Dementia friendly events/activities for week beginning Monday 15 December 2025, for across Southampton – courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 13, 2025 in News | 0 comments Dementia News Southampton – December 2025 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All We enjoyed our Christmas service last week, and if we didn’t see you there we hope to see you at one of our cafes soon. We are in the run up to Christmas now with more Advent Candles being lit in churches across the city. As the lights shine in the long evenings, we hope that you’re able...
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Christmas crime prevention message (from Hampshire Alert / Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary): 11/12/25

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 11, 2025 in Crime Prevention Advice | 0 comments “We’d like to take this opportunity to remind our communities of the following crime prevention advice. Shopping. • Before you go out, double-check that your home is secure and that all windows and doors are properly locked and secure with keys out of sight. • Wherever possible park in a secure car park or in a well-lit spot and make sure that your vehicle is locked. • Avoid leaving your...
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Southampton Demonstrations: Key individual networks (KINS) update from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – Wednesday 10 December 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 10, 2025 in News | 0 comments “Dear KINS,   We have received information indicating that there will not be any more planned protests or counter-protests this year. Current information suggests that demonstrations will resume at the start of January 2026 (date to be confirmed) and are likely to take place on a Sunday.   We will continue to monitor the situation closely and review police powers and policies in...
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A Portswood Community Mixer – Tuesday,16 December, 6pm to 7.30pm

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 9, 2025 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Venue – October Books “Join your neighbours for an informal evening of community conversation” …………………. “A chance to speak directly to Council Officers, police representatives and other community partners”. See more in poster below courtesy of SCC
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Christmas events 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 9, 2025 in News | 0 comments
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Southampton Demonstrations: Key individual networks (KINS) update from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – Monday 8 December 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 8, 2025 in News | 0 comments “Dear KINS   I am writing to provide an update on recent protest-related activity in the Portswood area.   On Friday 28th November 2025, police resources were deployed in anticipation of the usual weekly Friday demonstration. Although no protestors or counter-protestors attended, the area remained calm throughout the evening.   On Sunday 30th November, a protest took place...
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A sad, tragic incident; the needless loss of a young life. Our community is in shock. Our thoughts are with his family and all who loved him

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 8, 2025 in News | 0 comments Info below courtesy of University of Southampton  “We are shocked and deeply saddened to confirm that the person who died following an incident in Portswood on Wednesday 3 December was a student here at our University. Our thoughts are with Henry’s family, friends and all those who loved him. Our statement is here”:...
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Statement from Southampton Police on Facebook 7/12/25: Officers have charged a man with murder following the death of an 18-year-old man in Portswood

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 8, 2025 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments ‘Officers have charged a man with murder following the death of an 18-year-old man in Portswood. Police were called around 11.30pm on Wednesday 3 December to reports of an altercation taking place in Belmont Road. When officers arrived at the scene, Henry Nowak, 18, was found with a puncture wound to his chest and two to his leg. He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Officers from our...
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