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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It’s the St Denys Repair Café tomorrow, Saturday 21 March 2026 from 10.30am to 1pm at the St Denys Community Centre, Priory Road, SO17 2JZ

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 20, 2026 in News | 0 comments Parking for cars and bikes. Expert volunteers (see below) 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. Tea, coffee and cake available while you wait! Just turn up and stop your items from going to landfill! More below courtesy of the Southampton Repair Café. Southampton Repair Cafe Next...
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Turner Sims Concert Hall announces free music industry workshops for 18 to 25 year olds. Info courtesy of the Daily Echo 20/3/26.

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 20, 2026 in News | 0 comments To read the article in the Daily Echo, click on the link below: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/25952511.turner-sims-announces-free-music-industry-workshops/
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The Friends of Portswood Rec AGM is tomorrow Wednesday 18 March at 7.45pm, with Guest Speaker Barbara Claridge HonSec HRA!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 17, 2026 in News | 0 comments After the main AGM business, there is a short talk from Barbara Claridge HonSec – Guest speaker from Highfield Residents Association – about wildlife gardening in France.
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Southampton Demonstrations: Key individual networks (KINS) update from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – Tuesday 17th March 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 17, 2026 in News | 0 comments “Dear Kins.   On 13 March 2026, there was a further demonstration outside Highfield House Hotel, attended by both a protest group and a counter‑protest group.   Throughout the event, noise levels were monitored, with several individuals using amplifying equipment such as loudhailers. Officers engaged with participants where necessary to manage volume and encourage cooperation. We...
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Are you getting the most out of your home energy?

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 17, 2026 in News | 0 comments This is from the Environment Centre (tEC), a charity specialising in energy efficient homes. The service is endorsed by Southampton City Council. The Environment Centre say: “My Home Made Better is a free and impartial advice service that helps residents get the most out of their home energy. With the UK’s transition to cleaner energy gaining momentum, My Home Made Better offers residents...
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