Friends of Portswood Rec have organised another of their very popular free Nature Kids Activities for younger years children, which will take place at Portswood Rec this coming Saturday 10 October, from 1030 to 1230!
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 4, 2026 in News | 0 comments Children need to be accompanied. This activity is weather dependent and will be cancelled if wet. Friends of Portswood Rec are in need of your help. If you think you can assist them on the day, please get in touch with them urgently: info.friendsofportswoodrec@gmail.comread more
Very interesting article from Ian Crump, Group Heritage Writer for the Daily Echo, about the development of Highfield Lane. Courtesy the Daily Echo, 30/9/26
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 4, 2026 in News | 0 comments Article ‘How Highfield Lane changed from track to road’: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26590423.southamptons-highfield-lane-changed-track-road/read more
Possibly overnight on night of 3 October 2026? Four bikes stolen from the bike shed of the block of flats in Richmond Gardens (towards the Shaftesbury Avenue end) possibly between 1-3pm
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 4, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments They broke the shed lock and cut the bike locks. Reported to the police.read more
A further message from Supt Alex Charge, District Commander for Southampton, ahead of a planned protest in the city tomorrow (Saturday 3 October 2026)
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 2, 2026 in Important Police Communications, News | 0 comments From Southampton Police on Facebook (2/10/26 at approximately 4.30pm) On Saturday afternoon (3 October), there will be a protest in the city centre, this will take the form of a march and counter march. Since we were notified of these Protests, we have discussed the plans with organisers and ahead of the weekend. I wanted to share an update with you all on our approach and the powers we are...read more
Dementia friendly events/activities for week beginning Monday 5 October 2026 for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 2, 2026 in News | 0 comments Dementia News, Southampton – October 2026 MEMORY CAFÉS • WELLBEING ACTIVITIES • OTHER CAFÉS Hi All TEA DANCE! Have you booked your place? You’re still welcome to come along, even if you’ve not done that, but if you’ve any dietary requirements we should be aware of, do fill in the form so we can sure there’ll be something you can enjoy for tea. Details below on how to do this. Men’s...read more
Portswood Library – Temporary closure for improvement works from 2nd to 23rd November 2026
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 2, 2026 in News | 0 comments All info from SCC ‘Library Events’: “Portswood Library will be closing for three weeks from Monday 2 November 2026 for building improvements and significant decorative works. Your improved library will then reopen at 10am on Monday 23 November 2026. The closest alternative libraries are Central and Bitterne however library membership allows you to use any Southampton City...read more
