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25/08/2026

A STAPLE IN THE BOTLEY EVENT CALENDAR - SAVE THE DATE......

🔥🚒 BOTLEY FIRE STATION OPEN DAY! 🚒🔥

Get Ready for a Sizzling Day of Fun!

Join us for an exciting day packed with activities for the whole family, raising money for the Fire Fighters Charity!

🗓️ Sunday, 27th September
⏰ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

What's On?
👨‍🚒 Station & Appliance Tours (explore the station and get up close with our amazing fire engine!)
💦 Throw Sponges at Firefighters! (your chance for some watery fun!)
🍦 Ice Cream Van (cool down with a sweet treat!)
🚗 Road Safety information (learn vital tips to stay safe on the roads)
👩‍🚒 Fire Kit Try-On (ever wondered what it's like to wear firefighter gear? Now's your chance!)
🎁 Exciting Raffle (fantastic prizes to be won!)
Come and meet your local heroes, learn about fire safety, and have a fantastic day out!
🍔 Delicious BBQ (fuel up for all the excitement!)

FREE ENTRY FOR EVERYONE!

Please come down and support your local station to help raise money for a great cause.

Don't miss out on this fantastic family event!

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26/07/2026

23/07/2026

As the summer holidays start, we understand that many parents and caregivers will be searching for free and low-cost activities for their children. To help, we’ve compiled a list of things you can do in or near West End.

This list has been prepared by West End Parish Council and is not an exhaustive representation of all available activities. If you know of any local free or low-cost events that we may have missed, please feel free to share them in the comments.

Free events
🥇West End Youth Club Community Games, Wednesday 12th August
🌳West End Parish Council’s free Summer Reading Challenge Trail on Hatch Grange from 17th to 28th August
🐶 Pet Pals workshops https://community.petsathome.com/events/pet-pals/pet-pals-summer-holidays/
🎨 Ikea Southampton free workshops https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/stores/events/ikea-southampton/
🖌 Make and take crafts at Wells Place https://fb.me/e/6DTV4PE9H
🔨 Lego make and take at Smyths https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/in-store-events
🛼HAF programme https://www.hants.gov.uk/News/20260623HAFsummer

Low Cost Activities
🐚 WEPC and West End Youth Club craft workshop https://undertheseacraftsatwepc.eventbrite.com
🌿Itchen Valley Country Park, various activities and trails https://www.itchenvalley.co.uk/whats-on
🏓Eastleigh Active Summer Programme https://www.eastleigh.gov.uk/sport-and-health/sport-and-physical-activity/activities-in-your-area/young-people/eastleigh-active-summer
📚 Various free and low-cost activities at Hampshire libraries https://www.hants.gov.uk/librariesandarchives/library/events
🌞Hampshire County Council Summer Savings https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/summer-savings
🛶Family Funday at Fairthorne Manor https://ymca-fg.cinolla.com/course/family-fun-day

19/07/2026

Summer activities!