Ruby Wax appointed Chancellor of the University of Southampton

The University of Southampton has announced that actor, author and leading mental health campaigner Ruby Wax, OBE, has been appointed as Chancellor.



Chelsea Flower Show 2018

Hardy’s launch new plants at RHS Chelsea

Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants will be launching three new long flowering perennials at Chelsea Flower Show 2019



Interior of Steamship Shieldhall

A brand new experience on Steamship Shieldhall for 2019

New steam experience – a unique opportunity to help raise steam and take Shieldhall out to sea during her programme of summer cruise



Giraffe feeding. Photo by Jason Brown

New woodland created at Marwell Zoo

A new woodland area is being planted at Marwell Zoo as part of a groundbreaking initiative to provide a source of nutritious food for its animals



Exbury Gardens

Exbury Gardens celebrates centenary

Exbury Gardens celebrates centenary in 2019 with unveiling of new ‘secret’ garden & exhibit at RHS Chelsea.



SEE Southampton tour guides shortlisted for Tourism Awards

The enterprising work of SEE Southampton has been recognised by a tourism body, who have shortlisted the organisations ‘Vaults and Vino’ guided walk and wine tasting event for a prestigious tourism award. ‘The Beautiful South’ Awards for Excellence winners are announced at The Grand Hotel Brighton on the evening of 5 December, with SEE Southampton […]



The Mary Rose Anniversary Lectures

The one day event will take place at the Portland Building at the University of Portsmouth on Saturday 13 October and is open to everyone.



Clean Bandit

Photos of CarFest South 2018



UK’s first vegan garden festival to be held at Hampshire nursery

A multi award-winning garden designer, leading horticultural journalist and top plantsmen will be taking part in the UK’s first Vegan Garden Festival at Hook’s Hortus Loci nursery next month. With practical tips on growing and cooking vegan food, the free-to-attend event is aimed at people interested in switching to a plant-only diet, as well as […]



Tickets going fast for Winchester’s free heritage festival

The volunteer festival organisers have been delighted by the incredible response in the lead up to this year’s Winchester Heritage Open Days festival. Eleven events are fully booked, and others are almost fully booked! Local residents and visitors who have not yet had a chance to book still have plenty of events to choose from […]