I'm looking to go over cobden bridge to get to St denys community centre via bitterne triangle and over cobden bridge this evening. Is this possible with closure of St denys road? Thanks!

Hi All, looking to park my car in the Chandlers ford train station car park for work soon but I've got a flight from Southampton airport early doors so it'll be before the trains arrive

So 2 questions

1. Is the car park still free and will it even be open as I'll be arriving outside train running hours

&

2. Can I leave it there overnight or will it get towed/fined (I'll be away for one night)

Thanks in advance for your help!

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Why do so many people in Southampton (and the UK in general) dislike speed cameras?

Consider the fact that

1. Speed cameras must not be hidden
2. Speed cameras must be clearly signposted
3. Speed cameras must not be placed on downhills
4. Speed cameras must not be placed just before or after a speed limit change
5. Speed cameras must only be placed in accident black spots
6. Speed cameras must have a leeway of 10%+2 (meaning if the speed limit is 30mph for example, the camera won't trigger unless you go over 35mph)

I recently visited Sydney Australia and that's one place where I genuinely had the impression that speed cameras were just used as cash cows. They hide the cameras, put them just before or after speed changes, on the bottom of hills, have bugger all leeway, and the speed limits are often really low, with the fines are crazy expensive too

In the UK, speed cameras are only used to slow people down in dangerous accident hotspots

So why the hate for them?

hey does anyone know anything I could do for my birthday later today? I don't have any friends and I've got like £10 to spend haha I'd do anything really. but I can't stay out past 5pm

Does anyone know where to find the loud fireworks?

We have some great garden centres in the area, but obviously garden centres are generally expensive, so they're better for just having a look at e.g. at the moment xmas decorations... Are there any that are on the cheaper side?

The autumnal months bring many great wonders to Southampton - new students cluttering the city centre and also the joy of Halloween!

Mostly, Liberty Caps start growing for limited time. I am going out on Saturday to the New Forest to find some. Is there anywhere apart from Brockenhurst that one should survey in search of our small, brown, nipple-capped friend?

I was recently gifted a signet ring by a family friend which needs resizing for my hands, I want to get a good job done as the ring belonged to somebody dear to me, does anybody have any recommendations?

I am looking for some recommendations of somewhere to stay in Southampton before cruising next summer.

The hotel doesn’t need to be close to the port as we will have a car but would like to explore some of Southampton and have a nice meal the night before we cruise.

We’re moving to Southampton in a few months with our two toddlers 1 and 3 from the US. Are there any Montessori nurseries around? They’re everywhere here and the girls are at one now so I wanted to see if I could get them in one there so they’d have some continuity between their old school and new to help with the adjustment. But also I’m guessing most people go to one close to where they live? We’re aiming for near the university since my husband will be teaching there.

Hi, I will be visiting Southampton for a couple months. I'm really into my live music, I've heard of venues such as the joiners and heartbreakers. Just wondering if there are any decent young up and coming bands that frequent these venues?

Hi, can anyone recommend a good app to use apart from Spare room to rent a nice room, in a professional household.

Any recommendations, would be really appreciated!

Thank you.

Like if I drive 70 on the M6, M40, parts of the M1 etc, I'm basically one of the slowest cars

But the M3 seems majority are just cruising along at 60-65 odd

Just wondering if anyone here thinks moving to Southampton is a good idea? Me & my partner are looking to relocate out of London, and the hospital is required (NICU) for our baby girl due in January!

We've been looking at houses & bungalows in the area, struggling to find much within our budget, but any tips or information about the place would be fantastic!!

Hopefully acceptable to post in here because the head office for Garmin is based here.

It’s a generic call centre almost tech support sort of job.

Has anyone had any experience with it? The brand has good vibes but is it too soul crushingly boring to keep up for a while?

Welcome to the Southampton Social Weekly Thread - posted every Tuesday

This is the place for making new friends or sharing a meetup. Let people know what your interests are, or the specific event you're looking to go to in the comments.

Meetup.com & the Bumble BFF app are good ways to make new friends, as well as the suggestions in this thread.

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Hi, I was wondering if anyone can give recommendations for good places in central town for a date night that’s nice but not extremely expensive, Something like a cocktail bar, preferably not restaurants?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated 😁

What it says really, am having difficulty finding something we can do in the evening of Halloween as we are away during the daytime - wondering if there are any suggestions? Even something like a trick or treat will do as they've not had a chance to make many friends down here yet! TIA

So I am talking about the one near the nursery and st james park. Its not currently showing on the map but I am talking about here - https://maps.app.goo.gl/WZPbrV93TdUdj9HC7

Fucked up earlier and ended up with the back half of the car still in the box. Anyone know if there is a camera and if I can expect a fine in the post?

Has anyone had an issue with this lady before. Not sure if she just works at The Edge but she’s short, white blonde hair and in her late fifties/early sixties.

She scuttled over to me after I got this drunk guy a glass of water cause he said he felt sick and she said she was subjecting me to a drug search. I was taken aback by this as I’ve actually been over a year sober from using any form of recreational job and followed behind her in this little room with a mirror and a table. I sat on the table and asked what her reasons were for this. She claimed on cctv I handed a bag of drugs to a man in a red tracksuit. She also then said I wiped my nose as I walked behind her (it was fucking cold in the smoking area and my nose was dripping) but she extremely over exaggerated how I wiped my nose. She then bought another worker in and two of my friends. She said I had ‘residue’ on my face so she was kicking me out. I said that she hadn’t even searched me and she claimed again that on cctv you can see her putting her hands in my pockets. When I asked to see this, this was denied. My friend tried to explain to her that Im autistic and have nervous tics to which she replied something like “oh everyone’s on the bloody spectrum” I offered to show a card that was issued to me by Autism Hampshire which clearly states that I have autism and also says the following “using clear communication and understanding. Using minimal physical contact and giving space. Ensuring sensory stimuli are not causing discomfort”

Jill did the exact opposite of all of these suggestions. She then went and got my purse and dumped out the contents while I had been escorted outside, in doing so she lost a passport photo of me and my dad who passed away and it was the only copy I had. When I looked in my purse outside the club and it was gone she wouldn’t let me get a word in edgeways so I walked away and angrily threw these prop swords I had as part of my costume on the floor (I admit a bit childish) and she told my friends that they wouldnt be taking any further action and I wasn’t banned etc but I got no apology from her and she ran off inside when I went back to ask about the photo from my purse.

I spoke to my boyfriend when I got home and he said his friends have had run ins with her before where she has found drugs, she’s said no further action will be taken and then she has taken the drugs and sold them on to other people. Other times if she doesn’t find anything she still throws you out with no apology. One of the other people in the tiny room with me had pupils like dinner plates so wouldn’t be surprised if they take the stuff for themselves!

I tried to message the general manager of the edge because I know her but she’s not replied. All I want is my photo back and for Jill to undergo some bloody neurodivergence training or even compassion training cause that would is devoid of any of that!

Just wondering if anyone else has had a shitty experience with her.

I'm looking for a small venue for regular meet ups. Once per month, on a Saturday. The meet up is casual, and I'd usually just use a pub but because it's on a Saturday I'm thinking it might cause some issues.

Essential:
Disabled access
No minimum spend (This is a casual, free meet up)
Nice to have:
A TV (or two!)
A closed off area, or at least a bit of a nook.
Booze! Not essential, with the timing people will be able to go drinking afterwards.

Hi, I moved to Southampton for work a few months ago and I'm having a bit of difficulty meeting people my age (mid twenties)

It sort of feels like when I go out uni ago people are well represented, as are 30+ people but the middle is lacking a bit.

I've tried the meet up groups a few times, but I tended to be the youngest there by a fair few years so it wasn't quite what I was looking for.

Any thoughts?

Just wondering if the Engine Rooms serve any food at gigs?

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to buy a house in Southampton and would love some advice from locals or recent buyers. I'm open to suggestions on areas that are considered good for families/young professionals (feel free to mention different types of neighborhoods!).

I’m particularly interested in knowing:

1. Which areas have a strong sense of community, good amenities, and low crime rates?
2. Areas with good transport links, especially for commuting.
3. What kind of budget I should set aside for a 3 bedroom house?

Any insights on the best areas, price ranges, or even some tips for navigating the housing market in Southampton would be amazing. Thanks in advance!