News and Features
Hampshire Heritage – Winchester
Hampshire Heritage Winchester draws visitors in their thousands at this time of year, as the Christmas shopping season gets underway. With a great atmosphere, a mix of chain and independent shops, the … [Read More...]
December editor’s letter
As Christmas approaches the thought of going anywhere near Winchester or Southampton fills me with dread. I’m not a fan of shopping – well actually it’s not so much the buying, I … [Read More...]
The Way I See It: Down to earth
Wayne Rooney’s hair transplant has been well publicised but less well known are the more severe problems with baldness here in Chandlers Ford. The footballer’s follicular surgery in June was said by The … [Read More...]
Hampshire Heritage: Hurst Castle
There is possibly no better time of year to bring to your attention the ancient fort of Hurst Castle than during July and August. The short open ferry ride from Keyhaven to the entrance of the castle is a … [Read More...]
July/August Editor’s Letter
My son likes to play computer games as do many other teenage boys (yes, yes I know, he should be out climbing trees like when ah were a lad, but did you see the weather we had in June?). Having opted for a new … [Read More...]
The Way I See It: A blank spot on the map
We’ve been rearranging the pictures in our house and now my wonderful framed map has been relegated to the bedroom. My wife has decided it isn’t good enough to hang in the front hall any longer. She … [Read More...]
Chandlers Ford Memories
A couple of months ago Eva Hillier wrote of her memories of Chandlers Ford long before it was developed. Her journey took us from the bottom of Hursley Rd, near what is now the Central Precinct, right up to the … [Read More...]
Parish Council News
The Parish Council is finalising the transfer of the allotment sites at Ramalley and Eagle Close to the ownership of the Parish Council. At the same time the Parish Council has worked closely with the Borough … [Read More...]
K-WOOD Youth Club EXPLODES in to life
The young people of Valley Park have obviously found out that K-WOOD youth club is a fun place to go on a Friday evening, as, since the turn of the year, we have seen membership rocket from 40 to 148 members … [Read More...]
