Sunlight breaking through the trees in the New Forest
A plan to encourage more walking in Winchester has won the support of the City Council. The Winchester Walking Strategy has been produced by a cross-party group of councillors and representatives of local organisations interested in residents’ quality of life, the environment, economic vitality and the attractiveness of the city. The City Council agreed to […]
Thousands of visitors attended Sparsholt College’s Lambing Weekend and they may well have thought that Spring had indeed come early. As the campus basked in glorious sunshine nearly 6000 visitors enjoyed very close-up views of newly born lambs and some were lucky enough to see one, twins or even triplets actually arrive. Sparsholt’s shepherd John Garrett […]
Gaze Burvill, one of the UK’s finest makers of outdoor furniture, has announced its US debut at the 2015 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show. To mark this important affiliation, Gaze Burvill will be donating 10% of all sales generated from the Show to the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), and is offering its Meander and May Throne designs, […]
Sparsholt College is celebrating with the news that Sport student Charlie Gunson has been selected for the England Schools’ Under 18 squad. From thousands throughout the country Charlie has made the final 18 and will wear his first England shirt against Australia on the 4 February 2015. On news of his selection Charlie commented: “I […]
A new feature will appear on the landscape at Morn Hill on 30 January, brightening the dull winter days ahead. The Observatory is the latest brainchild of the Hampshire-based organisation SPUD (Space, Placemaking and Urban Design). A temporary artist’s studio, it has itself been designed and built by architects, artists and engineers, and will spend […]
There is always something new to marvel at on the Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants stand at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and in 2015 this remains true. In addition to Rosy’s mesmerising display of faithful herbaceous perennials, visitors also come to see newer introductions and of course the brand new plants getting their 1st outings […]
The SS Shieldhall – the oldest passenger cargo steamship still active in Europe – has announced her cruise programme for 2015. The ship will be celebrating her 60th birthday with a special cruise in conjunction with her previous owners Southern Water on Sat 5 July, revisiting part of the route she followed whilst in her […]
A Prunus ‘Chocolate Ice’ (Matsumae-fuki) has been planted at Exbury Gardens in memory of Gardens and village stalwart Ian Holloway, who died suddenly earlier this year aged 57. Ian, affectionately known as ‘Olly’, lived and worked at the New Forest village for over 40 years, performing many community duties alongside his role in the Gardens. […]
Residents of Upham near Bishop’s Waltham have published a parish plan that sets out how they would like to see the parish improve in the coming years. The Plan took two and a half years to complete, with assistance and funding from Winchester City Council. The plan is titled Our Village, Our Voice, emphasising the […]
Students and staff at Sparsholt College were inspired as Formula 1 legends Jody Scheckter, and Ross Brawn OBE officially opened the new multi-million pound Motor Vehicle and Engineering complex on the campus today. The guests of honour brought their exceptional experiences to life in their keynote speeches, while students demonstrated their own skills and talents […]
