ALERT: Information received from Portswood Ward Councillor regarding upcoming road works on St Denys Road that may affect those travelling across the Cobden Bridge

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 3, 2026 in News | 0 comments “This work will begin week commencing 03/08/26 for 2 weeks approx…” Details from Aureos working on behalf of Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks, the company that owns and looks after the local substations, underground cables, wooden poles and overhead wires. “How this will affect you: …”they will be investing in the network in your area, by upgrading...
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Practise rhythm and rhyme in a song-writing workshop for children at Portswood Library on Wednesday 5 August 2026 – more below!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 3, 2026 in News | 0 comments This is on Wednesday 5 August, from 10.30am to 11.30am at Portswood Library! More info below! https://www.eventbrite.com/…/free-song-writing…?  
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Free bus travel in August in Southampton for 5 to 15 year olds (1-31 August 2026)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 3, 2026 in News | 0 comments   Information from Bluestar buses: https://www.bluestarbus.co.uk/great-british-summer-savings
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Sunday Times article, 2/08/26, on use of Article 4 to block HMOs

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 3, 2026 in News, Other Planning Issues / Information | 0 comments
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The British Science Festival 2026, hosted by the University of Southampton, is taking place from 16 to 20 September. The programme is below; all events are free but need to book!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 1, 2026 in News | 0 comments The British Science Festival 2026, hosted by the University of Southampton, is taking place from 16 to 20 September. The programme is here; all events are free but need to book https://britishsciencefestival.org/ Here is a message from the Turner Sims Concert Hall: “Join us on Wednesday 16 September for a very special evening to celebrate the start of the British Science Festival 2026,...
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Southampton City Council Ranger Team are hosting a very special FREE Nature Kids activity for accompanied early years children at Portswood Rec tomorrow, Saturday 1 August 1030 to 1230!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 31, 2026 in News | 0 comments This is “a special opportunity to get up close to nature!” Info courtesy of Friends of Portswood Rec.  
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Dementia friendly events/activities for week beginning Monday 3 August 2026 for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 31, 2026 in News | 0 comments Dementia News, Southampton – August 2026 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All It’s school summer holidays but our cafes continue through August so check what’s happening each week in our Dementia News. Two groups starting in September, our Living Well with Dementia, for those recently diagnosed, and for any carers, our next Course for Carers also starts in...
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SCC Bus Service Changes from 30 August 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 31, 2026 in News | 0 comments   Click on the link below: SCC Bus Changes Leaflet web  
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