There are lots of activities at your local Portswood library, courtesy of Friends of Portswood Library

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 20, 2024 in News | 0 comments See the March Newsletter below (slightly late) and, in addition: Activities for children for the Easter Holidays: Splish, Splash, Splosh / Portswood Library / Wednesday 3 April / 10.30am to 11.30am / suitable for ages 4+ Dear Zoo / Portswood Library / Wednesday 10 April / 10.30am to 11.30am / suitable for ages 4+   Plus – the Society of St James run a weekly drop-in help and advice...
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The Baby Yoda mosaic, up a tree on Southampton Common, created by Southampton artist Will Rosie

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 20, 2024 in News | 0 comments Photo taken by one of our members (March 2024).  
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‘Second Wind’- Clarinet and Saxophone Quartet, 2.30pm, Sunday 28th April 2024 at Portswood Residents’ Gardens Pavilion to raise funds for ‘Gift of Sight’

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 20, 2024 in News | 0 comments Another April date for your diary! To raise money for ‘Gift of Sight’ – dedicated to funding world-class research into the prevention of blindness, join ‘Second Wind’, Clarinet and Saxophone Quartet, for an afternoon of light music and tea and cake on Sunday 28th April 2024, 2.30pm, at Portswood Residents’ Gardens Pavilion, Abbotts Way, Southampton SO17 1QT. Free...
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Here is a full list of road closures for the ABP Southampton Marathon 2024 which takes place on Sunday, 7th April

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 20, 2024 in News | 0 comments The closures are listed by area. The event offers people the chance to run 5k, 10k, and a half and full marathon. All info courtesy of the Daily Echo, see link below: Daily Echo list of ABP Southampton Marathon 2024 road closures
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Southampton Police on Facebook: “Portswood’s Neighbourhood Policing Team have been collaborating with Civil Enforcement Officers”

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 20, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Info courtesy of Southampton Police on Facebook (posted 19/3/24) “Portswood’s Neighbourhood Policing Team have been collaborating with Civil Enforcement Officers from Southampton City Council in a joint operation to enhance road safety and ensure compliance with traffic and parking regulations on Portswood High Street. ” “This is part of our ongoing efforts to keep our...
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Break-in – Brookvale Road

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 18, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Monday 11 March 2024. The homeowner was alerted by the house’s internal camera system and ring cameras and was able to dash home and chase the burglar out of the house. Police arrived within 6 minutes of being called. The burglar was picked up on Tuesday 12 and is due in court.
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The Yoda mosaic, by local artist Will Rosie, on Southampton Common

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 18, 2024 in Local History, News | 0 comments Photo by a HRA member – March 2024
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Interesting background on the two chefs at Mango Thai Tapas in Portswood, courtesy of the Daily Echo 16/03/24

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 18, 2024 in News | 0 comments Click on the link below to see the article: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/24178932.meet-chefs-southampton-institution-mango-thai-tapas/?ref=ebln&nid=1092&nid=1092&block=article_block_a&u=b84eb5b77cb441a6e6ae451222b3d5d7&date=160324 HRA members get a discount of 10% on food at Mango Thai Tapas Portswood, on presentation of an in-date HRA membership card. Enjoy! Here is...
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