The next PACT (Police and Community Together) Meeting: 6.30-8pm, Thursday 8 January 2026 at Highfield Church Centre

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 16, 2025 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments   Details in the link below: PACT Portswood 8 Jan  
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From Hampshire Alert/Hampshire Constabulary 14/12/25: Which? advice for lost/missing parcels for Christmas and any time of year

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 15, 2025 in Crime Incidents, Crime Prevention Advice, News | 0 comments “Good afternoon, All the “elves” are working very hard, especially at this time of year, to get your parcels to your door. We know that some of you are reporting lost/missing parcels – “Which?” have produced this very detailed advice suitable for any time of year: My delivery or online order hasn’t arrived, what can I do? – Which? or if you prefer plain text:...
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The little elves in Southampton Old Cemetery have been busy putting up the Christmas decorations again! More to come!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 15, 2025 in News | 0 comments Photos by a HRA Member, December 2025
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A reminder about the Portswood Community Mixer – tomorrow, Tuesday 16 December 6pm to 7.30pm in October Books

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 15, 2025 in News | 0 comments “Join your neighbours for an informal evening of conversation, hot drinks and community connection”……………………… The event includes “a chance to speak directly to Council Officers, police representatatives and other community partners”. More in the poster below! Info courtesy of SCC
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Southampton Demonstrations: Key individual networks (KINS) update from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – Monday 15 December 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 15, 2025 in News | 0 comments “Dear KINS,   I wanted to provide you with an update regarding recent protest activity in the Portswood area.   Although earlier information suggested that no further protests were planned until after Christmas, a demonstration took place on 12th December 2025 outside Highfield House Hotel.   The demonstration involved both protestors and counter-protestors. Officers were...
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Taken on Southampton Common, Wednesday 10 December 2025 at 7:20. Photo by our HonSec Barbara Claridge

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 13, 2025 in News | 0 comments
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Dementia friendly events/activities for week beginning Monday 15 December 2025, for across Southampton – courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 13, 2025 in News | 0 comments Dementia News Southampton – December 2025 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All We enjoyed our Christmas service last week, and if we didn’t see you there we hope to see you at one of our cafes soon. We are in the run up to Christmas now with more Advent Candles being lit in churches across the city. As the lights shine in the long evenings, we hope that you’re able...
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Christmas crime prevention message (from Hampshire Alert / Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary): 11/12/25

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 11, 2025 in Crime Prevention Advice | 0 comments “We’d like to take this opportunity to remind our communities of the following crime prevention advice. Shopping. • Before you go out, double-check that your home is secure and that all windows and doors are properly locked and secure with keys out of sight. • Wherever possible park in a secure car park or in a well-lit spot and make sure that your vehicle is locked. • Avoid leaving your...
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