A POP up garden and tea party has brought nature into a city high street.

Last Friday, Portswood-based activist and volunteer, Phine Dhale hosted the event outside October Books in Portswood Road.

Southampton Test MP, Alan Whithead, Councillor Satvir Kaur and Councillor Gordon Cooper were among those attending the event which was aimed at building momentum for the upcoming Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill.

Created by Zero Hour, the bill urges the government to act on climate change.

Cakes, paper cups, and posters were provided by nearby retailers K’s Market, November Express, and Waitrose and the pop-up garden was designed by artist and rewilding expert Henrik Dahle.

Volunteers distributed leaflets to describe the bill and the dangers of climate change and organiser claimed there was a great deal of footfall past October Books and "many people" stopped to talk about the bill.

Organiser Phine said: "Today’s tea party was just the first of many events to get this vital message out and build a groundswell of local interest.

"The CEE bill outlines clear solutions to tackling the climate emergency and Southampton has always been at the forefront of environmental progress.

"I am hopeful our Council will commit to being climate neutral by 2030 and begin reversing the climate emergency, and breakdown of nature being faced by the UK and beyond.

"Thanks to October books, friends, neighbours and members of OARA and the public for making this such a successful event.”