Friends of Portswood Rec produce regular, often monthly Nature Notes. This month’s offering is all about mushrooms, some are edible SOME MOST DEFINITELY ARE NOT! Foraging is for experts only!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 2, 2024 in News | 0 comments Follow the link to read more! https://www.friendsofportswoodrec.uk/article_36/index.php Info courtesy of Friends of Portswood Rec.
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Ahead of the PACT meeting this evening 2/12/24, here is some information regarding several concerns raised at the last PACT meeting on 9/9/24

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 2, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News, Police Liaison Meetings | 0 comments Ahead of tonight’s PACT meeting, please see below reply form our Highway’s Team, regarding concerns raised at the last PACT meeting on 9 September. Speeding on Highfield Lane: In regard to Highfield Lane we are looking at installing a couple of our Vehicle Activated Sigs (VAS) signs here. Units will be in a location for a month and then will move elsewhere. We have two locations earmarked for...
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Are you interested in becoming a Southampton Common Conservation Volunteer? The first meeting is this Saturday 7th December; registration by Wednesday 4th!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 1, 2024 in News | 0 comments The City of Southampton Rangers Team are starting up a Southampton Common based conservation volunteer group. This will run once a month on a Saturday. The first one is this Saturday 7th December from 10am to 2pm! Other dates are below. They do ask people to register their interest by the Wednesday before the event so that they can manage numbers and send out details. See how to register...
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Break-in and five items stolen – Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery’s (FoSOC) storage container, Old Cemetery, Southampton Common

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 1, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments This happened between the afternoon of Tuesday 26th November and the discovery of the theft mid-morning on Thursday 28 November 2024. Five items were stolen from one of their storage containers.  The thieves managed to saw through 5 locks & heavy chains.  Items stolen: Stihl strimmers/ hedge cutter & blower. This is equipment they use to look after the Old Cemetery. The incident was...
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Police and Comunity Together (PACT): 6.30pm – 8pm Highfield Church Centre, Highfield Lane, this coming Monday 2nd December – all welcome!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 30, 2024 in News | 0 comments Do you need to contact the police? Do you have crime issues in your neighbourhood? Now’s your chance to discuss these with real people; your dedicated Portswood Neighbourhood Policing Team! All welcome – 6.30pm – 8pm at Highfield Church Centre, Highfield Lane, this coming Monday 2nd December.
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The University of Southampton ‘Voices’ (USV) Choir are holding their Christmas concert ‘The Bells of Paradise’ next Friday 6th December at 7.30pm in the Turner Sims Concert Hall!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 30, 2024 in News | 0 comments There are lots of Highfield people in this choir! The Concert is a collection of carols and Christmas songs from around the world and through the ages. Tickets are selling fast! Harvey Brough, Professor of Music, has arranged and will direct this seasonal celebration. The 70-strong USV choir is made up from staff members and students from the University of Southampton, together with singers from...
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Join Friends of Portswood Rec next Saturday 7th December for their Annual Autumn Park Tidy! Any time between 10.30am and 1pm. They would be pleased with the help!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 30, 2024 in News | 0 comments More below courtesy of Friends of Portswood Rec.
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Lots of events/activities in the Portswood Library December Newsletter!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 30, 2024 in News | 0 comments Including: Digital Champions Drop-in sessions for beginners: Wednesdays 10-12 noon Pension credit, your questions answered: Tuesday 17 December 2- 5pm (need to book; ask a member of staff) Children’s Christmas crafts: Saturday 14 December 10.30-12.30pm Southampton Toy Appeal:  drop off your donation at Portswood Library and lots more!  
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