Dementia friendly events/activities for week beginning Monday 26 January 2026, for across Southampton – courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 23, 2026 in News | 0 comments Dementia News, Southampton – January 2026 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All Already January is drawing to a close, we hope you’ve been able to make it to your local Memory Cafe, but if not this month, we look forward to seeing you next month. Don’t forget to book your tickets for our fundraiser in March, a Classical Concert with the Chamber Ensemble of London....
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Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) – Now live in Portswood! The background; how it will be enforced and monitored; and what the objectives are

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 23, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments The recap below was taken from my Informal Notes of the PACT Meeting on 8.1.26 and also information received directly from Francesca Prior (SCC Service Manager, Community Safety). Apologies in advance if there are any errors. I have included photos of PSPO signs in Portswood High Street below. You can read my informal notes here:...
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Changes to the costs of residents parking permits. Have your say. The consultation is open until Friday 30 January 2026. More in the link below

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 22, 2026 in News | 0 comments   Click on the link below: https://www.southampton.gov.uk/news/article/changes-to-cost-of-resident-parking-permits-have-your-say/
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There was a good turnout yesterday (21/1/26) for the ‘Community Objection Walk’, considering the rain…

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 22, 2026 in News | 0 comments The walk was from the Avenue Campus to the George Thomas Administration Building 37 on the University main campus. This included all three Portswood Ward Councillors, working cross-party, who led the procession, some HRA members and officers and other local residents – all working collectively to protest against the proposal to build 400+ student accommodation rooms in large blocks on the...
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Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery are celebrating the 180th Anniversary of the opening of the Old Cemetery on 10 May 2026, and are seeking volunteers to assist with the event!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 22, 2026 in News | 0 comments The event is from 10:00 to 16:30 on Sunday 10th May 2026.   While FoSOC members will also be present to assist, they are reaching out for additional help given the range of activities planned.   Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery (FoSOC) are organising a full day of activities, including a variety of musical performances, a talk in the Non-Conformist Chapel by Geoff Watts, and two...
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HRA@50: Free Guided tour of Portswood Rec 11.30am Saturday 24 January 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 21, 2026 in News | 0 comments HRA@50 – A year of celebrations! Free members’ event. 10 places left! Email: HRA.honsec@gmail.com to book
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A reminder about the Community Objection Walk tomorrow Wednesday 21 January at 1pm, opposing the University’s plans to build 400+ student accommodation rooms in large blocks on the green space and car park surrounding the teaching blocks at the Avenue Campus.

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 20, 2026 in News | 0 comments Meet at the Avenue Campus at 1pm and then walk to Building 37 at the University (opposite the Jubilee Sports Complex) which is the George Thomas Administrative Centre. A Ward Councillor letter will then be handed in. Revised plans for PBSA Avenue Campus are here: https://uos.your-feedback.co.uk/ The plans have not yet been submitted to the Planning Authority. Can you support this objection...
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A post about the University Wine Club’s next meeting on 13 February from one of our Facebook followers

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 20, 2026 in News | 0 comments “The uni wine club’s next meeting is on 13th February at the Avenue Campus. The tasting of 6 sherries will be led by Harvey Rutt. If you are interested in joining us, please contact uniwineclub@gmail.com . The cost is £18pp. You don’t need to be a university staff member to come along.”
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