On Friday 12 June 2026 at 7pm (light refreshments / 7.15pm – 9.00 pm), Christine Marshall BSc Hons is giving a talk: ‘To Antarctica and Beyond’

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 18, 2026 in News | 0 comments She will be speaking about her recent expedition experience highlighting some of the complex factors that affect this unique, fragile environment, and the work being undertaken through citizen science projects to raise awareness and understanding. Leading to discussion on environmental issues, and life choices. Where: Avenue St Andrew’s United Reformed Church Corner of The Avenue and Alma...
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Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery (FoSOC) Guided Walk – ‘Signs and Symbols on Headstones’ – Sunday 14 June at 2pm.

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 18, 2026 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery (FoSOC)
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From 25 May Clancy will begin installing new high-voltage electricity cables within carriageway at junction of St Denys on Thomas Lewis Way – see details below courtesy of Cllr Foster

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 16, 2026 in News | 0 comments Information from Councillor Lori Foster: “From 25 May 2026, Clancy will begin installing new high-voltage electricity cables within the carriageway at the Junction of St Denys Road on Thomas Lewis Way. Works will start at the north of St Denys Junction and continue across to the south.   To install the Road Closure, a full overnight closure of Thomas Lewis Way will be required for one...
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It’s Park Yoga Southampton again tomorrow morning – Sunday 17 May at 9.30am in front of the Hawthorns Café on Southampton Common. It’s free!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 16, 2026 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of Park Yoga Southampton.  
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Talk by Professor Michael Hall: ‘The Lucy Letby Story – An Embarrassment of Experts’: tomorrow, Sunday May 17th at 7pm at The Pavillion, Portswood Residents’ Gardens, Abbotts Way, SO171QU

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 16, 2026 in News | 0 comments Organised by South Hampshire Humanists. All welcome. Free entry with donations to speaker’s chosen charity. Background to Professor Michael Hall courtesy of South Hampshire Humanists: “Michael was a consultant paediatrician at Southampton General Hospital/Princess Anne from 1983 -2018, becoming full time in neonatology from 2001. He had a particular interest in the provision of...
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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!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 15, 2026 in News | 0 comments There are six categories, two entries each month! 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 visit:...
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FREE seasonal mocktails (homemade pink lemonade – whole lemons and raspberries) exclusively for all HRA members at this Afternoon Tea on Saturday 23 May 2.30-4pm!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 15, 2026 in News | 0 comments FREE seasonal mocktails (homemade pink lemonade – whole lemons and raspberries) exclusively for all HRA members on production of a HRA membership card. This afternoon tea is being prepared by the daughter of one or our members! Please contact Ally to find out more. “Afternoon Tea at The Old Chemist (Bitterne Triangle, 16 Manor Farm Rd) – Saturday 23rd May, 2:30-4pm What’s...
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Dementia friendly events/activities for week beginning Monday 18 May 2026 for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 15, 2026 in News | 0 comments Dementia News, Southampton – May 2026 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All A busy few days for our Caraway Team with the Ageing Well Fayre last Saturday and our annual gathering on Monday and the Memory Cafes – we love meeting you at all these occasions. Sholing cafe will be meeting a week earlier than usual due to the Bank Holiday and Andy will be visiting...
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