Free Nature Kids activities on Easter Saturday 4 April from 1030 to 1230 at Portswood Rec! These are aimed at pre-school and junior kids accompanied by an adult.

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 24, 2026 in News | 0 comments More info below! Courtesy of Friends of Portswood Rec  
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The Mencap Easter Sale continues – 24th and 26th March, 1- 3pm, Trago Lounge

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 24, 2026 in News | 0 comments
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There is now a pink bin in Portswood Library for recyling your small electricals (ie smaller than a kettle)!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 24, 2026 in News | 0 comments   We understand from Portswood Library staff that this recycling bin is now a permanent fixture – really good news!  
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Southampton Demonstrations: Key individual networks (KINS) update from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – Monday 23 March 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 23, 2026 in News | 0 comments “Dear Kins.   I am writing to update you regarding the ongoing protest activity outside Highfield House Hotel on Friday 20th March 2026, involving attendance from both a protest group and a counter‑protest group.   The event commenced at 1800 hours and concluded at approximately 1930 hours. The protest passed without concern, with no arrests, no disorder, and no dispersal powers...
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Southampton Common police patrols – daily between April to late August 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 23, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments A representative who attended the pop-up Beat Surgery on Monday 23 March 2026, informed that the police will have a daily presence on The Common to reassure the public and, hopefully, to deter offenders, between April and late August 2026 this summer. Note: Location on The Common. Should there be another pop-up surgery, this year is was held on The Flats, half-way between the Hawthorns and The...
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Very good news! The University’s Avenue Campus student accommodation proposals

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 23, 2026 in News | 0 comments   Highfield Residents’ Association has just received very good news about the Avenue Campus student accommodation proposals. We have been informed that the University “will not be progressing with the option to develop halls of residences at the Avenue at this time.” We have also been informed that South Stoneham and Connaught Halls have now been identified as the...
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Grafitti gorilla (green) in the Avenue underpass! Photo by Ken, March 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 22, 2026 in News | 0 comments
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HRA@50 – A Year of Celebrations! Members Only – 11 April Event – Urban Sketchers Workshop

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 22, 2026 in News | 0 comments This afternoon Workshop is for beginners to experienced; all abilities. Early bird reservations to: HRA.HonSec@gmail.com This is a free event with 15 places available. Materials will be provided or bring your own. Link to Urban Sketchers on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/usk.southampton If you are a non member but wish to attend HRA@50 events, you can join in the link below....
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