ABSTRACT THINKING

While the acting world is on shut down Alresford’s James Murray can be found painting in his home studio

Winchester FOR FREE

It’s not often that you get something for nothing yet an April trip to Winchester holds plenty of attractions that don’t cost a penny

Poems from the afterlife

New Milton poet Jacqueline Haskell’s prize-winning debut collection explores the world beyond

NOW YOU SEE ME

Winchester born magician Ben Hart is coming home following a career changing appearance on Britain’s Got Talent

Immortal bird

Volunteers and rangers are working to halt the alarming decline in nightingales in Hampshire by rewilding the habitat in Botley Woods

BEE calm and soldier on

Are bees nature’s healers? Emma Caulton asks John Geden, soldier and detective turned beekeeper

A CELTIC celebration

Butser Ancient Farm will be marking the start of summer by burning a wicker man at their annual Beltain Festival

The first song of spring

For birdwatchers keeping an eye open for the return of summer migrants, the chiffchaff is one of the first heralds of spring, returning in March from its wintering grounds in southern Europe and North Africa.

Once in a LIFETIME

Hampshire’s country parks are receiving millions in funding to ensure their continuing survival

Small is beautiful

From witchcraft and German occupation to tasting island-produced goodies – we take a whistlestop weekend around Guernsey

SOME LIKE IT HOT!

Spice and heat lovers rejoice! Our bountiful county is brimming with a range of produce that will light a fire in your belly

Horticulture, health and helping others

Many people’s lives are touched by the National Garden Scheme, whether opening their gardens, visiting the beauties in our county or benefiting from the funds raised

Flying High

Having Climbed Everest and rowed across the Atlantic, a Basingstoke adventurer took to the air for his latest challenge

Barnstorming Style

There was a moment when Clare Cook thought ‘What have I done?’ as she reimagined a hop barn as a 21st century home

STAYING ON TRACK

A former secondary school teacher never dreamed her plan for her train-loving son would become an award-winning business

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 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

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

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

The Land Will Provide

A festive winter picnic with Isle of Wight forager Alex Richards

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

A Perfect Storm

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

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

Galaxy Gazing

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