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It’s the Highfield Residents Association’s 49th AGM next Tuesday 11 November, 7pm in the Church Hall, Highfield Church Centre, Highfield Lane, SO17 1RL. Entry from 6.30pm

This is a members only event. Bring your membership card for swift entry. If your membership has lapsed, you can renew it in advance of the meeting here: https://www.highfieldresidents.org.uk/join-renew/ The Agenda and Financial Statement for year ending December 2024 can be found here: Agenda: HRA 49th AGM, 7pm Tuesday 11 November 2025 Non members can join HRA prior to the AGM by using the...
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Remembrance Sunday Ceremony at Southampton Old Cemetery – Sunday 9th November at 2.30pm

Info courtesy of: Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery – fosoc
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HRA members have another discount! ‘Romanian Flavours’ restaurant in Portswood (5, The Broadway) are giving HRA members a 15% discount on food and drinks (taken with food)!

This offer is not to be used with any other promotional offer. ‘Romanian Flavours’ is a family run business. They are passionate about it; and this is what they say:   “Romanian Flavours’ stands as a celebration of authentic Romanian cuisine, culture, and family tradition. Established by a passionate Romanian family, the restaurant was founded with a simple yet...
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A few things going on at your local Portswood Library, including the provision of electrical recycling bins.

Note that the provision of electrical recycling bins is now ongoing – anything with a plug, battery or cable. Batteries, vapes and light bulbs are excluded, however, and need to be recyled separately. Info courtesy of Portswood Library
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Southampton Demonstrations: Key individual networks (KINS) update from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – 6 November 2025

  “Dear all,   I am writing to inform you that a protest is expected to take place tomorrow, Friday 07/11/25, outside Highfield House Hotel from 1700 hours.   We anticipate attendance from both demonstrators and counter-protestors. An appropriate policing plan is in place, and officers will be present throughout to maintain public safety and manage the event lawfully.  ...
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Southampton Demonstrations: Key individual networks (KINS) update from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – 3 November 2025

“Good Morning.   I am writing to provide an update on recent protest-related activity in the Portswood area.   On Friday, police resources were proactively deployed in anticipation of the usual weekly Friday demonstration. No protestors attended, and the area remained calm throughout the day.   However, on 2nd November, a protest did take place outside Highfield House Hotel,...
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Former Blockbuster building in Portswood “is set to be turned into a world foods store”

The photo below, taken yesterday (1.11.25.), shows the current developments at the former Blockbusters building in Portswood. According to the Daily Echo of 24 October 2025 (see in link below), this art deco building “is set to be turned into a world foods store”. Photo Nadine Johnson https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/…/25566818.southampton…/
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Work in progress on the Horseshoe Green in the Uplands Estate!

  Following the substantial road resurfacing works to Uplands Way and the need to divert the stream around the Horseshoe Green (to protect the new road surface), works are underway to reinstate the Green to create a more ecologically diverse space than was there prior to the works. The photo below shows the works in progress at Autumn 2025. A substantial amount of work has been undertaken...
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