Last few tickets for the free writing workshops that form part of the Urban Wild Festival. One is on 1st June at 1pm ‘Introduction to nature writing’ on Southampton Common

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 24, 2025 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of Millie Townsend Last few tickets available for the free writing workshops I’m running next month as part of Urban Wild Festival! Thanks very much to Sholing Valleys Study Centre and Southampton National Park City for funding these. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/yarrow-townsend-81600209853
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Some University of Southampton Law students are acting as ‘McKenzie Friends’, supporting defendants in Southampton’s small claims court if they don’t have legal representation

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 24, 2025 in News | 0 comments Great initiative! Courtesy of the: University of Southampton  “Our Law students are acting as ‘McKenzie Friends’, supporting defendants in Southampton’s small claims court if they don’t have legal representation. They can help via note taking, emotional support, explaining the process, and prompting the defendant. A total of 17 of our students have signed up as McKenzie Friends, a national...
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Coming up at October Books on 22 May from 19:00 to 21:00! More in the link below

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 23, 2025 in News | 0 comments One month to go! Join us for a special live music gig at October Books with Paul Armfield! After 30 years balancing bookselling and songwriting, he unites both in an album about books and reading. Book now buff.ly/EAru3QG
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Adult Craft Session at Portswood Library on 30 April – 2pm to 3.30pm!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 23, 2025 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of Portswood Library
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Swaythling Police & Communities Together Meeting – There is a PACT (Police and Communities Together) Meeting this evening, Wednesday 23 April 2025 from 18:30 to 20:00 at St Alban’s Church, Burgess Road, SO16 3BD

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 23, 2025 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments The meeting is hosted by the local Neighbourhood Policing Team, with representives from Southampton City Council. It is your opportunity to voice your concerns, suggestions, and questions about safety, security, and community welfare in your local area. The meeting will also feature updates on the work being done to address previous concerns raised by community members. The event is free and no...
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There is a new memory café starting for those from the Asian diaspora and anyone else in the city

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 22, 2025 in News | 0 comments The poster below gives full details. Info from Caraway.
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Friends of Portswood Rec – Nature Notes April 2025 – The Dark Edged Bee Fly

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 22, 2025 in News | 0 comments This is from the FoPR Gardening Co-ordinator about the extraordinary behaviour of the Dark Edged Fly Bee. It looks like a bee, it flies like a bee and even buzzes like a bee, but it’s really a fly masquerading as a bee! NATURE NOTES APRIL 25 Dark edged bee fly
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E-scooters – what is legal and what is not, from Southampton Police on Facebook (17 April 2025)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 21, 2025 in Crime Incidents, Crime Prevention Advice, News | 0 comments As the sun comes out and e-scooters hit the streets, it’s more important than ever to know the rules before you ride. Whether you’re thinking of buying your own or hopping on a rental like Southampton’s coral-coloured Voi scooters, here’s what you need to know: Private E-Scooters You cannot use privately owned e-scooters on public roads, pavements, or cycle lanes. They’re only legal on...
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