Pleased to be reunited with my Release Mandela mug and ceramic retro cow following a loft clear out.

A multi-venue musical festival right on your doorstep, held in three of Southampton’s favourite local grassroots venues - see our guide to the Wanderlust festival.
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The 1865 The Joiners HEARTBREAKERS

I've been writing for In Common for a few months now, it's an absolute joy to help promote the local scene here with my monthly gig guide

'It’s the only green space in Newtown, and as such, a vital asset the community can’t afford to lose.'
Read our latest opinion piece - Newtown Adventure Playground – Saving The Venny
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Looking forward to this event! 🙌

Millie Manders and the Shutup put on an all-around sensational show with high energy and great music.
Read the full review and see the photos from Millie Manders and the Shutup at Bournemouth Anvil.
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MMATSU VOODOO RADIO

For 200 days the Israeli military’s bombardment of #Gaza has killed and injured over 110,000 people, and forced more than 1.7 million people to flee their homes.

Now, the Israeli army are planning a ground invasion of Rafah.

Take action to #ProtectRafah : map.org.uk/campaigns/prev…

🚨 An invasion of Rafah must not be allowed to go ahead.

Following Israel’s ‘evacuation’ orders for areas in northern and central Gaza, over two thirds of Gaza’s population, including more than 600,000 children, have sought shelter there.

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405 lives lost in this awful game of human ‘who touched it last’. Whole humans, parents, children, killed because we can’t agree a safe route for people to access our asylum system.

Southampton folk act Pegasuses has been named Turner Sims' first Turn It Up local associate
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Pegasuses Turner Sims Band of Skulls

'If we come out, if we make a fuss, make a noise, have our hair too long, or replace a stiff upper lip for a smile, a lot of powerful people become upset being yourself is a form of protest.'
Read the Trans Pride Southampton statement on puberty blockers:
in-common.co.uk/2024/03/25/tra…

'Supporting Southampton has always been hard work and right now every moment seems heightened and full of meaning.'

See the latest from our Saints fan and columnist Nick Mabey.

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Great initiative to support local food banks at Mayflower Theatre Mayflower Theatre

'There were some more creative flavours and craft beverages like a rhubarb and custard cider'
See the full review of The Cask and Crust Music Festival in Winchester
in-common.co.uk/2024/04/07/rev…

Acclaimed social historian comes to Winchester to discuss proto-feminist Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon
in-common.co.uk/2024/04/01/acc…
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'Baser’s energy is infectious, and it’s clear how much this triumphant homecoming date means to her.'
See the full review and photos of Caity Baser's homecoming gig at Southampton's O2 Guildhall last night.
in-common.co.uk/2024/04/10/rev…

I've signed this petition calling on the government to immediately revoke all licences for arms exports to Israel.

At 100,000, Parliament has to consider it - let's get it there asap. Lives depend on it.

Pass it on. #StopArmingIsrael
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/6529…

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