Southampton Demonstrations – KINS Community Contact update from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – 18 August 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 18, 2025 in News | 0 comments   “To Our Key Individual Network,   Update on Sunday’s protest, approximately 400 individuals attended a protest and counter-protest which began near Waitrose and concluded outside the Highfield House Hotel.   Key Points: The procession temporarily disrupted one side of Portswood Road for around 15–20 minutes. Businesses were informed in advance, and most closed early...
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The Avenue Artists Exhibition, and a different heritage/cultural talk every day, are taking place over the August Bank Holiday Weekend 23, 24 and 25 August 2025, 1-5pm at Avenue St Andrews United Reformed Church!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 18, 2025 in News | 0 comments There is also a different heritage/cultural talk taking place each day on 23, 24 and 25 August, as well as live music. The event will be officially opened at 1pm on Saturday 23 August, by the very first Lord Mayor, Jacqui Rayment. The event will close with a comedy show from Southampton University Science Comedians! Info courtesy of the Southampton Heritage Network.
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Southampton Demonstrations – KINS Community Contact update from Inspector Maidment, Southampton NPT Inspector (Portswood and Bitterne North) – 16 August 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 16, 2025 in News | 0 comments   “You will be aware of the media reports and discussions online about planned protests in the coming days and weeks continuing in the Southampton area.   We have refrained in sending something out earlier this week to avoid misinformation due to the vast amount of conflicting material online.   On Sunday 17th August protestors are expected to gather near to Waitrose at...
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Extremely low water levels on the Ornamental Lake, Southampton Common. Photos taken by a HRA member – August 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 16, 2025 in News | 0 comments
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20mph speed limit appears to be widely ignored – along Portswood Road as far as Lodge Road

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 16, 2025 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments The 20mph speed limit along Portswood Road and as far as Lodge Road. The limit appears to be widely ignored – what checking is done? Additionally, most of the signs are very high up. The HRA member’s car does not pick them up and it could be true of some other cars. It would be good to have the speed limit painted on the road. Member to raise this at PACT on 8 September...
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The next Portswood Community litterpick is from 10.15am to 11am (approximately) on Saturday 30 August. Details below

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 16, 2025 in News | 0 comments Meet at Lawn Road play park. Please bring sturdy gloves.  Bags, pickers and hoops will be provided. Do come for a coffee afterwards if time allows. Info courtesy of all Portswood Councillors  
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The Dementia Friendly programme of events/activities for week beginning Monday 18 August 2025 for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 16, 2025 in News | 0 comments Dementia News Southampton – August 2025 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All The lovely summer weather continues as do Memory Cafes across the city this August, so check out the email below to see what’s happening across the city. A reminder to check with event holders in case details have changed since we received the information and if you know of anything...
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The next Police and Communities Together Meeting (PACT): 6.30pm – 8pm, Monday 8 September 2025 at Highfield Church Centre. More below

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 16, 2025 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments   … if there are any concerns or issues you wish to raise.    
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