- Urban Wild on the Common 2026
- Punk Poetry, Protest & Pantry news (August newsletter & Autumn what’s on)
- A Warm Welcome at Bitterne Station – Our First Friday Pantry at our new home!
- The Art House pop-up pantry at Bitterne Station open day!
- Event announcement: Valentine Noire with Jason Buck
- Gig Announcement: Grant Sharkey’s 24th Album Launch
- Bunkerfest 2024 Recap – a community effort that raised over £1200!
- Special guest for this month’s Moving Voices
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Urban Wild on the Common 2026
Not long to go now! This Sunday, 24 May, we will be hosting the stage for Urban Wild on the Common 2026. We really enjoyed it last year, here is a little film all about what went on in 2025.. … Continue reading
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Punk Poetry, Protest & Pantry news (August newsletter & Autumn what’s on)
It’s been a little while since we popped into your inbox – we’ve been quietly ticking along behind the scenes, taking some summer breaks, keeping the tea brewing, and the pantry shelves stocked every week! As autumn edges towards us, … Continue reading
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A Warm Welcome at Bitterne Station – Our First Friday Pantry at our new home!
On Friday, we opened the doors to our very first Community Pantry at Bitterne Station Hub – and what a heartwarming start it was. After a year of popping up at Board in the City CIC, we made the decision … Continue reading
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The Art House pop-up pantry at Bitterne Station open day!
Yesterday, we had an absolutely wonderful time at the Bitterne Station Open Day. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hi, enjoy some hot drinks, and tuck into the delicious food we were serving up including ‘landfill soup’ made … Continue reading
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Event announcement: Valentine Noire with Jason Buck
An alternative Valentine’s night for couples, singles and friends, where award-winning storyteller Jason Buck presents dark tales of romance, love and sensuality. Step into the shadowy side of love for an unforgettable evening of stories for adults. From tales of fiery … Continue reading
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Gig Announcement: Grant Sharkey’s 24th Album Launch
If I’m correct, we have hosted every one of Grant’s 23 launches so far, and not having a premises was not going to stop us from promoting this one! Join us at Planet Sounds on Sunday 10 November for the … Continue reading
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Bunkerfest 2024 Recap – a community effort that raised over £1200!
Bunkerfest 2024 was a huge success, raising over £1200 for the Community Pantry – and we couldn’t have done it without you! The money raised (after event costs have been taken out) will go to funding our regular pop-up pantry … Continue reading
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Special guest for this month’s Moving Voices
Moving Voices poetry open mic at Terrace Bar, Harbour Lights, Ocean Village on Friday, 30th August at 7pm. The event offers a supportive open mic for poetry and song, welcoming first-time performers. The bar will serve drinks and snacks, with a view of the water. Performers can sign up between 7-7:30pm. Continue reading
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Kindness is a blessing – update from Gill (and Speedy)
Gill here with a report on Friday’s pantry – with gratitude to donors and volunteers. Today’s offerings included giant peppers, chocolate biscuits, and soup. Volunteers Ziggy, Abby, and others helped distribute groceries, and new visitors were welcomed. Appreciation was extended to Board in the City CIC for their work. The pantry welcomes visitors next week from 11am to 1pm. Continue reading
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Our music stage at Arches Open Studios – Sat 8 & Sun 9 June ’24
We were delighted to curate and do sound for Arches Open Studios 2024 – be sure to come along to the next one, this is an amazing event! Bunker178, the mobile offshoot of The Art House, are delighted to present … Continue reading
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