Southampton Demonstrations: Key individual networks (KINS) update from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – Tuesday 18 November 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 18, 2025 in News | 0 comments “Dear KINS,   On Friday, 14 November 2025, a protest took place outside The Highfield House Hotel with attendance from both demonstrators and counter-protestors. Police presence remained in place throughout the event, and no arrests were made. The protest concluded without significant disorder.   After careful consideration, powers under Section 35 of the Anti-Social Behaviour,...
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‘Bed’ in Portswood High Street outside Farm Foods – reported to community safety (5/11/25)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 17, 2025 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments The ‘bed’ attracted street drinkers. Community Safety arranged for it to be removed by the landlord of Portswood Shopping Centre (on 17/11/25) as it was not on Council land. Response received from Community Safety week beginning Monday 17 November 2025 – the ‘bed’ has now been removed.
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The University of Southampton ‘Voices’ Community Choir are holding their Winter concert on Friday 12 December at 7.30pm in the Turner Sims Concert Hall, on the Highfield University campus!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 17, 2025 in News | 0 comments They will be performing ‘Freedom Song’, which tells “the inspiring story of the Fisk Jubilee Singers”. “The Fisk Jubilee Singers were freed slaves. Their mission was not only to build the first black University after emancipation, but to fight for the right of all African Americans to be educated. Working from diaries, historical records and the choir’s own...
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Portswood Library kNIT wits sale of knitted and crocheted goods in aid of Rose Road Association – Saturday 22 November 2025, 10.30am – 1pm

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 17, 2025 in News | 0 comments
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‘We can make Vegetable Biryani’ with Asma Asif – This Saturday 22 November, 11am to 1pm, at October Books if there are still places left!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 17, 2025 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of October Books Last Call for We can make Vegetable Biryani with Asma Asif Asma wants to share her story with you! Let’s find out why this biryani is something you would want to learn “I’m originally from Pakistan and a single mum with three boys. Cooking has always been a way for me to stay connected to my culture and share love through food. Biryani, especially, is...
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Dementia activities/events for week beginning Monday 17 November 2025 for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 14, 2025 in News | 0 comments Dementia News Southampton – November 2025 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All Many of us attended or watched the Remembrance Sunday events last week and observed the 2 minutes silence. Memories are important and that’s why we support the many Memory Cafes happening across the city. Check our weekly email for where and when and we hope to see you there. Reframing...
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Suspicious man wandering down driveways – Brookvale Road

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 14, 2025 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments A man was captured on cctv at 0530 on Friday 14 November 2025 by a neighbour in Brookvale Road. The man wandered down their driveway (and some others). He claimed to be picking someone up but he also helped himself to something in the garden. It might not lead to anything but this is being shared in case he is planning something. The cctv captured an image and the neighbour was advised to report...
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This Saturday 15 November there is a Repair Café at St Denys Community Centre, Priory Rd, SO17 2JZ, from 10.30am to 1pm (parking for cars and bikes)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 13, 2025 in News | 0 comments No need to book. They repair all sorts of things, including: electrical items, computers, sewing repairs, jewellery, bikes, woodwork, metal work, furniture and gluing. Transition Southampton say “We now also do tool sharpening.” Their expert volunteers will see if they can fix your item for you in exchange for a donation (cash preferred!). If they can’t fix it, they may be able to...
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