Research Project at the University of Southampton – Older Adult Strength Building

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 18, 2025 in News | 0 comments We understand from the organisers that this is a research project to build technology to help older adults build strength and maintain their independence through daily life activities.  They are looking for 4-6 older adults to participate and will be offering £20 gift cards to anyone who participates. They currently have a planned Focus Group for the afternoon of Thursday 30 October if anyone is...
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Celebrate Portswood Library’s 110th Birthday on Saturday 25 October 2025 – 10.30am to 12.30pm!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 17, 2025 in News | 0 comments
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‘Room on the Broom’ crafts at Portswood Library for half term: 10.30am to 12.30pm, Wednesday 29 October; and info on their Lego Club!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 16, 2025 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of Portswood Library
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Rented garage broken into twice and items stolen the first time – Richmond Gardens

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 16, 2025 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Lots of things stolen the first time. A neighbour disturbed the burglars the second time on the night of 15/16 October 2025. Police attended on both occasions. A reminder to ensure that cars, garages, houses etc are kept locked.
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Southampton Police on Facebook (15.10.25) – Appeal for witnesses re theft of staff member’s mobile phone from the counter of Tidal Vape, Portswood Road

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 15, 2025 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments #Appeal From Southampton Police on Facebook 15/10/25 We are appealing for witnesses after it was reported that a man entered Tidal Vape on Portswood Road in Southampton and took a staff member’s mobile phone from the counter. This occurred between 12:30pm and 12:50pm on Friday 12 September. Read more: https://orlo.uk/K4WHU
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Remembrance Sunday Ceremony: 2.30pm, Sunday 9 November organised by Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery (FoSOC)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 13, 2025 in News | 0 comments
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Very important – Avenue Campus: Revised Plans for Student Accommodation

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 13, 2025 in News, Other Planning Issues / Information | 0 comments Revised plans for the proposed halls for 400 students, which would occupy almost all of the green space surrounding Avenue Campus teaching rooms, are available to view here: A public drop-in session to view and discuss the plans has been arranged on: Tuesday 14 October, 1pm-7pm in the Turner Sims Foyer. You can view the plans in advance here: Revised Plans for Avenue Campus It is a one-off...
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Southampton Demonstrations – Key individual networks (KINS) update: from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – 13 October 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 13, 2025 in News | 0 comments Dear KINS,   Last week, two further demonstrations took place across the city, both of which saw attendance from opposing groups.   Wednesday’s Event: Approximately 40 protestors and counter-protestors gathered. Two arrests were made, and strict bail conditions were imposed, prohibiting those individuals from attending future protests at either the Civic Centre or Highfield...
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