A fun Easter Monday trail with clues around the Park, for under 5’s and under 11’s.
Fun, Sports & BBQ
An afternoon of fun and sports in the Park, with a barbecue and the FoSJP Kiosk providing refreshments, and a host of activities for all ages.
Friends of St.James’ Park AGM 2009
St.James’ Park History Exhibition
Shirley Parish Hall played host to an exhibition of historical information related to the Park and its surrounding area.
The Big Lunch
FoSJP joined forces with neighbours of the Park to have a fun-filled lunch in the Park, as part of a simultaneous lunch event across Britain, where the local community was invited to “bring and share” a lunch.
Jamie’s Playtime
Shirley Heritage Project – Public Talk #1
“A Brief History of Shirley, 10,000 B.C. – 2,000 A.D.”
Speaker: Rosaleen Wilkinson
Green Nose Day
A fun afternoon of environmentally-themed activities, organised by a sub-committee of local 11 year olds.
Shirley Heritage Project – Public Talk #2
“Southampton in the Age of Steam and Expansion”
Speaker: Jake Simpkin
Shirley Heritage Project – Public Talk #3
Shirley Heritage Project – Public Talk #3 “The Rescuers – Women and Philanthropy in the 19th Century” Speaker: Dr Jane McDermid “Charity begins in a Home – The Charitable Buildings around the Park” Speaker: Mary South