Community news and events: Tuesday 11 September 2018

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Southampton and the Spitfire

Summer Evening Talks at Portswood Library

Geoff Wheeler presents…. Southampton and the Spitfire

Wednesday 19 September / 7.15pm / Portswood Library, Portswood Road, Southampton SO17 2NG / Free Entry / All Welcome

Come and hear the story of Southampton and the Spitfire.

For more information on all of the talks and vents taking place at Portswood library visit their Facebook page.


Friends of Portswood Library and Macmillan

Saturday 22 September / 10.30am - 11 am Q & A / Portswood Library, Portswood Road, Portswood SO17 2NG / Free Entry / All Welcome

Ask your questions to Robert Wiliams, a Conservation Architect who works for Historic England and is an authority on Herbert Collins. Signed copies of his book will be available for £10 (£5 will go to MacMillan)

For more information visit their Facebook page.


Dog Show

St James Park Dog Show

Sunday 23 September / 11am – 3pm / St James’ Park, St James Road SO15 5SD

Activities include: Dog show – Enter on the day, please ensure all dogs are on leads and you bring your own poo bags / Local Vets attending / Bouncy castles / Face Painting / BBQ / Tombola / Stalls from local businesses and much more.

For more information or to book space for your business email events@fosjp.org.uk or visit their website.


Adults Social Workers / Meet and Greet day

Monday 24 September / 9am – 4.30pm / Southampton City Council, Civic Centre Road, Southampton SO14 7LY

Tour Times: 9–10am / 10.30–11.30am / 12noon–1pm / 1.30–2.30pm / 3–4pm

Would you like to know more about Social Work within Adults Services in Southampton City Council?

In Southampton, we strongly believe and invest in shaping the future of Adult Social Care. That’s why we focus on prevention and strength based practice, ensuring that in our communities, people feel safe, connected to each other and able to live the lives they want to.

During a tour led by managers and team members, you will be offered an insight into the level of care we provide the people we care for. You will have a chance to meet the specialists including our Principal Social Worker, providing the opportunity for you to ask questions you may have along the way.

Registration - email recruitment@southampton.gov.uk to register your interest, and we will be in touch with further details and to confirm your place and time. 

Lordswood Residents and Community Association

Committee Meeting / Friday 14 September / 7pm / Lordswood Community Centre, Sandpiper Road, SO16 8FD 

Everyone is welcome so please come along, meet the trustees, see what they do. Join in if you wish, as they would like to hear your views.

The meeting aims to finish before 9pm but stay as long as you like.

For more information call 077 1974 1300 or visit their website.


Heritage Open Days

Heritage Open Days

Thursday 13 - Sunday 16 September / Southampton / FREE 

Every year in September, places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences.

The whole event gives the opportunity to visit different locations around Southampton. 

For more information visit the website


Southampton Bee keepers

Southampton Bee Keepers Honey Show

Saturday 22 September / 12noon–4pm / Mayfield Nurseries, Mayfield Park, Weston Lane, SO19 9HL

Including: Learning Hive, Honey for sale, Wax candle rolling (£1.00) and a selection of bee friendly plants.

For more information visit their website.


Macmillan Cancer Care

Support Macmillan

Coffee morning / Friday 28 September / 10am-12noon / Southampton Crematorium, East Chapel

Come along and be part of The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, which is Macmillan’s biggest fundraising event for people facing cancer. We'll brew the coffee and bake the cakes - all you have to do is bring along family and friends and contribute, to help make sure no one faces cancer alone.


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