The Caraway Dementia programme for week beginning Monday 24 February 2025, for across Southampton!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 21, 2025 in News | 0 comments All info courtesy of Caraway Dementia News Southampton – February 2025 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All We’re already entering the 4th week of the month so below are this week’s memory cafes. The Carers Choir, meeting at MAST on Wednesdays, starts its second session this Spring Term. Click on the link below to find out more details. We also invite you to our...
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Red Lodge Community Poole in Bassett. According to SEE Southampton, it’s been going since 1981!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 21, 2025 in News | 0 comments Info below courtesy from SEE Southampton on Facebook: SEE Southampton Do you use Red Lodge Community Pool in Bassett? Formerly known as the ‘Frank Johnson Community Pool’ it has served the city of Southampton since 1981. The pool is a 20m X 8m (4 Lanes) The depth is 0.75m sloping to 1.75m The pool is an independent charity of which is run by the community. The pool is run by both...
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Nature Notes February 2025 from Friends of Portswood Rec – On Tree Bark!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 21, 2025 in News | 0 comments According to the author, Denise Long, there’s much more to bark than meets the eye, and familiarity with the different types is one way to help identify trees, especially in the winter! Read on!
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Information on Grants available – from Dawn Bannatyne, Lead Ranger, Southampton City Council

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 21, 2025 in News | 0 comments Here is the information courtesy of Dawn Bannatyne, Leader Ranger, SCC: See table below but also:   Here is another place to find grants: South of England – Groundwork    Finally on the SCC website there is funding information and there is a funding bulletin that can be found here: Voluntary and community grants   If you are interested in any of the funds please let me know (or Clare...
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International Women’s Day Walk – Saturday 8 March at 2pm!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 20, 2025 in News | 0 comments Wear a dash of purple!  
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Thursday 20 February 2025: Portswood Broadway is closed southbound into the City between the junctions with Westridge Road and Brookvale Road because of an emergency water leak

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 20, 2025 in News | 0 comments The closure affects traffic heading towards the City only. There is a diversion for Southbound traffic, as requested by SCC Highways, via Saint Denys Road, Thomas Lewis Way and Lodge Road. SCC expect the work may take 3 days to complete. Info courtesy of Portswood Councillor. Below are the emergency bus diversions due to Portswood Road closure (information taken from SCC on Facebook): Please be...
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Plans for 3-storey student flats in St Denys withdrawn

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 18, 2025 in News | 0 comments Article in the link below courtesy of the Daily Echo (28/2/25): https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/24941211.st-denys-road-plans-3-storey-student-flats-withdrawn/
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Aurora Art at Portswood Library: 11 am, Friday 21 February, Ages 9+. Booking required (see link below)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 18, 2025 in News | 0 comments Aurora Art is an engaging workshop activity, that showcases the story of a scientist working to unravel the mysteries of the aurora’s shapes and movement in the Arctic but being interrupted by polar bears looking for food! Aimed at children aged 9+, this workshop is free but spaces must be pre-booked online –...
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