The Prime Minister’s visit to Southampton Airport / Hampshire: 27/7/26

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 28, 2026 in News | 0 comments   See Daily Echo articles: 27/7/26: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26413879.prime-minister-andy-burnham-lands-southampton-airport/ 27/7/26: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26414025.every-word-andy-burnham-said-first-visit-hampshire/
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SCC Ranger Team are hosting a free Nature Kids activity for accompanied early years children at Portswood Rec: 1 August 2026 10:30 -12:30

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 26, 2026 in News | 0 comments   Friends of Portswood Rec “are excited to be welcoming the Southampton City Council Ranger Team who are hosting a very special FREE Nature Kids activity for accompanied early years children at Portswood Rec this Saturday 1 August 1030 to 1230. This is “a special opportunity to get up close to nature!” Info courtesy of Friends of Portswood Rec.
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Reminder – the next litter pick in Portswood Park is tomorrow, Saturday 25th July at 12.30pm (for about an hour) meeting by the park on Lawn Road!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 24, 2026 in News | 0 comments Please bring gloves and wear sturdy shoes to pick. We will bring pickers, hoops and bags. Please tell your neighbours about this. We can have a chat afterwards and talk about next steps to enhance this area. Further dates will be published shortly once finalised. We hope to see you there! From your Portswood Ward Councillors  
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Portswood Project – Latest Update

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 24, 2026 in News | 0 comments Portswood Project Latest Update https://transport.southampton.gov.uk/portswood The long-running project for Portswood and surrounding area including the Highfield ATZ has reached the next phase. The results from the ATZ Consultation, which ran early in the year, have been analysed. Information is now available on the SCC Website but here are some extracts: “Since the conclusion of the [Bus-gate]...
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Dementia friendly events/activities for week beginning Monday 27 July 2026 for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 24, 2026 in News | 0 comments Dementia News, Southampton – July 2026 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All We have two courses starting in September, Living Well with Dementia, for anyone who has recently received a dementia diagnosis and our next Course for those caring with someone living with dementia. More details below. Cafes meeting next week include Sholing & Lordshill, both have Gary...
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Two events/activities at Portswood Library this summer! Info from Friends of Portswood Library

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 24, 2026 in News | 0 comments  
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The first Re-Sound Festival – tomorrow, Saturday 25 July, 2pm to 6pm at The Brook, 466 Portswood Road SO17 3SD! “It’s all to raise vital awareness for homelessness and addiction support in our city” – info courtesy of SCC

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 24, 2026 in News | 0 comments “The Brook in Portswood, Southampton, is teaming up with the Society of St. James and SoCo Music Project to bring you the first-ever Re-Sound Festival! They’re taking over this iconic venue for a massive festival-style day packed with incredible live bands, guest speakers, great food, and plenty of entertainment.” …”with The Society Of St James, SoCo Music Project,...
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Closure of the children’s play area on The Common – it is hoped all work will be completed by 8 August at latest, or hopefully sooner. See information below

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 23, 2026 in News | 0 comments Here is the latest information from SCC, posted on 23/7/26: https://www.southampton.gov.uk/culture-leisure-tourism/parks-open-spaces/find-a-park/by-area/freemantle-shirley/southampton-common/common-play-area-update/ We have received the following additional information from SCAPPS (Southampton Commons and Parks Protection Society): “What happened is  replacement play equipment is from a...
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