Here is the full list of local election candidates for Portswood Ward on Thursday 7 May 2026, and lots more about the local elections (from SCC)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 12, 2026 in News | 0 comments BUNDAY Matthew William – Liberal Democrats CHAPMAN David Howarth – Reform UK FINN Marie – Labour and Co-operative Party FOSTER Lori – Green Party MOULTON Nick – Local Conservatives TWINE Tony – Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition .. and here is more of what you need to know about the Local Election, courtesy of SSC’s ‘City News’: “Local elections are taking place...
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The Portswood Library April 2026 Newsletter!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 10, 2026 in News | 0 comments                
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Dementia friendly events/activities for week beginning Monday 13 April 2026 for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 10, 2026 in News | 0 comments Dementia News, Southampton – April 2026 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All A few extras to tell you about this week, see below. We’d love to see you at the Ageing Well afternoon on Saturday 9th May, lots of information available and fun to be had. Thrive Club, run by Walfinch, have their free Tai Chai exercise class on Friday in Woolston, and last chance this...
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HRA@50 – Members Only Photographic Competition runs from 1 April – 30 June!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 8, 2026 in News | 0 comments Pictures taken on Mobile Phones of Highfield and Portswood area. There are six categories, two entries each month – lots of creativity! Check out the rules, details of how to enter and the six categories. Top three photos in each category will be exhibited at ‘Art for Arts Sake’, sponsored by HRA in August at Avenue St Andrews Church. So – get snapping! For photo categories,...
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The next of the Portswood Library Summer Evening Talks is tomorrow, Wednesday 8 April at 7.30pm. More below!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 7, 2026 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of Friends of Portswood Library
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Heart and Stroll 2026, supporting the local hospital cardiac charity – Heartbeat, is on Sunday 28 June, from 9am to 2pm, this year – on Southampton Common

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 6, 2026 in News | 0 comments         Click on the link below to see more about Heartbeat: https://www.facebook.com/UKHeartbeat  
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Are you getting the most out of your home energy? This is from the Environment Centre (tEC), a charity specialising in energy efficient homes. The service is endorsed by Southampton City Council.

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 6, 2026 in News | 0 comments Are you getting the most out of your home energy? This is from the Environment Centre (tEC), a charity specialising in energy efficient homes. The service is endorsed by Southampton City Council. The Environment Centre say: “My Home Made Better is a free and impartial advice service that helps residents get the most out of their home energy. With the UK’s transition to cleaner energy...
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Last call for Urban Sketchers Workshop – this Saturday 11 April 1:30-4pm, at October Books – Book Now! Members only

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 6, 2026 in News | 0 comments Come and join other HRA Members and try your hand at sketching under the guidance of two friendly Workshop leaders: Si Newell and Cate Monroe – details below. To book a free place email: HRA.Honsec@gmail.com All levels of ability are welcome. If you would like to attend HRA@50 events but are not a member or have not renewed, you can join us via the link below. Only £10 per annum and this...
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