Herald - Issue 413

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Entries are open now for the 10k event where participants can raise funds for the area of life-saving research closest to their hearts. Walkers can choose to support di erent areas of scienti c research including prostate cancer, testicular cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, brain cancer, children’s cancers and leukaemia. Or they can simply give their backing to Cancer Research UK’s overall work as the charity ghts back from the impact of the pandemic. The Shine Night Walk starts at Guildhall Square at 7.30pm and participants will take to the city streets in a fun and inspirational parade of light. e route will pass landmarks such as St Mary’s Stadium and SeaCity Museum. is year, participants will set o on the Shine Night Walk route either alone or in small, socially distanced groups. Hand sanitiser will be provided, and people will be encouraged to use it before and a er the event. e charity was able to spend over £30 million in the South East last year on some of the UK’s leading scienti c and clinical research. And money raised through Shine Night Walk Southampton is crucial to the pioneering work of doctors, nurses and scientists who are ghting cancer on all fronts. People can also show their support by volunteering on the night or visiting the event’s online shop to buy kit including a hoodie and glow sticks, as well as glow face paint sticks and ashing tiaras. To enter or volunteer visit: www.shinewalk.org *If any Shine Night Walk events are cancelled, people will be entitled to a refund of their entry free or can choose to donate the fee to help fund Cancer Research UK’s life- saving work People in Southampton are set to light up the streets for Cancer Research UK as Shine Night Walk returns to the city Arts Centre Back with Bumper Autumn Season Hanger Farm Arts Centre is back with an eclectic autumn of entertainment a er an 18 month hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions. Household names like music legend Kiki Dee will be thrilling audiences once again under the beams of the converted 18th century barn in Totton. e season is even more hotly anticipated than usual, coming on the back of dozens of shows being postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions over the last year and a half. is was a hugely di cult time for the Arts Centre, which is this autumn, including: • Richard Digance ( 29th October ) • 1970’s comedy theatre show, ‘Abigail’s Party’ ( 11th November ) • Musicians Kiki Dee and Carmelo ( 26th November ) • Tribute act, Abba’s Angels ( 27th November ). Kyle Maxwell, Hanger Farm Arts Centre Manager, said: “ We are thrilled to be back up and running properly. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us through this tricky time. This autumn we are back with a bang, with some great shows lined up, from side-splitting comedy, to top class theatre and fun family entertainment. We are following the industry- wide ‘See it Safely’ guidelines, so you can feel confident and safe knowing that Hanger Farm Arts Centre is following all necessary COVID-19 procedures. We hope you will find plenty to entertain you as the nights out also help change lives. We look forward to seeing you soon.” Hanger Farm Arts Centre is a popular local venue that is accessible to all, a ordable and boasts a café bar, free parking and art gallery. To browse the shows and book tickets please visit: www. hangerfarm.co.uk run by local charity Minstead Trust to help people with learning disabilities learn skills for work. e building was shut during lockdowns and ran just a few socially distanced shows and events in between, resulting in signi cant lost income. Now, with restrictions eased, there are dozens of a ordable and accessible shows on o er