Saturday 26 September 2026: Car parked fully on the pavement (in the middle) by the corner shop Brookvale Road/Portswood Road

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 26, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Has a FPN (Fixed Penalty Notice) so it is assumed it will be taken away?
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Hampshire Alert (Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 25, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Have you heard of Hampshire Alert?  It is a free messaging service that allows Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, Neighbourhood Watch and other partner organisations to keep us informed about issues in our area, including when local Beat Surgeries are being held.   You need to sign up to receive messages. https://www.hampshirealert.co.uk/ 
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Dementia friendly events/activities for week beginning Monday 28 September 2026, for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 25, 2026 in News | 0 comments Dementia News, Southampton – September 2026 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All September races to an end and we’ve been blessed with some more sunshine. Don’t forget to book your place for our Tea Dance next month – Tuesday 6th October, details are below. Cafes meeting next week include Sholing on Monday, where they’ll be playing some timbrels, Chai &...
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As part of the inaugural of Southampton Energy Action Month, Community Talks have been organised in Portswood, St Denys, The Avenue….. more below!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 25, 2026 in News | 0 comments Transition Southampton are partnering with the Environment Centre https://environmentcentre.com/ and My Home Made Better https://myhomemadebetter.org/ this year as part of the inaugural of Southampton Energy Action Month, “a four-week campaign to inspire residents with positive news, practical advice, and a whole range of tried-and-tested ideas for getting ahead with home energy.”...
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Around 11am, Friday 20 September 2026: three street drinkers on steps leading to Addison Square flats, to the left of the Post Office

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 25, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments They had cans of alcohol. Reported to Community Safety
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Night support service is back on the road – 24, 25, 26, 27 September 2026. All info courtesy of SCC:

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 24, 2026 in News | 0 comments “A night-time support service for people who are out in Southampton during the hours of darkness is back. A team of volunteers will be available to provide help from a multi-purpose van that will be parked near the entrance to East Park, Southampton, between 11pm and 4.30am this week. The van will be a designated Safe Place, which provides a temporary refuge for people who may feel unsafe....
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Opening hours for are changing for the City Art Gallery, Tudor House House and Garden and Sea City Museum from 1 October 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 24, 2026 in News | 0 comments All information below courtesy of Southampton City Council    Culture Vulture 24 Sep 2026 Enjoy more Culture this autumn – including Sunday opening at Southampton City Art Gallery Our opening hours are changing from 1 October to make time for more art and creativity this autumn. We’re introducing new opening hours at Southampton City Art Gallery, SeaCity Museum and Tudor House &...
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The University of Southampton Voices Choir (USV) starts rehearsals again this Wednesday 23 September at the Turner Sims Concert Hall from 1.10pm to 1.50pm. This is a Community Choir and all are welcome

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 21, 2026 in News | 0 comments This term, USV will be performing ‘The Fiddle and the Drum’ which “is an overview of how Folk Music has inspired composers, collectors and arrangers over the generations. There are songs from the English, Scottish and American traditions: story songs and anti war songs, including a powerful arrangement of Joni Mitchell’s enduringly prescient The Fiddle and the Drum....
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