‘A Walk around the City’s Parks’ – This new book is by popular local authors Ally Hayes and Wendy Stokes, who also wrote: of ‘A walk around the Common’ and ‘A walk up the Avenue’!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 28, 2024 in News | 0 comments The book is mainly about the central parks which developed from the medieval fields of the walled town. However, they have also written about more recent parks like Town Quay and Queen’s Park which are a short walk from the centre. This book is basically all you ever wanted to know about the Southampton City Parks and an ideal Xmas present for a local history buff or someone who just wants to...
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Southampton Police on Facebook: Appeal for help in identifying two men who stole approximately £1000 in cosmetic products from Boots, Portswood

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 28, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Courtesy of Southampton Police on Facebook: 27/11/24 “CAN YOU HELP? Good afternoon. How are you all? Please can you help us with the below appeal? Do you recognise these men? We would like to speak to them in connection with a shoplifting incident which was reported at Boots, Portswood Road, Southampton The incident, which occurred shortly before 2pm on Wednesday 26 November, involved the...
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PACT (Police and Communities Together) – Monday, 2 December from 6.30pm to 8pm in Highfield Church Centre, Highfield Lane

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 26, 2024 in Crime Incidents, 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! It is a good opportunity to voice your concerns, suggestions, and questions about safety, security, and community welfare in Portswood. Whether you have pressing concerns you wish to discuss or simply wish to stay informed about the latest developments in our...
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Some stunning shots of sunrise over The Common, taken recently by HRA’s HonSec, Barbara Claridge (15/11/24)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 25, 2024 in News | 0 comments
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Crime incident log from HRA Crime information sharing WhatsApp Group!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 25, 2024 in News | 0 comments Some may know that HRA has a Crime information sharing WhatsApp Group which has road representatives (who are all members) from all over the area who share crime incidents experienced in their road/area with the Group and these get reported back. This to raise awareness of crime and anti-social behaviour incidents in our area and increase vigilance, and also encourage and improve reporting to...
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This Saturday 30 November, a free Christmas drop in event from 2pm to 4pm. More below!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 25, 2024 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of a HRA member.
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This Saturday 30 November from 10.30am to 12midday at Avenue St Andrews URC Church. More below!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 25, 2024 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of Bevois Mount History Southampton.
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Events at October Books for End November/December 2024

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 25, 2024 in News | 0 comments All info courtesy of October Books: A music event we have coming up at the shop this week at 7pm on 27 November when we welcome Hayden Thorpe with music and Q&A on his Ness bookshop tour. The album/project is a beautiful collaboration with nature writer Robert Macfarlane and a setting of his book ‘Ness’ (illustrated by Stanley Donwood). Show starts at 7pm. Teas and coffees...
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