According to this post on Facebook 7/8/26 by SCC, the Children’s play area on Southampton Common is now open!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 7, 2026 in News | 0 comments “The wait is over… it’s time to play! Southampton Common Play Area is officially back open! The much-loved play area has been given a major refresh, with brand-new play equipment, swings, improved sand play areas and upgraded water play features ready for children to enjoy. After some unexpected groundwork challenges delayed the project, the final safety checks are complete and...
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Dementia friendly events/activities for week beginning Monday 10 August 2026 for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 7, 2026 in News | 0 comments Dementia News, Southampton – August 2026 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All Sadly, last week was the last Memory Cafe at Weston for a few months, we’ll let you know when we re-open. But for anyone who is in that area do go along to the Woolston Memory Cafe, which happens on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, you’ll be sure to find a warm welcome. It’s our second...
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Section of graffiti in The Avenue underpass. Photo by Ken, August 2026!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 7, 2026 in News | 0 comments  
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Daily Echo 7 August 2026: Southampton students shut out of Mayflower Halls after issue

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 7, 2026 in News | 0 comments Click on the link below: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26443653.southampton-students-shut-mayflower-halls-issue/
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Daily Echo 26 July 2026: University outlines when student housing redevelopment work will start

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 7, 2026 in News | 0 comments   Click on the link below: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26410394.university-outlines-student-housing-redevelopment-work-will-start/
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The Archives and Special Collections at the University of Southampton Heritage Open Days for September 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 7, 2026 in News | 0 comments   A message from Archives and Special Collections, University of Southampton:   “Good morning,  The Archives and Special Collections at the University of Southampton would like to invite you to their Heritage Open Day events for September 2026. We will be hosting a talk by Mac Ince of the Sholing Valleys Study Centre on heritage apple varieties in Southampton, to be held in the...
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From Southampton Police on Facebook 05/08/26: “A dispersal order has been put in place on Portswood High Street this afternoon and will remain in place for 48 hours until 3.04pm Friday 7 August….”

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 5, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments   “A dispersal order has been put in place on Portswood High Street this afternoon and will remain in place for 48 hours until 3.04pm on Friday 7 August, following reports of anti-social behaviour in the area. Officers have been conducting regular patrols on the high street and are now introducing the order to provide additional powers to deal with incidents more effectively. The...
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A message from Yellow Door re : “a cyber security incident affecting Beacon CRM, the system Yellow Door uses to store information about supporters and donors….” “On 3 August 2026, Beacon informed us that an unauthorised person had gained access to its systems using compromised credentials”

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 5, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments   The Yellow Door charity is located in Brookvale Road, Highfield. “We are writing to let you know about a cyber security incident affecting Beacon CRM, the system Yellow Door uses to store information about supporters and donors. On 3 August 2026, Beacon informed us that an unauthorised person had gained access to its systems using compromised credentials. According to Beacon, copies...
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