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Community

Pantry Drop – In

Browse our Community Pantry, enjoy a cuppa and refreshments. Laptops available to borrow. Pantry Q&A HERE

Wed 22 JulMonty's Community Hub(1.3mi)

via Monty's Community Hub

Children & Family

Kids 1 Group

Games, activities, craft and lots of fun for children in school years R-3. Please note – children in year 3 can choose to attend Youth 1 OR Youth 2.

Wed 22 JulMonty's Community Hub(1.3mi)

via Monty's Community Hub

Children & Family

Kids 2 Group

Games, activities, craft and lots of fun for children in school years 3-6. Please note – children in year 3 can choose to attend Youth 1 OR Youth 2.

Wed 22 JulMonty's Community Hub(1.3mi)

via Monty's Community Hub

Community

Wisdom Forum

(except otherwise stated)

Wed 22 JulHangOut Christian Fellowship(1.8mi)

via HangOut Christian FellowshipCurated

Community

22nd July 2026

22nd July 2026 at Eastleigh Lakeside Miniature Railway. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Wed 22 JulEastleigh Lakeside Miniature Railway(3.3mi)

via Eastleigh Lakeside Miniature RailwayLocal gem

Community

Busy

Burridge Village Hall is putting on Busy and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Wed 22 Jul09:00Burridge Village Hall(4.5mi)

via Burridge Village Hall

Community

Play Cafe

Filed under: Play Cafe at Saint Mary's Church looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Wed 22 Jul09:30Saint Mary's Church(1.4mi)

via Saint Mary's Church

Community

The HUB @ Portswood Church

'Flourishing Lives, a place of peace and hope' What we offer? - Pay as you feel tea, coffee, cake and biscuits - Friendship, conversation or just a listening ear - Signposting to other services - Prayer as requested Courses we regularly offer - CAP Job Club - CAP Life Skills Course - Kintsugi Wellbeing Course - Christianity Explored

Wed 22 Jul10:00Southampton Chinese Christian Church(1.7mi)

via Southampton Chinese Christian Church

Community

Coffee and Bowls

22nd Jul - 9:15 am - 11:45 am Thornhill Baptist Church Thornhill Park Road Southampton

Wed 22 Jul10:15Thornhill Baptist Church(1.4mi)

via Thornhill Baptist Church

Likely freeNature & OutdoorsTalks & Lectures

Walk and Talk Hamble

A guided 3km walk through Hamble Common nature reserve. An opportunity to meet people and increase your nature knowledge. Ground conditions are uneven and muddy in places.

Wed 22 Jul10:30The Hide(2.7mi)

via The Hide

Markets & Fairs

Hedge End Village Market

July 22, 2026 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Hedge End Village Market Former Budgens site, 1 Upper Northam Road, Hedge End

Wed 22 Jul11:00Hedge End 2000 Centre(2.6mi)

via Hedge End 2000 Centre

Community

Saints Foundation Hub@Portswood Church

Senior Saints strives to help over 60's improve their lifestyle and maintain their independence through a mixture of physical exercise and social activities. There's exercises to fit all abilities and our team are on hand to provide assistance and expertise. Senior Saints is free and open to all over 60's living in Southampton. The Hub opens at Portswood Church each Wednesday at 13.00 13:30 - 14:45 Circuit Exercise Session + Tea/Coffee 15:15 - 16:30PM Chair Exercise Class + Tea/Coffee The Hub closes at 16.30 You are welcome to just turn up and try a session but you can also register your interest or register interest on behalf of someone else by going to [this link.](https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/saints-foundation-senior-saints)

Wed 22 Jul13:00Southampton Chinese Christian Church(1.7mi)

via Southampton Chinese Christian Church

Community

Friendly Meon Valley Away

Hedge End Bowling Club is being delightfully mysterious about Friendly Meon Valley Away. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Wed 22 Jul14:00Hedge End Bowling Club(3.5mi)

via Hedge End Bowling Club

Children & FamilyCommunity

2026-07-22 15:30 - Live Wires

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 15:30Details: For Key Stage 1 children with parents and carers. / Older and younger siblings welcomeLocation: Freemantle Baptist ChurchPostcode: SO15 8RL

Wed 22 Jul16:30Freemantle Baptist Church(3.2mi)

via Freemantle Baptist Church

Community

Live Wires

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 15:30Details: For Key Stage 1 children with parents and carers. / Older and younger siblings welcomeLocation: Freemantle Baptist ChurchPostcode: SO15 8RL

Wed 22 Jul16:30Freemantle Baptist Church(3.2mi)

via Freemantle Baptist Church

Community

Busy

Found this on Burridge Village Hall's radar. Busy — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Wed 22 Jul18:15Burridge Village Hall(4.5mi)

via Burridge Village Hall

Community

Lava Youth Group (school years 7-13)

Join us for fun games and activities, the occasional outing, weekend away and a chance to explore life and faith together. Lava meets in the Main Hall of the church building or in the summer we sometimes meet in one of the local parks. Want to learn more about youth at Portswood Church?

Wed 22 Jul19:00Southampton Chinese Christian Church(1.7mi)

via Southampton Chinese Christian Church

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Venues with events near Merry Oak

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Monty's Community Hub1.3 miles away Southampton Chinese Christian Church1.7 miles away Saint Mary's Church1.4 miles away

More about Merry Oak

Hampshire, England

Merry Oak is in Hampshire, where market towns, villages and coastal places all shape the local calendar. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Merry Oak events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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