Dementia friendly events/activities for week beginning Monday 17 August 2026 for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 14, 2026 in News | 0 comments Dementia News, Southampton – August 2026 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All Lots going on this week with many Memory cafes meeting – all are ready with a warm welcome for anyone new or returning, we’re always delighted to see you and spend time with you. Reminder of our two new groups starting in September, Living Well with Dementia and Course for Carers,...
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A message from the University of Southampton about free £5 vouchers at the Avenue Campus Café – cool space vouchers for residents!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 12, 2026 in News | 0 comments “Between 17th August and 4th September between 09.00-15.00 the University of Southampton’s Avenue Campus Cafe is giving away 100 £5 per person vouchers to local residents to spend in the Cafe on food and drinks. Come and join us in our air-conditioned cafe, play giant chess in our tree lined court yard or spark the curiosity of your little people with our Mini Beast Explorer activity...
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Dr Sanjay Mall heads up The Big Difference charity from 34 Denbigh Gardens. His mission is to reduce the food waste going into landfill. Currently he has surplus strawberries…………

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 11, 2026 in News | 0 comments We have received the message below today (11/8/26) from one of our Facebook followers: “Dr Sanjay Mall heads up The Big Difference Charity from 34 Denbigh Gardens (off Bassett Crescent East). His mission is to reduce the food waste going into landfill. At the moment, he has a surplus of strawberries from a Hampshire farmer that he is selling from the open van on his driveway for a...
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Morning, 11 August 2026: rough sleeper outside Trago Lounge (currently closed for refurbishments)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 11, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Reported to Community Safety.
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Portswood: Business views on future improvements (this SCC consultation closes on 23 August 2026)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 11, 2026 in News | 0 comments SCC say that “There will be a further opportunity to comment on the proposals through a wider public consultation planned for the Autumn.” The ‘Business Views on future improvements’ consultation closes on 23 August 2026. For the survey, click on the link below:...
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A reminder that there’s a PACT (Police and Community Together) meeting tomorrow evening, 6.30pm to 8pm at St Denys Community Centre, Priory Road – if you have any concerns or issues you wish to raise with the local police and the Council’s Community Safety service

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 11, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News, Police Liaison Meetings | 0 comments    
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Friends of Portswood Library summer evening talks continue tomorrow evening, 7.30pm, Wednesday 12 August. Free, all welcome. See more below!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 11, 2026 in News | 0 comments  
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A reminder that HRA@50 Art for Art’s Sake is taking place at Avenue St Andrew’s Church Hall – 22/23 August 2026, 12 noon to 5pm on each day. See details below!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 8, 2026 in News | 0 comments We are pleased that the Lord Mayor, Councillor Pat Evemy, has accepted the HRA invitation to open the Art Exhibition. She will be accompanied by the Sheriff, Councillor Kat Barbour. Why not save the date? Free entry, art and craft on sale, delicious home-made cake stall. Voluntary Donations for Yellow Door: https://yellowdoor.org.uk/ For more information about the event, please contact Christine...
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