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Top Of The Class Postcodes

Professional property finder Daniel Rowland discusses the challenges of finding a home in a location that offers the right schooling

Life At The Crossroads

Emma Caulton considers the changing fortunes of Waterlooville

Frogs

Identified by their cheerful hops and jumps, our amphibian friends signify the first signs of spring

Inept Autocorrect

Chris has become a needling blight of the local sham glam group according to his predictive text

Riding A Wave

Last year, Lymington’s St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery was formally reopened by the Duke of Wessex following a controversial £2 million facelift. So has the spirit of the town where forest and sea meet been captured? Viv Micklefield takes a tour

Busy, Buzzy Basingstoke

Want a family-friendly area with plenty to do? Consider this easy to access town and you will never be bored

Under The Canopy

Gardening in shade need not be challenging if you take inspiration from the experts. Leigh Clapp visits the display gardens at Spinners Garden and Nursery in the New Forest and discovers some wonderful woodland perennials

In Love With Colour

From sublime architecture to imaginative underwater scenes, Victoria Webb’s uplifting paintings are pure joy

An Historic Backdrop

If you’re looking for a grand venue for your country house wedding, The Elvetham in Hartley Wintney ticks every box

Making Tracks

Follow Steve Davison to Preston Candover for a wander in the rolling countryside between Basingstoke and Alresford

Creativity With A Conscience

Inspired by the local wildlife on her doorstep, Four Marks artist Rachel Hudson captures the character with her bold and intriguing illustrations

It's Time To Save Their Bacon

Adam Henson champions the rare breed of pig – and why we all have a responsibility to preserve them

Village Life In Micheldever

Rich in history and community, this little village is small but perfectly formed

Firestarter

Chris is smoking out the neighbourhood this month with his bonfire obsession

Sculptor's labour of love for our Jane

Hampshire will mark the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s death this year. The starting point is a new statue of the author in her home town, created by sculptor Adam Roud.

Margot tries the good life

Patience is a virtue, but not one possessed by Margot as her house move drags on and the yoga ban remains in place.

Primroses

Watch out for these yellow diamonds as they bring good fortune and signs of spring

Margot Tries The Good Life

Margot’s gone ‘quakers’ over her new arrivals for spring

Weatherig The Strom

Winchester City Mill has been part of the local landscape since Saxon times but until recently, devastating flood damage threatened 1000 years of milling history. Viv Micklefield looks at the steps being taken to save it

24 Hours In Lymington

This coastal town is a destination for outdoorsy types, foodies and shopaholics

Are You Being Served

Prompted by his son, Chris’s fond memories of the Berni Inn and his first forays in to ‘fane dining’ come flooding back

Here Comes Springtime In Winchester

As the days lengthen and the mercury rises, Winchester is THE place to be. With a spring in her step, Viv Micklefield looks at some of its highlights for coming months.

Boy Who Raced From Gosport To Glory

A successful athlete can be inspired by a hero of their chosen sport, pride in competing for their country, or the support of family. Roger Black is inspired by all of the above, plus his home county of Hampshire.

Harbour Seals

Away from the abundance of wildlife on land, a wonderful sight awaits us just off the Hampshire coast. The harbour seals, otherwise known as common seals, are a real treat and August is a great time to see them, says Tiffany Francis.

Ticket To Ryde In An American Icon

Mark Whitchurch heads offshore this month to put Jeep’s new Cherokee through its paces in another great drive, from Needles to Ryde on the Isle of Wight

Water Water Everywhere

Once considered the preserve of the very rich, swimming pools are finding their way into our gardens and onto our property wish lists

Could This Place Be the Next Big Thing?

As the ‘Lymington effect’ spreads along the coast, is it boom time for New Milton and nearby Barton on Sea? Emma Caulton paid a visit to find out what’s on offer to buyers

Festival Of Good Taste

Now celebrating its fourth year, the fleet food festival promises to be bigger and better than ever. Viv micklefield samples what’s on the menu later this month.

What Is It Like To Have A Holiday Home In The New Forest?

THE New Forest is a holiday destination like no other. Why? For starters, it’s Britain’s biggest Site of Special Scientific Interest – which means it’s teeming with rare wildlife and flowers. Then there’s the idyllic woods and open moorland, charming towns and villages and 40 miles of wonderful coastline. 

Why We're Heading Back To The Trees

In a world dominated by technology, Natalie French discovers why more and  more people are heading into the canopy for their fun and excitement.