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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The next Friends of Portswood Rec ‘Activity morning’ is this coming Saturday 2nd May, 10.30am to 12.30pm. See below!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 27, 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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Free Park Yoga Southampton is back – On Southampton Common!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 24, 2026 in News | 0 comments More information below courtesy of Park Yoga Southampton: “We’re thrilled to welcome back Park Yoga Southampton this season. Sessions are an hour and start at 9.30am on 10th May and run every Sunday morning for 19 weeks. (Please note later start date due to Southampton Marathon) If you have not experienced Park Yoga, it is a great way to try yoga for the first time. You don’t have to...
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University of Southampton Voices (USV) Community Choir ‘Salutes the Beach Boys’ in concert at the Turner Sims, on Friday 8 May. Tickets going fast!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 24, 2026 in News | 0 comments  
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