Three excellent videos of Herons (flying, strolling …..) from an early morning walk on the Common by Vicki Blow. Vicki says “I’ve never seen them at the duck pond before, always further up at the ornamental lake.” Watch them for yourself!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 27, 2025 in News | 0 comments https://www.highfieldresidents.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_0564.mp4 https://www.highfieldresidents.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_0567.mp4...
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Looks like a tasty summer menu at the Veg Out Pop-up Community Vegan Café tomorrow, Monday 28 July at October Books!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 27, 2025 in News | 0 comments Courtesy of: Veg Out Pop-Up Community Vegan Cafe 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲: Summer platter consisting of: – Courgette fritter – Pasta salad with wild garlic dressing – Coleslaw, tomato/ cucumber/mint salad – Cajun-style relish. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> – Trifle – Banana cake – Fresh fruit salad All surplus fruit...
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Another free family event ‘Nature Kids’ at Portswood Rec this Saturday 2 August from 10.30am to 12.30pm!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 27, 2025 in News | 0 comments Activities include craft activities, wildlife trails, colouring activities, playground and much more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Info courtesy of Friends of Portswood Rec
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Anti-asylum seekers demonstration from 6pm on Friday 25/7/25 – outside the Highfield House Hotel

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 27, 2025 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Also, a counter demonstration. Police in attendance. Some comments from someone who experienced the demonstration where they felt better management was required: very slow moving traffic at the junction of Shaftesbury Avenue and Highfield Lane with people in the road outside the hotel and traffic being impeded. Anyone with a pushchair, a wheelchair or other form of mobility impairment would not...
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List of hotels

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 27, 2025 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments
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The Portswood Library August Newsletter!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 27, 2025 in News | 0 comments
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Flagship Coffee to close for the foreseeable future on 2/8/25

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 25, 2025 in News | 0 comments It is sad it has come to this, but we do hope to see you back again in Portswood High Street once things have been resolved after your closure on 2 August 2025. Good luck with it all. Courtesy of: Flagship Coffee is at Flagship Coffee. It’s with a heavy heart that we share this news… On 02.08.25, we’ll be closing our doors for the foreseeable future, as we navigate ongoing issues with our...
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Dementia friendly programme for week beginning Monday 28 July 2025 for Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 25, 2025 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of Caraway Dementia News Southampton – July 2025 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All The school term has ended and many families are going on holiday, if this isn’t you, then do check out what’s happening next week with our memory cafes and other gatherings across the city which continue throughout the summer. A reminder to check with event holders...
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