Sunlight breaking through the trees in the New Forest
The Mayor of Winchester, Cllr Jane Rutter, has announced the launch of the Winchester District Community Awards for 2016/17. Now a firm fixture in the city’s diary, the Mayor’s Awards recognise and celebrate the organisations and individuals who give outstanding service to the people and places of the Winchester District. Cllr Rutter said: “The aim […]
Alex Thomson today smashed the world record for the greatest distance sailed solo in 24 hours notching up 536.8 miles on his 60ft racing yacht. Thomson, 42, is currently in second place in the Vendee Globe just 70 miles behind French race leader Armel Le Cleac’h with 1,000 miles to go to the finish line. […]
The 2017 Hillier Chelsea Flower Show garden has been inspired by one simple word – Spring. The ‘Hillier’s Spring’ garden will bring together the word in all its meanings. From seasonality and the anticipation of the first growth, foliage and flower; to a sense of movement and dynamism, all fuelled with a spirit of excitement […]
Hampshire sailor Alex Thomson onboard Hugo Boss was one of 29 sailors taking part in the gruelling Vendee Globe solo, non-stop around the world race. He smashed race records but his hopes to win the race, which would have made him the first British skipper in the race’s 27-year history to do so, were dashed as […]
Viking Cruises is again partnering with Hampshire Garden Designer Sarah Eberle to create a travel-inspired garden for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2017. The Viking Cruises Garden of Inspiration will reflect the colours, art and culture of Barcelona, a source of inspiration for Sarah following her previous travel experiences. The Viking Cruises Garden of Inspiration […]
Travel back in time to a bygone era, where snowy Dickensian streets welcome you to a world of festive cheer. 2019 dates: 29 November – 1 December from 10am – 6pm. Venue: Victory Gate, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
An innovative new trail to raise awareness of a programme of events across Hampshire to mark the 200th anniversary of local author Jane Austen has been commissioned by Winchester City Council and sponsored by Winchester College and the Jane Austen Society of North America. The trail, the brainchild of AR Design Studio in Little Minster […]
Businesses of all sizes, from sole traders through to large companies, from across the Winchester District are invited to attend the Winchester District Economic Conference 2016 on Thursday 1 December at the Guildhall Winchester. This important event, hosted by Winchester City Council with support from Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, will take place from 8am to […]
Green energy company Ecotricity, has received planning permission to build a Green Gas Mill in Hampshire – the first of its kind in Britain. Located at Sparsholt College in Hampshire and fuelled by locally sourced grass, the Green Gas Mill will inject £60 million into the local economy, create new jobs, and produce enough clean […]
Artists, designers and creative professionals are being invited to make a new piece of public art for the heart of Winchester. Expressions of interest in creating and installing a work of public art next to the Casson Block on St George’s Street are being sought by Winchester City Council. The specification, with a contract value […]
