Word reaches the bitternepark.info news centre that there was another dramatic swan rescue from Cobden Bridge on September 5. As 20 swans flew towards the bridge, most went under, three went over but one of them landed on the bridge, an eyewitness reports! Find out what happened, and see more pictures in this series, as soon as we've had time to process them for the web... Previous swan rescue
Deep Dene – a small wooded and green space in Bitterne Park off Midanbury Lane and Cobden Avenue – will benefit from £12K for improvements. Park users are also being urged to set up their own 'friends’ group' to steer development and secure further funding.
New planning permission is being sought for previously fire-damaged Harcourt Mansions, as well as for the Old Boat House and at the Londis site in Oaktree Road.
The
first One Big Community Festival, which aims to “bring together
Portswood’s many communities and cultures”, takes place at Portswood
recreation ground on Saturday, September 11, from 11 am and 5pm.
bitternepark.info celebrated its fifth birthday on September 1; you may have noticed our modest display in window space kindly donated at The Old Chemist to mark the occasion.
Fancy a visit to Bitterne Park - or thinking about moving to the area? Perhaps you already live here and are interested to find out more. We hope this work in progress offers a few pointers and comes in handy!
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Vineyard Church took over the Old Chemist in Bitterne Park Triangle in
December 2009. In this feature originally recorded for St Denys Communty
Radio, we talk to Matt Hyam, Senior Pastor, and others,
about why the Church decided to take over the building, and what goes on
there. Use the player below to hear the audio:
Thomas Cook announces Majorca flights from Southampton
Travel company Thomas Cook will be operating flights to Palma in Majorca from Southampton on Saturdays from May 28 to September 17, 2011. The Echo suggests that "airport owner BAA will be hoping it is just the first of many" routes the company will launch from Southampton. It reports that Thomas Cook will be chartering Flybe planes for the service.
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A planning application has been made to extend Bitterne Balti next door into 11 Manor Farm Road. Full details, and comment, on the Council's website here. Map here.
St Denys kids get creative
Read how St Denys kids got creative to make their streets safer, in this blog.
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...)
"Southampton schools feel force of coalition cuts"
"The performing arts space that will no longer be built at Bitterne Park [Secondary School] could have served the community for generations," opines Will Boisseau in his Wessex Blog on the scrapping of the Building Schools for the Future programme.
The Daily Echo reports that Southampton Airport will become a “centre for international business travel,” as FlyBe invests £3.3 billion in new planes. Read their story here.
A national league player coaches mixed basketball sessions at St Denys Community Centre for 8-12 year olds on Tuesday afternoons, from 4.15pm for an hour.
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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. It's just one of many sections listing businesses and community organisations - and the great news is, basic listings are still free. Lovely!
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!
'St Denys Today', the community newsletter for St Denys which focuses on the community centre, is now available to download from bitternepark.info here (PDF 501K).
Many Whitworth Crescent and Whitworth Road residents have been saddened to see the loss of two beautiful trees on the river side of Whitworth Crescent. Lindsi Bluemel explains how more trees could be preserved.
Salsa with TLC - Woodlands College
September 08, 2010
Learn to dance Salsa every Weds at Woodlands College. Classes for absolute beginners each week...
Soul Catchers Gig at the Riverside Club
September 10, 2010
Soul Catchers, a new band playing Soul music from the 60s to the present day, will be playing their...
Bitterne Park Junior Gym
September 11, 2010
For 7yr olds upwards at Bitterne Park Secondary School in the gym. Check details/holiday periods...
Toy and Sports Library
September 11, 2010
The Community Play Link Toy and Sports Library is on alternative Saturdays at Bitterne Library.
One Big Community Festival
September 11, 2010
ONE BIG COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
FREE AND OPEN TO EVERYONE SO BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY FOR A FUN DAY...
Train Rides at Riverside Park
September 12, 2010
Bring the kids for a local train ride!
The Southampton Society of Model Engineers is a...
We have our shiny new Twitter account running now, so if you want to get the latest scoops from bitternepark.info and beyond, 
Vineyard Church took over the Old Chemist in Bitterne Park Triangle in
December 2009. In this feature originally recorded for St Denys Communty
Radio, we talk to Matt Hyam, Senior Pastor, and others,
about why the Church decided to take over the building, and what goes on
there.
We receive no outside funding, but if you like what we do you can support the site by shopping, via bitternepark.info, with a range of well-known outlets/brands, including 
Flamenco dance lessons are set to take place at St Denys Community Centre in September.
Who remembers this Triangle shopfront - revealed underneath the departing Creative Flowers' sign. But when was this shop last trading?
A planning application has been made to extend Bitterne Balti next door into 11 Manor Farm Road. Full details, and comment, on the Council's website 
From driving schools to Yoga, Pilates and children's drama, check out the busy 
'St Denys Today', the community newsletter for St Denys which focuses on the community centre, is now available to download from bitternepark.info 
