"I
was very impressed by the team who have put the website together and
look forward to working with them on giving Portswood a stronger
community voice." Alan Whitehead, MP Southampton Test
Alan Whitehead, Labour MP for Southampton Test, has welcomed the government's move to regulate the conversion of family homes into rented housing occupied by multiple households.
Our sister site bitternepark.info has made it to the final in this year's Hantsweb awards. You can vote for your fave sites in a 'public vote' from this link, that run in tandem with the main awards.
Woodmill residents made a deputation to the Council and handed in a
100-strong petition opposing the idea - that could be back on the
agenda - of introducing traffic lights at Woodmill Bridge – at an
estimated minimum cost of £100,000.
A residents' group formed in March is campaigning to create a community garden in wasteland near Portswood School, and is having an input into developments at Portswood Recreation Ground.
A Go Ape assault course has won planning permission over at Itchen Valley Country Park in the borough of Eastleigh - to the chagrin of many park users. Links: Echo report; Save Valley Country Park website
SoCo Music Project has won its People's Millions bid to fund a state of the art media studio in Thornhill, after winning a telephone vote for the cash. See our original story for details of the project.
24dash reports that building work is resuming at the first
Kickstart project in the South East, on the site of the former Wickes store on Portswood Road, where development had stalled for over a year. More here.
Wessex Scene offers further insight into the attempted Church Lane abduction case in October, which it says has "shaken the university community". Click here.
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Southampton City Council introduces price cuts of up to 50% in its city centre car parks from October 31, to encourage more people into the city and to “help businesses and residents through lean times”.
"It's not easy being the parent, partner, carer, brother, sister or child of a drug user but research shows that the support of people close to drug users has a huge part to play in their treatment and recovery,” says Southampton Drug Action Team, which is consulting residents about support services for the family and carers of drug users.
Work on the first phase of a scheme to improve the road system at Junction 5 of the M27 (Eastleigh and Southampton Airport junction) is set to start in October and will last six months.
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From driving schools to Yoga, Pilates and children's drama, check out the busy Classes and Tutors section on our noticeboard over at our sister site bitternepark.info. It's just one of many sections listing businesses and community organisations - and the great news is, basic listings are still free. Lovely!
Uni holds arms shares claim
Online student newspaper Wessex Scene alleges that the University of Southampton holds £30,000 of shares in a British arms company.Read their story here.
The Daily Echo reports that fresh plans for the new Sainsbury's superstore in Portswood, on the site of the bus depot - have now been approved. Read their story here.
Active Communities - a council group that helps people work together to improve their local area - has published its latest Update, downloadable as a PDF here. And you can download the group's Over 50's Clubs and Groups Newsletter here.
In the lead up to the flu season, the need for blood donors to come forward is even more critical, says the National Blood Service. You can give blood in October and January in Highfield.
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It's quick and easy to spread the word about your community events using our calendar: just log into the site and click here to add events, classes, gigs and more. (Hot tip: if you haven't created an account with the site you'll need to register first - and that should only take a moment...)
Stand by for a redesign at Portswood Recreation Ground. The revamp will address current drainage problems, and promises to bring facilities up to date for all park users.
"Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery would like to thank you for featuring our New Year’s Day Charity Walk on the website. For volunteer groups to be able to advertise their events free is such a help. The walk attracted 85 people and donations received were forwarded to the Mayor's charity."
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Art Group
February 09, 2010 (12:30 pm)
Tuesdays & Fridays at St Denys Community Centre. Check with organisers re: holiday periods
Weightwatchers Meetings
February 09, 2010 (5:30 pm)
Wanting to lose weight after the xmas period!!!
You will receive a very warm welcome also support...
Kidz Club - Bevois Town Church
February 09, 2010 (6:30 pm)
Tuesdays 6.30-7.30pm for 6-11 yr olds (school yrs 2-6). Term time only.
Weightwatchers Meeting
February 09, 2010 (7:00 pm)
wanting to lose weight after the xmas period!
You will recieve a very warm welcome also support...
Wing Chun Kung Fu
February 09, 2010 (8:00 pm)
Every Tues & Thurs in St Deny's Community Centre.
Classes run by Alan Gibson from 8 till 9.30pm. ...
CKD Self Defence
February 10, 2010 (6:00 pm)
Free introductory class of system of practical self-defence techniques at St Denys Community...
Weightwatchers Meeting
February 10, 2010 (7:00 pm)
wanting to lose weight after the xmas period!
You will recieve a very warm welcome also support...
Sandras Yoga & Pilates Classes
February 10, 2010 (7:30 pm)
St Denys Community Centre
£3.50 per session
check with venue re: bank holidays
Community Radio - St Denys
February 10, 2010 (8:00 pm)
Get involved with a community radio podcast project at St Denys Community Centre. You can learn new...
Lunchtime meditation sesssion - Art House
February 11, 2010 (1:15 am)
Tuesdays at the Art House Cafe, Bedford Place (opposite sainsburys) £3.00 for the meditation...
Weightwatchers Meeting
February 11, 2010 (7:00 pm)
wanting to lose weight after the xmas period!
You will recieve a very warm welcome also support...
Wing Chun Kung Fu
February 11, 2010 (8:00 pm)
Every Tues & Thurs in St Denys Community Centre.
Classes run by Alan Gibson from 8 till 9.30pm. ...
Art Group
February 12, 2010 (12:30 pm)
Tuesdays & Fridays at St Denys Community Centre. Check with organisers re: holiday periods
Weightwatchers Meeting
February 12, 2010 (7:00 pm)
wanting to lose weight after the xmas period!
You will recieve a very warm welcome also support...
British Military Fitness Training
February 13, 2010 (10:00 am)
Challenging exercise with current/ex members of the armed forces for all fitness levels on...
Weightwatchers Meeting
February 13, 2010 (7:00 pm)
wanting to lose weight after the xmas period!
You will recieve a very warm welcome also support...
Young people's groups - Portswood Church
February 14, 2010 (10:30 am)
Sunday mornings: 'Rock Solid' groups for 0 - 13 yrs and 'Revolution' for 14 - 18 yrs, from...
Early Spring Flower Walk
February 14, 2010 (2:00 pm)
Join the Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery for a wildflower walk around this enclosed Victorian...
Weightwatchers Meeting
February 14, 2010 (7:00 pm)
wanting to lose weight after the xmas period!
You will recieve a very warm welcome also support...
Alan Whitehead, Labour MP for Southampton Test, has welcomed the government's move to regulate the conversion of family homes into rented housing occupied by multiple households. 
Woodmill residents made a deputation to the Council and handed in a
100-strong petition opposing the idea - that could be back on the
agenda - of introducing traffic lights at Woodmill Bridge – at an
estimated minimum cost of £100,000.
If you fancy becoming a portswood.info newshound, and
sniffing out a story or two for the website, why not get in touch? There are plenty of opportunities to get involved with other areas, too, from managing our events listings to earning commission selling advertising across our sites.... Interested? Then what are you waiting for? Use the Contact Us form to, er - contact us!
From driving schools to Yoga, Pilates and children's drama, check out the busy 
If you run a website or blog, please consider including a link to us. Links help more people find us, and boost our rating on search engines. Many thanks – it’s appreciated!
Stand by for a redesign at Portswood Recreation Ground. The revamp will address current drainage problems, and promises to bring facilities up to date for all park users.
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