University of Southampton End of Year Waste Collection – list of roads confirmed for extra general waste collection on 5 July 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 24, 2025 in News | 0 comments The University of Southampton has funded an additional waste collection to tackle student impacts in the city. This year’s collection will take place on Saturday 5 July.   The University has worked with local resident associations to draw up the list of roads to be focused on.   The University and its Students’ Union will also be encouraging charitable donations and food...
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Photos from our Treasurer – Martin Benning!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 24, 2025 in News | 0 comments Golden ringed dragonfly just after its emergence sequence               Great Tit  fledgling about to  embark on life on the wing    
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A reminder that ‘Heart and Stroll 2025’ by ‘Heartbeat’ at University Hospital Southampton, takes place this Sunday 29 June on Southampton Common from 9am to 4pm!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 23, 2025 in News | 0 comments It is in support of the renovation of the Heart Failure Unit. This is the first ever Heart and Stroll event! ‘Heartbeat’ say: “This event is family friendly and we encourage you to bring your fur-babies too!” “We are excited to bring you Heart and Stroll – a gentle 5km stroll around Southampton Common. This is not just any old walking event in a park! As you...
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A walk through Southampton Old Cemetery recently (June 2025). Photo by Ken

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 23, 2025 in News | 0 comments
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Here are the Nature Notes for June 2025 from Friends of Portswood Rec – in the link below

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 23, 2025 in News | 0 comments These feature “the spooky tale of the Spindle and the Moth” and tells us about “the Spindle tree and the habits of the caterpillars of the Ermine Moth”. https://www.friendsofportswoodrec.uk/article_43/index.php Happy reading! Courtesy of Friends of Portswood Rec
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Lost pet: Coco the African Grey Parrot (with red tail), flew out of window in owner’s flat – Brookvale Road

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 23, 2025 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Missing pet: Coco, the African Grey Parrot (with red tail), flew out of owner’s flat in Brookvale Road on Sunday 22 June 2025.
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Two more cars stolen – Grosvenor Road

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 22, 2025 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Reported on June 16 2025 at PACT. Added to one car stolen and one car broken which were reported in the WhatsApp Group earlier.
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A relic from the past in Winn Road – towards The Avenue end. Photo by Ken, June 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 20, 2025 in News | 0 comments
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