Why Southampton had two Portswood House Mansions! Article by Ian Crump, Group Heritage Writer, The Daily Echo 20/11/25

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 23, 2025 in Local History, News | 0 comments   https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/25634896.portswood-house-mansions-southampton-exchanged-names/  
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Dementia friendly events/activities for week beginning Monday 24 November 2025 for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 21, 2025 in News | 0 comments Dementia News Southampton – November 2025 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All As December rapidly approaches and all that entails in the run up to Christmas, do come along to one of our cafes over the next few weeks, enjoy some time out of the busyness. You can always be sure of a warm welcome. Christmas Service – we invite you to join us for our Christmas...
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Southampton Sewing Hub – some exciting dates coming up: Friends of Sewing Hub Christmas sale, some beginners classes and more! (Unity 12, 9-19 Rose Road)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 21, 2025 in News | 0 comments The Members’ Thread 🪡 Hello Nadine, It’s getting chilly – but there’s always a warm welcome at the Sewing Hub.  We have so many exciting things to tell you – starting with our new workshop: ‘The power of creativity on the nervous system’. Saturday 15th November 2025 1.30pm – 4.30pm This will be an experiential workshop that will provide you with a safe space to explore the...
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Southampton Demonstrations: Key individual networks (KINS) update from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – Friday 21 November 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 21, 2025 in News | 0 comments “Dear Kins,   I am writing to inform you of a planned protest expected to take place on Friday, 21 November 2025, outside Highfield House Hotel from 1700 hours.   We anticipate attendance from both demonstrators and counter-protestors. Please be assured that we continue to listen to your concerns, as well as those of local businesses and the wider community. Our approach and...
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Friends of Portswood Rec Public Meeting – 7.45pm, Wednesday 3 December 2025, Scout Hut, Brickfield Rd

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 18, 2025 in News | 0 comments Join Friends of Portswood Rec for their next Public Meeting to hear about all their achievements, and to hear about their plans for 2026. See more info in the poster below. They say: “Thank you all for all your support we can’t do it without you!”
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Southampton Demonstrations: Key individual networks (KINS) update from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – Tuesday 18 November 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 18, 2025 in News | 0 comments “Dear KINS,   On Friday, 14 November 2025, a protest took place outside The Highfield House Hotel with attendance from both demonstrators and counter-protestors. Police presence remained in place throughout the event, and no arrests were made. The protest concluded without significant disorder.   After careful consideration, powers under Section 35 of the Anti-Social Behaviour,...
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The University of Southampton ‘Voices’ Community Choir are holding their Winter concert on Friday 12 December at 7.30pm in the Turner Sims Concert Hall, on the Highfield University campus!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 17, 2025 in News | 0 comments They will be performing ‘Freedom Song’, which tells “the inspiring story of the Fisk Jubilee Singers”. “The Fisk Jubilee Singers were freed slaves. Their mission was not only to build the first black University after emancipation, but to fight for the right of all African Americans to be educated. Working from diaries, historical records and the choir’s own...
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Portswood Library kNIT wits sale of knitted and crocheted goods in aid of Rose Road Association – Saturday 22 November 2025, 10.30am – 1pm

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 17, 2025 in News | 0 comments
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