Collection to replace toys and shed destroyed by fire caused by suspected vandalism at Highfield Infants’ School

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 28, 2024 in News | 0 comments Sadly, there has been suspected vandalism at Highfield Primary School again. This time a fire has destroyed the shed at the Infants’ site and the children’s playground equipment which was stored in it. There is a collection to raise money to replace the toys and help fund a new shed. We understand that the money raised by this collection will be kept separate from the HSFF (the PTA) and...
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New! Traffic Regulation Order 20mph Zone Highfield starting January 2025.

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 28, 2024 in 20 mph Residents' Requests, News | 0 comments
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Events at October Books during November into December 2024!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 28, 2024 in News | 0 comments   All info below courtesy of October Books   Events at October Books – During November into December Writing as Spiritual Practice with Matt West from Artful Scribe, continues throughout November and December and you can sign up for individual session or blocks of datesThe first of our We Can Make…. series of workshops is this Saturday with We Can Make a Curry Base with...
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Warning! Bassett Avenue will be closed tomorrow Monday 28 October between its junction with Burgess Road and the Memorial Roundabout – between the hours of 10am to 2pm for tree works

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 27, 2024 in News | 0 comments Just so you are aware: We understand from the Daily Echo that Bassett Avenue will be fully closed between its junction with Memorial Roundabout and its junction with the Avenue/Burgess Road tomorrow, Monday, October 28, between the hours of 10am and 2pm, for tree safety work. The works are due to be completed by October 29. We understand that these works will only impact drivers travelling on...
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Shed with children’s play equipment on fire and all contents burned – Highfield Infants’ School

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 27, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Started as a fire in the playground on Sunday afternoon, 27 October 2024. This spread and the shed and all contents were burned before the Fire Brigade could reach them. This is the 2nd time in a few weeks that the children’s play equipment has been burned. It was arson/vandalism the first time; is this arson again?
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Active Travel Zone (ATZ) Details and Portswood Broadway Bus-Gate Project Update (26/10/24)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 26, 2024 in News | 0 comments   Portswood Broadway Bus-gate Project The latest news has now been published on the SCC website (if you know where to look!). Although there are 5 new related documents, if you are interested or live in one of the roads likely to be impacted, it is worth taking the time to read through.   1. First – A Report – ‘The Main Points Raised and how the Council will Proceed’. This has an...
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Very autumnal – a Maple tree on Westwood Road. Photo by our HonSec Barbara Claridge, October 2024

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 26, 2024 in News | 0 comments
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Recycle your Cable and Small Electrical Items at Portswood Library until end of November!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 26, 2024 in News | 0 comments Southampton City Council has decided to extend the scheme for recycling cable and small electrical items at some Southampton Libraires, including Portswood Library, until the end of November! Use the cable and small electrical item bin at Portswood Library!Small items only, no vapes, batteries or bulbs. Just look for the stickers! Other Librares taking part are: Central, Shirley, Bitterne,...
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