There’s a family workshop at Portswood Library this Saturday 24 October 2026 from 11am to 12pm to help create a mural on the boarded up shopping centre

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 21, 2026 in News | 0 comments Taken from Facebook, info courtesy of: Southampton City Libraries Stop press – Portswood Library are hosting a family workshop to help create a mural on the boarded up shopping centre along Portswood Road. Join us to help make a difference to our High Street whilst having some creative family fun. Please share details of this event with friends and family.
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Councillor organised litter pick -Saturday 24th Oct 3pm (for about an hour) meeting by the park on Lawn Road

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 20, 2026 in News | 0 comments “Don’t forget sturdy gloves, and we will bring pickers, hoops and bags. Please tell your neighbours about this.”  
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Battle of Britain themed laser-dodgems opens in Southampton in Unit 3, Imperial Park, Empress Rd, Southampton SO14 0JW – not too far from us… Times and other details below!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 19, 2026 in News | 0 comments Open from 4pm to 9pm Tuesday to Thursday and 11am to 9pm Friday to Sunday. More from the Daily Echo in the link below: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26646347.battle-britain-themed-laser-dodgems-opens-southampton/  
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For Energy Action Month – there is a talk at Avenue St Andrew’s URC this Wednesday 21st October 7.30-9pm

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 19, 2026 in News | 0 comments This is part of Southampton’s Energy Action Month organised by Transition Southampton (who are behind the Repair cafés) and the Southampton Environment Centre. “The evening will be a very interesting talk and relaxed panel discussion on the new opportunities to save energy and cost, make your home more comfortable (heating and cooling) and help support wider climate & nature goals, and...
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Saturday reading circle for kids at October Books – starts Saturday 24 October and runs to 21 November! See times and other details below!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 19, 2026 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of October Books  Kids! Sat! Read! Starts on 24th October October Books is not just for adults! Young book lovers, join us on a reading journey through the greatest classics, newest adventures and most stunning picture books! Date: 24th October, 7th, 11th & 21st November Time: 11:00 – 11:30 am Ages under 4 11:30 – 12:00 pm Ages 4-7 Free to attend! Just come on time!...
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Friends of Portswood Rec, in association with Puppet Back Up, are putting on this exciting Autumn Half Term activity for younger kids at Portswood Rec on Tuesday 27 October, 1030 to 1230. Poster and details below!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 19, 2026 in News | 0 comments Friends of Portswood Rec say: “The aim is that Kids will bring along a puppet or toy and a small snack to share at the picnic. Alternatively they can make a puppet when they come.” “We are also desperate for help on the day if you think you can spend a couple of hours next Tuesday to help set up and pack away, please let us know at: info.friendsofportswoodrec@gmail.com If wet...
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Article in The Echo, 18 October 2026: Car crashes through Southampton fence leaving it teetering on railings

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 18, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Car crashes through Southampton fence leaving it teetering on railings Link to article https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26647417.car-crashes-southampton-fence-leaving-teetering-railings/ In full below By George Ratcliffe Reporter A car crashed through railings and landed on top of them at a roundabout near Southampton Common. The incident happened at the junction of Burgess Road and Hill Lane,...
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Dementia friendly events/activities for week beginning Monday 19 October 2026 for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 16, 2026 in News | 0 comments Dementia News, Southampton – October 2026 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All There’s a morning chill in the air now as Autumn has arrived. Come and keep warm at our Memory Cafes meeting next week. Shirley and Woolston have a visit from Andy sharing the Roman history of Southampton. Maybush have some live music with Brian and Townhill Park always have a warm...
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