A Taste of Italy in Bedford Place

2021-12-19, Chris

A brand new Italian deli has opened in Bedford Place, offering a wide variety of Italian products including wine, biscuits, cakes, cheese, San Marzano tomatoes (widely accepted as the tomato to use in Italian cooking), a huge array of pastas, preserves, beer and spirits.

The staff are welcoming and happy to help you make an informed decision on which goodies to take home. It's not as easy to travel to Italy in the current situation, but alongside some of our great Italian restaurants, Florio's D'Italia is one of the best ways to transport yourself to the great flavours of the country whilst never leaving Southampton.

Inside the freezer you'll find pistachio gelato, and even bread baked in Milan ready for you to take home and thaw. I can verify that the bread is delicious toasted.

Florio's D'Italia, who also have a shop in Portsmouth, is open 6 days a week from 1000 - 1830.



Shop Local Southampton Listings Dec 14-20

2021-12-13, Chris

Here we go, it's the run up to Christmas and there's lots to see and do. Please grab a booster if you can and support our great local venues and shops this Christmas season. From the brilliant chaos of The Sweetchunks Band and their friends The Devil's Prefects and Jolly Roger, to the brilliant Southampton Christmas tradition that is the Ukulele Jam's Christmas Cabaret and much in between, there's a lot to be excited about.

Oxford band Kanadia's first gig in Southampton, The Hobbit

==== TUESDAY 14 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
Black Foxxes (indie, Exeter) | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/4633730373348823

The Undercover Hippy (singer songwriter) | The 1865 <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1822892674685151

Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs (rock, Yorkshire) | Engine Rooms <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/201226274446581

Sofar Sounds | Secret Location, Secret Lineup <18:30>
www.facebook.com/events/975884106698966

---- Events ----
Fizz and Festive Gin Tasting | The Mercantile Flea, Bitterne <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/614549209862359

December Radical Reading Group: Transgender Marxism | October Books <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/425126872648356

December Get Together - Bring Your Own Book | Online <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/489159745682940

Tuesday Gaming Extravaganza | The Angel <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/684299149199470/?event_time_id=684299159199469

==== WEDNESDAY 15 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
Plug & Play Open Sessions | Suburbia <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/586016246015215/?event_time_id=586016266015213

The Balzary Sessions | The Mercantile Flea, Bitterne <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/441192610854921

Levellers (folk-rock, Brighton) | Southampton Guildhall <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1856141857862833

Photographers and Models Xmas Social | The Alexandra <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/999123481039793

---- DJs and Club Nights ----
Rocktail Riot Presents a Very Frozen Christmas | The Shooting Star <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/620311389119004

Dawn's Christmas Capers | The London Hotel <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/484258496315666/?event_time_id=484258506315665

---- Shows ----
Second Star to the Right | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <10:30>
www.facebook.com/events/109911744584556/?event_time_id=109911777917886

---- Events ----
Kickboxing & Fitness | Drummond Centre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/917333948904610

==== THURSDAY 16 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
Will and the People (indie, Brighton) + Bash + Colour of the Jungle | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/257237079585411

Invisions W/ Ghost Iris, Ursus, Deference | Suburbia <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/627829581572634

Abi (1920s singer) | The Attic, above Mettricks Guildhall <07:30>
www.facebook.com/events/583690999586642

Open Mic ft. Fragile Lucy | The Rockstone <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1066034530898533

---- Live Music (Covers) ----
Thursday Blues with Thomas Heppell (blues) | Belgium and Blues <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1252271101949858

Black Daniels (blues) | The Grapes, Oxford Street <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/633676574742502

---- DJs and Club Nights ----
Applebum | Switch <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1319955405102794

Cherry's Christmas Party | The London Hotel <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/325390899158258/?event_time_id=325390905824924

Abba Christmas Party Night | Revolution Bars <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/625003718669777

---- Events ----
Peoples Pride Xmas Market & Fun Evening | The 1865 <16:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1018480478981716

The Greedy Flea Christmas Quiz | The Mercantile Flea, Bitterne <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1335225633593786

Late Night Shopping | The Mercantile Flea, Bitterne <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/633749527983768

Bike Dr | Guildhall Square <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/911464312981452/?event_time_id=1008305876630628

---- Thursday: Event ----
Pop Punk Goes Acoustic - Xmas Special | Beards & Boards <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/198889079050496

==== FRIDAY 17 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
Black Kat Boppers (rockin' blues, Southampton) | The Platform Tavern <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/394969748976720

Enter Shikari (rock, St Albans) | Southampton Guildhall <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1059841391060603

Paul Wilson | La Baronia <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/441456693897276

Punk Night: Nice n Naughty Polemics, Mighty Magic Animal, Brash Bullets, S0dds | The Hobbit <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/584913042739064

Mystic Peach (indie, Southampton) | Heartbreakers <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/237106291817453

Paul Jude Wilson | La Baronia <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/4838724442807556

Overpass & Myriad | The Joiners <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/313215647044077

Ben Dlugokecki (Singer-songwriter, Southampton) | Stein Garten Southampton <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1556074228083733

---- DJs and Club Nights ----
Karaoke with DJ Nick | Brass Monkey <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3103392666601970

Twisted Christmas Karaoke | Oasis Bar <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2309051412570748

Superfly Papillon | Papillon <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1513294355707796/?event_time_id=1513294379041127

Joining Dots - DJ Sangmatron | Mettricks Guildhall <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/541534363588008/?event_time_id=559979121743532

Green Day vs Rancid Wreck-chords | Beards & Boards <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/426420935773334

---- Events ----
December Quiz Run by Our Director - Michelle | Board in the City <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2974006219524166

Moving Voices Online | The Art House <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/211499177587209

Hamble Christmas Market | Hamble Square <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1515241992191096

==== SATURDAY 18 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
The Sweetchunks Christmas Bonanza | The Hobbit <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/569834434343578
ft. The Sweetchunks Band, Devil's Prefects, Jolly Roger

Freddie and the Freeloaders (jazz/soul) | Orange Rooms <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/433677091823367

Ben Dlugokecki (Singer-songwriter, Southampton) | La Baronia <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/619996748988602

Sean Mcgowan (singer-songwriter, Southampton) + Crystal Tides | The 1865 <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/244580470679660

Cara Dillon (folk, Dungiven, Ireland) : Upon a Winter's Night | Turner Sims <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2673572836273436

What's Love Got to Do with It? - A Tina Turner Tribute | Mayflower Theatre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/2803663053198586

Mainly Madness (tribute) Southampton Xmas Party | The Brook <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1334079263661864

Narrow Head + Oversize | The Loft <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/420541389551493

Little Dave & The Sun Sessions | The Bittern <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/739073216765011

Hunting Hearts Presents.... Yuletide Queer | The Art House <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/4162171360578356

Bad Manners (ska, London) | Engine Rooms <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/813251565864748

Shader + The Radar + Milly Thrimas | Heartbreakers <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/180112264197645

Broken Witt Rebels (alt rock, Birmingham) | The Joiners <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1006386529745493

Afternoon Sessions W/ Carlos Rocha, Joe Wood & Paddy Mccarthy | The Juniper Berry <15:00>
www.facebook.com/events/433127968421552

Siel Duo | The Arches Studios, Captains Place <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/206327301657724

---- Live Music (Covers) ----
Toast (60s / 70s, Southampton) | The Dolphin, St Denys <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/809227349802940

AudioSonics (rock 'n roll) @ the Station | Station Pub Bitterne Park <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/400714768111713

The Modules (rock 'n roll) | The Robin Hood, Sholing <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/269693725074493

---- DJs and Club Nights ----
DJ Slim - Christmas DJ Set | Clockwork Bar <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/221857733348254

Disco with DJ Nick | Brass Monkey <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/593674568649550

Remote Records Christmas Party | The Alexandra <16:00>
www.facebook.com/events/604068867314036

Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems | The Hobbit <23:00>
www.facebook.com/events/964168847500183

Oxygen Pop Night Now Xmas Special | Pre-Bar <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/439145294397279

Carol-oke | Rocket Ronnies Pool Club <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1314333752329805

Krafted Live Stream 21 | The DJ Shop <13:00>
www.facebook.com/events/271223685051012

Classic Hip Hop in the Cellar | Belgium and Blues <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1070110517101683

---- Shows ----
Peter Pan | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/313297453875521/?event_time_id=313297460542187

---- Events ----

Saints vs Brentford | St Mary's Stadium <15:00>
www.facebook.com/events/426800975658658

D&D One-shots | Board in the City <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/291697006203676

The Polar Express + Pj Party | Harbour Lights <10:30>
www.facebook.com/events/590981715537105

December Clothes Swap and Xmas Party 2021 | Boulder Shack <12:30>
www.facebook.com/events/891269148241471

Christmas Table Decoration | Woolston & District Trades & Labour Club <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/440575454293721

==== SUNDAY 19 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
The Freddie & Queen Experience | The 1865 <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/2874741222791198

Southampton Ukulele Jam's 14th Christmas Cabaret | The 1865 <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/614663546631199

Swing Into Christmas 2021 ~ The Down for the Count Concert Orchestra Concert Hall | Turner Sims <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1320552761727413

Charley Macaulay (Vocalist, Southampton) | Marco's, Oxford Street <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/396008945340486
- Supported the likes of Tom Jones, Will Young and Anastacia

Five Chambers Full Lower Sails for Christmas | The Yacht, Woolston <16:00>
www.facebook.com/events/884893742214302

---- Live Music (Covers) ----
Crackling Jack (blues rock) | The Dolphin, St Denys <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/393454675901136

---- DJs and Club Nights ----
Oam Drum & Bass Warehouse Party | Engine Rooms <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/355215399402228

---- Shows ----
The Raven | St Denys Boat Club <15:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3039532102953180

---- Events ----Last Day of the Gods House Tower Christmas Market(Gods House Tower will then be closed until Mid-January)
Dawn's Snowy Blowy Christmas Tea Party | The Stage Door <13:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1043790919495816

Punk Rock Xmas Quiz | Beards & Boards <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1215903765583491

Christmas Pub Quiz | Orange Rooms <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/647844176218642

Grand Christmas Raffle | Humble Plumb <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/327888135507491

The Tiny Flea - A Pre Loved Vintage Market | XOXO <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/279595620726427

==== MONDAY 20 DECEMBER ====
---- Events ----
Community Carol Singing | Freemantle Arms <19:15>
www.facebook.com/events/4817989811574030

Christmas Carols with the Albion Band | Swaythling Neighbourhood Centre <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3039802176335467

New Mums and Birthing Parents Christmas Climb | Boulder Shack <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/283374980414085

The Asylum Christmas Show | Voice FM <19:00>
ft. The Shop Local Southampton Listings
www.facebook.com/MondayNightAsylum



Shop Local Southampton Listings Dec 7 - 13

2021-12-07, Chris

An explanation as to why there are two cover photos from last week's gigs - put simply I couldn't chose between Hannah Moule and The Moulettes, and Mad Dog Mcrea. Both were sublime gigs that I thoroughly recommend the next time they are in town. Unity Brewery is also an excellent live music venue it seems, once they've moved some of the beer out of the way!

Hannah Moule and The Moulettes, Unity Brewery

As for this week there are yet more delicious festive treats in store for you Southampton. On Thursday, why not be serenaded whilst you tuck into delicious veggie food at October Books' first evening café? Micro Music on the same evening offers a selection of the city's finest in the equally lovely setting of Mettricks Guildhall. From Westcountry legends The Wurzels to local king of the double bass Grant Sharkey, from Spunge to the psychedelic sounds of the Ozric Tentacles, there's surely something up your street this week. If you find something awesome through these listings, please let us know through our Facebook group.

Mad Dog Mcrea, 1865

==== TUESDAY 07 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
Spunge (ska punk, Tewkesbury) - Room for Abuse 20 (+1) Years | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/583587512772320

Alan Barnes & Dave Newton (Southampton Jazz Club) | Fever & Vibe <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/218080440458575

---- Shows ----
Inside No 9: An Evening with Reece Shearsmith & Steve Pemberton | Southampton Guildhall <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/886330958607599

==== WEDNESDAY 08 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
Ozric Tentacles (psychedelic-rock, Somerset) | The 1865 <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/156598039648522

Life / Nuha Ruby Ra (avant-punk, London) | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/3804126076268189

The Jesus Bolt (indie, Bristol) + T.E. Yates + Gerard Starkie | Art House <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/292743225523145

Maggie Cassidy (dirty pop, Guildford) | Heartbreakers <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3147690268786302

---- DJs and Club Nights ----
Music Bingo - Christmas Party | London Road Brew House <22:30>
www.facebook.com/events/595905228130043

Rocktail Riot (emo) | The Shooting Star <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/585643169167434

---- Shows ----
Horrible Histories - Barmy Britain | MAST <until Sat 11 December>
https://www.mayflowerstudios.org.uk/what-s-on/horrible-histories-barmy-britain-2021

Wixard of Oz (adult panto) | The Stage Door <most days until Sat 18 December>
https://thestagedoor.org.uk/product.php/588/the-wizard-of-oz

---- Events ----
Salsa Class | Tracie's Latin Club <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/3214001982189966

==== THURSDAY 09 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
Micro Music | Mettricks Guildhall <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/479894696795063
ft. Dan O'Farrell, Siobhán & The Sunset Haze, Pegasuses

Mostly Autumn (rock, York) | The 1865 <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/4569693473048979

Theatre of Hate (post-punk, London) | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/396972388689457

Blues with Glen Wright | Belgium and Blues <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/294622616002910

---- Events ----
Veg Out Evening Cafe | October Books <19:00>
ft. Spanish Classical Guitar music from Jose Ramon Horcas
www.facebook.com/events/613454903173817

The Greedy Flea Pop Quiz | The Mercantile Flea, Bitterne <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/421359109535891

Salsa Class | Tracie's Latin Club <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/7160263350665946

Christmas Wreath Making Session <sold out> | St. James' Park <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/878325869495680

Late Night Shopping | The Mercantile Flea, Bitterne <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/419444653151975

==== FRIDAY 10 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----

The Wurzels (Westcountry pop, Somerset) | Engine Rooms <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2583812055081102

<sold out> Skinny Lister (folk, London) + The Longest Johns | The 1865 <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/273294844470070

Orange Goblin (heavy metal, London) + King Creature + Urne | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/2614330618861840

Junodream (indie, London) | Heartbreakers <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/481926162677035

Christmas with Edward Lear (festive music) | Turner Sims <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/405217347902044

The Lost UK Showcase Tour (punk, Newcastle, Essex, Wales, Southampton) | The Hobbit <18:00>
ft. Hometruths, A Few Too Many, Who Saves the Hero?, Royals
www.facebook.com/events/190987306455133

ASMxDAY (trap metal & hip-hop) + Djs | Suburbia <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/3158125671089564

Paul Wilson | La Baronia <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/385061803223146

Sax on Fire | One Oxford <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/425462785760419/?event_time_id=425462802427084

Liam & Tony White’s Christmas Spectacular | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/817268152168379

Jack Dale & Bastien Terraz (blues) | Mbuntu Cocktail Bar & Bistro <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/307425234576109

---- Live Music (Covers) ----
Xcape (pop) | The Robin Hood, Sholing <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1089332745206016

The Modules (rock 'n roll) | Saints Pub <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/220550176878912

Her Soulful Majesty | Woolston & District Trades & Labour Club <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/299901155362491

---- DJs and Club Nights ----
Joining Dots with DJ Sangmatron | Mettricks Guildhall <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/559979125076865

Greek Jingle Bells with DJ George Sunday | Fever & Vibe <22:30>
www.facebook.com/events/901734577199600

Superfly | Papillon <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1513294355707796/?event_time_id=1513294365707795

Karaoke with DJ Rob | Brass Monkey <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/256853996374278

Música Feliz Classics | Rita’s <07:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3120118364937183

---- Shows ----
Cinderella | Mayflower Theatre <twice a day most days until Sunday Jan 2>
https://www.mayflower.org.uk/whats-on/cinderella-pantomime-2021

==== SATURDAY 11 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
Grant Sharkey (Double Bass / Comedy, Southampton) | Cricketers Bedford Place <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/616025449760205

Hannah Reem (blues-jazz singer, Portsmouth) | La Baronia <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/941015919783859

Kanadia (alt-rock, Oxford) | The Hobbit <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/915129246092208

Tigercub (alt, Brighton) + Bad Nerves | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/2842371949359569

SINS (indie-rock, South Coast) | Heartbreakers <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2654084428229801

ChuggaBoom (metalcore) | Suburbia <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/337476474842475

Rick Wakeman | Central Hall <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/2528668310679434

---- Live Music (Covers) ----
Mama Belle (soul and rock) | The Bittern <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/581191896274147

Blink Daze (pop punk) | The Robin Hood, Sholing <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/435163271575646

The Italian Job (rock, Portsmouth) Live | The Yacht Tavern <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/851427585536313

---- DJs and Club Nights ----
DJ Hammy Presents Supersonic | The Mercantile Flea, Bitterne <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/594336908289024

Rocktail Riot's Weekend Classics | The Shooting Star <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/226726902885184

Club Nitty Gritty | Belgium and Blues <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2044422592399969

Intimate Ibiza. ft. Chris Campbell | Cafe Parfait <00:00>
www.facebook.com/events/450924409737637

Motown Disco with DJ Nick | Brass Monkey <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/867816210542150

---- Shows ----
Comedy | The Frog and Frigate <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/180785324262332

---- Events ----
5 Rythmns (dance) | Tracie's Latin Club <16:00>
www.facebook.com/events/401839925017867

Unity Christmas Party | Unity Brewing Co Tap <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/883192839049493

Christmas Open Day | Aldermoor Community Farm <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/587347919006883

==== SUNDAY 12 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
The Dust Coda (rock, London) Live | Heartbreakers <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1893195750821476

The Southern Hardcore Massacre ft. Glower, Lenged Out + Dresden UK | Suburbia <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1564815790550293

---- Live Music (Covers) ----
Rachel Lang (soul) | Marco's, Oxford Street <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/396994391900221

---- DJs and Club Nights ----
Christmas Cocktails & Karaoke | The Stage Door <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/586556889275981

---- Shows ----
Revpro Wrestling: Live 15 | The 1865 <16:00>
www.facebook.com/events/249780916698193

---- Events ----
Sunday Hop Is Back (swing dancing) | Mettricks Guildhall <16:45>
www.facebook.com/events/580885323017626

Christmas at St Denys | St Denys Church <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/266761818767110

Winter Holiday Special | Riverside Park Railway <10:30>
www.facebook.com/events/899407034112172

Cockapoo Cafe Christmas | Revolucion de Cuba Southampton <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/229683465779521

==== MONDAY 13 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
Write a Note | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/2677873139174481

Puppy (rock, London) + Inhuman Nature (metal, London) | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/298172025549578

---- Events ----
Veg Out Community Café with music from Besame Mucho | October Books <12:30>
www.facebook.com/events/4697188523703732

The Big Christmas Quiz | London Road Brew House <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/498217397836405

Cycling Campaign Monthly Meeting | St Denys Community Centre <19:15>
www.facebook.com/events/305768768066684