Free talks at Portswood Library start up again at 7.30pm on Wednesday 12 March – not long to go!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 16, 2025 in News | 0 comments The first talk is on ‘Southampton’s Parks’ with Ally Hayes and Wendy Stokes! Free and all welcome! All info courtesy of Friends of Portswood Library  
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The Rise and Fall of Bevois Mount House Stag Gates, article in The Echo by Group Heritage Writer – Ian Crump (14/02/25)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 16, 2025 in Local History, News | 0 comments Did you know that the wrought iron gates, when Stag Gates was demolished, found a new home at the entrance to the Old Cemetery? Read the article below: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/24929722.lost-southampton-landmark—history-bevois-mount-house/
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The Caraway Dementia Action programme for week beginning Monday 17 February 2025, for across Southampton!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 16, 2025 in News | 0 comments All info courtesy of Caraway Dementia News Southampton – February 2025 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All We’re excited to have a new Memory Café opening in Townhill Park next week – do pop along if you’re in the area, details are below. We also invite you to our next inspirational evening on how churches can address dementia. If interested details are...
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Attempted burglary – Russell Place

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 16, 2025 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Took place on the evening of 15 February 2025 at around 7.30pm. The 3 men involved ran when disturbed but one was possibly seen with a concealed weapon. Police were in the area during the evening and were asking if anyone had seen a red Corsa type car, to let them know. Local CCTV is being checked.
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Incident in ATZ area – Abbotts Way

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 13, 2025 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments At 11.10am on the morning of 13/02/25, the person reporting this incident was taking a very elderly person out, and was manoeuvring their car from their drive onto their neighbour’s drive. They were half way across the road when a large black car came speeding towards them from the Highfield Lane direction. This driver sounded his horn and then proceeded to overtake them. Totally careless...
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A beautiful sunrise over The Common, taken recently by our HonSec Barbara Claridge

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 12, 2025 in News | 0 comments
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Jan Krumins, who coordinates the Portswood Waste Water Treatment Plant Group, will be on VOICE FM tomorrow, Thursday 13th February at 3pm

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 12, 2025 in News | 0 comments He will be discussing the Citizen Science aspects of the project on the Xan Phillips programme. https://www.voicefmradio.co.uk/ This is the Xan Phillips programme page link https://www.voicefmradio.co.uk/…/shows/your-green-voice/
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University of Southampton Community Events and Updates

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 12, 2025 in News | 0 comments In Conversation: Jon Sopel & Professor Russell Bentley – Thursday 13 February Renowned British journalist, Southampton Pro-Chancellor, alumnus, bestselling author, political insider, and presenter of the chart-topping podcast The News Agents, we are thrilled to welcome Jon Sopel back for another In Conversation event. In 2022, after eight years reporting from the heart of American...
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