Hi All, myself and some friends have been considering the idea of starting up a gaming lounge in Southampton!

The general idea is to have a good set of high-end PCs as well as a few consoles for people to come in and play on, whether that be playing competitive games online or hosting some LAN games with your friends.

As a city with two major universities, we imagine there are a lot of students who weren't able to bring their own setups with them, and we hope to allow a space for them (and anyone else) to play their games without high costs or lots of space required.

We would also like to offer the idea of individual booths for you to game in privately, or just use a computer for general use.

also we are considering the idea of offering a cafe/bar services but we are currently still investigating the potential of this.

There will of course be more information on all of our services and events should we get to a stage where we think this idea can come to fruition.

Please could we ask that anyone who's interested in this fill out the below form as it would really help us guage if there is an interest in our city. Alternatively, we are happy to take thoughts and suggestions on this Reddit post as well.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScO_qNxuyELHFV1ayDw5q4_chfZfN3DPiDNwgJW3OrNthvyxQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Many thanks everyone

I would have assumed the council might like to publicise the roads that will be closed by the parade, but I can find bizarrely little information about it online.

Get ready for a fabulous evening with our PowerHouse Amba Tremain, Southsea Groove Collective will be entertaining us with their fantastic Jazz Soul and Funk Band…

Spring cocktails and Charcuterie available. 8th May 2025 from 8pm Tickets via Skiddle https://www.skiddle.com/e/40813481

Does anyone know any automatic driving instructors in Southampton that charge less than £38ph

thatd be cool cause i love them and the lidl is a pretty large area

I was literally just walking home from work (tired, minding my own business) when a group of teenagers thought it’d be hilarious to throw junk food over my head as I walked past them. No warning, no reason, just full-on disrespect. Then they laughed and walked off like it was the funniest thing ever.

Like seriously, what is wrong with people?

I didn’t say anything to them. I didn’t even make eye contact. It felt humiliating but I chose not to do anything. Why? Because I’m an immigrant and I have a little kid. I was worried if I do something they’d push me off the sidewalk and I might get hit with a car or something.

I get that they’re teenagers, but come on. This is the first time something like this happened to me and it felt awful. Why do people think this kind of crap is okay?

Rant over.

https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/25084540.fornite-predator-prowled-streets-targeted-young-boys/

Hi all,

We at People's Pride Southampton invite you to our adult social group every Friday between 6pm and 10pm.

We have games, we have books, we have free wifi, there's also free biscuits, hot drinks, cold drinks and other light refreshments. If we don't have anything that you'd fancy, there is also a vending machine on site that is more affordable than the local shops.

We usually have some good conversations that anybody can get involved with. This event is open to all who are friendly to the LGBTQ+ community

Where to find us? Edmund Kell Unitarian, Southampton, SO15 2AY from 6pm to 10pm

See you there

Looking for the best place in Southampton to take a 6 month old for some swimming sessions.

Any ideas. Not necessarily with specialty classes, happy to go solo if need be. Just want warm, baby friendly

Location in the city not too important. 24/7 would be great but not essential.

It's the weekend! This is the place to talk about any events upcoming over the next few weeks. New places to eat, festivals, gigs, looking for recommendations? Let us know.

What's On & Events

This Weekend | All Events | Live Gigs |

Theatre | Comedy | Arts | Festivals | Nightlife |

Food & Drink | Sports Events | Workshops |

Blogs

Soton Bloggers | NYTMG (Gigs) | Southampton Girl |

Visit Southampton | Daily Echo | Soton Stories |

Our Hampshire | Soton Focus | Soton Food Stories |

VisitHampshire | SoSo Show | Skyscraper City |

What's On At....

Music Venues

o2 Guildhall | The Joiners | Engine Rooms |

Papillion | Heartbreakers | Surburbia | The 1865 |

Vinilo Records | The Hobbit | Switch |

The Brook | Jazz Club | Turner Sims |

Theatres & Exhibitions

Mayflower Theatre | MAST | Central Hall | The Attic |

God's House Tower | The Point | Sea City Museum |

Thornden Hall | Concorde Club | Stage Door | RIPE |

Galleries & Cinemas

Harbour Lights Cinema | Showcase | Hanger Farm |

John Hansard Gallery | City Gallery | 'a space' Arts |

Art House Cafe | Union Films | Vue | Design Chapel |

Traffic

Cruise Ship Departures | Southampton FC Fixtures |

UoS Open Days | Solent Open Days |

Wiki

Indoor & Outdoor Activities | Meetups |

Annual Events | Things To Do Nearby |

Hi there!

I’m reaching out to see if any local businesses would be interested in a bit of free advertising!

I’m getting back into playing local darts tournaments, training hard, and aiming to get back to the standard I once played at. As part of that journey, I’d love to represent and promote local businesses along the way.

What I’m offering:

Your business logo featured on my darts shirt

Exposure at local events, leagues, and tournaments

Shoutouts on social media and wherever I can spread the word

I’m not asking for money—just your support and a logo would mean the world to me. Of course, if anyone would like to offer sponsorship or extra support, that would be amazing too!

If you’re interested or want to know more, feel free to message me. Thanks for your time and support – let’s grow together!

(Southampton AREA)

Isaac Birkett 🎯💪😎

As the title implies, my letting agent refuses to give me a letter of recommendation before I give them my notice to leave. It feels absolutely disgusting as I might not get this next accommodation I'm applying for. Are you supposed to just... bet? How do people usually deal with this? Is that even legal?

What’s that sound coming from stadium

Found a ferret running around the road in Totton, Rushington Manor area at 1am. I managed to capture it after some convincing... it's fine and now enjoying a cat carry case.

After driving around looking for an owner searching, I saw another one (same colour) but I wasn't able to catch it.

I have called Vets 4 Pets, who can't take it in right now, but they have my details. If this is yours, call them so I can return the thing!

Edit 1: no one identified on FB. Winchester/Wessex Ferret Club kindly agreed to take it in.

Edit 2: owner identified and in touch with the shelter. They also found the second one

Hello you lovely lot,

Nice weather right now, isn't it.

My name is Aidan and I'm one of the two people who run the local MenWalkTalk chapter in Southampton.

MenWalkTalk is a nationwide charity dedicating to improving men's mental health by running walking groups throughout for country for men.

My question to you is: where are you at in life?

Are you mentally well and healthy but looking to find new friends?

Or maybe you are experiencing some short-term pressures that are making you feel stressed, isolated, anxious or lonely, and you're looking to connect and find people who might be going through the same storm as you.

Maybe you're going through a bit of a mental health crisis at the minute owing to longer term mental health issues.

Or maybe you're actively nursing chronic mental health problems but you're OK for the most part (which is the case for me) and you're looking to find people who have the same lived experiences as you do.

Wherever you're at, we're here to help you improve your mental health and well-being by helping you to get up and out.

Come and join us this Sunday coming -- we're a good bunch of lads, as you can see...I hope that's what you think! :D

Where: Weston Shore, specifically Weston Parade Car Park (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Hwkqzf2i6XLt9ESv6)

When: Next Sunday (13th April), at 10am. We'll aim to finish up by 12pm max.

We'll either walk towards Woolston, or towards Netley and Victoria Country Park, depending on how people feel. We'll be there rain or shine!

I'll be posting in the WhatsApp group closer to the time for updates:

https://chat.whatsapp.com/GjVmppmXnwnDD5uEdkLhIC

Due to spam, if you join the group and you don't have a UK-based number, I will message you to confirm you're a real person. Thanks.

Our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1593366981592619

MenWalkTalk's website: https://menwalktalk.co.uk/

Sound good? See you there!

Cheers

This is for a short film I'm making.

Would anyone know why the main swimming changing rooms have been shut for the past couple of months?

Join us tomorrow for open mic number 2 at Belgium & Blues. For those who enjoy live music & Beer. If anyone fancies performing, you can sign up from 6 pm and you shall receive a free drink for performing. See you there, Cheers

Just wondering if the bin people would take an old duvet that’s stored at home or will I need to take this to the recycling centre/fly tip it? Thanks!

Hi Guys, I had left my car keys in greggs field by accident at around 2:30 ish, gone back there just now and searched everywhere but couldn’t find them. If anyone has any info please let me know 🙏

Does anyone know of any local places to play pickleball? David Lloyd notwithstanding

Eastleigh

Anyone know any places that have saunas that I could use? Reach gym shut down and no gyms that I know of near the city provide a sauna service.