Shirley Heritage Project – Autumn 2015 Public History Talk #3 “A History of Southampton’s Old Cemetery” Speaker: Geoff Watts Geoff spoke about how and why the cemetery came to be located on the Common, sharing stories from each of the sections that it covers, and giving an overview of the work of the Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery (FoSOC). […]
The first in a planned series of 8 social meetings to support young people with Autism. Sadly, this group was cancelled after just one meeting.
St.James Social Group Our new social group for adults affected by Autism, organised by Autism Hampshireand FoSJP, had its first meeting. Subsequent meetings are planned for every other Tuesday.
A fun half‑term event for children was held in the ParkLife Community Room, including a Fancy Dress Competition with prizes for best girl/boy costumes, Arts & Crafts, and Face Painting.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Clean for the Queen As part of the nationwide Clean for the Queen campaign, FoSJP organised, with help from Southampton City Council, a litter pick in and around St.James’ Park and the neighbouring Shirley Estate. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
The twenty‑eighth and final in a series of monthly bicycle repair service sessions at St.James’ Park, courtesy of My Journey.
Friday 25th March to Monday 28th March FoSJP organised another Easter EGGStravORGANza event at St.James’ Park on Easter Monday, with fairground organs providing musical entertainment, steam traction engine rides, and a children’s roundabout. An Easter Egg Trail.ran over the Easter weekend.
FoSJP organised a Wine Tasting evening at the ParkLife Community Room.
FoSJP and Autism Hampshire teamed up to organise a special St.George’s Day Autism event at St.James’ Park, open to all ages, with or without Autism.
A mixed bunch of FoSJP supporters, friends, and family attended a Quiz Night at Shirley Parish Hall, organised by our Community Volunteer Coordinator, Marina Murphy, and her helpers. A very well‑attended event, with the buzz of enthusiastic and tightly contested quizzers fighting it out for first place, it was a great and fun way to raise over £300 for FoSJP funds.
