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2pm, this Sunday 18th January: Talk at The Pavilion, Portswood Residents’ Gardens SO17 1AP, by Bea Udale-Smith: ‘Using Energy Efficiently in the Home and Carefully for the Plant’ (the latest!)

Posted by on Jan 15, 2026 in News | 0 comments “Bea is Project Coordinator at Southampton Environment Centre – an independent charity driving change around domestic energy use, aiming to reduce carbon emissions while helping residents to live comfortably. All welcome. Free entry. Donations to speaker’s own chosen charity.” Info from and event organised by South Hants Humanists...
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It’s the St Denys Repair Café this Saturday 17 January 2026 from 10.30am to 1pm at the St Denys Community Centre, Priory Road, SO17 2JZ

Posted by on Jan 15, 2026 in News | 0 comments There are all the usual repairers including knife and tool sharpening, electrical items, jewellery, bike and sewing repairs. Expert volunteers will see if they can fix your item(s) for you in exchange for a donation. If they can’t fix it, they may be able to advise you what to do next. “Plus come and join us if you want to do (or learn to do) your own clothing repairs in company with...
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HRA@50 – A Year of Celebrations: The first event is a guided walk at 11.30am on 24 January 2026 around the Green Flag award winning Portswood Rec!

Posted by on Jan 15, 2026 in News | 0 comments We are in the early stages of planning members’ events for every month of 2026.  They will all be local and we aim to involve other local organisations, community opportunities and draw upon the expertise of others.  This will include – walks and talks, history, sport and socials. Some events will be free and some will be entry by ticket. We look forward to your support and involvement. January...
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The next community litter pick is on Saturday 17th January 2026 from 1.30pm to 2.30pm – Meet at Lawn Road Play Park

Posted by on Jan 14, 2026 in News | 0 comments “The timings have been shifted slightly due to Southampton FC playing at home on this date. Pickers, hoops and bags will be provided. Please bring sturdy gloves if you can.  We will meet at the play area in Lawn Road.  Please let your neighbours know about this and invite them along. Our last litter pick was in December and over 13 bags of litter were collected.  This was followed up by...
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From SCC: Residents Parking Permit Charges Amendment (see below) – the Consultation is open until 30 January 2026

Posted by on Jan 14, 2026 in News | 0 comments   This is your opportunity to find out more and object if you wish. The Consultation period is open until 30 January 2026. Click on the link below for more information: Residents Parking Permit Charges Amendment 2026 – _260110_080637
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Statement to HRA WhatsApp Group from Barbara Claridge, HRA Honorary Secretary (14/01/26)

Posted by on Jan 14, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments   To see the message, please click on the link below: Statement to WhatsApp Group January 2026
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Occupants of unknown car in PRG tennis club drive thought to be smoking weed. Police called on 101

Posted by on Jan 13, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments A small dark coloured car was parked in the PRG tennis club drive from 11pm-approximately 7am on night of 12/13 January with 2 young male occupants inside chatting and smoking what was thought smelt like weed. The police were phoned on 101 and arrived within 10 mins. They spoke to the occupants and then left. 
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Update on protest policing and PACT meetings in Portswood from district commander Superintendent Alex Charge (from Hampshire Alert, 12/01/26)

Posted by on Jan 12, 2026 in News | 0 comments   Click on the link below: https://www.hampshirealert.co.uk/Alerts/A/378658
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