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Community spirt alive at the St Denys funday

vincenzo.jpg Sunday, 13 September 09 - 10:58 AM (GMT)
By Vincenzo Capozzoli in St Denys

On Saturday 5th September I was asked the attend a “fun day” on Janaway Park near Ingram Court, St Denys. The day was organised by the police with the help of Southampton City Council, Southampton University and the local community. The aim of the day was to bring local youths and families together.

The day was a great success with a large number of people turning out throughout the afternoon. Cakes, burgers, raffles, a tombola, bouncy castles, music and displays from local groups were on offer throughout. To close the fun day there was a tug of war contest with the wining team coming from the South Western Pub in St Denys.


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Supporting the asset transfer of the community centre to the community

vincenzo.jpg Thursday, 13 August 09 - 09:47 AM (GMT)
By Vincenzo Capozzoli in St Denys

Community organisations bring a wide range of activities and benefits to local people. To be effective they often require well-managed, well-maintained premises from which to conduct their work. There is potential for community organisations to realise real gains for local communities by taking on the management and ownership of local assets. Well-managed transfer of ownership or management of community assets can be a win-win scenario for local councils and local communities.

The White Paper, Communities in control: real people, real power, published in July 2008 announced the establishment of a new Asset Transfer Unit (ATU) that will provide expert advice and guidance to support the transfer of under-used land and buildings from the public sector to community ownership and management - helping communities to develop those assets and benefit from long-term social, economic and environmental outcomes.

St Denys community centre is one of two Southampton Community Centres being put forward to take part in this scheme. If the centre is accepted this could result in up to £2million pounds worth of investment into the centre in the form of loans and grants. There are also other smaller grants and levels of support available as a result of the scheme.

For further information on the asset transfer scheme click here.

For further information on the Community Centre please follow this link.

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St Denys Community Radio Show

vincenzo.jpg Friday, 10 July 09 - 03:29 PM (GMT)
By Vincenzo Capozzoli in St Denys

There are still opportunities to get involved with the community radio project based in St Denys.
The group is currently working on its first magazine-style programme, which includes local information and features, and which will be made available via the internet.

Evening sessions – and now daytime sessions too – are held at St Denys Community Centre to plan and prepare programmes, and to learn how to use the kit.

If you’re interested in finding out more contact TWICS to stay updated.

Alternatively you can contact the radio show directly at st-denysradio@hotmail.co.uk or vist their facebook page.


 

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A short history of St Denys

vincenzo.jpg Thursday, 26 March 09 - 07:11 PM (GMT)
By Vincenzo Capozzoli in St Denys
Over the past few months I have been trying to get though as many books as possible in my free time, I have read many interesting books the last one being a short history of the different suburbs of Southampton. Through my A levels and degree, I really enjoyed looking into different parts of history and reading this book was great fun. Southampton has a long and very proud history and one area that has a very interesting history is St Denys which is part of Portswood Ward.

The St Denys name originates from the Priory that was founded in the area in 1124 by the Norman Henry I wanted to create something in his dead sons memory. The King founded a priory for Augustine Canons and dedicated it to St Denys the patron saint of Paris. The monks who lived there were called the Black Canons and had a daily mass in remembrance to the dead prince.
For centuries the Black Canons followed their way of life, continuing to say a mass for the dead prince. However, with the dissolution of the monasteries under Henry VIII the Priory was left in a state of ruin and the monks were driven away. For the next few centuries the estate passed through many hands and grew to become a attractive country retreat for the rich.
However, in 1852 the estate was sold to developers and by 1861 roads had started to be laid out and houses constructed. With the increase in housing it was decided that a church needed to be built and in 1868 one was constructed close to the original priory.
The opening of the railway and station in 1861 had a massive impact on the area. Bringing in new commuters and providing a line to Netley. By 1883 the Cobden Bridge was created which allowed easy access across the river and expanded commercial opportunities on both sides of the river. With a station and church already in place, St. Denys community really started to take shape in 1881 with the addition of St. Denys Board School (now St. Denys Primary School).  

The area is now a peaceful suburb of the city and has now has a Community centre added to the area which provides activities for both the young and old.  
Useful links-
St Denys Info
http://www.st-denys.info/index.htm
Bitterne Park Info
http://www.bitternepark.info/
Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Denys
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