Week 7 feature

Southampton events in April

Dates to put in your diary:

Mother’s Day

The 3^rd of April is Mother’s Day and to celebrate the one day a year that gives Mums the chance to put their feet up, why not treat yours to a three course lunch at Marwell Hall. All mums love flowers, don’t they? Hawthorn’s centre are holding an open event to officially launch the Southampton in Bloom competition, where guided walks would complete this Mother’s day perfectly.

Anniversary of the sinking of Titanic

The famous Titanic sank to the bottom of the ocean’s bed, ninety-nine years ago on the 15^th April. To commemorate the anniversary, two walks will be taking place from the 15^th to 17^th April. You can either choose to take the Titanic Graves Walk; starting at the Old Cemetery located at Southampton Common (just off Hill Lane) or the Titanic Trail Guided walk; which begins at the ‘Stars at the Bargate‘, located in the city centre. Both these events are free, although bookings will need to be made in advance.

Easter

Although Easter is held this year between the 22^nd- 25^th April, there are plenty of activities running throughout this period and in the Easter school holidays to keep both young and old amused. Southampton Common is holding the Easter Fair; the south coast’s biggest travelling fun fair between the 21^st April and the 2^nd May. There is also a well-established Bank Holiday Monday market on the 25^th, which the parents can enjoy, while the kids check out the rides. Marwell Wildlife are holding exciting Easter events on the 22 and 23 April. On the 22^nd you can visit the crafts activities area and experience the opening of their new cheetah enclosure. The Wild Egg Hunt takes place on the 23^rd, where you can discover lots of chocolate in all different shapes and sizes.

The Royal Wedding

The wedding of the year takes place on the 29^th April, between Prince William and Kate Middleton. So, following the mood of the day, why not treat a loved one to a night at the theatre. Love, love, love is playing at the Nuffield Theatre from the 27^th to the 30^th April. The play is set in 1967 and follows the love story of Kenneth and Sandra. Their forty-year journey sees them experience their ambitious and paranoid lives, in the baby-boom era. Tickets range from £10.50 to £19.00.

Theatre

Avenue Q

From the West End to the Mayflower Theatre, Avenue Q is the hilarious and outstandingly clever musical, which combines the efforts of incredibly talented performers and personified puppets. The recommended age for viewing is 12+. The show runs from Tuesday 12^th - Friday the 16^th April. Ticket prices vary from £10 -£31.50.

Music

Bitterne Park United Reformed Church on Cobden Avenue, Bitterne Park will play host to the Spring Concert. , For one night only, on the 2^nd of April, Southampton’s newest brass band will play both contemporary and traditional music. Ticket prices are £6.00 for adults and £5.00 for concessions. Tickets will be available on the door.

Ultimate Eagles

On the 30^th April, The Brook are presenting the Ultimate Eagles; believed to be ‘the finest Tribute to The Eagles Featuring 4 members of Illegal Eagles.’
The boys believed the band needed something else. Something "bigger, better, faster, more". Doors open at 8pm. Tickets bought in advance are £16 and £18 if purchased on the door.

Other events

Menagerie

An exhibition featuring both artists and illustrators from in and around Southampton, will be held all month at the Soul Cellar.

P.A.Y Attention charity event

The event is to raise money for ‘children under 18 that are near or below the poverty line or people that are not living at home and are looking for employment. Our name is P.A.Y Attention, this means poverty and youth and how we need to pay attention to them and not just the children that can achieve because they have enough money to do so.’
Palmerston Park, on Palmerston Road, Southampton will hold the charity event on the 1^st April. Enjoy the live music and see just how money much is raised!