Southampton Demonstrations: Key individual networks (KINS) update from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – Monday 2nd March 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 2, 2026 in News | 0 comments “Good morning,   Two protest‑related events took place this weekend, on 27 February 2025 and 1 March 2026.   On 27th February, a small demonstration was held outside the Highfield House Hotel, involving both protestors and counter‑protestors. The event ran from approximately 1700–1820 hours and passed without incident.   On 1st March, an assembly and procession began in...
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The Southampton Sewing Hub is not far from us at Unity 12, 9-19 Rose Road, Southampton, SO14 6TE. Check out their events, classes and workshops here!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 1, 2026 in News | 0 comments They have a new Thursday evening class for mixed abilities from 5.00 p.m. – 7.30 pm. The studio will also be open for ‘Friday Friends Sewing Club’ and supervised by volunteers but at a reduced rate as there will be no tutor available. Find out lots more about the Sewing Hub and check out all their events, classes and workshops here!...
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There is a ‘Southampton River Rights’ meeting on Monday 9th March at 19:15 in St Denys Church Hall, Dundee Road SO17 2ND

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 1, 2026 in News | 0 comments The organisers say: “What if Rivers had Rights? The meeting will explore how a Rights of the River Charter – built from the ground up by the community – can create real, lasting change for Southampton.” Here is the Press Release: https://www.highfieldresidents.org.uk/…/Press-release… All info courtesy of the organisers
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Roadworks alert – Thomas Lewis Way. Not good news! Courtesy of Coops Lee, SO19 Community Group

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 1, 2026 in News | 0 comments The Facebook post reads: ”  Roadworks and contraflow on Thomas Lewis Way for 4.5 months. Expect major disruption Be aware, as the signs have gone up at some point today, and i cannot find any quality information online from SCC or Highways, only on the SSEN website (which is especially sparse!). There will be contraflow along Thomas Lewis Way for 4.5 months from 15th March until the end of...
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Dementia friendly activities/events for week beginning Monday 2nd March 2026 for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 27, 2026 in News | 0 comments Dementia News, Southampton – March 2026 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All March is here and we’ve some fun things happening at our memory cafes across the city this month, we look forward to seeing you at one of them! Last chance to purchase tickets for our Classical Concert on 7th March. This is a dementia friendly evening and the link to book is in the...
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Statement from Southampton Police on Facebook today 26/2/26 about two marches this week-end, one starting from Abbotts Way, the other from Portswood Road – details below

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 26, 2026 in News | 0 comments This weekend, there will be two protest marches in the city and so we wanted to share an update today on our policing of protests and marches from the district commander, Superintendent Alex Charge. We have been informed of plans for two marches which will be taking place in Southampton this Sunday (March 1) and I wanted to take this opportunity to once again share our commitment to upholding...
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First sign of Spring? The Common by the Fishing Lake. Photo Barbara Claridge, HonSec, late February 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 26, 2026 in News | 0 comments    
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Three events you might want to check-out at October Books in March 2026!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 26, 2026 in News | 0 comments     All info courtesy of October Books Support your local bookshop!   Book event with author Hazel Sheffield ‘Frontierlands’ are Britain’s forgotten places. Silt-filled harbours, overgrown forests, sunken railway tracks and empty buildings. All once economic engines, now abandoned by investors and the state. But they are home to local communities, and amongst...
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