Southampton Demonstrations: Key individual networks (KINS) update from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – Tuesday 17th March 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 17, 2026 in News | 0 comments “Dear Kins.   On 13 March 2026, there was a further demonstration outside Highfield House Hotel, attended by both a protest group and a counter‑protest group.   Throughout the event, noise levels were monitored, with several individuals using amplifying equipment such as loudhailers. Officers engaged with participants where necessary to manage volume and encourage cooperation. We...
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Are you getting the most out of your home energy?

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 17, 2026 in News | 0 comments This is from the Environment Centre (tEC), a charity specialising in energy efficient homes. The service is endorsed by Southampton City Council. The Environment Centre say: “My Home Made Better is a free and impartial advice service that helps residents get the most out of their home energy. With the UK’s transition to cleaner energy gaining momentum, My Home Made Better offers residents...
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Friends of Portswod Rec are looking for some volunteer help with running some free early school years’ kids nature activities at the Rec, from April to September. Can you help?

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 17, 2026 in News | 0 comments  This is what they say: “We are eager to put on free early school years kids nature activities at the Rec on just six Saturday mornings April to September, starting with a trial session on Easter Saturday morning 1030 to 1230 but we need your help. We ran these successfully last year but to do it again we need volunteers to either organise sessions or help run them. Do you know someone, or...
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Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 17, 2026 in Crime Prevention Advice | 0 comments  
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Some upcoming Easter events at his church from a HRA Member

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 16, 2026 in News | 0 comments
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Here is the Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery Spring Newsletter 2026!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 16, 2026 in News | 0 comments There are lots of events included from April through to September 2026, including Titanic walks. The main event in 2026 is on Sunday 10th May 2026, 10am-5pm, when the  Old Cemetery marks its 180th Anniversary.   Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery say of this event:   “To celebrate this significant milestone we will be hosting a variety of activities on Sunday 10th May 2026 from...
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Tomorrow, Sunday March 15th at 2pm in the Pavillion Residents’ Gardens, Abbotts Way SO171QU, Paul Greer will be giving a talk on ‘Surviving the BBC – Tales of a Broadcast Journalist’.

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 14, 2026 in News | 0 comments This follows the AGM which is very short! Organised by South Hants Humanists. Free, all welcome. All info courtesy of SHH   More on Paul Greer here: “After studying American History and Literature in Southampton, Paul Greer was at a loss what to do for money. He woke up one morning and decided to become a journalist. He wrote a long letter to the student grants department at Hampshire...
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Homeless ‘camp’ outside what was Atlantic Cleaners – can be loud and intimidating

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 14, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Reported to 3 Portswood Ward Councillors. Response from Cllr S that the developers/owners will be approached to deal with it. Later received a response from Cllr F that she had contacted the Rough Sleepers unit.
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