The first Re-Sound Festival – tomorrow, Saturday 25 July, 2pm to 6pm at The Brook, 466 Portswood Road SO17 3SD! “It’s all to raise vital awareness for homelessness and addiction support in our city” – info courtesy of SCC
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 24, 2026 in News | 0 comments “The Brook in Portswood, Southampton, is teaming up with the Society of St. James and SoCo Music Project to bring you the first-ever Re-Sound Festival! They’re taking over this iconic venue for a massive festival-style day packed with incredible live bands, guest speakers, great food, and plenty of entertainment.” …”with The Society Of St James, SoCo Music Project,...read more
Closure of the children’s play area on The Common – it is hoped all work will be completed by 8 August at latest, or hopefully sooner. See information below
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 23, 2026 in News | 0 comments Here is the latest information from SCC, posted on 23/7/26: https://www.southampton.gov.uk/culture-leisure-tourism/parks-open-spaces/find-a-park/by-area/freemantle-shirley/southampton-common/common-play-area-update/ We have received the following additional information from SCAPPS (Southampton Commons and Parks Protection Society): “What happened is replacement play equipment is from a...read more
Did you know October Books had a Bookclub? The next meetup is this Saturday 25th at 11am and cake is provided – see more below!…
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 23, 2026 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of October Books: “Bring Your Own Book July Edition Join us for our book club on 25th of July, Saturday at 11am!…”read more
Alert – a message from Southern Water re planned work on Bassett Avenue, starting 3 August 2026
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 23, 2026 in News | 0 comments ‘”We are carrying out planned work on Bassett Avenue, Southampton, starting 03 August for two weeks. During this time, a diversion will be in place for traffic heading southbound towards Southampton City centre. Please allow additional time for your journey. We apologise for the inconvenience caused. For more information, including a diversion route, please visit”...read more
The latest Yellow Door Newsletter
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 23, 2026 in News | 0 comments Click on the link below: https://mailchi.mp/6694240fc8ee/welcome-to-yellow-door-news-16541861?e=f3a05f0019read more
HRA@50 Art for Art’s Sake, Avenue St Andrew’s Church Hall – 22/23 August 2026
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 22, 2026 in News | 0 comments We are pleased to confirm that the Lord Mayor, Councillor Pat Evemy, has accepted the HRA invitation to open the Art Exhibition. She will be accompanied by the Sheriff, Councillor Kat Barbour. Why not save the date? Free entry, art and craft on sale, delicious home-made cake stall. Voluntary Donations for Yellow Door: https://yellowdoor.org.uk/ For more information about the event, please...read more
Bystander Training Sessions
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 22, 2026 in News | 0 comments A message from Malkeat Singh, Community Engagement Officer – Bevois, Bargate, Portswood, Swaythling Wards, Southampton City Council: “Southampton City Council have arranged Bystander training, this training teaches people how to safely recognise and respond when they witness inappropriate, harmful, or discriminatory behaviour. We want to empower individuals to intervene confidently and...read more
