Men acting suspiciously – Furzedown, Hawthorn and Oakhurst Roads

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 4, 2025 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments On Thursday 4 July 2025 in the afternoon, two men were randomly knocking on doors in Furzedown, Hawthorn, Oakhurst Roads, offering to clean gutters. They had no cards and, apparently, no equipment. The same men were also seen “suspiciously poking around “ other properties. They were seen driving very fast in a blue BMW and almost hit a neighbour on the footpath when they hit the curb while on...
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Adult one to one swimming lessons at Red Lodge Community Pool, and open water swimming at Lakeside, Eastleigh

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 3, 2025 in News | 0 comments Red Lodge Community Pool is located not far away from us in Vermont Close. We have been contacted by the person who runs adult swimming lessons at the Pool, which includes 1:1 swimming lessons. He tells us that there is also open water swimming at Lakeside Eastleigh. To find out more about adult 1:1 swimming lessons at Red Lodge Pool and/or open water swimming at Lakeside Eastleigh, please...
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Coming up this Saturday 5 July, between 10.30am and 12.30pm, at Portswood Rec!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 3, 2025 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of Friends of Portswood Rec  
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University of Southampton End of Year Waste Collection – list of roads confirmed for extra general waste collection on 5 July 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 3, 2025 in News | 0 comments Message from Christine Rawnsley (HRA), email: cerhra@proton.me The annual University of Southampton/Southampton City Council change-over refuse collection is this Saturday 5th July. Agreed at a UoS, SCC and Residents Associations’ liaison meeting, it is intended to clear the excess waste produced by the student end of year change-over within the most efficient timeframe. Following a review...
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Swift Awareness Week: Saturday 28 June to Sunday 6 July 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 30, 2025 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of: Southampton City Council Swift Awareness Week: Saturday 28 June – Sunday 6 July Now is the time to put up those nesting boxes as swifts are scouting out nests! During this week, various events like walks, talks and swift watch evenings will take place, aiming to raise awareness about these birds and their conservation. You can participate by attending events, recording...
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A couple of stunning moonlit shots of The Common, takn by one of our members (June 2025)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 30, 2025 in News | 0 comments
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Adult Craft Session – taking place at Portswood Library this Wednesday 2 July from 2pm to 3.30pm. Free, no need to book!

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A reminder about the Friends of Portswood Rec Public Meeting which will be held in the Scout Hut on Brickfield Rd this Wednesday 2 July 2025, starting at 7.45pm

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 30, 2025 in News | 0 comments They will be delighted to report on the successful launch of the new play equipment together with other activities and achievements over the last six months. You can now access the agenda and previous minutes under the documents section of their website: https://www.friendsofportswoodrec.uk/about_us_05/index.php They do hope you can join them. Co-Chairs Friends of Portswood...
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