As part of the week long city-wide ‘Urban Wild’ events being held from 26 May to 1 June, Friends of Portswood Rec are hosting a free children’s event: ‘Wild Wonders – Bees, Bugs and Beasties’, suitable for primary age children – tomorrow 27 May!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 26, 2025 in News | 0 comments This will take place tomorrow Tuesday 27 May at Portswood Rec between 1030 and 1230. They will be hosting “a morning of nature-friendly, wildly wonderous family activities ….. “come and find out everything from bug-hunting to dead-hedge building! And there’s a welcome return for Lizzie and Les of Puppet Back-up (see link below), with ‘performances’ starting...
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Another event celebrating Jane Austen 250 years! This time at October Books 2pm to 3.45pm 22 June!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 26, 2025 in News | 0 comments Courtesy of: October Books One month away! Join us and Dr Cheryl Butler author of Jane Austen & Southampton Spa and First Impressions: Jane Austen’s Southampton Circle 1780-1820 as we celebrate Jane Austen 250 Book now https://buff.ly/icvhkzQ     Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook Facebook...
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Read Easy Southampton & Isle of Wight are celebrating their 4th year this Summer! They are an award winning local charity that helps adults who cannot read – Portswood Library and October Books are active local venues

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 26, 2025 in News | 0 comments The service is free and confidential, with help provided for as long as required. It also helps adults improve their reading skills. The group are looking for more coaches in the Highfield & Portswood area and would love to hear from local residents who are interested. Full training is provided and lots of ongoing support is available. Anyone who would like to know more or apply to become a...
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The Urban Wild Festival kicks off tomorrow, Monday 26 May, with the St Denys Carnival! 11am to 3 pm at St Denys Community Centre!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 25, 2025 in News | 0 comments See other events in the Urban Wild Week in the link below – they build up to the grand finale on Southampton Common on 1 June! Some events in our area! https://community.nationalparkcity.org/…/17083031/events Info courtesy of: Southampton National Park City “Urban Wild starts TOMORROW! Come along to St Denys Community Centre for the start of St Denys Carnival, which has chosen...
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Concerning incidents occurring outside the former Blockbuster site in Portswood

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 25, 2025 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Communication from a HRA member (22/05/25): I am writing to bring to your attention some concerning issues that have been occurring outside the former blockbuster site in Portswood. The situation has worsened, with the encampment expanding in size and the group’s behaviour becoming increasingly aggressive. I have witnessed fights, disputes, attempted shoplifting, and general antisocial behaviour...
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Car stolen – Grosvenor Road

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 25, 2025 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Stolen at around 1pm on morning of Thursday 22 May 2025. Police attended. Neighbour opposite’s ring camera captured 2 people exiting their drive at time of the theft; one possibly in a grey tracksuit; one walking towards Portswood; and one getting into the car. Too dark to get much else. The car door was somehow forced open with some kind of tool and some wires probably cut as the alarm...
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Messages from Cllr John Savage for those concerned about the flooding on The Common underpass

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 25, 2025 in News | 0 comments Message from Cllr John Savage 21/05/25: For those concerned about the flooding of The Common underpass – I have reported this several times and just received this response:                     Following the above, on 22/05/25: I received a message from BBLP this morning at 10.30am that the water had been cleared… but again at 2.30pm...
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The Dementia Action programme for Southampton for week beginning Tuesday 27 May 2025 courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 25, 2025 in News | 0 comments All info courtesy of Caraway Dementia News Southampton – May 2025   MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All Our last week of May coming up already. We hope you’ve been able to visit some of the Cafés this month. Some of our team are running a half marathon next month, visiting some Care Homes across the city. You may not be up to joining them but if you’re able...
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