The 2026 Urban Wild festival takes place from 23rd – 31st May with Urban Wild on Southampton Common as the opening celebration on Sunday 24th May! Explore the programme below!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 22, 2026 in News | 0 comments   They say: “Urban Wild is a week-long festival celebrating Southampton’s green and blue spaces, nature, and the communities that make our city unique. As a city-wide festival, it raises awareness of the urban wild spaces right on our doorsteps, showing that there are plenty of opportunities to connect with nature in Southampton. It aims to highlight local environmental issues,...
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Southampton Commons and Parks Protection Society (SCAPPS): Notice of the Annual General Meeting 2026: 7pm for 7.30pm, Monday 1st June 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 22, 2026 in News | 0 comments Venue: Isaac Watts Memorial Church room, Winchester Road Southampton SO16 6TS Click here to see the Agenda: 2026AGMnotice
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Rain due in Southampton Old Cemetery – taken yesterday (19/5/26) by Ken!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 20, 2026 in News | 0 comments
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Below are the latest posters advertising the Free Ranger activities over the May half Term week. Many of the activities are on Southampton Common!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 20, 2026 in News | 0 comments
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Enjoy afternoon tea at The Old Chemist (Bitterne Triangle) during the St Denys Carnival this Saturday 23rd May, prepared by the daughter of one of our members! FREE seasonal mocktails for HRA Members!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 20, 2026 in News | 0 comments FREE seasonal mocktails (homemade pink lemonade – whole lemons and raspberries) exclusively for all HRA members on production of a HRA membership card. This afternoon tea is being prepared by the daughter of one or our members! Please contact Ally to find out more. “Afternoon Tea at The Old Chemist (Bitterne Triangle, 16 Manor Farm Rd) – Saturday 23rd May, 2:30-4pm What’s...
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It’s the St Denys Carnival and Arts Festival 2026 this Saturday. May 23rd – more below!…

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 20, 2026 in News | 0 comments
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“The attractive sunken garden and fountain in Highfield Close off Brookvale Road in Highfield. The well know OS map cover illustrator and local water colourist Ellis Martin lived here at number 6”

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 20, 2026 in News | 0 comments Courtesy of GC, SEE Southampton Tourist Guides  
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The house of First Officer of the Titanic – William Murdock, in Belmont Road, Southampton

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 20, 2026 in News | 0 comments “During the course of Saturday’s walk for the Highfield Residents Association, there was some debate about where William Murdoch the First Officer on the Titanic lived. This interactive map will help to show the actual house.” Courtesy of CG, SEE Southampton Tourist Guides. Interactive Map: Titanic...
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