Hampshire Life - December 2019

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A COUNTY CELEBRATION
FESTIVE FOOD, GORGEOUS GINS & INSPIRING INTERIORS.

25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
THE BEST YULETIDE SHOWS & DAYS OUT

Pompery Bird

As she embarks on her biggest tour to date, Portsmouth’s Suzi Ruffell is happy – and proud of her home town, as she tells Duncan Hall

6 mins

Delivering The ‘Wow' Factor

Upton Grey’s florist to the stars Paula Rooney is looking forward to Christmas, as she tells Rebecca Fletcher

5 mins

Behind The Curtain

Christmas is an important time for venues and businesses, with increased visitors and revenue to match. Here we find out how three Hampshire favourites are preparing for Yuletide

8 mins

Titans Of The Sea

HMS Queen Elizab eth and her sister ship HMS Prince of Wales look set to meet in Portsmouth Harbour this Christmas writes Sebastian Oake

4 mins

Talk Of The Town

Many of Petersfield’s historic landmarks have remarkable stories to tell. Viv Micklefield takes a tour through the centuries

5 mins

Best Foot Forward

This year the Ramblers Association’s Festival of Winter Walks marks two major anniversaries. Duncan Hall finds out more

4 mins

The Land Will Provide

A festive winter picnic with Isle of Wight forager Alex Richards

2 mins

A Feast For The Eyes

Sandra Smith consults the experts on how to set up the Christmas dinner table

4 mins

Singing Loud

Is the school choir still relevant in the 21st century? Anne Besford, chief executive, and Ben Parry, artistic director and principal conductor, of National Youth Choirs of Great Britain discuss its importance

2 mins

Intense Beauty

Abstract landscape painter Carolyn Taylor also has a parallel career teaching a centuries-old craft – perfect for alternative Christmas decorations

3 mins

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Hampshire Life Magazine Description:

Every month, Hampshire Life is your one-stop guide to this beautiful county encompassing food and drink venues, local events and brilliant ideas for days out with the family. Whether you want to learn more about our stunning towns and villages or are simply looking to spend an hour or so with the county’s celebrities, Hampshire Life is the perfect publication to keep you entertained all month.