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Is it a bike? Is it a boat? |
No - it's an 'amphibious cycle', built by Southampton University Engineering students, and tested on the Itchen. For the full story and more pics, read on.
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 Organisers of the 6th Environmental Rock event at the Hobbit last month have set up a Facebook page, where visitors can share pictures of the day.
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Isle of Wight artist exhibits at Spice |
 Bitterne Park Triangle gallery Spice Art Studios will be exhibiting a large selection of Isle of Wight Artist Lisa Traxler 's recent work from May 21-June 28.
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Can you help with editorial? |
 If you’ve got some spare time on your hands and would like to put your writing and research skills to good use, then we’d like to hear from you.
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Audio: Remembering Bitterne Park 1925-1940 |
 Eighty-year-old Mary Long has lived in Bitterne Park for most of her
life – and loves it. In these audio clips you can hear how her father bought their
house for £500 cash, about shopping at the Triangle, where she used to
play, and why she wasn’t allowed to go to what is now Sandringham Road
(but did anyway!).
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 Check out our bitternepark.info Amazon store for a pick of products, including this new 80GB silver Apple iPod classic. Plus you'll find space hoppers, Rubik's Cubes, music, books, and links to all other Amazon products. Or go shopping with other respected vendors via these links - all sales help fund the site, at no extra cost to you. It's amazing!
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Tories take control of city |
 Conservative Ivan White has been re-elected for the Bitterne Park ward in the local election, and the Tories have taken control of the city council with an overall majority.
See the Daily Echo and BBC sites for further coverage, and read on for Bitterne Park results.
pic: Rob Francis
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Re-vamp for library meeting room |
 Much needed work is expected to take place in June to smarten up the meeting room at Cobbett Road Library.
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A portswood.info reader and keen ukulele player is looking for other
players. Could this lead to mass strumming in Riverside Park? Who can say. If you're interested, please use the contact us form and we'll put you in touch.
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 Over the last couple of weeks 23 cars have been vandalised in Bitterne Park, says Carole Dennis.
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Airport: passenger numbers rise in March |
 Southampton Airport reported a 5.4% increase in passenger numbers for the month of March, compared with the same month in 2007.
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Your what’s on guide for Bitterne Park and beyond! |
 Don’t forget to take a look at our events calendar while you’re here! It’s full of things to do for all ages. And you can make it even better, by proposing your events for inclusion – just log into the site and click here.
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New church bells in Bitterne Park |
The Daily Echo reports that The Church of the Ascension has recently added four new bells – their story is here.
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School land will be sold for football centre |
 The Daily Echo is reporting that the council has agreed to sell land at Bitterne Park School for a five-a-side centre. See their report here.
See also our earlier story, '
All weather pitches at Bitterne Park School?', and readers’ comments here.
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Add listings to the Noticeboard - free |
Why not add your group or business to our Noticeboard section? It includes a community and business directory and there's also a classifieds section. Basic listings are still free in all sections!
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Chessel Bay Local Nature Reserve website |
There's a fascinating website for the Chessel Bay Local Nature Reserve here. The Bay is the only remaining long stretch of undeveloped, natural shoreline in the lower Itchen river. It's hoped a Bay 'friends' group can be established in due course.
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Library friends launch new website |
 Congratulations to the Friends of Cobbett Road Library, who have launched their website. It offers info about Library events from Townswomen's Guild meetings to Tai Chi sessions and events for kids. Take a look following this link - and bookmark for the future!
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Whitworth and Triangle conservation |
Residents held a useful meeting to progress creating a conservation area in the Whitworth Crescent area (March 30) with
Cllr Peter Baillie.
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Southampton goes to seed! |
 Gardens, allotments or simple containers are all great
for growing your own fruit and veg, says Tricia Worby, who picked up
her seeds at the recent Southampton Seed Swap.
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Tai Chi takes off at Cobbett Road |
Following the success of the inaugural session, Tai Chi looks set to continue at Cobbett Road Library on Mondays from 5.45pm.
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At long last we have some new 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 do contact us, and we’ll rush some over to you! Many thanks.
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Concern over plan for Cobbett flats |
 Neighbours have expressed concern over a planning proposal to re-develop a Cobbett Road site into a block of 20 flats.
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Schools consult over parks plan |
 Local schools are consulting over a plan to incorporate part of the public recreation ground into their grounds for school children's use.
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 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. And a big thanks to those who have already done just this – it’s appreciated!
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We offer free listings of local events on our calendar. These also appear on the right hand side of the front page - over there >>! Click 'read more' for further information.
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Want your own page on this site? |
Whether you're a business, community organisation or individual you can have your own Homepage on bitternepark.info, which you can update from your own computer whenever you want!
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Free listings |
Karaoke - Hop Inn
May 14, 2008 (8:00 pm)
at the Hop Inn, Woodmill Lane. Free.
Wing Chun Kung Fu - St. Denys C. Centre
May 14, 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.
Rhymetime - Central Library
May 15, 2008 (2:00 pm)
Come and enjoy rhymes with your baby. Have fun clapping jiggling and wiggling, see some puppets and play musical instruments too. Aimed at babies (from birth) and their parent / carer. Changing facilities available in the art gallery / library foyer. EV...
Irish Dancing Classes-St. Denys C. Centre
May 15, 2008 (4:00 pm)
Irish Dancing classes for beginners 4 - 15 years at 4pm each Thursday at St Denys Community Centre £2.50 per class
Illustrated talk "Richard Eurich" by Christine Clearkin
May 15, 2008 (7:00 pm)
Southampton Local History Forum sponsored by Southampton Library service holds a monthly series of talks in the Northguild Lecture Theatre. Using the library/art gallery entrance, the lecture theatre is just behind the kiosk of the art gallery shop. Ent...
Nutcracker - Mayflower Theatre
May 15, 2008 (7:30 pm)
Tuesday 13th - Saturday 17th May
Tue - Sat 7.30pm
Thu & Sat 2.00pm
Nutcracker! follows Clara's bittersweet journey from a hilariously bleak Christmas Eve at Dr. Dross' Orphanage for waifs and strays, through a shimmering, ice-skating, winter wonderl...
Sandras Yoga & Pilates - St. Denys C. Centre
May 15, 2008 (7:30 pm)
St Denys Community Centre
£3.50 per session
check with venue re: bank holidays
Friday Market – At the Bargate
May 16, 2008 (9:00 am)
The regular Friday markets have over 50 attractive, continental type stalls. Some of the delights on offer include: high quality fruit and veg, a local butcher, bakery and cake stall, Polish organic foods, Mediterranean olives, European cheeses, Fairtra...
Art Group - St. Denys C. Centre
May 16, 2008 (12:30 pm)
Tuesdays & Fridays at St Denys Community Centre. Check with organisers re: holiday periods
U3A Art Group – Cobbet Road Library
May 16, 2008 (2:00 pm)
University of the Third Age
Meets every two weeks on Fridays.
Over 50’s group
Some tuition given. Small charge
You must be a member of the U3A Southampton division to attend.
Nutcracker - Mayflower Theatre
May 16, 2008 (7:30 pm)
Tuesday 13th - Saturday 17th May
Tue - Sat 7.30pm
Thu & Sat 2.00pm
Nutcracker! follows Clara's bittersweet journey from a hilariously bleak Christmas Eve at Dr. Dross' Orphanage for waifs and strays, through a shimmering, ice-skating, winter wonderl...
Wing Chun Kung Fu - St. Denys C. Centre
May 16, 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.
Ready Steady Dance - DM Centre Portswood
May 17, 2008 (9:30 am)
Under 8's Pay as you go
£3.75 per class
Special offer ONLY IF TAKEN ON SAME DAY:
Two classes £5.50, three classes £6.00 and four classes £7.50
Councillors' Surgery-Cobbet Road Library
May 17, 2008 (10:30 am)
Every 3rd Saturday of the month at 10.30 am
Drop in and raise issues of concern.
Bitterne Park Junior Gym
May 17, 2008 (10:30 am)
For 7yr olds upwards at Bitterne Park Secondary School in the gym. Check details/holiday periods with organisers
Ballroom and Latin - DM Centre Portswood
May 17, 2008 (11:00 am)
Over 8's Pay as you go
£3.75 per class
Special offer ONLY IF TAKEN ON SAME DAY:
Two classes £5.50, three classes £6.00 and four classes £7.50
Musical Theatre - DM Centre Portswood
May 17, 2008 (11:45 am)
Over 8's Pay as you go
£3.75 per class
Special offer ONLY IF TAKEN ON SAME DAY:
Two classes £5.50, three classes £6.00 and four classes £7.50
Beginner's Street / Freestyle - DM Centre Portswood
May 17, 2008 (12:45 pm)
Over 8s Pay as you go
£3.75 per class
Special offer ONLY IF TAKEN ON SAME DAY:
Two classes £5.50, three classes £6.00 and four classes £7.50
Cheerleading - DM Centre Portswood
May 17, 2008 (2:15 pm)
Over 8's Pay as you go
£3.75 per class
Special offer ONLY IF TAKEN ON SAME DAY:
Two classes £5.50, three classes £6.00 and four classes £7.50
Karaoke - Bitterne Park Hotel
May 18, 2008 (8:00 pm)
Sunday nights at the Bitterne Park Hotel.
Free
Art Group – Cobbet Road Library
May 19, 2008 (1:30 pm)
Mondays and Wednesdays . No fee.
All ages and abilities. Bring your own materials.
Rhymes and Story Time - Cobbett Road Library
May 19, 2008 (2:00 pm)
Free - For 0-4 year olds.
Rhyme and story time session with musical instruments every week...and lots of noise.
Confirm with venue re: bank holidays
Older Persons Club - St. Denys C. Center
May 19, 2008 (2:00 pm)
Come along and make new friends, join in with activities, quizes, informative talks and more at St Denys Community Centre. £1 per session. New members welcome.
Illustrated talk "Southampton's Green Spaces"
May 19, 2008 (7:30 pm)
City of Southampton Society guest speaker is Jon Dyer-Slade, Southampton Council manager of parks and open spaces. The talk will be held, not at the usual venue, but at the Edmund Kell Memorial Hall in Bellvue Road [off London Road]. Non members can enr...
Story Time - Central Library
May 20, 2008 (10:00 am)
Come along and enjoy stories and rhymes with your under-fives. Simple craft activity follows storytime. It's FREE. Everyone welcome. EVERY TUESDAY ALL YEAR, in the Children's Library. Parents/carers must stay with their child
Art Group - St.Denys C. Centre
May 20, 2008 (12:30 pm)
Tuesdays & Fridays at St Denys Community Centre. Check with organisers re: holiday periods
Children’s classes - DM Centre Portswood
May 20, 2008 (6:30 pm)
Under 16’s Pay as you go
£3.75 per class
Special offer ONLY IF TAKEN ON SAME DAY:
Two classes £5.50, three classes £6.00 and four classes £7.50
Toddlertime - Central Library
May 21, 2008 (9:45 am)
Toddlertime is an active music and rhyme session aimed at (walking) toddlers who perhaps find it hard to keep still and like to be on the go! We explore some different percussion instruments, have fun keeping the beat and do some dance and movement. We ...
Needle Craft group – Cobbet Road Library
May 21, 2008 (10:00 am)
Each Wednesday every week.
Town's Womens Guild Needlecraft group
All ages welcome, small refreshment given.
No fee, but donations welcome.
Art Group – Cobbet Road Library
May 21, 2008 (1:30 pm)
Mondays and Wednesdays . No fee.
All ages and abilities.
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