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Community Objection Walk against University plans to build 400+ student accommodation rooms in large blocks at the Avenue Campus: 1pm Wednesday 21 January

Posted by on Jan 18, 2026 in News | 0 comments The University plans to build 400+ student accommodation rooms in large blocks on the green space and car park surrounding the teaching blocks at the Avenue Campus. Revised plans for PBSA Avenue Campus are here: https://uos.your-feedback.co.uk/ The plans have not yet been submitted to the Planning Authority. There is a demonstration of community disapproval before this formal step is taken to...
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HRA@50: Guided Tour around Portswood Rec 11.30am, Saturday 24 January 2026

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The new Summer Evening Talks 2026 programme of speakers – starts March 11th at Portswood Library!

Posted by on Jan 18, 2026 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of Friends of Portswood Library  
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Messages from Chris Zardis, one of HRA’s Facebook followers, today (16/1/26): “The underpass under The Avenue is flooded again”, messages continues below…

Posted by on Jan 16, 2026 in News | 0 comments Just to alert you: HRA has received the messages below (and photo) from Chris Zardis, one of our Facebook followers, at 14:46 and then at 17:42 today (16/01/26). Thank you Chris: “The underpass under The Avenue is flooded again”. “The Council have closed the underpass”. While there isn’t a permanent solution, “Thanks to Cllr Savage it appears we now have a temporary pedestrian...
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Dementia friendly events/activities for week beginning Monday 19 January 2026, for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by on Jan 16, 2026 in News | 0 comments Dementia News, Southampton – January 2026 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All Reframing Dementia, our new group for those living with a recent diagnosis of dementia meets again on Monday, 19th January. If you would like to know more contact Dave or Karen, details below. Tickets for our March concert are still on sale, although our Early Bird rate has passed it is...
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2pm, this Sunday 18th January: Talk at The Pavilion, Portswood Residents’ Gardens SO17 1AP, by Bea Udale-Smith: ‘Using Energy Efficiently in the Home and Carefully for the Plant’ (the latest!)

Posted by on Jan 15, 2026 in News | 0 comments “Bea is Project Coordinator at Southampton Environment Centre – an independent charity driving change around domestic energy use, aiming to reduce carbon emissions while helping residents to live comfortably. All welcome. Free entry. Donations to speaker’s own chosen charity.” Info from and event organised by South Hants Humanists...
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It’s the St Denys Repair Café this Saturday 17 January 2026 from 10.30am to 1pm at the St Denys Community Centre, Priory Road, SO17 2JZ

Posted by on Jan 15, 2026 in News | 0 comments There are all the usual repairers including knife and tool sharpening, electrical items, jewellery, bike and sewing repairs. Expert volunteers will see if they can fix your item(s) for you in exchange for a donation. If they can’t fix it, they may be able to advise you what to do next. “Plus come and join us if you want to do (or learn to do) your own clothing repairs in company with...
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HRA@50 – A Year of Celebrations: The first event is a guided walk at 11.30am on 24 January 2026 around the Green Flag award winning Portswood Rec!

Posted by on Jan 15, 2026 in News | 0 comments We are in the early stages of planning members’ events for every month of 2026.  They will all be local and we aim to involve other local organisations, community opportunities and draw upon the expertise of others.  This will include – walks and talks, history, sport and socials. Some events will be free and some will be entry by ticket. We look forward to your support and involvement. January...
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