Coxford Wellbeing Hub - Testlands

26/01/2026

📣 MADE IN MILLBROOK 📣

Are you aged 14–17 and want to make a real difference in your community and get paid?

The Young People Researchers Programme is your chance to:
✔ Explore issues that matter to you
✔ Design your own research
✔ Talk to other young people
✔ Share your ideas with adults who make decisions

💛 Paid opportunity
💛 No experience needed
💛 Open to all young people – including carers, neurodivergent and care-experienced young people

📅 Starting February
📍 Millbrook
📲 Scan the QR code or click the link below to apply

https://forms.gle/nCFyjk2fp6d6zj789

Deadline: 9am, Monday 9 February
Spaces are limited – don’t miss out.

14/01/2026

We’re nearly halfway through January, don’t miss out! ⏰💪

There’s still time to make the most of our January Gym Membership Deal at Testlands:

✨ No sign-up fee
🔥 50% off all classes for members
💷 Silver membership just £20/month
💪 PAYG gym option available
🚫 No contracts – cancel anytime

If getting fitter, stronger or moving more in 2026 is on your list, now’s the time to start.

👉 Join now and make January count: testlands.com/the-gym

17/12/2025

✨ Spaces available at our annual Christmas event ✨

🎄 Christmas at Green Lane – Sunday 21 December 2025! 🎄

9am–5pm | Testlands Wellbeing Hub, Green Lane, SO16 9FQ

Join us for our magical annual Christmas event filled with festive fun for the whole family!

✨ Christmas Disco
✨ Inflatables
✨ Festive Arts & Crafts
✨ Live Shows & Performances
✨ Character Meet & Greets
✨ Animal Interactions & Farm-Based Workshops
✨ Food & Drink
✨ Dedicated SEN-only areas and entrances

🎟 Tickets:
• £5 per person when pre-booked
• £7.50 on the door
• Under 4s go FREE

🎅 Santa’s Grotto (HAF Only)
Children eligible for free school meals can book through the Southampton HAF website and will receive:

✔ Santa Meet & Greet
✔ Grotto Experience
✔ Full access to the Christmas event

📍 Book now: www.testlands.com/christmas

📲 Or scan the QR code on the poster.

We can’t wait to celebrate the festive season with you! ❤️ 🎁

Southampton City Council Southampton City Farm Blake Entertainments - Galaxy Events Limited

12/12/2025

🎉 Made in Millbrook – Win a £100 Christmas Hamper! 🎄

Testlands and the University of Southampton, along with amazing community groups across the Millbrook estate, are excited to invite you to be part of Made in Millbrook -a project celebrating the past, present and future of our community.

The project officially runs from January to July 2026, but the fun starts right now!

Join us for our 12 Days of Christmas activities and you could WIN a £100 Christmas hamper, delivered straight to your door on 23rd December. 🎁

👉 How to enter:
Each day we’ll share a question about Millbrook.
Click the link, send us your answer and contact details - and you’re in!
You can enter once every day for the next 10 days.

One lucky winner will be selected at random from all entries received.

Let’s celebrate Millbrook together! Our first question will be out tomorrow, keep your eyes peeled! 👀 ❤️

University of Southampton Millbrook Matters Southampton City Council All Saints & St Peter’s Churches

12/12/2025

02/12/2025

🎄 Christmas at Green Lane – Sunday 21 December 2025! 🎄

9am–5pm | Testlands Wellbeing Hub, Green Lane, SO16 9FQ

Join us for our magical annual Christmas event filled with festive fun for the whole family!

✨ Christmas Disco
✨ Inflatables
✨ Festive Arts & Crafts
✨ Live Shows & Performances
✨ Character Meet & Greets
✨ Animal Interactions & Farm-Based Workshops
✨ Food & Drink
✨ Dedicated SEN-only areas and entrances

🎟 Tickets:
• £5 per person when pre-booked
• £7.50 on the door
• Under 4s go FREE

🎅 Santa’s Grotto (HAF Only)
Children eligible for free school meals can book through the Southampton HAF website and will receive:

✔ Santa Meet & Greet
✔ Grotto Experience
✔ Full access to the Christmas event

📍 Book now: www.testlands.com/christmas

📲 Or scan the QR code on the poster.

We can’t wait to celebrate the festive season with you! ❤️ 🎁

Southampton City Council Southampton City Farm Blake Entertainments - Galaxy Events Limited

25/11/2025

Our annual Christmas Event is nearly here! 🎄✨

We’re putting the final touches together and are now looking for local performers, groups, and community talent to help bring the magic to life.

Tickets will be released soon, keep an eye on our socials! 👀

Come and join the festive fun… we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

23/11/2025

📣 We’re hiring!

Applications are now open for our Health, Wellbeing & Communities Leader. A senior role leading services across our wellbeing hubs and supporting the launch of St Mary’s Community & Leisure Centre.

If you’re an experienced leader passionate about community wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information & to apply please go to www.testlands.com/recruitment or scan the QR code.

👉 Applications close 4 December

29/10/2025

🎃👻 What’s On This Halloween in Coxford & Shirley! 👻🎃

Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween this Friday 31st October with fun for all ages across our local community! 🕸️🕷️

🧡 The Warren Centre
👦 Families & young people aged 10–16
🎮 Games, indoor youth club activities & spooky fun!
🕓 4PM – 8PM

💚 Coxford Wellbeing Hub – Olive Rd, SO16 5FQ
👧 Families & young people aged 4–12
🎨 Family activities with River of God Southampton
🕕 6PM – 10PM

🧡 Tiny Toes Nursery – 66 Warren Ave, SO16 6AG
🍼 Families & under 5s
🧶 Arts & crafts, sensory play & Halloween party bags!
🕓 4PM – 6PM

💚 The Big Difference (Social Supermarket)
📍 In the car park of Shirley Warren School
🍎 Community support & fun activities
🕐 1PM – 4PM

🧡 Shirley Warren Action Church
🌟 “Light in the Darkness” – Soup & pumpkin carving
🕓 4PM – 7PM

🛒 The Big Difference team will also be out sharing items for the community at each site!

✨ For more info, visit www.testlands.com/halloween

16/10/2025

⚽️ Level Up Your October Half Term! ⚽️

Testlands is thrilled to announce our first ever Football Camp at Banister Primary School! We’ve created an incredibly fun and engaging program designed for all abilities of young people aged 8-13.

It’s more than just football, it’s about connection! Your child will build confidence, make new friends, and learn teamwork by playing together in engaging drills and exciting team matches.

Camp Details:

Where: Banister Primary School
When: Mon 27 October to Thu 30 October
Start Time: 8:30am
Flexible Finish: Choose from 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm, or 5:30 pm

Don't let them miss out on this debut camp!

Book now: www.testlands.com/holidayclub

13/09/2025