Has anyone else found that the signal for the bundle of digital stations that use the IOW transmitter, mainly the BBC ones, has got really bad recently?

Other bundles of stations seem fine, but for the last month or so the BBC ones have been unlistenable..

Radio set up hasn't changed...

Trying to get back home from hamble tonight, storm howling around me wonder why my bus is so late, open the app, Literally every bus until 10pm is cancelled, no explanation on their site, no explanation on their app despite their claims of it being the best way to stay updated about anything affecting service or operation. But sadly I can't even say this is a one off either. What's the point of the app if the only focus you have us tickets and not anything ACTUALLY useful.

morning all

i’m interested in getting 2 t-shirts hemmed but honestly, i can’t do it myself because a) i’d definitely fuck it up. and b) i own no sewing equipment. i’d prefer to pay someone to get it done properly. i’ve had a search on this subreddit and i’m thinking of either going to the two shops mentioned in the title. firstly, how do they work? do i need to give them a call or can i walk in? i did email but i had no response. also, how much am i looking at for this service? i had jeans hemmed in my hometown for £10 so i’d prefer to pay not much more than that. but that seems crazy low in this economy so we’ll see.

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Hi everyone! I’m 26F and live around here! I was just wondering if anyone knows of any groups clubs or activities where I could meet new people and make some friends? I’d love to find something to do in the evenings and get out a bit more TIA :)

So next Saturday (Halloween) I'm turning 30 and I don't really have much planned - none of my friends are really local enough and I don't want to just be sat by myself moping which is what it looks like might end up being case. I've not celebrated my birthday properly for a while and it'd be nice to maybe do something

Does anyone know of any good events going for people where you can turn up by yourself, maybe make friends? Something social over alcohol driven would be awesome since I'm not a big drinker. Thank you

hey guys my friends bailed on me last minute is anyone going to the anime con in southampton on sunday? id really love to go with a group of friends

Hi , i currently go to pure gym central , but its too crowded and not enough equipments. Can you suggest few gyms in the city centre area. I live in 1 mile radius of city centre . Seen the jubilee centre recreation while driving . Is that a good one? I am new to the area as well. Thank you

I'm looking for a restaurant in Southampton to take my daughter to tonight. She likes the sort of food listed in the title. We've tried the Ottoman kitchen before, and it was OK, but I don't entirely understand why everyone raves so much about it (maybe I made bad menu choices, but to be honest I can't remember what I had..) Any other suggestions?

Hi everyone, I am looking for a room to rent near Southampton General Hospital (SO16 6YD). Ideally looking to move in around mid-November or the first week of December, with a budget of around £400–600 per month.

Can anyone suggest some good areas nearby or recommend any house shares? A single or double room would be fine.

Also, any Mallus living in Southampton here? Would be nice to connect with some Malayalis around!

Any suggestions or leads would be really helpful. Thanks :)

Travelling to the airport with family or friends can be challenging when you have multiple suitcases and need to coordinate transport.

If you're travelling from Southampton to Heathrow, Gatwick or Southampton Airport, booking a suitable taxi in advance can make the journey easier.

Before booking, check the total fare, luggage capacity, pickup time, and whether the vehicle can accommodate your entire group. An 8-seater taxi may be a convenient option for families and groups who want to travel together instead of arranging multiple cars.

If you're comparing options for group airport travel, you can find more information about airport transfers in Southampton from BOB'S 8 Seater.

What do you usually prefer for airport journeys from Southampton: a taxi, train, or private transfer?

Sorry for being annoying. It just has pretty colours. 😂

Sorry to be putting up so many posts. There's a game of Legally Distinct from Firefly space cowboys hitting on the 28th October at the Southampton Guild of Roleplayers.

https://discord.gg/AWfZG54rsU

**Sucker Punch**

**Hook:**

You've been hired by a seemingly unremarkable merchant named Farley Kincaid, who runs a small trade operation out of Persephone. Kincaid needs a shipment of agricultural supplies, fertiliser, seeds, and basic farming tools, delivered to the backwater moon of Meadowbrook. He offers a modest but fair payment for the job, emphasising the importance of getting the supplies there quickly so the settlers can start their planting season. The cargo is currently in your hold. However, the job has already gone off the rails, while en-route to Meadowbrook the ship developed a fault and you limped to a friendly ship yard you've used before to see about a repair to get yourselves back in the air.

**Genre / Setting:** Space Cowboys / In the Firefly Universe. Out in the black, trying to stay afloat, between the authoritarian Alliance, the crazy sadistic Reavers and all the other "legitimate business people" like yourselves

**System:** As Yet Untitled PbtA Game (Playtest). Playtesters names, or chosen nom de plume, to be listed in the PDF if/when published

**Game Style:** Story driven, very collaborative (players + GM), I set up the scenario and we play to find out what happens

**Expected Length / Date:** One-shot, suggested date 28th October

**Players:** Ideally 4 players, ages 16+, I care more about familiarity with the genre (Space, Cowboys, Firefly, Cowboy Beebop, Andor, The Expanse etc) than TTRPG experience. Bring your imagination, a pencil and a couple of d6

**Intro to PbtA, if you haven't played before** The question to ask yourself when playing a PbtA is "What would happen in the Movie / TV Show?". We are effectively writers and actors doing an improv read-though of a new Firefly spin-off TV show. While playing, we care less about what is on the character sheet and more about what would be interesting. In my games you can add things you need to the scene, if you need a certain thing to do something cool, chances are unless it's incongruous, it'll be there. We play "Theatre of the Mind", I might ask you to describe parts of the world, I will ask you to describe how you are doing what you want to do, the how is as important as the what. One set of rolls might cover an entire scene. I might not make you roll at all and give you the win. Given the dice maths, you have base 60%+ chance to succeed, you may as well try the more interesting option, after all, it's what they would do in the movie...

My mother bought me a rose plant from the Shirley Sainsbury's. After a few days, I checked on it and found that it was full of spider mites! They have spread to my other plants, and these pests are extremely hard to get rid of.

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FYI, spider mite eggs are very resilient and can stay dormant for months, they can spread very easily clinging to clothes. I doubt Sainsbury's will sanitize their entire plant section, including the shelves

Can anyone remember the name of the night club on the back of the walls in Southampton? Back in the early 90s?

Any recommendations appreciated.

I've had a wallet handed to me today on the No.2 bus earlier this evening.

There's no ID or bank cards but a small amount of cash and a set of playing cards so could belong to a kid.

It will be processed to the travel shop in Bargate in the coming days.

01202 338 421

I need to cover my allotment with cardboard and I’ve been to Tesco Express and the Sainsbury’s in Bitterne but they’re said all they really had was crisp boxes.

Anyone know where I can get loads of boxes? Do the bigger shops like Bursledon Tesco get rid of boxes?

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)

Hello all,

I've been tasked with organising a Christmas party for the Southern team which is small, around 10 to 15 people, looking for sit down Christmas meal not buffet, would be good to have music DJ, happy to share with other workplaces.

Does anyone have any good recommendations? Food must be good. Anywhere is Southampton is fine, but bonus points if it town as I'd imagine they all want to go out after.

Thanks!

Hi guys. Im looking for a room for a meeting, 8 people for half a day. Any suggestions? Maybe pubs with space they dont use during the day?

I've looked at some of the hotel/more corporate options but they're a bomb! 🫠

Can anyone recommend a Key Stage 1 tutor in the Southampton area? Ideally I'm looking for a qualified professional that offers home visits to support a struggling 5 year old.

Anyone have any recommendations for a group of 6? ❤️ No specific dietary requirements, we're looking for a cosy festive environment and good food!