Bike dumped, possibly stolen? – Portswood Rec

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 5, 2025 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments The bike in the picture below was dumped at Portswood Rec on Friday 5 July 2025. It has possibly been stolen from a shed or garage as there are cobwebs underneath. It, together with the brakes, have been taken to a safe place. It has been reported by the finder to 101. The owner should contact HRA and HRA will pass the message on. Permission was given to share this photo:    ...
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Might there be a new tenant or owner for the former Blockbusters’ site? Photo Barbara Claridge

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 5, 2025 in News | 0 comments
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The Dementia Action programme for week beginning Monday 7 July 2025 for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 4, 2025 in News | 0 comments All info below courtesy of Caraway Dementia News Southampton – July 2025 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All We hope you have coped with the extreme heat of this past week. Next week’s cafes and places to go are below. We also have the dates for our next Carers Course, starting in September. If you would like to know more or want to book a place do contact us...
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Men acting suspiciously – Furzedown, Hawthorn and Oakhurst Roads

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 4, 2025 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments On Thursday 4 July 2025 in the afternoon, two men were randomly knocking on doors in Furzedown, Hawthorn, Oakhurst Roads, offering to clean gutters. They had no cards and, apparently, no equipment. The same men were also seen “suspiciously poking around “ other properties. They were seen driving very fast in a blue BMW and almost hit a neighbour on the footpath when they hit the curb while on...
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Adult one to one swimming lessons at Red Lodge Community Pool, and open water swimming at Lakeside, Eastleigh

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 3, 2025 in News | 0 comments Red Lodge Community Pool is located not far away from us in Vermont Close. We have been contacted by the person who runs adult swimming lessons at the Pool, which includes 1:1 swimming lessons. He tells us that there is also open water swimming at Lakeside Eastleigh. To find out more about adult 1:1 swimming lessons at Red Lodge Pool and/or open water swimming at Lakeside Eastleigh, please...
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Coming up this Saturday 5 July, between 10.30am and 12.30pm, at Portswood Rec!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 3, 2025 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of Friends of Portswood Rec  
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University of Southampton End of Year Waste Collection – list of roads confirmed for extra general waste collection on 5 July 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 3, 2025 in News | 0 comments Message from Christine Rawnsley (HRA), email: cerhra@proton.me The annual University of Southampton/Southampton City Council change-over refuse collection is this Saturday 5th July. Agreed at a UoS, SCC and Residents Associations’ liaison meeting, it is intended to clear the excess waste produced by the student end of year change-over within the most efficient timeframe. Following a review...
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Swift Awareness Week: Saturday 28 June to Sunday 6 July 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 30, 2025 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of: Southampton City Council Swift Awareness Week: Saturday 28 June – Sunday 6 July Now is the time to put up those nesting boxes as swifts are scouting out nests! During this week, various events like walks, talks and swift watch evenings will take place, aiming to raise awareness about these birds and their conservation. You can participate by attending events, recording...
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