A few things going on at your local Portswood Library, including the provision of electrical recycling bins.

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 5, 2025 in News | 0 comments Note that the provision of electrical recycling bins is now ongoing – anything with a plug, battery or cable. Batteries, vapes and light bulbs are excluded, however, and need to be recyled separately. Info courtesy of Portswood Library
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Southampton Demonstrations: Key individual networks (KINS) update from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – 6 November 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 5, 2025 in News | 0 comments   “Dear all,   I am writing to inform you that a protest is expected to take place tomorrow, Friday 07/11/25, outside Highfield House Hotel from 1700 hours.   We anticipate attendance from both demonstrators and counter-protestors. An appropriate policing plan is in place, and officers will be present throughout to maintain public safety and manage the event lawfully.  ...
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Southampton Demonstrations: Key individual networks (KINS) update from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – 3 November 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 3, 2025 in News | 0 comments “Good Morning.   I am writing to provide an update on recent protest-related activity in the Portswood area.   On Friday, police resources were proactively deployed in anticipation of the usual weekly Friday demonstration. No protestors attended, and the area remained calm throughout the day.   However, on 2nd November, a protest did take place outside Highfield House Hotel,...
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Former Blockbuster building in Portswood “is set to be turned into a world foods store”

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 2, 2025 in News | 0 comments The photo below, taken yesterday (1.11.25.), shows the current developments at the former Blockbusters building in Portswood. According to the Daily Echo of 24 October 2025 (see in link below), this art deco building “is set to be turned into a world foods store”. Photo Nadine Johnson https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/…/25566818.southampton…/
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Work in progress on the Horseshoe Green in the Uplands Estate!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 1, 2025 in News | 0 comments   Following the substantial road resurfacing works to Uplands Way and the need to divert the stream around the Horseshoe Green (to protect the new road surface), works are underway to reinstate the Green to create a more ecologically diverse space than was there prior to the works. The photo below shows the works in progress at Autumn 2025. A substantial amount of work has been undertaken...
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Dementia friendly activities/events for week beginning 3rd November 2025 for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 31, 2025 in News | 0 comments   Dementia News Southampton – November 2025 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All The clocks have changed and the days are shorter, but our cafes are still open each week along with a few extras for you to be aware of. Check our weekly email for where and when and we hope to see you there. Reframing Dementia – a new group starts next week for those with a...
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Southampton Demonstrations: Key individual networks (KINS) update from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – 31 October 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 31, 2025 in News | 0 comments “Good afternoon,   I am writing to provide an update on the protest activity that took place on Thursday 30th October 2025.   The event drew a number of attendees, including both demonstrators and counter-protestors. Police were present throughout to ensure public safety and facilitate a peaceful protest. I can confirm that no arrests were made, and there was no requirement for...
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Congratulations to Friends of Portswood Rec on receiving the Highly Recommended Certificate from the Hants and IOW Wildlife Trust for work done by the Friends Group!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 30, 2025 in News | 0 comments Very well done Friends of Portswood Rec! Info courtesy of Friends of Portswood Rec Friends of Portswood Rec Really pleased that the Friends group was shortlisted as a finalist for the ‘Collective Action for Nature’ Award by Wilder Southampton. Even more pleased that when Denise and Garth attended the Hants and IOW Wildlife Trust’s annual conference last Thursday, they received...
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