The next free Friends of Portswood Rec ‘Nature Kids’ event is tomorrow, Saturday 6 June from 1030 to 1230 at the Rec – for accompanied early years children! See more below

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 5, 2026 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of Friends of Portswood Rec.  
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From Hampshire Alert, Hampshire and IOW Constabulary: “Two men have been charged following violent disorder in Southampton on Tuesday evening (2 June)”

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 4, 2026 in News | 0 comments Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary via Neighbourhood Alert<alert@neighbourhoodalert.co.uk> Two men have been charged following violent disorder in Southampton on Tuesday evening (2 June). Matt Styler, 50, of no fixed abode from Gosport, has been charged with assault by beating of an emergency worker. Daniel Frost, 44, of Northam Road, Southampton, has been charged with violent...
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HRA@50 – Portswood Rec Revisited – Sunday 14 June 11:30 a.m. A wildlife haven on your doorstep!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 3, 2026 in News | 0 comments The guided walk around Portswood Rec. was the first HRA@50 event in January. The visit was enjoyed by 17 enthusiastic HRA members on a bright but cold day in January. Garth, Linnet and Denise have agreed to lead a summer revisit. Book Now: HRA.HonSec@gmail.com https://www.friendsofportswoodrec.uk/ “Our neighbours at Highfield Residents Association (HRA) celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2026...
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‘Sit, stretch and relax’ – Free new group starting Monday 8 June at Portswood Library!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 3, 2026 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of Friends of Portswood Library
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Turner Sims Family Day 2026 – Sunday June 14th, 11am to 4pm!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 3, 2026 in News | 0 comments Turner Sims say: “Join us this summer for a day of magical musical activities and events for children and grown-ups of all ages.” https://www.turnersims.co.uk/…/turner-sims-summer…/ Info courtesy of Turner Sims Concert Hall  
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The Southampton Heritage Fair is on Saturday 6th June, 10am to 4pm at Southampton City Art Gallery!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 3, 2026 in News | 0 comments The Saints open-top bus will be outside, and all the talks, walks and film are free; they do not need to be pre-booked. There is also a raffle. Info courtesy of some of the organisers.  
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According to Daily Echo 2/6/26: Crime and ASB as violence and disorder erupted from a protest about the murder of Henry Nowak that turned into a riot in Portswood

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 3, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments According to the Daily Echo, see article below, violence and disorder erupted in Belmont Road (home of the Digwa family and near to the location where Henry Nowak was fatally stabbed), St Denys Road and outside Portswood Police Station on the evening/night of Tuesday 2 June 2026: Bricks (ripped off walls), bottles/cans, wheelie bins (sometimes on fire), traffic cones thrown at police 11 police...
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A lot of rubbish in front driveways / front gardens of numbers 3/3A, 5 and 7 Brookvale Road

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 3, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments As this was not on Council land but on private property and all HMOs, it was passed to HRA Honorary Secretary to follow up and an email was sent to the Council’s HMO Enforcement Department, email: HMOEnforcement@southampton.gov.uk
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