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Southampton Open Mic Comedy at The Attic

ComedyLive Music

Around £6.00

Southampton Open Mic Comedy at The Attic

Southampton "Comedy Open Mic Night" at The Attic Wednesday 22nd July 2026 Our Open Mic Comedy nights are the first week of the month!

Wed 22 JulThe Attic Southampton(2.1mi)

via The Attic SouthamptonLocal gem

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Wisdom Forum

(except otherwise stated)

Wed 22 JulHangOut Christian Fellowship(2.2mi)

via HangOut Christian FellowshipCurated

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22nd July 2026

The full scoop on 22nd July 2026 lives over on Eastleigh Lakeside Miniature Railway's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Wed 22 JulEastleigh Lakeside Miniature Railway(3.9mi)

via Eastleigh Lakeside Miniature RailwayLocal gem

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2026-07-22 - Midweek Connect

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026Details: A midweek 5-10 minute bible study/encouragement, uploaded to YouTube every Wednesday for you. We always tackle a bible passage/theme and use it to encourage and inspire as well as teach. Here's the link:

Wed 22 JulElim Church Romsey(4.7mi)

via Elim Church Romsey

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Midweek Connect

Wed 22 JulElim Church Romsey(4.7mi)

via Elim Church Romsey

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Play Cafe

We've tracked down Play Cafe at Saint Mary's Church. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Wed 22 Jul09:30Saint Mary's Church(2.7mi)

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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(2.1mi)

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Coffee and Bowls

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

Wed 22 Jul10:15Thornhill Baptist Church(4.8mi)

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(4.5mi)

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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(2.1mi)

via Southampton Chinese Christian Church

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(1.1mi)

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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(1.1mi)

via Freemantle Baptist Church

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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(2.1mi)

via Southampton Chinese Christian Church

Likely freeCommunity

Wisdom Forum

(except otherwise stated)

Wed 22 Jul21:30HangOut Christian Fellowship(2.2mi)

via HangOut Christian FellowshipCurated

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Around £1

Glam Thursdays Inflatable Takeover! Southampton's Best Week Night! £1 Shots All Night

So we are going Inflatable or Glam-Flatable crazy this Thursday. :heart_eyes_cat:We have a tonne of...

Thu 23 JulTrilogy Southampton(2mi)

via Trilogy SouthamptonLocal gem

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Wisdom Forum

(except otherwise stated)

Thu 23 JulHangOut Christian Fellowship(2.2mi)

via HangOut Christian FellowshipCurated

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23rd July 2026

Spotted 23rd July 2026 on Eastleigh Lakeside Miniature Railway's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Thu 23 JulEastleigh Lakeside Miniature Railway(3.9mi)

via Eastleigh Lakeside Miniature RailwayLocal gem

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Venues with events near Old Shirley

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

Southampton Chinese Christian Church2.1 miles away HangOut Christian Fellowship2.2 miles away Freemantle Baptist Church1.1 miles away

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Hampshire, England

Old Shirley 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 Old Shirley 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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