There are lots of things going on at your local Portswood Library this month. Here are a few below!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 7, 2024 in News | 0 comments – The Big Book sale, from 1st November to Saturday 23 November; – Adult Crafts Session: ‘Glassware Painting’, 2pm to 4pm, on Tuesday 19 November; – Construction Club for 5-12 year olds. Just drop in, dates below (parents need to stay with children under 8 years); – Dome Games for ages 8+: see dates below.      ...
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It’s the HRA AGM at 7.30pm on Wednesday 13 November 2024 in the main hall at Highfield Church Centre!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 7, 2024 in News | 0 comments The guest speaker is the Leader of the Council, Cllr Lorna Fielker. While this is a HRA Members’ only event, non members can join on the door or as below, or if you have forgotton to renew. Membership is £10 per annum and under 4(a) of the HRA Constitution, “Membership shall be open to any person over 18 years of age who lives within the Association’s boundaries and any person...
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Southampton Police on Facebook (6/11/24): Officers investigating the serious assault of a man in Portswood Road, Southampton in the early hours of Sunday morning (November 3) are now appealing to the public for information

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 6, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments All info below courtesy of Southampton Police on Facebook: 6 November 2024: “It was reported to us shortly after 5am that a man in his 20s had been located by two members of the public on Portswood Road with a suspected stab wound to his neck. He was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been discharged. Officers investigating this incident believe that there were a number of...
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Southampton Police on Facebook (6/11/24): Man charged after a staff member was assaulted at Sainsbury’s store on Portswood Road as he attempted to steal various drinks

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 6, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments All info from Southampton Police on Facebook: Wednesday 6 November 2024 “Good morning everyone, A man has been charged after a staff member was assaulted at a Southampton Sainsbury’s store yesterday morning (Tuesday 5 November). At 7.40am, it was reported to police that a man had entered the Sainsbury’s store on Portswood Road and attempted to steal various drinks. When challenged, he...
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From Hampshire Alert / Hampshire and IOW Constabulary: Winter burglary crime prevention advice for Southampton residents

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 6, 2024 in Crime Prevention Advice | 0 comments All info courtesy of Hampshire Alert and Hampshire and IOW Constabulary “As winter draws in, home security is important to deter opportunistic burglars. Opportunity plays a big role in enabling crimes to be committed, particularly burglaries. Most domestic burglaries are committed by opportunists. Criminals will look for homes that: Seem unoccupied Have little or no apparent security Have...
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The latest Bees Needs Award plaque is now proudly displayed at the Rec…

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 5, 2024 in News | 0 comments Well done Friends of Portswood Rec! Courtesy of: Friends of Portswood Rec  Have you seen it yet? Three awards in a row, don’t they look great? Well done to everyone involved.
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Crime Prevention – Quad bikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATV). Thefts of these are on the rise (5/11/24)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 5, 2024 in Crime Prevention Advice | 0 comments All informaton from Hampshire Alert / Hampshire and IOW Constabulary: 5 November 2024 Quad bikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATV) are attractive to thieves operating in rural areas, and theft of this type of vehicle has been on an upward trend since July this year. In October, six incidents of ATV theft were reported to police. In the most recent incident in October, police recovered and returned...
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The University of Southampton’s Arts and Humanities Festival is from 7th – 16th November 2024, and there is a special Arts and Humanities Day on this Saturday 9th November 2024!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 5, 2024 in News | 0 comments The Arts and Humanities Day (formerly known as Hands-on Humanities Day) is the University of Southampton’s family-friendly event offering an exciting programme of free interactive activities, workshops, talks, exhibitions, and live performances, suitable for all ages. From vibrant explorations into Cumbia dance and music, to adventuring through immersive virtual reality experiences, and...
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