Dr Sanjay Mall heads up The Big Difference charity from 34 Denbigh Gardens. His mission is to reduce the food waste going into landfill. Currently he has surplus strawberries…………

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 11, 2026 in News | 0 comments We have received the message below today (11/8/26) from one of our Facebook followers: “Dr Sanjay Mall heads up The Big Difference Charity from 34 Denbigh Gardens (off Bassett Crescent East). His mission is to reduce the food waste going into landfill. At the moment, he has a surplus of strawberries from a Hampshire farmer that he is selling from the open van on his driveway for a...
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Portswood: Business views on future improvements (this SCC consultation closes on 23 August 2026)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 11, 2026 in News | 0 comments SCC say that “There will be a further opportunity to comment on the proposals through a wider public consultation planned for the Autumn.” The ‘Business Views on future improvements’ consultation closes on 23 August 2026. For the survey, click on the link below:...
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A reminder that there’s a PACT (Police and Community Together) meeting tomorrow evening, 6.30pm to 8pm at St Denys Community Centre, Priory Road – if you have any concerns or issues you wish to raise with the local police and the Council’s Community Safety service

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 11, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News, Police Liaison Meetings | 0 comments    
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Friends of Portswood Library summer evening talks continue tomorrow evening, 7.30pm, Wednesday 12 August. Free, all welcome. See more below!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 11, 2026 in News | 0 comments  
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A reminder that HRA@50 Art for Art’s Sake is taking place at Avenue St Andrew’s Church Hall – 22/23 August 2026, 12 noon to 5pm on each day. See details below!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 8, 2026 in News | 0 comments We are pleased that the Lord Mayor, Councillor Pat Evemy, has accepted the HRA invitation to open the Art Exhibition. She will be accompanied by the Sheriff, Councillor Kat Barbour. Why not save the date? Free entry, art and craft on sale, delicious home-made cake stall. Voluntary Donations for Yellow Door: https://yellowdoor.org.uk/ For more information about the event, please contact Christine...
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Talk by Geoff Watts of Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery in the Conformist Chapel – ‘The Good, the Bad and the Sad’, tomorrow 9th August at 2pm

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 8, 2026 in News | 0 comments    
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According to this post on Facebook 7/8/26 by SCC, the Children’s play area on Southampton Common is now open!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 7, 2026 in News | 0 comments “The wait is over… it’s time to play! Southampton Common Play Area is officially back open! The much-loved play area has been given a major refresh, with brand-new play equipment, swings, improved sand play areas and upgraded water play features ready for children to enjoy. After some unexpected groundwork challenges delayed the project, the final safety checks are complete and...
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Dementia friendly events/activities for week beginning Monday 10 August 2026 for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 7, 2026 in News | 0 comments Dementia News, Southampton – August 2026 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All Sadly, last week was the last Memory Cafe at Weston for a few months, we’ll let you know when we re-open. But for anyone who is in that area do go along to the Woolston Memory Cafe, which happens on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, you’ll be sure to find a warm welcome. It’s our second...
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