KINs message from the police regarding upcoming planned protests over the Henry Nowak Trial – 27 May 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 27, 2026 in Important Police Communications, News | 0 comments “Dear KINs,   I am writing to you as key representatives of our diverse communities to share an important message from Chief Inspector Chris Douglas. We recognise the vital role you play in supporting, informing, and engaging with your communities, and we are committed to keeping you informed so you can continue this work with confidence.     I wanted to provide you with a direct...
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Just a reminder about the details of the works along Thomas Lewis Way – St Deny’s Junction from SSEN (see below). Info courtesy of Cllr Savage and also Cllr Foster

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 26, 2026 in News | 0 comments In terms of mitigations, Cllr Foster says that: “Belmont Rd will be marked as resident access only to reduce rat running. The temporary traffic lights used will be monitored to ensure best traffic flow and monitored remotely.” Informaton from SSEN: “From 25 May 2026, Clancy will begin installing new high-voltage electricity cables within the carriageway at the Junction of St...
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Reminder: HRA@50 Members Only Photographic Competition – only a few days left to get your May entries in!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 26, 2026 in News | 0 comments Reminder HRA@50 – Members Only Photographic Competition – only a few days left to get your May entries in! There are two entries each month in each of the six categories! Pictures taken on Mobile Phones of Highfield and Portswood area. The competition runs from 1 April – 30 June! Check out the rules in the link below, including details of how to enter and the six categories. The top...
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Urban Wild Week has begun!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 26, 2026 in News | 0 comments Southampton National Park City say: “The biggest event this weekend for Urban Wild week was the return of Urban Wild on the Common – for the second year running, Southampton National Park City and partners took over a corner of the Common for a celebration full of stalls, activities, music and art. You can read all about the event on our blog piece here! However, that was just the...
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The 180th Special Anniversary Issue of the Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery Newsletter 2026!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 25, 2026 in News | 0 comments 180th Anniversary issue of FoSOC Newsletter 2026
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Just a reminder about the free activities provided by Southampton Rangers over the half-term week. Many of the activities are on Southampton Common!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 25, 2026 in News | 0 comments
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Photos of HRA@50 Highfield/Portswood Walk-Talk with Godfrey Collyer (SEE Tourist Guide), Saturday 16 May 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 25, 2026 in News | 0 comments   In Highfield Close, off Brookvale Road: Attractive sunken garden and fountain in Highfield Close. Ellis Martin, well known OS map illustrator and local water colourist, lived at no 6.                     Outside 116 Belmont Road, previously home to the First Officer of the Titanic:                ...
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Dementia friendly events/activities for week beginning Tuesday 26 May 2026 for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 22, 2026 in News | 0 comments Dementia News, Southampton – May 2026 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All I believe we’re officially in summer, although it’s not felt like it recently, but with the longer days and soon, we hope, warmer days, we will have some summery things coming up at our memory cafes the next 3 months so do check out our weekly news. As always we look forward to seeing you at...
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