Wolf Moon on Southampton Common at 7.15am, yesterday early morning, Friday 26 January 2024. Photo by HRA HonSec Barbara Claridge

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 27, 2024 in News | 0 comments See the origins of Wolf Moon below, also by Barbara Claridge:   Howling Wolves in January January’s full moon is known as the Wolf Moon, after active wolves during the early parts of the year. The name is thought to have a Celtic and Old English origin, brought over to North America by European settlers. Other Celtic names for the Full Moon include Stay Home Moon and Quiet Moon, while...
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An increase in thefts from vehicles or vehicles broken into in our area (26/01/24)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 26, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments We have recently had thefts from vehicles or vehicles broken into in our area, and most recently several in Highfield Lane. This appears to be a problem across Southampton. We understand that the police are targeting affected areas and they have provided some useful crime prevention measures to protect vehicles & property which are definitely worth a read: Southampton Police on Facebook...
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Nice light against sculptural branches on The Common! Photo by Ken

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 26, 2024 in News | 0 comments
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The Cabinet Decision on Portswood Broadway has been ‘called in’ by the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee on 1 February 2024

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 26, 2024 in News, Other Topics | 0 comments The Agenda and relevant notice paper have just been published: Call-in of Executive Decision CAB 23/24 43623 – Portswood Broadway Next Steps  PDF 316 KB Agenda: https://www.southampton.gov.uk/moderngov/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=123&MId=7002&Ver=4 Call-in notice:...
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Abandoned bike – Orchards Way

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 25, 2024 in News | 0 comments Happened several days’ ago. Neither the police nor the Council are interested.  If anyone knows anyone who has lost this bike, it has been put in a secure garden in Orchards Way.  
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Caraway/Portswood Dementia Action Group programme for week beginning Monday 29 January 2024, for across Southampton!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 25, 2024 in News | 0 comments WHATS ON THIS WEEK! Brought to you by… Caraway ISSUE #1.12:  26 January 2024 Dear Friends, You can now view our: February 2024 Memory Cafe Programme Advance Notice:  Unpaid Carers Southampton are hosing a coffee morning for those caring for a person with dementia on Tuesday 13th February, 10am – 12pm at Lordshill Community Association, Cromarty Road Lordshill SO16 8LX.  You can book...
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Three cars broken into – all on Highfield Lane

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 25, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments One car broken into at 3.30am on Thursday 25 January 2024. Smashed front window, nothing taken. Man walked up the path of their house with the car alarm going off but ran down Highfield Lane when all the lights went on. Man 6 foot, slim build. Two others cars broken into in the same way in the last few months.
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Here is a heartfelt message from the owners of Jessie, the cat in the picture below, who has gone missing

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 24, 2024 in News | 0 comments “Jessie is missing from Crofton Close. Please call 07398975298 if seen or found. Thank you. We miss him very much.”
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