The University of Southampton’s Science and Engineering Day is being held this Saturday 14th March 2026 on the Highfield Campus and Boldrewood Innovation Campus. It’s a free event!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 12, 2026 in News | 0 comments The University has asked us to “please share amongst your communities and encourage everyone to come down!” https://www.sotsef.co.uk/SED/explore/ Courtesy of the University’s Corporate Engagement Dept  
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HRA@50 – A Year of Celebrations: HRA@50 Parkrun / walk / volunteer Saturday 14 March

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 12, 2026 in News | 0 comments This is an easy free event available to all HRA Members and their families. Simply take in some fresh air, nature, exercise and socialise to start your weekend. Where: the Common When: starts 9am How: if new to parkrun, register here: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/southampton/ Volunteer here: southampton@parkrun.com Who: you! Why: great fun and it’s good to be out! What: wave as you go …. If you...
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Portswood Library Summer Evening Talks begin tomorrow – Wednesday 11th March 2026, at 7.30pm! Free, all welcome. More below!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 10, 2026 in News | 0 comments Courtesy of Friends of Portswood Library  
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Agenda: HRA Committee Meeting – 7pm, Tuesday 10 March 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 9, 2026 in Meeting Agenda, News | 0 comments Click on the link below: Committee Agenda HRA Committee Meeting 10 March 2026 Supporting paper: From the National Organisation of Residents Associations (NORA): RESPONSE to the 2025 REFORM of the NPPF
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Southampton Demonstrations: Key individual networks (KINS) update from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – Monday 9th March 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 9, 2026 in News | 0 comments “Dear Kins,   I wanted to provide you with an update following the demonstration involving both protestors and counter‑protestors on Friday 6th March 2026 outside the Highfield House Hotel.   Police resources were in place to monitor and manage the event, ensuring all attendees were able to exercise their lawful right to protest. I’m pleased to confirm the demonstration concluded...
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Views of Highfield from the scaffolding! Photos taken recently (Feb/March 26) by HRA Member

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 8, 2026 in News | 0 comments
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HRA@50 – A Year of Celebrations! Our April HRA@50 Event for HRA Members is an Urban Sketching Workshop in Portswood on Saturday, 11 April, 1.30pm to 4pm at October Books

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 8, 2026 in News | 0 comments This will be an afternoon Workshop for all abilities from beginners to experienced! Materials will be provided or bring your own. Meet at October Books by 1:30pm 1:30 to 2:00 Introduction to Urban Sketchers at October Books 2:00 to 3:30 Sketching around Portswood High Street 3:30 to 4:00 Back to October Books for the Wrap Up. Workshop leaders: Si Newell, an architect, illustrator, and co-founder...
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Key Committee roles at Friends of Portswood Rec: Co-chairs (or Chair and Deputy), Secretary, Treasurer, Communications will be vacant at their AGM on Wed 18 March. Can you help?

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 8, 2026 in News | 0 comments Message from the Co-Chairs of Friends of Portswood Rec: “Many of you will have actively enjoyed the facilities at Portswood Rec over recent years. You might for instance have brought children or grandchildren to the play area; the splendid new equipment installed last year by Southampton City Council (SCC) was boosted through our own fundraising.  Perhaps you came to one of our kids and...
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