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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On BBC Website, 19/01/26: “Student Accommodation Plans ‘out of keeping’ “

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 20, 2026 in News | 0 comments   Click on the link below to see the article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3dmr9p43jpo
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Southampton Demonstrations: Key individual networks (KINS) update from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – Monday 19 January 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 20, 2026 in News | 0 comments “Good Evening,   I am writing to provide an update regarding recent protest-related activity in the Portswood area.   On Friday 16th January 2026, police resources were deployed in anticipation of the weekly demonstration outside the Highfield House Hotel, involving both protestors and counter‑protestors. Officers were present throughout the event, and proportionate policing...
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Agenda: HRA Committee Meeting – 7pm, Tuesday 20 January 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 18, 2026 in Meeting Agenda, News | 0 comments Click on the link below to view the Agenda and supporting papers: Agenda HRA Committee Meeting 20 January 2026  
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Community Objection Walk against University plans to build 400+ student accommodation rooms in large blocks at the Avenue Campus: 1pm Wednesday 21 January

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 18, 2026 in News | 0 comments The University 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. 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. There is a demonstration of community disapproval before this formal step is taken to...
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