Four lots of Street Drinkers in Portswood High Street – 1 April 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 2, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Yesterday, 1 April 2026, at around 12.30pm in Portswood High Street, there were four different pockets of street drinkers along the Broadway. All ‘groups’ had open cans of what looked like alcohol. They were located as follows: Two outside Boots plus some ‘street furniture’ Three to five outside what was once Roebridge Farm Shop, near to the former Flagship Coffee. One of...
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HRA@50 – Members Only Photographic Competition 1 April – 30 June

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 1, 2026 in News | 0 comments Pictures taken on Mobile Phones of the Highfield and Portswood area There are six categories, two entries each month – lots of creativity! Check out the rules, details of how to enter and the six categories. Top three photos in each category will be exhibited at ‘Art for Arts Sake’, sponsored by HRA in August. Starts today – get snapping! For photo categories, rules and how to...
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A Rainbow Morning! Photo by Barbara Claridge HRA HonSec, at 07:10 today (31/3/26) on the corner of Northlands Road and The Avenue

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 31, 2026 in News | 0 comments A Rainbow Morning! – Photo by Barbara Claridge HRA HonSec, at 07:10 today (31/3/26) on the corner of Northlands Road and The Avenue
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There is still time left to respond to the Bluestar Bus User Survey – the deadline is this Friday 3 April. See HRA comment below

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 31, 2026 in News | 0 comments HRA hopes there will be scope for the reinstatement of the Central Station stop for the U1 as the current service U2 and the U6 does not cover the need. “Good afternoon, Bluestar are running a bus user survey and are keen to receive feedback. These surveys help them to improve bus services and make travelling with them even better. The survey will be open until Friday 3 April 2026 Full...
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HRA@50 – Upcoming Free Event for Members: Urban Sketchers Workshop Saturday 11 April 1:30 – 4pm at October Books – book Now!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 31, 2026 in News | 0 comments Come and join other HRA Members and try your hand at sketching under the guidance of two friendly Workshop leaders: Si Newell and Cate Monroe. Only a few spaces available – details below To book a free place email: HRA.Honsec@gmail.com All levels of ability are welcome. If you are a non member or a former member, you can join in the HRA@50 events by becoming a member or renewing via the link...
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Pictures of the Little Common, taken by Ken (March 2026)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 30, 2026 in News | 0 comments
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Free Nature Kids activities this Easter Saturday 4th April at Portswood Rec!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 30, 2026 in News | 0 comments Free Nature Kids activities on Easter Saturday 4 April from 1030 to 1230 at Portswood Rec. These are aimed at pre-school and junior kids accompanied by an adult. More info below! Courtesy of Friends of Portswood Rec  
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Free drop-in craft activities at Portswood Library over Easter!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 30, 2026 in News | 0 comments For the next two Wednesdays, there are free, Easter Holiday drop-in craft activities at Portswood Library! Parents/guardians are asked to stay for the duration of the sessions. April Fools! / Portswood Library / Wednesday 1 April / 10.30am to 12.30pm / suitable for all ages Monster Makeover / Portswood Library / Wednesday 8 April / 10.30am to 12.30pm / suitable for all ages Photo by Ken All info...
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