im 19, Male from Southampton currently at college.
im 19, Male from Southampton currently at college.
Member since:05.06.2001
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I am 18 years old and im voicing this opinion about Southampton concerning the younger people living in the city.
For years now i feel southampton was becoming and still is becoming a city for people over 30. There is nothing for todays youth to do except Shopping and that gets rather boring every week or our lives.
Fair enough that West Quay shopping centre has been built and i must admit the building is impressive but all that has been done is move all the shops from the main high street such as Marks and Spencers, McDonalds, All Sports and loads of clothes shops. In the shopping centre there is nothing for kids apart from the takeaway shops such as McD's and a few clothes shops but nothing which will keep children happy and excited. I feel the shopping centre needs an arcade or a night club which could host weekly dance nights and under18 nights in the holidays.
Here is a list of things to do in southampton for teens:
Lesiure World: Cinema, Clubs for Over 18 Bargate: Sega Park WestQuay Shopping Centre: Shops, Food Outlets Guildhall: Occasionally a concert is played there Football Ground: Tucked away in rough area of St Marys The Common: Once a year there is a concert here called Power in the Park.
As you can see from above there is nothing to do for kids on a regular basis, there are probably a few youth clubs scattered around but realistically ur not going to see teens from 15+ in a youth club cause you see them instead scattered around near shops or in just hanging about in the streets.
The only thing i can think of which brings kids of streets and enjoying themselves is Under18 IKON which probably happens 6 times a year where approximetly 2000 teens ranging from 14-18 can go for a dance and meet ppl for 4 hrs only.
Southampton provide more things to do!
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good op, totally agree wif what u've just said.. being a student for nearly 2 years there, i believe soton should offer more to the younger generations, esp. students like me and u.. but, things are improving. have u been to the new st mary's stadium? cheers :)
josh1 09.06.2001 01:44
should bring in more sports stuff like cricket pitches, football centre etc
timsmate 09.06.2001 01:04
ive never been there b4 but i understand what your talking about - kids need to have facilities built for them other wise they'll be stuck out on the street
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