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Calling all modernisers – time to make a difference in Southampton
Inhabited ever since the Stone Age, Southampton finally became a city on February 24, 1964, granted by Royal Charter. A snapshot from 1964 shows its main industry was based around the port, unemployment was at 2.1% and Saints FC had just lost 3-2 at home to Manchester United in the third round of the FA Cup, writes Alison Dewar of The Business Magazine
Fast forward 50 years and the port is still a key focus of attention. Transatlantic liners have been replaced by cruise ships and container ships now visit the port in place of freighters. Today’s cruise industry boosts the local economy by some £500 million a year – a sum matched by the turnover of the city’s two universities. And having beaten Manchester United 1-0 in the 1976 FA Cup Final, and held them to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford last October, the two teams return to Saints’ home ground on May 11 to lock horns again.
Earlier this month, as The Business Magazine went to press, local businesses joined forces to discuss plans for the jubilee, including
The Sport Relief Mile 2014 is an opportunity to get even more people involved in improving health, fitness and wellbeing in Southampton. Event pictured here in 2012.
other artworks that will also be displayed. Later on the same day at 5pm, a service of Thanksgiving will take place at St Mary’s Church.“
the 50 golden pledges that Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, called for when he was guest speaker at the Vision for 2020 conference in October.
As the city prepares to celebrate its golden jubilee, Trevor Thorne, director of marketing & communications at Southampton Solent University, is chairing a special sub-committee of Southampton Connect, which is taking responsibility for co-ordinating and delivering a range of initiatives and celebrations.
“By celebrating the golden jubilee, it’s important to recognise where the city has come from and how it has changed for the better, but it’s also important to ensure we face up to today’s issues too.
“This is our opportunity to make a difference and I would urge everyone from across all communities, business and organisations to think carefully about how we can use this occasion to boost our economy in challenging times and make Southampton residents proud.
THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE – SOLENT & SOUTH CENTRAL – FEBRUARY 2014
“We are keen to engage with young people – those who are at school now hold the key to Southampton’s success for the next 50 years.
“They will be the modernisers who will make this city great in the same way that Gaudi transformed Barcelona and Sir Christopher Wren changed the landscape of London. We need to understand their hopes and aspirations for our city, to know what the city is capable of becoming, rather than simply be content with what we have.
“Starting a year of celebrations, the mayor, councillor Ivan White, will throw open his parlour in the Civic Centre on February 24 to local schoolchildren and citizens on the day Southampton received its city status 50 years ago. Visitors will be personally greeted by the mayor and mayoress, Mary White, to view the extensive collection of gifts received from visiting dignatories the world over.
“A painted portrait of Her Majesty the Queen, commissioned by public subscription following a successful fundraising campaign led by the Daily Echo 50 years ago is a highlight of the
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Solent University is playing a major role in supporting the jubilee and one of the first big public celebrations will be the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile which takes place on March 23.
Both universities are supporting the occasion alongside the Saints Foundation and City’s public health team, and Thorne is calling on the whole city to take part.
“We want everyone in the city to take part, whether running, walking or being pushed in prams or wheelchairs. If everyone either wears their Saints shirts or comes dressed in red or white it will provide a sea of colour,“ he said. “It will make the perfect start to our jubilee pledge to improve health, fitness and wellbeing in Southampton.“
Thorne says further ideas for the celebrations will be unveiled over the coming months.
Details:
www.solent.ac.uk
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