Exbury Nerines set to shine this autumn

Exbury’s unrivalled collection of sparkling Nerine sarniensis or ‘Jewel Lilies’ will be on public show at Exbury Gardens throughout October. Not to be confused with the outdoor pink Nerine bowdenii, (which can also be viewed at Exbury) these autumn-flowering bulbs once received the accolade as “the greatest Empress of the Flowery World”. Lionel de Rothschild […]



Sparsholt College receive British Council Connecting Classrooms funding

Sparsholt College has received funding from the British Council to support ongoing work with its link-school in The Gambia. The Connecting Classrooms funding of £3,000 will enable teaching staff at Sparsholt and Mingdaw School in The Gambia to benefit from each country’s education system and teaching methods whilst also learning about an entirely different culture. […]



Southampton heritage assets to shine in open weekend

The jewels in Southampton’s heritage crown will be open for visitors over Heritage Open Weekend on Sat 13 September. Organised by the Southampton & District Transport Heritage Trust (S&DTHT), The Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery (FoSOC) and SS Shieldhall, Saturday will see a free heritage bus service link various heritage sites within the City. These […]



New cultural network for creative Winchester

Winchester City Council is inviting local artists and creative businesses to the inaugural meeting of a new Cultural Network for the District hosted by Mayor of Winchester Cllr Eileen Berry. The meeting takes place on Monday 15 September at 6:30pm at Abbey House. The creation of a local network was a key recommendation in the […]



Big Lottery Fund backs Taste of Wickham

The ‘Taste of Wickham’ Organising Team has announced today that its application for a Big Lottery Fund grant has been successful. The festival, which will take place in Wickham’s famous medieval square on Sunday 14 September from 10am-4pm, will showcase local producers, restaurants, shops, salons and services. More than 45 stalls will line the perimeter […]



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Wickham Square prepares to give you a taste

A group of eager volunteers is gearing up for the first ever Taste of Wickham festival to be held in Wickham’s famous medieval square on Sunday 14 September from 10am-4pm. Local produce, barbecues, tasters and cookery demonstrations are all on the menu for this free showcase of Wickham wonders. And that’s just for starters. The […]



Photograph Exbury this summer and win some great prizes

Exbury Gardens have announced a fun summer holiday competition with the chance to win some great prizes. All you have to do is visit the Gardens armed with your camera (or tablet, or phone!), be inspired and take some great photographs! Exbury’s #MakingMemories photo competition runs throughout the summer up to and including 1 September. […]



Former Glasgow sludge-carrier now officially a passenger ship

In the week that Glasgow is celebrating hosting the Commonwealth Games, one of Southampton’s great heritage assets with its own Glasgow roots and connections is having reason to celebrate too. The SS Shieldhall, moored at Berth 48 in the Eastern Docks, has officially been recognised as a passenger ship, some 59 years after coming into […]



Winchester’s long-serving Head of Museums retires

Dr Geoff Denford has retired as Winchester City Council’s Head of Museums after more than 30 years spent caring for the city’s historic collections. Geoff’s retirement marks the end of an era for Winchester Museums – although his colleagues are well-used to marking historical eras, with collections spanning the prehistoric through to the contemporary life […]