Bitterne Parker

In this series we ask those from, living in, working in, or with strong ties to Bitterne Park and nearby areas, to answer some searching questions.

Bitterne Parker: Rowenna Davis

Rowenna DavisWhat scares someone who's campaiging to be an MP? How does she put bread on her table, and – perhaps critically – what's her favourite dish? This time Rowenna Davis, Labour candidate for the Southampton Itchen ward, faces the 'Bitterne Parker inquisition'...

Bitterne Parker: Tony Keall

Tony K 200v2Tony Keall – aka 'Bad Tony' – loves to party. He recently discovered the joys of lasers, and now creates psychedelic lightshows across the country. He tells us about strawberries in the fields of Bitterne Park, the largest part of an atom, and about his work with vulnerable people...

Bitterne Parker: Darren Metcalfe

Darren Metcalfe big2Opening Dora's Cups & Cones ice cream parlour at the Triangle was one of Darren Metcalfe's proudest achievements. But did you know he also likes motorbikes and architecture? And what's that thing about the tiny field mouse? Read on to find out more...

Bitterne Parker: Anil Sood

anil sood smallThis time Anil Sood of SOS Tools and Hardware at The Triangle answers our questions. Turns out he used to run a record shop, says he even has a record label, and he reveals a special flu remedy...

Bitterne Parker: Sue Badcrumble

sue badcrumbleIt's the series where, with Paxman-like precision, we hurl searching questions at unsuspecting Bitterne Parkers. This time, maker and baker Sue Badcrumble tells us about her Bitterne Park.

Bitterne Parker: Dan O’Farrell

stanleys cellar march dan ofarrell 200pxIt's the series where we ask deep and probing questions of those from, living in, working in, or with strong ties to Bitterne Park and nearby areas. This time we chat to Dan O’Farrell, local teacher and singer in John Peel-loved band Accrington Stanley. 

Bitterne Parker: Astrid De La Zouche

Astrid croppedIn this series we ask those from, living in, working in, or with strong ties to Bitterne Park and nearby areas, to answer some searching questions. In the first of the series we talk to Astrid De La Zouche, promoter of The Hill club and comedy nights.

Portswood Person is Bitterne Parker

Nikki BroomThe latest in our sister site's occasional series 'Portswood People' this time features long-term Bitterne Park resident Nikki Broom, who manages Portswood’s Age UK shop. Read more about how she started working for charity shops, and why they're great for the community, on portswood.info.