Southampton Common police patrols – daily between April to late August 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 23, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments A representative who attended the pop-up Beat Surgery on Monday 23 March 2026, informed that the police will have a daily presence on The Common to reassure the public and, hopefully, to deter offenders, between April and late August 2026 this summer. Note: Location on The Common. Should there be another pop-up surgery, this year is was held on The Flats, half-way between the Hawthorns and The...
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Very good news! The University’s Avenue Campus student accommodation proposals

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 23, 2026 in News | 0 comments   Highfield Residents’ Association has just received very good news about the Avenue Campus student accommodation proposals. We have been informed that the University “will not be progressing with the option to develop halls of residences at the Avenue at this time.” We have also been informed that South Stoneham and Connaught Halls have now been identified as the...
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Grafitti gorilla (green) in the Avenue underpass! Photo by Ken, March 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 22, 2026 in News | 0 comments
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HRA@50 – A Year of Celebrations! Members Only – 11 April Event – Urban Sketchers Workshop

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 22, 2026 in News | 0 comments This afternoon Workshop is for beginners to experienced; all abilities. Early bird reservations to: HRA.HonSec@gmail.com This is a free event with 15 places available. Materials will be provided or bring your own. Link to Urban Sketchers on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/usk.southampton If you are a non member but wish to attend HRA@50 events, you can join in the link below....
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The Events programme for the 180th Anniversary of the opening of the (old) Southampton Cemetery – on 10th May 2026!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 22, 2026 in News | 0 comments    
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Dementia friendly events/activities for week beginning Monday 23 March 2026 for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 22, 2026 in News | 0 comments Dementia News, Southampton – March 2026 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All Don’t we all feel better for seeing the sunshine this week and we hope you have been able to get out to enjoy it and all the spring flowers coming out too. We are blessed by having many green spaces in our city where spring is showing its glory! Check out the news extras this week with...
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Bluestar Bus User Survey – an opportunity to respond. HRA hopes there will be scope for the reinstatement of the Central Station stop for the U1

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 20, 2026 in News | 0 comments HRA hopes there will be scope for the reinstatement of the Central Station stop for the U1 as the current service U2 and the U6 does not cover the need. “Good afternoon, Bluestar are running a bus user survey and are keen to receive feedback. These surveys help them to improve bus services and make travelling with them even better. The survey will be open until Friday 3 April 2026 Full...
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Mencap Easter Sale – 23, 24 and 26 March, 1pm-3pm at Trago Lounge. More details below

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 20, 2026 in News | 0 comments Mencap Easter Sale – Southampton Mencap will be selling Easter Gift Baskets, cards, and Spring and Easter themed crafts at Trago Lounge on 23, 24 and 26 March, 1pm-3pm. Please support. Web site: https://www.southamptonmencap.org/  
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