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...
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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...
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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.”  
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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...
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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:...
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Events at October Books for May 2026!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 1, 2026 in News | 0 comments ???? Author reading of a new children’s book – The Adventures of Mabel and Max The Adventures of Mabel and Max: a fun story aimed at 5-9-year-olds. The story follows two delightful animal characters and their adventures on the quest to find a family jewel. @lindsay_walker_00 explain the importance of the book below: “I have just written my first children’s book aimed at...
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Daily Echo article 29/4/26: “University of Southampton campus scheme could hit parking”

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 1, 2026 in News | 0 comments “Plans have been tabled to build a new laboratory building on part of a university car park. University of Southampton has submitted proposals to the city council for the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) building at its main Highfield Campus. The scheme features a three-storey structure on part of the existing Gower car park, which is used by visitors.” Read...
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It’s the ABP Southampton Marathon Festival this weekend, Sunday 3 May! Click on the link below to see all the details and road closures – there are some in our area

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 30, 2026 in News | 0 comments https://www.southamptonmarathon.co.uk/residents-info Info courtesy of SCC above and below: “It’s the ABP Marathon Festival this weekend! Whether you’re running or spectating, you’ll enjoy a whole host of live music and entertainment, fitness classes and so much more. Plus, don’t miss the Spitfire display at 8:30am Advanced road closure signage has been in place the...
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