowherds Pub.
Check with organisers during holidays
Southampton Ukulele Jam
August 4, 2008 (7:30 pm)
at Talking Heads. We play everything from folk to punk. We lend ukes to newbies. We help each other find tricky chords. Some of us sing - some just strum. You & your ukulele are very welcome.
Art Group
August 5, 2008 (12:30 pm)
Tuesdays & Fridays at St Denys Community Centre. Check with organisers re: holiday periods
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