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Preserving the past

A walk around Ropley, the engineering hub of the Watercress Line

KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON

The lighthouse at The Needles may be one of the enduring symbols of the Isle of Wight, but does it still have a role in the 21st century?

ALL ABOARD

Southampton’s heritage as a maritime gateway to the world will come alive during the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s transatlantic voyage

A piece of history

Castles, canals, character and countryside; Odiham offers much to tempt the homeowner

A NATURAL HOME

Move over hygge. The latest trend is lagom, Swedish for moderation. It’s how we should be buying for our homes says Emma Powell

The Secret Of My Success

Two Hampshire authors have won national prizes for their debut novels. Overnight success is a myth as they tell Duncan Hall and Rebecca Fletcher

Hampshire's Wild Residents And Seasonal Visitors

In the first of a new monthly column we explore some of Hampshire’s wild residents and seasonal visitors – starting with the black-tailed godwit

Spreading the word

To mark its 80th anniversary Southampton City Art Gallery is the guest of the prestigious London Art Fair. Curator Clare Mitchell gives us a guided tour

Never too late

Here’s our guide to some of the more exciting ways to spend your retirement

Going off the beet-en track

A Hampshire chef has tapped into the growing food trend and opened a vegan cookery school. Faith Eckersall went to meet him

Eyes on the prize

A trio of students from a Hampshire specialist school dug deep into their own experience to create a prize-winning invention

A stitch in time

A televised landscape competition saw Katy Rundle’s textile art reach a whole new audience

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

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

The Land Will Provide

A festive winter picnic with Isle of Wight forager Alex Richards

Talk Of The Town

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

Best Foot Forward

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

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

Intense Beauty

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

Delivering The ‘Wow' Factor

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

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

A Feast For The Eyes

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

A Perfect Storm

Blashford Lakes near Ringwood is the latest reincarnation of a landscape with a chequered past

A Stitch In Time

The painting, drawing and needlework of Lord Montagu’s mother, Belinda, Lady Montagu is currently celebrated in a retrospective exhibition at Beaulieu’s Palace House. Viv Micklefield gets a guided tour

If These Walls Could Talk…

“An arts and heritage venue inside a 700 year-old building” is how Dan Crow describes God’s House Tower, which opens its doors this month

Home Is Where The Heart Is

Searching for the right care home for a loved one can be a daunting and emotional task, so here are some of the key aspects to consider before you choose

Charity Begins At Home

Those needing a helping hand often rely on small local charities. Enabling them to get vital funds is the Basingstoke-based Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation

Galaxy Gazing

How the South Downs National Park Authority has ensured it is still possible to see the Milky Way twinkle over Hampshire

Making A Splash

With its brand new children’s pool, Four Seasons Hampshire is the perfect family staycation this half term says Elizabeth Kirby

Driven

From his Laverstoke Park Farm estate former Formula One world champion Jody Scheckter now has his eyes on a different prize