HRA@50 – A year of celebrations! The HRA@50 March event for HRA Members is: Parkrun / walk / volunteer on Saturday 7 and Saturday 14 March

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 5, 2026 in News | 0 comments This is an easy free event for all HRA Members and their families. Simply take in some fresh air, nature, exercise and socialise to start your weekend. Where: the Common When: starts 9am How: if new to parkrun, register here: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/southampton/ Volunteer here: southampton@parkrun.com Who: you! Why: great fun and it’s good to be out! If you have time, meet on the corner of...
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Ornamental plum blossom in the Old Cemetery this morning (2/3/26). Can you spot the magpie? Photos Barbara Claridge, HonSec

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 2, 2026 in News | 0 comments
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Coffee and cake at Portswood Library this Saturday 7 March, 10.30am to 12.30pm, to celebrate World Book Day!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 2, 2026 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of Friends of Portswood Library  
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This Sunday 8 March at 2pm, meet at Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre on Southampton Common. Wear a dash of purple!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 2, 2026 in News | 0 comments Courtesy of SEE Southampton  
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Southampton Demonstrations: Key individual networks (KINS) update from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – Monday 2nd March 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 2, 2026 in News | 0 comments “Good morning,   Two protest‑related events took place this weekend, on 27 February 2025 and 1 March 2026.   On 27th February, a small demonstration was held outside the Highfield House Hotel, involving both protestors and counter‑protestors. The event ran from approximately 1700–1820 hours and passed without incident.   On 1st March, an assembly and procession began in...
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The Southampton Sewing Hub is not far from us at Unity 12, 9-19 Rose Road, Southampton, SO14 6TE. Check out their events, classes and workshops here!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 1, 2026 in News | 0 comments They have a new Thursday evening class for mixed abilities from 5.00 p.m. – 7.30 pm. The studio will also be open for ‘Friday Friends Sewing Club’ and supervised by volunteers but at a reduced rate as there will be no tutor available. Find out lots more about the Sewing Hub and check out all their events, classes and workshops here!...
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There is a ‘Southampton River Rights’ meeting on Monday 9th March at 19:15 in St Denys Church Hall, Dundee Road SO17 2ND

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 1, 2026 in News | 0 comments The organisers say: “What if Rivers had Rights? The meeting will explore how a Rights of the River Charter – built from the ground up by the community – can create real, lasting change for Southampton.” Here is the Press Release: https://www.highfieldresidents.org.uk/…/Press-release… All info courtesy of the organisers
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Roadworks alert – Thomas Lewis Way. Not good news! Courtesy of Coops Lee, SO19 Community Group

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 1, 2026 in News | 0 comments The Facebook post reads: ”  Roadworks and contraflow on Thomas Lewis Way for 4.5 months. Expect major disruption Be aware, as the signs have gone up at some point today, and i cannot find any quality information online from SCC or Highways, only on the SSEN website (which is especially sparse!). There will be contraflow along Thomas Lewis Way for 4.5 months from 15th March until the end of...
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