Sunlight breaking through the trees in the New Forest
Staff and students at Sparsholt College are excited at the arrival of Mya, an 18 month old red panda, who is taking up residence this week in the College’s Animal Management Centre. Mya joins the College’s impressive collection of more than 1000 animals from 200 species and takes up home in the Red Panda enclosure […]
The Watercress Company (TWC) has committed to a three-year sponsorship of the county’s local food group, Hampshire Fare. The company wanted to show its support for the invaluable work of the food group while it is investing further resources into its Hampshire side of the business. Watercress has been grown commercially in Hampshire since the […]
Sparsholt College Hampshire will be launching a new Access to Land-Based Higher Education course at its next open day on Saturday 14 November 10.00am to 2.00pm. The one year course is designed for adult learners (19+ years of age) who want to study a Land-based course at degree level but do not currently have the […]
A University of Southampton musician is helping stage national awards celebrating composition and early music. Elizabeth Kenny, one of Europe’s leading lutenists and Head of Early Music at Southampton, along with her ensemble Theatre of the Ayre, are partnering with The National Centre for Early Music (NCEM) and BBC Radio 3 to present the 2016 […]
Hampshire based wholesale nursery, Hortus Loci, have been trading for just over four years and are a key-player in the horticultural industry. They work with many of the top designers in the business and can boast about their impressive portfolio of past and future jobs. One of the busiest periods for the business is during […]
Christmas in Winchester will be more magical than ever this year with a national television launch, Santa’s grotto and the iconic Coca Cola Christmas truck joining for the first time the city’s famous ice rink and Christmas market. This year marks the 10th Cathedral Christmas market and Ice Rink and, in a bid to add […]
Winchester will support a campaign to raise awareness of domestic abuse with an event in the city centre on Wednesday 25 November (10am-3pm). The ‘White Ribbon Campaign’ is a national and international effort to highlight the impact domestic abuse has on individuals and families. Members of Winchester Community Safety Partnership, Domestic Abuse and Violence Forum […]
The Brewin Dolphin Garden 2016 is entitled ‘Forever Freefolk’. The garden, designed by nurserywoman Rosy Hardy, already the holder of an impressive 20 RHS Chelsea Gold medals, invites visitors to consider the fragility of chalk streams, a rare and vital natural resource. This is Rosy’s Chelsea show garden debut. Rosy Hardy confirmed the announcement, saying, […]
Hampshire’s butchers turned out in force to showcase their talent at the Great Hampshire Sausage and Pie Competition. The annual meaty contest was organised by not-for-profit local food group, Hampshire Fare, to celebrate the county’s talented butchers. The competition attracted an impressive 235 entries from 35 butchers, a 20% increase on last year’s figures. Contestants […]
Autism Hampshire is looking for daredevils in 2016 to brave the descent of the UK’s tallest public viewing tower – Spinnaker Tower. The charity has a dedicated day where thrill seekers will be able to abseil from a 300ft platform, taking in the breath-taking views of Portsmouth Harbour and beyond, while avoiding the urge to […]
