The Portswood Library May Newsletter!
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This is advance notice of the Heritage Fair, 6 June from 10am to 4pm, Southampton Art Gallery. Free entry. A chance to see the revamped art gallery!
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 2, 2026 in News | 0 comments Sister Association members are involved with organising this event.read more
HRA@50 – Members Only Photographic Competition runs from 1 April – 30 June! Pictures taken on Mobile Phones of Highfield and Portswood area – info below!
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 2, 2026 in News | 0 comments There are six categories, two entries each month – lots of creativity! Check out the rules in the link below, including details of how to enter and the six categories. The top three photos in each category will be exhibited at ‘Art for Art’s Sake’, sponsored by HRA in August at Avenue St Andrews Church. So – get snapping! For photo categories, rules and how to enter...read more
ABP Marathon Festival – Sunday 3 May 2026! Temporary road closures in Highfield and Portswood and other info below!
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 2, 2026 in News | 0 comments Now in its 10th year – it’s tomorrow! Events range from the 5k to 10k to Fun Run to the Marathon. There’s live music and entertainment to fitness classes and activities, and the Spitfire display is at 8.30am. We understand that road closure signage has been in place for the last three weeks. There’s more information on the website and see below specifically re temporary...read more
Dementia friendly events and activities beginning Tuesday 5 May, for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 1, 2026 in News | 0 comments Dementia News, Southampton – May 2026 MEMORY CAFÉS • WELLBEING ACTIVITIES • OTHER CAFÉS Hi All The month of Bank Holidays so do check cafe timings as some may alter due to these. A fun month ahead though with lots happening – do come along to the Ageing Well Fayre on Saturday, 9th May, lots of fun to be had as well as learn more about how to age well in Southampton. With our...read more
The next Friends of Portswood Rec ‘Activity morning’ is tomorrow -Saturday 2nd May, 10.30am to 12.30pm. See below for more details!
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 1, 2026 in News | 0 comments Friends of Portswood Rec say: “Everyone welcome, all activities are free. Just remember all children have to be accompanied by an adult.”read more
It’s the Turner Sims Folk Weekend tomorrow Saturday 2, and Sunday 3 May! There are many free events and activities for all the family!
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 1, 2026 in News | 0 comments See more in link below courtesy of the Turner Sims Concert Hall Turner Sims Folk Weekend...read more
Daily Echo 29/4/26 – Ref University of Southampton “Nine blocks of student housing could be built in Southampton”
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 1, 2026 in News | 0 comments “The city council has received an application to replace the Connaught Halls of Residence with five blocks of purpose-built student accommodation for more than 800 people. It also includes a proposal to deliver 276 bedspaces by refurbishing historic South Stoneham House and building four blocks of housing on neighbouring land.” Read more in the Daily Echo article below:...read more
