Avenue Campus Revised Plans for Student Accommodation – deadline for comments Sunday 26 October 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 18, 2025 in News, Other Planning Issues / Information | 0 comments   Last week HRA advised members that the revised plans for the Student residences on all of the Avenue Campus green space surrounding the current buildings, had been available to view at a public drop-in session. If you attended or not, you can email your comments here: EstateDevelopment@soton.ac.uk The plans are still available to view here: Revised Plans for Avenue Campus As HRA would...
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Dementia friendly events and activities for across Southampton, for week beginning Monday 20 October 2025, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 18, 2025 in News | 0 comments Dementia News Southampton – October 2025 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All Are you or anyone you know finding bereavement difficult? If so, join our friendly and supportive Bereavement Course. All details are below. Dementia, A Life Worth Living, is the first session of a new group for people living with dementia to meet with and chat with others who also have...
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Based at no 30 Brookvale Road, Yellow Door are celebrating their 40th Anniversary this year. Here is their Newsletter and information on their Christmas Show!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 18, 2025 in News | 0 comments   Here is their latest News: https://mailchi.mp/f5ebb8d8780a/welcome-to-yellow-door-news-16535872?e=f3a05f0019 “Much of Yellow Door’s work is in providing non-judgmental specialist support to women and men, families, young people and children who have been affected by domestic or sexual abuse and other harmful practices.” As part of their 40th Anniversary, they are hosting...
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Research Project at the University of Southampton – Older Adult Strength Building

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 18, 2025 in News | 0 comments We understand from the organisers that this is a research project to build technology to help older adults build strength and maintain their independence through daily life activities.  They are looking for 4-6 older adults to participate and will be offering £20 gift cards to anyone who participates. They currently have a planned Focus Group for the afternoon of Thursday 30 October if anyone is...
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Celebrate Portswood Library’s 110th Birthday on Saturday 25 October 2025 – 10.30am to 12.30pm!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 17, 2025 in News | 0 comments
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‘Room on the Broom’ crafts at Portswood Library for half term: 10.30am to 12.30pm, Wednesday 29 October; and info on their Lego Club!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 16, 2025 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of Portswood Library
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Rented garage broken into twice and items stolen the first time – Richmond Gardens

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 16, 2025 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Lots of things stolen the first time. A neighbour disturbed the burglars the second time on the night of 15/16 October 2025. Police attended on both occasions. A reminder to ensure that cars, garages, houses etc are kept locked.
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Southampton Police on Facebook (15.10.25) – Appeal for witnesses re theft of staff member’s mobile phone from the counter of Tidal Vape, Portswood Road

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 15, 2025 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments #Appeal From Southampton Police on Facebook 15/10/25 We are appealing for witnesses after it was reported that a man entered Tidal Vape on Portswood Road in Southampton and took a staff member’s mobile phone from the counter. This occurred between 12:30pm and 12:50pm on Friday 12 September. Read more: https://orlo.uk/K4WHU
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