This Thursday 7 May, there are local elections in Southampton – see info below

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 4, 2026 in News | 0 comments Residents across the city have the chance to have their say on who represents them at Southampton City Council with 17 seats up for election; one seat for each ward in the city. The full list of candidates standing for election in Southampton is available here: https://www.southampton.gov.uk/…/c1oi…/lge_2026_sopn.pdf “Polls will be open from 7am until 10pm. To find out the...
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Here are the April 2026 Nature Notes from Friends of Portswood Rec. This time it’s on ‘Asful Aphids’?

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 4, 2026 in News | 0 comments Click on the link or view below: https://www.friendsofportswoodrec.uk/article_49/index.php
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The Portswood Library May Newsletter!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 3, 2026 in News | 0 comments
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This is advance notice of the Heritage Fair, 6 June from 10am to 4pm, Southampton Art Gallery. Free entry. A chance to see the revamped art gallery!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 2, 2026 in News | 0 comments Sister Association members are involved with organising this event.  
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HRA@50 – Members Only Photographic Competition runs from 1 April – 30 June! Pictures taken on Mobile Phones of Highfield and Portswood area – info below!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 2, 2026 in News | 0 comments There are six categories, two entries each month – lots of creativity! Check out the rules in the link below, including details of how to enter and the six categories. The top three photos in each category will be exhibited at ‘Art for Art’s Sake’, sponsored by HRA in August at Avenue St Andrews Church. So – get snapping! For photo categories, rules and how to enter...
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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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