A reminder that the Art for Art’s Sake event is this Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August 2026, 12noon to 5pm on each day, in Avenue St Andrew’s Church Hall on the Avenue!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 20, 2026 in News | 0 comments   A reminder that the Art for Art’s Sake Art and Photography Exhibition and Craft Market, sponsored by HRA@50, is coming up this weekend – Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August from 12noon to 5pm on each day, at Avenue St Andrew’s Church Hall on the Avenue! The Lord Mayor of Southampton, Councillor Pat Evemy, accompanied by the Sheriff, Councillor Kat Barbour, will open the...
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2pm, Sunday 6 September: Commonwealth War Graves – Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery guided walk

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 20, 2026 in News | 0 comments Need to book! See below Info courtesy of Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery
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Council action on “No BBQs and No Fires” on The Common

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 19, 2026 in News | 0 comments With the temporary ban on disposable BBQs due to current conditions and heightened fire risk and the emergency Government message issued, ” No BBQs and No Fires” signage was installed across the Common last Friday. The Council has also updated their website to reflect this: Barbecues (BBQs) in parks. https://www.southampton.gov.uk/…/barbecues-bbqs-in-parks/ Lead Ranger Dawn Bannatyne, Lead...
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Highfield Community Speedwatch: Looking for volunteers – can you help?

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 19, 2026 in News | 0 comments The Daily Echo recently carried a report of Community Speedwatch success in Chandlers Ford. On 3 August, during the hour between 6pm and 7pm, the volunteer Speedwatchers clocked their highest number of vehicles whose drivers were exceeding the speed limit of 30mph in that location. The group was founded 11 years ago. Community Speedwatch groups monitor vehicle speeds and pass details of...
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Portswood Library Summer Crafts for children continued!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 19, 2026 in News | 0 comments   Tuesday 25 August 10.30am to 12noon: Fabulous Friendship Bracelets – “Back by popular demand!” 4+ Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. All info courtesy of Portswood Library  
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Bus changes from 30 August 2026. See more in the link below

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 19, 2026 in News | 0 comments https://www.highfieldresidents.org.uk/…/SCC-Bus-Changes…  
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Council action on “No BBQs and No Fires” on The Common

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 17, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments This information was received from Sheriff Barbour: “… the Council has now taken clear actions and plans to bring in a PSPO (Public Spaces Protection Order) for the Common around fly-tipping, littering, ASB (Anti-Social Behaviour) and other issues.  They will be employing environmental officers to tackle these issues.” In view of the temporary ban on disposable BBQs due to...
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Highfield Community Speedwatch

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 17, 2026 in News | 0 comments Highfield Community Speedwatch The Daily Echo recently carried a report of Community Speedwatch success in Chandlers Ford. On 3 August, during the hour between 6pm and 7pm, the volunteer Speedwatchers clocked their highest number of vehicles whose drivers were exceeding the speed limit of 30mph in that location. The group was founded 11 years ago. Community Speedwatch groups monitor vehicle...
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