Round About Café

01/11/2024

👨Join us this November, as we support Movember 2024. Here at the Round About Café, we're all about communities, and how we can support our customers, Movember is all about raising awareness around men’s health, including mental health and prostate cancer. 👨

Mental health can affect us all, Nigel, our Café Supervisor wanted to share his experience of working at the café "I've worked at the Cafe for 10 years now, over those years, I've come across some challenging times in my personal life that have impacted on my mental health, leaving me feeling lonely and down. Knowing I have the Cafe to come to helps my wellbeing, the volunteers and customers share such care and support. I wanted to share my experience to let others know, we're here, whether that's for a chat over some coffee, an event or just some company, we'd love to see you"

We'll be sharing stories, events and more, throughout November, so stay tuned!

Fancy taking part, let’s grow together, share your moustache photos and tag us with

31/10/2024

👻Happy Halloween👻

Pop in and see us before you go trick or treating later as we have a school uniform swap shop happening 3-4.30pm.

30/10/2024

🎂🍷🎁Happy birthday Cara🎂🍷🎁

We hope you have a great day! Lots of love from customers, staff and volunteers at Round About Cafe 💕

29/10/2024

The pandemic affected every single person in the UK and, in many cases, continues to have a lasting impact on lives. Every one of our experiences is unique and this is your opportunity to share with the UK Covid-19 Inquiry the impact it had on you, your life, and the other people around you.

If you'd like to share your experience of the pandemic, pop in and see us as we have forms available, or use this link https://www.everystorymatters.co.uk/share?locale=en-gb

A big thank you to the Abri team and Round About Café for hosting us recently.

If you didn’t get the chance to attend one of our Every Story Matters events in Southampton,there’s still time to let us know about your experiences and
help us understand how the pandemic affected you.

Visit covid19.public-inquiry.uk/every-story-matters to share your
personal story with us.

By doing so, you will inform our recommendations and make sure
things are better in the future.

29/10/2024

As part of Black History Month we're sharing events and activities taking place across Southampton during October.

Thursday 31 October, MAST Mayflower Studios
Reclaiming Narratives

Real stories by real people - join Our Version Media for an evening dedicated to showcasing and celebrating stories from the region’s African, Caribbean, and Black British communities. Individuals will share their personal stories, captured through mobile video after completing a Mobile Storytelling course where they learned to film and edit using just a smartphone. These “Reclaiming Narratives” stories boldly confront and challenge negative racial stereotypes head-on.

Check here for more information: https://www.mayflower.org.uk/whats-on/reclaiming-narratives/

29/10/2024

Here's a taste of what we have on offer this week at the Community Pantry. We have lots of vegan alternatives to meat in the fridge and freezer.

28/10/2024

🎉 Kids' Special 🎉 This week only, enjoy our delicious chicken burger for just £1.50! Treat your little ones to a tasty meal they'll love. Don't miss out! 🍔✨

23/10/2024

Our Round About Cafe Special served from 12.30pm today is our own take on an Ital Stew, Bob Marleys favorite meal, for £5.

Ital stew is a warm and hearty vegan Rastafarian dish that is a medley of vegetables, herbs and spices simmered down in coconut milk.

Served until we sell out so if you cannot make it today, then try your luck on Thursday or Friday.

22/10/2024

As part of Black History Month we're sharing local events and activities happening across Southampton during October.

22-26 October at MAST Mayflower Studios

Experience the heartwarming and inspirational story of hope, determination, and triumph in Coming to England, the stage adaptation of Floella Benjamin’s award-winning book. Beloved by families, this powerful production brings to life Floella’s own journey as a 10-year-old emigrating from Trinidad to England in the 1960s.

Check here for more information: https://www.mayflower.org.uk/whats-on/coming-to-england-2024/

22/10/2024

🍰Christmas cake making sessions 🍰

Tuesday 12 November, 3-5pm
Thursday 14 November, 6.30-8.30pm

Why buy a Christmas cake, when you can make one for free? Save money and learn a new skill. Keep the cake for yourself or gift it to a loved one
• All ingredients and cake tin provided
• Prepare your cake together and bake at home
• Enjoy tasting a freshly made Christmas cake

Booking is essential

For more information or to book a place,
Contact your local Community Development Officer, Cara Headon, [email protected] or 07769 241365

21/10/2024

Week 4 of our celebration of Black History Month at the Round About Cafe, is Bob Marley – who played at Fleming arms across the road from Café in 1973, which one of our café volunteers went to. His food of choice was Ital Stew we will be selling for £5 from Wednesday.

Here's Adi's experience of the gig: Adi and her husband knew Bob was going to be playing there so they arrived early but couldn’t get into the venue as it was full, instead they listened outside. Bob even walked past them and he smiled at Adi which made her feel wonderful. She describes it as one of the highlights of her life.

21/10/2024

🎂🍷🎁Happy birthday 80th birthday Adi 🎂🍷🎁

Last week Adi turned 80 years young. She celebrated by visiting the Cat Cafe in Romsey and being the star of the show at her surprise birthday party, surrounded by friends and family.

We hope you had a great birthday! Lots of love from customers, staff and volunteers at Round About Cafe 💕

16/10/2024

Starting from 12pm today is our week 3 black history month special of chickpea curry served with rice and flatbread just £6 per portion 🍽

16/10/2024

As part of Black History Month we're sharing local events and activities happening across Southampton during October.

Taking place every Friday throughout October, God’s House Tower will be marking Black History Month with a unique Hidden History Walk, exploring Jane Austen’s Southampton and the untold stories of Black Georgians. As 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, God's House Tower is kicking off a series of events and installations honouring her connection to the maritime city. The Black Georgian Hidden History Walk is the first of many, shedding light on the diverse, multicultural fabric of Austen’s Southampton.

The tour is suitable for ages 16+. To book tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hidden-histories-trail-jane-austens-southampton-and-black-georgians-tickets-1005152798077

14/10/2024

It's week three of the Round About Cafe's Black History Month.

This week we celebrating Saints first black football player Alf Charles was a sportsman in the West Indies, not only was he an excellent cricketer he was also good enough to represent Trinidad at football when the inter-island competitions were played.

He bided his time in non-league football – until January 1937 when recommended by a Lancashire scout, he signed for Southampton. He made his debut the following day – at inside-left – but that would prove to be his only appearance in the Football League

To celebrate from Wednesday this week we will be serving our Cafe take of Trinidad Curried Channa

11/10/2024

As part of Black History month we're sharing local events and activities happening across Southampton during October.

Colourism is a groundbreaking photography exhibition that delves into the complex and often overlooked issue of colourism. With images taken by renowned local live music and documentary photographer Nosa Malcolm, this exhibition aims to challenge perceptions and spark conversations about the profound impact of colourism on communities across the globe.

More information about the exhibition can be found here: https://blackarchivessouth.org/black-history-month-south-colourism-exhibition/

11/10/2024

Every Story Matters is your opportunity to help the UK Covid-19 Inquiry understand your experience of the pandemic.

Come and talk to one of the friendly team from Every Story Matters, on Friday 18 February, 10-11am.

Find out more at everystorymatters.co.uk

10/10/2024

It's World Mental Health Day! 🌍💜

It’s a day to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters.

Talking about our mental health can help us cope better with life’s ups and downs.

Being able to share openly with others can help us feel connected and less alone. 💜

Today, why not check in with your friends, family, or colleagues, and start a conversation about mental health!

10/10/2024

Today's Special served from 12pm is our Round About Café's take on Craig David's Grenadian baked chicken £6

08/10/2024

Our community pantry has been restocked!

Lots of fresh vegetables, lemons and limes. From today's pantry you can make yourself a roast dinner or even a salami spaghetti 🍝 😋

07/10/2024

It's week two of the Round About Cafe's celebration of Black History Month and this week's local celebrity is Craig David born in Southampton 43 years ago.

He attended Bellemoor School and Southampton City College. David's father, George David, played bass in a reggae band called Ebony Rockers. As a teen, David began accompanying his father to local dance clubs, where DJs let him take the microphone and the rest is history.

Did you know that Craig David created a recipe with Jamie Oliver so starting from Wednesday we will be making Craig David's Grenadian baked chicken for £6 😀

03/10/2024

🌿 We're so excited to be working with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust to enhance the green spaces in Mansbridge over the next 18 months.

🌳 We'll be working together, alongside customers, community groups and schools to create a greener, wilder future.

📣 Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is pleased to announce a new partnership with housing association, Abri Community, focused on enhancing the green spaces of Mansbridge Estate.

🗓️ Over the next 18 months, our Team Wilder Community Engagement Officer will be working alongside Abri colleagues, customers, community groups, and schools to bring the local green spaces to life.

🔗 Find out more: https://www.hiwwt.org.uk/news/new-partnership-launched-create-wilder-mansbridge