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Poll: should the Triangle be a conservation area?
ImageOur poll (front page, on the left) which asks whether you think Bitterne Park Triangle should become a conservation area. No - it's not about preserving plants and wildlife, but rather about protecting existing buildings and restricting future development. It's just for fun, isn't scientific, and if you want your opinion to count in the Council's current official consultation, you need to complete their form here.
You can read more about the proposal, and comment on bitternepark.info following this thread.

 
Free info day
bitterne leisure centre signThere's a free information day coming up at Bitterne Leisure Centre on Saturday March 27. You can find out more about issues ranging from healthy living and housing to money matters and family planning from 11.30 - 1.30pm. There will also be activities for children.
 
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Conservation status: good for the Triangle?
Consultation process kicks off

Bitterne Park Triangle street scene

A consultation period runs for four weeks over whether Bitterne Park Triangle should become a conservation area . This could apparently protect existing buildings, restrict future development and potentially enhance the street scene.
Plan and response form now online - click 'read more' for details
 
Bitterne Park's Sylv releases CD
Sylv WilloughbyBitterne Park resident and former Radio Solent presenter Sylv Willoughby has released a new CD featuring comic conversations with ex Solent colleague Richard Cartridge. Full story here

 
Runner up: Best Pride of Place website
finalist hantsweb awards bannerbitternepark.info was runner up, out of 101 nominations, in the 'Pride of Place' category at this year's Hantsweb awards.

 
Greening Bitterne Park
greening bitterne park logoThis February local residents attended a public meeting to launch the Bitterne Park Greening Campaign.

 
Running Sisters Beginners’ Course
Women's running club Southampton Running Sisters is currently taking registrations for its 8-week beginners' course which starts in April, meeting in Bitterne Park.

 
Yes, you can list your business on bitternepark.info. Free.
check out the NoticeboardWhy not add your group or local business to our Noticeboard section? It includes a community and business directory and there's also a classifieds section. Incredibly, basic listings are still free in all sections.
 
Updated: Playground revamp underway
rusty old roundaboutA revamp of Cobden Meadows playground is underway. It's due for completion by the end of March.
Click 'read more' to download plans

 
Bitterne Park – a village within a city?
swans near cobden bridge riverside park Fancy a visit to Bitterne Park - or even 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!

 
There's all sorts going on...
check out the NoticeboardFrom 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!

 
Flybe profits drop
front of old Flybe jetThere's been a big drop in profits for Flybe, the biggest airline to fly over Bitterne Park in and out of Southampton airport.
BBC report here, and other media reports from here.

 
Add your events to our calendar!
calendarIt'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...)

We've also expanded the 'What's on' main menu link on the left to try to make it simpler to use the calendar.
 
Get lost - in a book!
woman and child readingFed up with winter? Why not pop along to your local library, and borrow some different books, plan a trip away - or just let your mind take a trip somewhere exotic by getting lost in an exciting story.

 
Audio: Remembering Bitterne Park 1925-1940
Mary LongEighty-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!).

 
Londis on its way to St Denys
Londis coming soonLondis is on its way to St Denys Road, according to this poster in the newsagent's window.

 
Woodmill lights proposal resurfaces
lights at woodmill?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.

 
Got a nose for a story?
ImageIf you fancy becoming a bitternepark.info newshound, and sniffing out a story or two for the website, why not get in touch? We could also use a little help sorting out our events calendar, Noticeboard, promotion and advertising....
Pic: Barney by Mark Soejoko

 
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WebIf 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!

 
Airport should soundproof homes
Campaigners say Southampton Airport should insulate nearby homes and schools against noise disturbance, as many other UK airports do -  reports the Daily Echo.

 
'Disposal' of Riverside Park land
riverside park behind schoolsCouncil notices to “dispose of a leasehold interest” in parts of Riverside Park have apparently appeared in the Echo (Monday Nov 30). This is part of the process to commandeer land mainly for schools’ use.
Echo story here; Our previous story, and longest ever comment thread, here.

 
Stay in touch with bitternepark.info
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Spreading the word
flyerOur new colour flyers, printed onto recycled paper with eco inks, are already out and about, spreading the word about the website. If you’d like some to distribute through your organisation, or even in your street, do let us know.


• We can also now produce similar flyers and promotional items for your organisation at a very competitive rate – please email us or call on 0845 347 9387 for more information.
 
Six months of work at Junction 5
bollardWork 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.
 
Rugby, anyone?
Stoneham RFC, the closest rugby club to Bitterne Park, which trains and plays at the University ground at Wide Lane, is looking for new players and supporters.

 
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