I have always been fascinated with Hampshire’s history – here are some Hampshire dialect words and phrases that you may not have heard of before, and could try and work into your conversation today! Ackled – not working properly, as in ‘it doesn’t ackle’ Cackleberries – eggs Feeling lear – feeling hungry Foisty – … Read More
In case you didn’t know, there are two large screens set up in the Cathedral Grounds in Winchester showing the Olympics every day. There is also table tennis, a coffee van and portaloo’s. A great way to follow our wonderful team GB and cheer them on in a lovely atmosphere and surroundings.
Lymington is a beautiful, Georgian market town, mentioned in the Domesday book, which until the nineteenth century was famous for making salt. This was then replaced with a thriving shipbuilding industry, and the town also loves to promote stories about its smuggling history; there are unproven stories about tunnels under the High Street running from … Read More
The River Hamble empties into the Southampton Water at Hamble-le-Rice which has long been famous as a yachting centre. Once a year, members of the Royal Southern Yacht Club at Hamble and the Island Sailing Club on the Isle of Wight take part in one of Britain’s strangest events – a cricket match played in … Read More
There is currently a lot of negative media about the housing market and prices – nothing new unfortunately and it can unsettle and confuse people who are considering taking the plunge. In reality, what is reported in the papers and on television is often 2-3 months behind what is actually happening today as they base … Read More
With the school holidays looming, what better way to kick them off than paying a visit to the New Forest and Hampshire County Show. It is an annual agricultural extravaganza which runs over 3 days from July 24th-26th and is held at New Park, Brockenhurst which is in the heart of the New Forest. A … Read More
With the Olympic Games only a couple of weeks away now, the torch is steadily making its way towards the capital. Next week sees it arrive in Hampshire, and it will travel through the county from the 11th to 16th July by road, air and water on its route. On Wednesday 11th the torch will … Read More
The Winchester Hat Fair is Britains longest running festival of street theatre and outdoor arts and it is, without doubt, one of Hampshires truly unique summer events. For more information on this unmissable weekend, please click here.