Avenue St Andrew's Coffee & Cake
Treat yourself to a delicious cake! Find out more here
OARA Annual General Meeting
Refreshments from 6:30pm, 7:00pm start.
In Part One we will be reporting on the year gone by, looking at priorities for the year ahead and electing committee and officers.
Committee matters: Our long-serving Chair, John Hayward, has decided to stand down from the role for family reasons but is ready to stay on as a committee member. Ally Hayes and Barbro Fitzjohn, also long-serving and committed committee members, have indicated they feel it is time to step down too, whilst remaining active members and supporters. We will be seeking nominations for the committee and officer roles, so please do have a think. Could you bring some fresh energy and ideas to the committee? Do contact us for a chat if you are at all interested. We’d love to hear from you.
In Part Two we are pleased to welcome as our guest speaker Gagandeep Bedi, the new Associate Director of Corporate Engagement at the University of Southampton, whose role covers liaison with the local community and organisations such as ours.
We will be sending an agenda, the Annual Report and more details nearer the date - but please do make a note and come along and support your local Residents’ Association.
Friends of Portwood Library Summer Evening Talks
Ally Hayes & Wendy Stokes from Bevois Mount History present:
Gatti’s Restaurant - “The Titanic’s Ritz”
Avenue St Andrew's Coffee & Cake
Treat yourself to a delicious cake! Find out more here
Southampton Heritage Network Heritage Fair
A Very Special Event
On Saturday 6th June the Southampton Heritage Network Heritage Fair – with Bevois Mount History.
Local history enthusiasts, community groups, and heritage organisations showcasing Southampton's rich history.
The fair will feature displays from various local history groups, including the Hampshire Industrial Archaeology Society (HIAS) and, historically, features on local landmarks like the Cuthorn Mound.
This promises to be a special gathering and sharing of fascinating local history.
Friends of Portwood Library Summer Evening Talks
Ally Hayes & Wendy Stokes from Bevois Mount History present:
The First Public Libraries in Southampton
Friends of Portwood Library Summer Evening Talks
Ally Hayes & Wendy Stokes from Bevois Mount History present:
The French Raid of 1338
Avenue St Andrew's Coffee & Cake
Treat yourself to a delicious cake! Find out more here
Street Clean
Join local residents for an hour’s litter pick in the Outer Avenue roads.
All equipment is provided, please just turn up. Dress appropriately.
PLEASE NOTE: Litter picks are weather dependent and do not take place if it's raining.
LOCATION: Meet at the planters, halfway down Alma Road (what3words: fries.fine.zone.) maps.app.goo.gl/RHGvF8bLzncnG5Je8
Bevois PACT Meeting (Police & Community Together)
The local PACT - Police and Community Together
Hosted by OARA with Malkeat Singh, SCC Community Engagement Officer.
From Hampshire Constabulary:
“We would like to invite you to our PACT meeting.
It will allow residents to discuss issues with the Local Police face to face and voice any concerns they may have.
We hope to see you there.”
Christmas Carols & Lanterns
🎄 Join residents from the Outer Avenue roads and the Southampton University Brass Band for Christmas carols and lanterns at the Alma Road planters. What 3 Words reference (///parade.office.doing).
✨ Mince pies, mulled wine (and non-alcoholic option) and song sheets provided!
❄️ Everyone welcome. Just turn up! Dress for the weather.
Mini Christmas Fair
Avenuue St. Andrew’s Mini Christmas Fair
All Welcome!
Coffee and tea
Cake stall
Craft stalls
Raffle
https://asaurc.org.uk/
Street Clean
Meet at the Alma Road planters. All equipment provided.
The street-cleans are weather dependent and do not take place if it's raining or on bank holiday weekends.
Avenue St Andrew's Coffee & Cake
Treat yourself to a delicious cake! Find out more here
Art of Climbing Trees
OARA member Phine’s son has the following event coming up at October Books:
Theatrical book presentation of newly released Art of Climbing Trees by local Henrik G Dahle.
More information about the event and the project can be found here.
Friendship Club @ Avenue St Andrew's
A social afternoon, bringing generations together.
Tuesdays during autumn and spring school terms.
A new multigenerational project started in September 2023, bringing a smile to the faces of residents from the Portswood and Banister Park areas of the city. Sixth form students from King Edward VI school are using their enrichment classes to volunteer at KES@AvenueStAndrews, which is a partnership project run by Communicare, Avenue St Andrews United Reformed Church and King Edward VI School. In our first 2 weeks, though the group is still new, our Projects Lead, Tricia spoke to at least 3 guests who rarely go out and for whom this has made a significant positive impact on their emotional wellbeing. All are welcome.
Find out more here
OARA Meet Your Neighbours Street Party
Free Street Party In the event of adverse weather, we will be moving indoors at Avenue St. Andrew’s URC, SO17 1XQ
Saturday 4th October 13:00-16:00
Join local residents and students for a great afternoon of live music, dance, games and crafts, and food to share.
Featuring: Bevois Town Primary School Choir, Southampton University Salsa and Southampton University Brass Band.
Everyone welcome, see you there!
LOCATION: By the planters, halfway down Alma Road in Portswood (what3words: fries.fine.zone.)
maps.app.goo.gl/RHGvF8bLzncnG5Je8
Organised by Outer Avenue Residents' Association and Southampton University Students' Union
Street Clean
The street-cleans are weather dependent and do not take place if it's raining or on bank holiday weekends.
Street Clean
The street-cleans are weather dependent and do not take place if it's raining or on bank holiday weekends.