Southampton Demonstrations: Key individual networks (KINS) update from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – Friday 21 November 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 21, 2025 in News | 0 comments “Dear Kins,   I am writing to inform you of a planned protest expected to take place on Friday, 21 November 2025, outside Highfield House Hotel from 1700 hours.   We anticipate attendance from both demonstrators and counter-protestors. Please be assured that we continue to listen to your concerns, as well as those of local businesses and the wider community. Our approach and...
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Friends of Portswood Rec Public Meeting – 7.45pm, Wednesday 3 December 2025, Scout Hut, Brickfield Rd

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 18, 2025 in News | 0 comments Join Friends of Portswood Rec for their next Public Meeting to hear about all their achievements, and to hear about their plans for 2026. See more info in the poster below. They say: “Thank you all for all your support we can’t do it without you!”
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Southampton Demonstrations: Key individual networks (KINS) update from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – Tuesday 18 November 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 18, 2025 in News | 0 comments “Dear KINS,   On Friday, 14 November 2025, a protest took place outside The Highfield House Hotel with attendance from both demonstrators and counter-protestors. Police presence remained in place throughout the event, and no arrests were made. The protest concluded without significant disorder.   After careful consideration, powers under Section 35 of the Anti-Social Behaviour,...
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The University of Southampton ‘Voices’ Community Choir are holding their Winter concert on Friday 12 December at 7.30pm in the Turner Sims Concert Hall, on the Highfield University campus!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 17, 2025 in News | 0 comments They will be performing ‘Freedom Song’, which tells “the inspiring story of the Fisk Jubilee Singers”. “The Fisk Jubilee Singers were freed slaves. Their mission was not only to build the first black University after emancipation, but to fight for the right of all African Americans to be educated. Working from diaries, historical records and the choir’s own...
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Portswood Library kNIT wits sale of knitted and crocheted goods in aid of Rose Road Association – Saturday 22 November 2025, 10.30am – 1pm

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 17, 2025 in News | 0 comments
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‘We can make Vegetable Biryani’ with Asma Asif – This Saturday 22 November, 11am to 1pm, at October Books if there are still places left!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 17, 2025 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of October Books Last Call for We can make Vegetable Biryani with Asma Asif Asma wants to share her story with you! Let’s find out why this biryani is something you would want to learn “I’m originally from Pakistan and a single mum with three boys. Cooking has always been a way for me to stay connected to my culture and share love through food. Biryani, especially, is...
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Dementia activities/events for week beginning Monday 17 November 2025 for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 14, 2025 in News | 0 comments Dementia News Southampton – November 2025 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All Many of us attended or watched the Remembrance Sunday events last week and observed the 2 minutes silence. Memories are important and that’s why we support the many Memory Cafes happening across the city. Check our weekly email for where and when and we hope to see you there. Reframing...
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This Saturday 15 November there is a Repair Café at St Denys Community Centre, Priory Rd, SO17 2JZ, from 10.30am to 1pm (parking for cars and bikes)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 13, 2025 in News | 0 comments No need to book. They repair all sorts of things, including: electrical items, computers, sewing repairs, jewellery, bikes, woodwork, metal work, furniture and gluing. Transition Southampton say “We now also do tool sharpening.” Their expert volunteers will see if they can fix your item for you in exchange for a donation (cash preferred!). If they can’t fix it, they may be able to...
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