From Southampton Police on Facebook (13/01/24): Portswood’s Neighbourhood Policing Team recently conducted an operation on Portswood High Street targeting shoplifting and anti-social behaviour

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 13, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Info below courtesy of Southampton Police: “A mixture of uniformed and plain-clothed officers worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of our local businesses and residents. The operation resulted in the acquirement of valuable intelligence and the arrest of a local prolific shoplifter. We are committed to continuing our efforts in combating the activities that harm our...
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Caraway / Portswood Dementia Action Group programme for week beginning Monday 15 January 2024, for across Southampton

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 12, 2024 in News | 0 comments “WHATS ON THIS WEEK! Brought to you by… Caraway ISSUE #1.10:  12 January 2024 Dear Friends, Here is the weekly line up for this week…Please Note: You can now view our January 2024 Memory Cafe Programme online!With love,Caraway Dementia Action Group Monday 15 January Shirley Memory Café:  Make & Brew Café, St James Road, SO15 5HE, from 2-4pm. With Music and Singing from the...
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Southampton Police on Facebook (12/01/24): Increase in reports of theft from vehicles recently

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 12, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Info below – courtesy of Southampton Police on Facebook this afternoon, Friday 12 January 2024 “Hello everyone, We just wanted to remind you of some crime prevention advice following an increase in reports of thefts from vehicles recently, particularly in the north of the city. In the past three days, we have received reports that vehicles had been broken into on Westridge Road,...
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Car window smashed – Oakmount Triangle

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 11, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments This took place while the car was outside their house  – possibly between 8am and 9am on 11 January 2024.
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Van broken into – Highfield Close

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 11, 2024 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Took place during night of 10/11 January 2024. Nothing stolen. Incident reported to police. The representative is wondering if it is related to the incidents of night-time prowlers earlier in the week caught on CCTV camera, documented on this site? She has a criminal reference no and suggested if there were other similar incidents reported within the Group, this can be used.
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When Portswood was a village – in 1450

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 10, 2024 in Local History, News | 0 comments Courtesy of: SEE Southampton A MAP FROM 1450 The boundary marker stones are shown.
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If you or someone you know would like some company during the cold months, Anchor – Mayflower Court, in Westwood Road, would welcome visitors to join for a hot meal, coffee and cake…..

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 10, 2024 in News | 0 comments If you or someone you know would like some company during the cold months, Anchor – Mayflower Court, 62-70 Westwood Road, would welcome visitors to join them for a hot meal, coffee and cake or one of their many activities. Info courtesy of Mayflower Court.
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Local (Hghfield) legend Francis (Franny) Benali MBE is back on tour for 2024!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 10, 2024 in News | 0 comments Join him and a small group of fellow fundraisers to summit the Yorkshire Three Peaks from 2 to 4 May – an epic challenge weekend to raise money for the Saints Foundation. More in the link below. Info courtesy of the Francis Benali Facebook page. Francis Benali Join me on this challenge and raise funds for the incredible Saints Foundation! I can’t wait! #BenaliOnTour...
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