Southampton Commons and Parks Protection Society (SCAPPS): AGM 7pm/7.30pm, Monday 2 June 2025. Their May 2025 Newsletter is below

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 25, 2025 in News | 0 comments Venue: Isaac Watts Memorial URC Church on the corner of Winchester Road and Luccombe Road, Southampton SO16 6TS. “The formal business will start at around 7.30pm but we hope you’ll arrive for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat from 7pm. Our AGMs are the opportunity for members to chat with the SCAPPS committee about parks and open spaces — what it is you enjoy about them, and thoughts...
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Coming up this half term, as part of the Urban Wild Festival in conjunction with Southampton National Park City, Southampton City Rangers have a full schedule of free events for adults and children!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 20, 2025 in News | 0 comments They hope to see some of you at their events – listed below! Info courtesy of Dawn Bannatyne, Leader Ranger
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Join Flagship Coffee in Portswood on May 23rd for ‘Beans Brews Beats’, your long weekend warm-up — 4PM to 8PM!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 20, 2025 in News | 0 comments B2B DJ’s, bold brews, and beats that don’t quit. Coffee. Music. Energy. Culture. Free entry. Vibes guaranteed. HRA members have a 10% discount with Flagship Coffee, on presentation of a valid in-date HRA membership card. Enjoy!  
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Communities Together stand outside Library – with PCSO (or PC?)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 20, 2025 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Tuesday 20 May 2025
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Smashed glass / possibly bottles all over Omdurman Road

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 20, 2025 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Overnight, night of Monday 19 May 2025. Very difficult for cars, bikes and pedestrians. Advised to report issue to City Council for street cleaning: https://www.southampton.gov.uk/environment/street-cleaning/report-a-street-cleaning-problem/
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Urban Wild Festival – Monday 26 May to Sunday 1 June

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 19, 2025 in News | 0 comments A city-wide festival celebrating local wild places and the connection, creativity and community that surrounds them. The festival invites everyone to explore the city’s green and blue spaces through a dynamic programme of workshops, activities, walks, talks, performances, group cycle rides, interactive experiences and eco-inspired adventures. There are more than 30 events hosted by a variety of...
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Just a reminder that HRA’s Chair – Professor Roger Brown – is gving a talk on ‘What future for our Universities’ at 7pm tomorrow -Sunday 18 May 2025 at The Pavilion, Portswood Residents’ Gardens, Abbotts Way

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 17, 2025 in News | 0 comments ……..Highfield SO17 1QU. Following a career in education and politics at the cutting edge (Downing Street!), Roger became Vice Chancellor of Solent University, a position he held until retirement. It promises to be an interesting and stimulating talk! All welcome, free entry, donations to Speaker’s chosen charity. Courtesy of South Hants...
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Did you know that Southampton Parkrun is the second largest in the UK? Tomorrow they will be celebrating their 600th Parkrun!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 16, 2025 in News | 0 comments There’s also a new course on Saturday 24 May, when they will be changing their permanent route! Parkrun Southampton – “a free, weekly, timed 5k walk/jog/run at 9am every Saturday. Open to all ages and abilities.” On Southampton Common. Info below courtesy of Southampton Parkrun: “IMPORTANT NEWS TO SHARE – COURSE UPDATE We have some news to share with you all....
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