Read Easy Southampton – most coaching in the Highfield area takes place in Portswood Library and they are looking for more coaches!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 26, 2025 in News | 0 comments Award winning local charity, Read Easy Southampton & Isle of Wight, helps adults who cannot read or want to improve their reading skills. The service is free and confidential, with help provided for as long as required. People seeking help are matched with a personal coach who they meet twice a week in a safe local venue. Team leader Ali Ford says, “We are currently helping 61 adults...
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Another ‘bed’ area – now near to the former Iceland supermarket/now Chinese supermarket and former Cromer Locksmith site

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 25, 2025 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Reported 25/11/25.
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Friends of Portswood Rec have been busy!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 24, 2025 in News | 0 comments Below is their latest Nature Notes – A Fungus Foray (October/November 2025). This is penned by their Gardening Co-ordinator and looks at fungus. As they say “It’s amazing just what you find lurking at the Rec. Enjoy and please do share widely!” https://friendsofportswoodrec.uk/article_45/index.php FoPR also have a public meeting at 7.45pm on Wednesday 3 December in the...
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Southampton Demonstrations: Key individual networks (KINS) update from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – Sunday 23 November 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 23, 2025 in News | 0 comments “Dear Kins,   I hope you all had a lovely weekend. I wanted to provide you with an update regarding recent activity in Portswood, Southampton.   On 21 November, a protest took place outside the Highfield House Hotel, attended by both protestors and counter-protestors. A police presence remained in place throughout to ensure public safety and uphold lawful protest rights.  ...
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During the past few weeks, HRA Street Reps have hand delivered approximately 4000 copies of the HRA Autumn 2025 Newsletter…..

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 23, 2025 in News | 0 comments During the past few weeks, HRA Street Reps have hand delivered approximately 4000 copies of the HRA Autumn 2025 Newsletter to the wider Highfield, and to local businesses and organisations in Portswood. A very big ‘Thank you’ to all of our Street Reps; it is a massive undertaking! Our grateful thanks to all the businesses who give HRA members a discount – see front page, and to...
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Why Southampton had two Portswood House Mansions! Article by Ian Crump, Group Heritage Writer, The Daily Echo 20/11/25

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 23, 2025 in Local History, News | 0 comments   https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/25634896.portswood-house-mansions-southampton-exchanged-names/  
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Dementia friendly events/activities for week beginning Monday 24 November 2025 for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 21, 2025 in News | 0 comments Dementia News Southampton – November 2025 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All As December rapidly approaches and all that entails in the run up to Christmas, do come along to one of our cafes over the next few weeks, enjoy some time out of the busyness. You can always be sure of a warm welcome. Christmas Service – we invite you to join us for our Christmas...
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Southampton Sewing Hub – some exciting dates coming up: Friends of Sewing Hub Christmas sale, some beginners classes and more! (Unity 12, 9-19 Rose Road)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 21, 2025 in News | 0 comments The Members’ Thread 🪡 Hello Nadine, It’s getting chilly – but there’s always a warm welcome at the Sewing Hub.  We have so many exciting things to tell you – starting with our new workshop: ‘The power of creativity on the nervous system’. Saturday 15th November 2025 1.30pm – 4.30pm This will be an experiential workshop that will provide you with a safe space to explore the...
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