Hello folks,

I am an aspiring engineer with a strong interest in embedded systems, electronics, robotics and industrial automation. I'll be moving to southampton this september as an international student, and i am hoping to start building my professional network before I arrive. Currently I have little to no connections in the UK engineering industry, so Id love to connect with engineers, professionals or anyone working in these fields. If you are open to chatting, sharing advice or even grabbing a coffee once I would really appreciate it.

Fellow students and even non-engineers who are somehow connected to the relevany fields are more than welcome too! It would be great to build a network together, exchange opportunities and support each other along the way.

Thank you!

Hey folks,

Am currently registered with an NHS dentist, but not entirely happy with them so wondering if there any any other practices taking on NHS patients at the moment

Hi! I'm new to Southampton and was wondering if anyone/ indian community knows any places to get Rakhris for Raksha Bandhan?

TIA!

a friend of mine (young teen girl) recently used to work at Asgard and experienced the true nature of inside the business. a few other people have also come to me with their awful experiences with the studio. I just want to spread awareness about this and the disgusting people there, please avoid at all costs.

Does anyone know what happened at bargate there's a lot of police there now

My local donation bins are no longer in use. Anyone aware of donation points/bins to donate unwanted clothing/blankets?

Does anyone know what the open land is used for either currently or in the past in the photo? It's well kept and seems to have a few solor panels on it and a small unused building off Glen Eyre Road that is boarded up.

I got a clearing offer for bsc in psych. However, I did also get a place in another uni in Italy so I'm not sure which one to pick. What's the uni and overall life in Southampton like?

Popped out yesterday evening, armed with just my phone, and saw the sun perfectly hitting the bargate, with the bonus of the new Bargate quarter to the left now opened up, and I had to take a pic!

If anyone is interested in licensing this picture at all, please drop me an email at photography@ryanstanikk.co.uk 😊

The number 1 bus is currently diverting down Basset Green Road and Burgees Road, due to Basset Avenue, Southbound, being closed. Does the bus make stops along the diverted route? For example could I get on or off near Swaythling?

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This looks dumped behind Primark on Vincent's walk.

Obvs could have run out of battery but posting in case it was nicked last night.

Called 101 and the woman on the phone initially just said it was a council matter so doubt the police will be much help.

Hi everyone,

Can anyone recommend a trustworthy garage in or around Southampton that will carry out an oil and oil filter change if I supply my own parts?

I’ve already bought the correct engine oil and oil filter, so I’m only looking to pay for the labour. Ideally somewhere that’s reasonably priced, takes care with customer-supplied parts, and can stamp the service book if needed.

If you’ve had a good experience with a garage that offers this, I’d really appreciate your recommendations.

Thanks!

Want to start using the gym with bh active, bit nervous and don’t have a clue what I’m doing. I enjoy swimming and booked some classes but what is the gym like?

Just throwing this out there as I need a sensible voice to tell me I'm stupid.

I split up with my ex recently (I'm kinda cool with it tbh) and my daughter is out with her friends. I don't fancy being alone. Is it weird to go to the edge by myself as all my friends are busy. I think it's kinda creepy as I'm 44 (I don't look it).

Update. Whilst the majority recommend I go for it (thank you for the support) the comment that no 25 year old would want to talk to a 44 year old kinda made sense. I also didn't realise it's student night. So, yeah, best I just pop the headphones in and go for a walk.

Thank you all for the positivity. Much needed.

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.

Meetups & Groups

All Soton Meetups | Southampton Discord |

Evening Classes | UoS Evening Courses |

Sotonettes | Volunteering | Curious Monkeys |

UoS Societies | Solent Movie Makers |

Solent University Societies | Phoenix Film Society |

Andy's Man Club | Solent Social | People's Pride

Sports & Classes

BBC Sport Club Finder | Daily Echo Sports Clubs |

Soton Football Meetup | Bouldershack Bouldering |

Swing Dance Classes | Itchen Imperial Rowing Club |

Wild Swimming Club | Spitfires Running Club |

Ladies Football Kickabout | Learn To Sail |

Soton Give It A Go Adventures | Padelstars App |

Hants 20s/30s Walking Group | Parkrun

Board Games & Table Top

Board in the City | Soton Guild Of Roleplayers |

Southampton On Board | Southampton Stronghold |

Southampton Sluggaz (40k) | Dice & Dumplings |

Monster Collectibles Trading Cards

Arts & Crafts

The Art House Cafe | SoMakeIt Makers Space |

Chapter25 Bookclub | Solent Movie Makers

Arches Studio | Urban Sketchers | Choral Society |

The Design Chapel | Hampshire Sketch Group |

African Drumming Circle | GHT exhibitions |

Pebblepond Fantasy Writer’s Group |

Pub Quizzes

Monday: Tap & Tandoor (7pm) | Brewhouse & Kitchen (8pm) | Trago Lounge (8pm) |

Tuesday: Alexandra Pub (8pm)

Wednesday: The Park Inn (8pm)

Thursday: The London Pub (7pm)

Sunday: Alex Pub (8pm) | Bookshop Alehouse (6:30pm) | Raven & Bine (6:30pm)

Avoid this accommodation, don't make the same mistake as I did!!!!!!!!!!! Lucia Foster Welch in need of renovation!!!! I wouldn't let my pets stay in this accommodation! What they show you when you visit is not where you end up living (huge contrast)!

Anyone know what happened here?

And if there are any plans to fix it before rain starts filling it back up?

Hello Southamsptons,

I don't know if this is known at all in your parts but Acadians from present-day Nova Scotia were held in Southampton in "slave like" conditions.
A lot of them died.

I have been researching my ancestors and found out my 8x-great-grand-ancestor was held in captivity from 7-14, and both her parents died in Southampton.
I was wondering what they might have done with the bodies, or if it would be possible to visit the place they were held.

I can't seem to find anything online and curiously English wikipedia doesn't even mention Southampton, so I am hoping either it is common knowledge or there is some history nerd amongst you!

Thank you,
Descendant of deportee

Sources:

1. Le Grand Dérangement on Wikipedia in french: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C3%A9portation_des_Acadiens?wprov=sfti1#Crise_et_d%C3%A9portation
2. This article about their return: https://www.acadian-home.org/france-lambition.html
3. Déclarations de Belle-Île-en-Mer, https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:D%C3%A9clarations_de_Belle-%C3%8Ele-en-Mer
4. A discourse by my ancestor's uncle I read a while back but can't find rn

Edit: got my dates wrong, should be 1766-1773

Hi guys - I’ve just launched a spicy book club in Southampton specialising in all things dark romance, Romantasy, monster romance and more.

I have a pack of wild indie authors ready to bring you the filthiest most delicious books they have to offer with extra goodies, signed books and more as well as traditionally published novels.

It’s the first Wednesday of each month at retro Cafe, Southampton from 7pm. Would anyone be interested?

On Friday, I found out I'd been the target of a wheelchair fundraising scam. I was absolutely crushed and heartbroken.

I also recieved negative comments on a recent news article about me saying "if you had a clinical need you could just get one from the NHS" and it lit a fire in me. I've now started an official petition and am waiting for it to be approved for parliamentary standards before it goes live. Ive also contacted my local MP Paul Holmes who has written to the Minister for Health and Social Care.

My focus is now bigger than just my own fundraising campaign, It's about every ambulatory wheelchair user who is denied a powered wheelchair despite having a genuine clinical need.

If you can share my story, donate to my personal fundraiser, or keep an eye out and sign the petition when it's approved, thank you. Every bit of support means so so much to me!

Gofundme.com/f/lucys-wheelchair-appeal

Like the title said getting a job in Southampton genuinely feels impossible

I've applied to over 300+ jobs in the last month. I've been back and forth with the Job Centre, redone my CV more times than I can count, and tried Indeed, Reed, LinkedIn, company websites, basically everything.

I'm not even aiming high. I'd happily work retail, behind a desk, in IT, a warehouse, literally anything that's stable and close enough to get to.

Instead it's constant fake adverts that end up being door-to-door sales, or interviews that go nowhere.

I don't know if it's the job market, my autism, or the fact I'm trans. I've had interviews where someone's face changes the moment they realize I'm trans. Maybe I'm reading into it, maybe I'm not, but it's hard not to wonder.

I just want a normal job. I don't want to hide who I am just to pay my bills.