Dementia friendly events/activities for week beginning Monday 19 January 2026, for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 16, 2026 in News | 0 comments Dementia News, Southampton – January 2026 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All Reframing Dementia, our new group for those living with a recent diagnosis of dementia meets again on Monday, 19th January. If you would like to know more contact Dave or Karen, details below. Tickets for our March concert are still on sale, although our Early Bird rate has passed it is...
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2pm, this Sunday 18th January: Talk at The Pavilion, Portswood Residents’ Gardens SO17 1AP, by Bea Udale-Smith: ‘Using Energy Efficiently in the Home and Carefully for the Plant’ (the latest!)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 15, 2026 in News | 0 comments “Bea is Project Coordinator at Southampton Environment Centre – an independent charity driving change around domestic energy use, aiming to reduce carbon emissions while helping residents to live comfortably. All welcome. Free entry. Donations to speaker’s own chosen charity.” Info from and event organised by South Hants Humanists...
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It’s the St Denys Repair Café this Saturday 17 January 2026 from 10.30am to 1pm at the St Denys Community Centre, Priory Road, SO17 2JZ

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 15, 2026 in News | 0 comments There are all the usual repairers including knife and tool sharpening, electrical items, jewellery, bike and sewing repairs. Expert volunteers will see if they can fix your item(s) for you in exchange for a donation. If they can’t fix it, they may be able to advise you what to do next. “Plus come and join us if you want to do (or learn to do) your own clothing repairs in company with...
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HRA@50 – A Year of Celebrations: The first event is a guided walk at 11.30am on 24 January 2026 around the Green Flag award winning Portswood Rec!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 15, 2026 in News | 0 comments We are in the early stages of planning members’ events for every month of 2026.  They will all be local and we aim to involve other local organisations, community opportunities and draw upon the expertise of others.  This will include – walks and talks, history, sport and socials. Some events will be free and some will be entry by ticket. We look forward to your support and involvement. January...
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The next community litter pick is on Saturday 17th January 2026 from 1.30pm to 2.30pm – Meet at Lawn Road Play Park

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 14, 2026 in News | 0 comments “The timings have been shifted slightly due to Southampton FC playing at home on this date. Pickers, hoops and bags will be provided. Please bring sturdy gloves if you can.  We will meet at the play area in Lawn Road.  Please let your neighbours know about this and invite them along. Our last litter pick was in December and over 13 bags of litter were collected.  This was followed up by...
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From SCC: Residents Parking Permit Charges Amendment (see below) – the Consultation is open until 30 January 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 14, 2026 in News | 0 comments   This is your opportunity to find out more and object if you wish. The Consultation period is open until 30 January 2026. Click on the link below for more information: Residents Parking Permit Charges Amendment 2026 – _260110_080637
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Update on protest policing and PACT meetings in Portswood from district commander Superintendent Alex Charge (from Hampshire Alert, 12/01/26)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 12, 2026 in News | 0 comments   Click on the link below: https://www.hampshirealert.co.uk/Alerts/A/378658
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Southampton Demonstrations: Key individual networks (KINS) update from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – Monday 12 January 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 12, 2026 in News | 0 comments Good Afternoon.   I am writing to provide an update on recent protest-related activity in the Portswood area.   Thursday 8 January 2026 On this date, a protest initially gathered outside Highfield House Hotel before moving to the area outside Highfield Community Centre, coinciding with the area’s first PACT meeting of the year.   It became apparent that some attendees had been informed...
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