Latest update message from Southampton Police Commander, Chief Inspector Charlie Ilderton – 16 June 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 16, 2026 in Important Police Communications, News | 0 comments “Good Morning,   We want to reassure you that we are fully aware of the planned protest activity in Southampton this week, including on 17th of June at Highfield House Hotel and on 20th of June at Portswood Police Station.   We understand that events of this nature, alongside recent incidents, may cause genuine concern and uncertainty, particularly for residents, businesses, and places of...
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Dementia friendly events/activities for week beginning 15 June 2026 for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 14, 2026 in News | 0 comments Dementia News, Southampton – June 2026 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All A few cafes meeting next week, Tai Chi exercise at St. Denys, Uke Box Glory visiting Maybush cafe, a little summer fete at Townhill Park and Woolston cafes as well as time to just meet with others and chat over a cuppa and cake at all our cafes meeting this week. Hope to see you there. With...
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Agenda: HRA Committee Meeting – 7pm, Tuesday 16 June 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 14, 2026 in Meeting Agenda, News | 0 comments   Click here to view the Agenda: Agenda HRA Committee Meeting 16 June 2026
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This is tomorrow, Friday 12 June 2026 at 7pm (light refreshments / 7.15pm – 9.00 pm), Christine Marshall BSc Hons is giving a talk: ‘To Antarctica and Beyond’

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 11, 2026 in News | 0 comments She will be speaking about her recent expedition experience highlighting some of the complex factors that affect this unique, fragile environment, and the work being undertaken through citizen science projects to raise awareness and understanding. Leading to discussion on environmental issues, and life choices. Where: Avenue St Andrew’s United Reformed Church Corner of The Avenue and Alma...
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Southampton Inflatable Run to fundraise for the local Yellow Door Charity in Brookvale Road, Highfield – “Ready to jump, bounce and slide your way through a ridiculous amount of fun this summer?”

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 10, 2026 in News | 0 comments “In just 1 month, the Southampton Inflatable 5K is coming to town and we’d love you to take part and fundraise for Yellow Door. Date: 11th July 2026 Distance: 5k, 10k, 15k Wide Lane Sports Ground, Eastleigh, SO50 5PE Whether you sign up with friends, family or go solo, every bounce you take will help support people affected by domestic and sexual abuse across Southampton and Hampshire....
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Friends of Portswood Rec are holding their next Public Meeting at 7.45pm on Wednesday 1 July at the Scout Hut, 44 – 50 Brickfield Road, SO17 3AEF

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 10, 2026 in News | 0 comments The Agenda and previous Minutes will be published on their website around 5 days prior to the meeting: https://www.friendsofportswoodrec.uk/ They say: “We do hope that you can join us, there has been so much going on and we would love to tell you what we have been up to and hear what you would like from us. Thank you Acting Co-Chairs Friends of Portswood Rec” Courtesy of Friends of...
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The Spring 2026 Edition of the University of Southampton’s Hartley News

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 10, 2026 in News | 0 comments Courtesy of the University of Southampton Spring 2026...
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Update around Protest Activity within Southampton from Superintendent Charge – 10 June 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 10, 2026 in Important Police Communications, News | 0 comments

Morning Everyone,

 

This is a further update around the Protest Activity within the City in the last 24-48 hours. Last night there was a “Flast” protest outside of the Highfield House Hotel, this is believed to be in respect of Asylum concerns, significant Police resources were put in place to manage this event and for public reassurance.

The event passed peacefully and was in all appearances very similar to the regular protests we have seen outside the Hotel, this included both a protest group and a counter protest group.  There were approximately 130 people present. This was mainly a static protest but a group were prevented by Police from walking down Portwood High Street.

We do appreciate that whilst we have seen similar protests in the city for many months, we recognise there is a higher community concern following the Disorder on 02/06/2026.

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