The Southampton 36th Toy Appeal

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 14, 2024 in News | 0 comments The SCC Christmas Toy Appeal is to help vulnerable children and young people in care to have a better Christmas. Southampton City Council are collecting new, unwrapped toys and gifts for ages 0 – 18 years of age, especially for young males aged 12-18.  We understand from Portswood Library that they are desperate for gifts for young people in particular, especially males ages 12-18. If you...
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Road resurfacing works to take place on the junction of Lodge Road and Portswood Road, from Monday 16 December for 5 nights from 8pm to 6am

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 14, 2024 in News | 0 comments During resurfacing, the junction will be closed. See this and other works in this area in the letter below, courtesy of the Bookshop Alehouse in Portswood Road.
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The Caraway Dementia Action programme for week beginning Monday 16 December 2024, for across Southampton!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 14, 2024 in News | 0 comments All info courtesy of Caraway Dementia News Southampton – December 2024 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All Here’s what’s happening in the coming week. Check out the extras coming up, as highlighted after this note. This is the last week of the year for many Cafés so do read the information for closures and re-opening dates.  We hope some of you will be able to...
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More Christmas crafts, this time at Portswood Library tomorrow, Saturday 14 December from 10.30am to 12.30pm!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 13, 2024 in News | 0 comments Open to all but under 8s need to be accompanied. Info courtesy of Portswood Library.
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The rescheduled Friends of Portswood Rec ‘Annual Autumn Park Tidy’ is tomorrow, Saturday 14 December, 10.30am – 1pm! Details below!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 13, 2024 in News | 0 comments All welcome to give them a hand! Info courtesy of Friends of Portswood Rec.
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The latest in the ‘We Can Make…..Cards and Wrapping Paper’ is tomorrow Saturday 14th December at 10.30am-12.30pm, at October Books!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 13, 2024 in News | 0 comments “Learn how to make your own cards and wrapping paper from pre-cut lino templates and stamps; play with printing and go home with repurposed paper for all your festive needs! Clare loves to get creative with reducing waste so would love help us do the same”! Info courtesy of October Bks.
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University Residences Programme: Avenue Campus (12 December 2024) – Extract from E-News to Members

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 13, 2024 in News | 0 comments Extract from E-News to Members (12/12/24) The University of Southampton has released early plans for a Hall of Residence on the Avenue Campus site which will absorb most of the existing green space surrounding the academic block. Information is available on the following website: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/community/building-projects/residences-development.page The current early plans show...
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Planning Applications for Significant Tree Felling Avenue Campus (12/12/25) – Extract from E-News to Members

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 13, 2024 in HRA Responses to Planning Applications and Appeals Inspectorate, News | 0 comments Extract from E-News to Members (12/12/24) 24/00308/TPO | TG6 – Mixed species group – Fell close to ground level T40 Ash (Common) – Fell and treat stump T35 Ash (Common) – Fell close to ground level (approx 50mm). T62 Lime (Common) – Crown thin by 20% volume. Crown lift to 4m. Remove major dead wood. Clear vegetation and treat Ivy at ground level. Re-inspect. T116...
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