Sunlight breaking through the trees in the New Forest
Organisers of CarFest have announced that there will be no air display programme at CarFest South 2015, following Saturday’s tragic events at Shoreham Airshow when a 1950s Hawker Hunter plane came down mid display, causing multiple fatalities. Organisers said: “This decision has been taken both as a mark of respect and in consideration of the […]
A two-day sporting event for children and adults with additional needs is to be held in the Winchester area in August. The event, known as ‘Paralympic Personal Bests’ has been organised by Winchester City Council in partnership with Winchester Go LD, Hampshire Horse Riding Therapy Centre, Places for People Leisure and Cycles4all. The aim is […]
Winchester City Council and Havant Borough Council have announced a shortlist of internationally-renowned artists for the first phase of a major public art programme within the West of Waterlooville development. Funded by planning contributions from developer Grainger PLC, the programme aims to create a distinctive identity for the new housing now being constructed on the […]
Experts on the Battle of Agincourt gathering at the University of Southampton to mark its 600th anniversary will hear new evidence suggesting Henry V’s naval fleet, used to transport troops, was much smaller than previously thought. The findings will be presented at the conference War on Land and Sea (31 July – 3 August) where […]
Hampshire’s local food scene is thriving with talented people working hard to create delicious things. The Hampshire Food Festival is a time when these people and the fruits of their labour can take centre stage. Celebrating its 15th year, the Hampshire Food Festival has grown from a weekend event to a month-long line up of […]
Improvements to make a tributary of the River Itchen more wildlife-friendly will start this month at River Park, Winchester. The £45,000 scheme is funded by Winchester City Council and managed by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. Parts of the river near the River Park Leisure Centre will be planted with locally-grown wetland plants, […]
A record 8,000 people attended the Winchester Criterium and CycleFest on Sunday (7 June). The event – in its third year – is now the biggest and best of its kind in the region. The day started with the South Downs National Park Family Cycle Ride: 250 participants of all ages took to the streets […]
