Dementia friendly events/activities for across Southampton, for week beginning Monday 26 June 2026, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 26, 2026 in News | 0 comments Dementia News, Southampton – July 2026 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All We hope you all coped with the steamy weather this week, some record temperatures we’ve not seen before, phew! Our cafes continue to meet whatever the weather and we hope to see some of you next week. There are 2 venues hosting a Holiday @ Home this year so don’t forget to book your places,...
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HRA@50 Art for Art’s Sake, Avenue St Andrew’s Church Hall Artists and crafters are busy preparing for the Art for Art’s Sake event being held over the 22/23 August weekend (12noon to 5pm each day)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 25, 2026 in News | 0 comments The exhibitors at the Art for Art’s Sake event this year will feature ten local artists, several crafters and three authors. HRA will also be exhibiting the winning photos from our photo competition. Everyone is welcome – children can take part in a trail to spot usual items on the stalls. Homemade tea and cake is also a popular feature of the event. Accessible for wheelchair users;...
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Friends of Portswood Rec are holding another ‘Nature Kids’ on Saturday 4 July from 10.30am to 12.30pm. They are aiming to hold these events on the first Saturday of the month during the summer. Children must be accompanied

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 25, 2026 in News | 0 comments They say: “We are very short of helpers. If you think you could help set up or assist in supervising the activities please let us know. We depend totally on volunteers do come and help if you can. We have a website and are on Facebook.” https://friendsofportswoodrec.uk/  
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Message from Portswood Ward Councillors about carriageway repairs on Highfield Lane:

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 25, 2026 in News | 0 comments Balfour Beatty, working in partnership with Southampton City Council to manage the highways service across Southampton, is due to carry out carriageway repairs on Highfield Lane. They say: “These works will be carried out in 2 phases and are due to take place Monday 6 July 2026 for 2 days, between 9:30am and 3:30pm. Phase 1: Monday 6 July with a full road closure at Nile Road, please...
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Update on protests tomorrow, Friday 26 June 2026, outside the Highfield House Hotel, from A/Inspector Yozanne Richards – 25 June 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 25, 2026 in Important Police Communications, News | 0 comments “Good afternoon,   I am writing to make you aware that we have received information indicating a protest is planned to take place outside Highfield House Hotel tomorrow (26/06/26) at 1800hrs.   At this stage, information is limited; however, officers will be in the area to monitor the situation, support the community, and facilitate a lawful protest, while responding to any issues if...
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A reminder that the HRA@50 Photo Competition is now in its final month! The competition closes on 30 June and any entry must be made by Friday 3 July..

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 24, 2026 in News | 0 comments .. after which the entries will be judged! Winning photographs will be on display at the Art for Art’s Sake exhibition at Avenue St. Andrew’s Church on the Avenue during the weekend of 22-23 August 2026. You can still enter any category for April and May as long as the photograph was taken in that month. A reminder: there are six categories to choose from: 1. Portswood Broadway; 2. Wild;...
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There is a Portswood Police and Communities Together Meeting (PACT) from 6.30pm to 8pm on Thursday 2 July at Highfield Church Centre, if you have any issues or concerns you wish to raise

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 24, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments This is what Hampshire and IOW Constabulary say about these PACT Meetings: “The PACT meetings are a cornerstone of our community engagement efforts, held quarterly and hosted by the local Neighbourhood Policing Team. These meetings serve as a vital platform for residents to engage directly with the police and representatives from Southampton City Council. It is an excellent opportunity to...
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Exciting things are happening at the Turner Sims Concert Hall. This is what they tell us!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 24, 2026 in News | 0 comments Following April’s funding news of major Capital investment from the University of Southampton, Arts Council England’s Creative Foundations Fund and a generous donor to make Turner Sims fully accessible for the first time in its 50-year history, the Turner Sims box office reception will close on Friday 26 June at 4.30pm and, from this date, the building will be closed for the summer. The Box...
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