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A palette covered in messy but colourful oil paints

What I’ve loved lately: March 2022

March 26, 2022May 2, 20222 Comments

Before more time escapes, or I get distracted by something else, here are a few of the things I’ve loved lately, from the first two-and-a-bit months of 2022.

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An afternoon at Beats and Eats Southampton

September 20, 2021September 20, 20211 Comment

AD - Press ticket | I was invited along to Beats and Eats Southampton, run by The Village Popup, who work to bring events like this to us lot in the south of the UK. It promised a day of great food accompanied by great music – a winning combination!

Botanical lettering workshops with Amy Harwood at The Lunch Lounge, Southampton

September 17, 20211 Comment

AD - PR ticket | Being well aware of my reignited love of art, local illustrator Amy Harwood kindly invited me a long to one of her first 'in person' workshops since the pandemic began – a botanical lettering event hosted in Southampton city-centre eatery The Lunch Lounge.

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Returning to the theatre with no restrictions | Blood Brothers – Mayflower Theatre, Southampton

September 14, 2021September 14, 2021Leave a comment

[AD - Press ticket] I was recently invited along to see Willy Russell’s legendary Blood Brothers at Mayflower Theatre, as part of its UK tour.

Vote | God’s House Tower’s new neon artwork!

April 6, 2021April 10, 20211 Comment

I'm VERY excited to share that I'm in the final two in a local neon artwork commission!

modern, tall flats next to a marina with bright blue skies

Poem | A Love Letter To Southampton

February 27, 2021April 10, 20211 Comment

I was asked by my colleagues to write a poem about our city for Valentine's Day 2021 – a love letter to our south-coast city.

What to eat in lockdown: our favourite foodie treats, delivered

November 5, 2020Leave a comment

From recipe kits and takeaways to cakes through the post, I wanted to share a few of our favourite foodie delivery services to enjoy during lockdown.

What’s it like going back to the theatre after lockdown? Musical Movies at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton

September 10, 2020September 10, 20202 Comments

[Press theatre tickets] Southampton's Mayflower Theatre has reopened its doors and is dipping its toes tentatively into the world of post-lockdown events.

Theatre Review | The Noise We Make – NST Young Company

August 29, 20201 Comment

NST Young Company has continued to conjure up new worlds and stories in both the absence of their theatrical home, and the challenging environment of lockdown.

Stop the bad press: Southampton is something special

July 9, 2020July 9, 20207 Comments

Southampton has so much to offer, both for visitors and residents alike, and I will never get tired of it. Spend more than a few hours exploring our streets, buildings and spaces, and you’ll find a place full of heart, community and creativity.

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I’m Jo: a writer, editor, poet, book lover, theatre reviewer and chronic people pleaser.

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