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University academics to commemorate one of the largest 19th-century rural rebellions
An evening of readings is set to remember the Swing Riots of 1830 and will be held at Micheldever Church on June 22. Two academics from the University of Winchester, Professor Bill Lucas, Chair of The English Project and Director of the Centre
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'The best way to get involved': Book binding hobbyists offering beginner courses
A WINCHESTER-based book binding club is offering beginner courses for those interested in the ancient skill. Southern Bookcrafts Club, based in Winnall Farm Industrial Estate, Easton Lane, was founded more than 35 years ago. Since moving to
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Equine therapy centre in Hampshire empowering children to develop life skills
An equine therapy centre in Hampshire, named Stable Futures, is set to welcome prospective parents and professionals to an open day on June 14. The centre serves as an alternative learning provision for children aged five to 18 with special educational
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Grandad born on D-Day scales England's highest mountain to mark 80th birthday
A HAMPSHIRE grandfather climbed a 3,000-foot mountain for his birthday on D-Day. Rodney Mansbridge scaled Scafell Pike in the Lake District despite appalling weather conditions on Thursday, June 6. "It all went well - apart from the weather
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All change on the 'High Street', as always
IF you had walked down Winchester High Street before World War Two you would have passed Sainsbury's, Boots, WH Smith. Now if you walk down the High Street and the immediate side streets you will still pass those three. The High Street has
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'If you want peace prepare for war'
The editorial comment (Chronicle, June 6: 'Lessons of D-Day are still pertinent') prompted me to quote a phrase from Plato's early works, 'Si vis pacem para bellelum'. 'If you want peace prepare for war.' Rather pertinent during troubled times;
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Factual inaccuracies in 'quirky facts' article
There seems to have been a misprint on page 6 of the Romsey Advertiser of May 31, 2024. The headline should read ‘Five quirky fictions about your town’ as the comments are factually incorrect. Item 1. The report has confused breweries with
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Gardening club annual show, terrarium workshop and more in the Bishop's Waltham area
BISHOP'S Waltham Gardening Club's open annual show will be held next month. The event, at Jubilee Hall, on Saturday, July 13 will be the club's 66th. They usually welcome entries in more than 100 classes. The classes include those for children
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Summer concert, bingo night and more in the Twyford and Colden Common area
COLDEN Common Music & Drama is performing its summer concert called Bring Me Sunshine. The event will be held on June 14 and 15 at 7.30pm at Colden Common Community Centre. They will be performing a range of classics from the world of musical
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Hampshire academy duo named in England under-19 squad for Sri Lanka series
HAMPSHIRE youngsters Eddie Jack and Dom Kelly have been selected by England under-19s for their three-game one-day international series against Sri Lanka later this month. The academy prospects are part of a 16-player squad and are two of nine
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Hampshire Hawks suffer heavy loss to Somerset in T20 Blast
HAMPSHIRE Hawks suffered a heavy defeat as a Tom Abell and Sean Dickson-inspired Somerset eased to a 63-run win in the Vitality Blast at Taunton. The pair produced a stunning fourth-wicket stand of 144 in 11.2 overs to lead Somerset to a big victory
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Tense game ends with close finish
The Hampshire Academy came within four runs of overhauling a St Cross Symondians total of 275-8 on the Utilita Bowl Nursery Ground, finishing with 272-7 having been in the driving seat for much of the second session. Teen Dorset talent Finn Gordon
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All-Romsey affair in football tournament final
It was an all-Romsey final in the under 10 age group at the Southbrook Youth FC tournament at Wide Lane last Sunday. Both the Pumas and the Tigers had topped their respective groups and then went through their quarter- and semi-finals to meet
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Family affair in village cricket match
Here's a scene that could have been replicated 50 years or more ago in a Deanery-Old Tauntonians derby at either Northlands Road or the Southampton Sports Centre. Half a century ago that would have been OTs off-spin all-rounder Derek Tulk facing
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Fourth win in a row for OT's against Calmore
OT'S welcomed Calmore to the Bypass Ground for a Southern Premier League Division 1 clash. OT'S skipper Rob Newman opted to bat first and OT'S suffered an early double blow when Joe Vaughan was adjudged LBW for six and new batsmen Graham Noble
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This is how you can claim compensation if your flight is cancelled or delayed
Sometimes going on holiday might not always go to plan, with unplanned disruptions and things that are out of our control getting in the way. Travelling can be stressful especially if you get ill, lose your luggage or your flight is delayed or
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Whiteley swan reunited with partner days after being shot with air rifle
A much-loved swan in Whiteley has been reunited with its partner just days after being shot with an air rifle. In a heart-warming reunion, Wendy Herman from Swan Support was able to release the recovered bird back into its home pond at the Solent
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Love cheat sued for broken promises of marriage
CHIVALRY was not a virtue to be associated with Charles Hyatt who cruelly betrayed his ardent fiancee. He had written letter after letter to Margaret Readhead professing his love, calling her "the dearest upon earth," "his own," and "my dear girl
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Bygone Hampshire looking through the ages
MORE treasures from the Hampshire Chronicle archive being looked after by Hampshire Cultural Trust. The highlight is surely the terrific photo of the scores of children in a schoolyard some time after World War Two. The children would now be in
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Quakers: Not so mad after all? Public invited to Winchester meeting house to find out
FIFTY years ago, the Hampshire Chronicle published an article entitled 'Quakers Gone Mad?' after half-a-dozen members of the Religious Society of Friends – a group whose values include 'living simply' – bought a Grade-II listed Georgian townhouse in
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Beloved family-run plant nursery in Romsey closing down this month
A PLANT nursery near Romsey will hang up the hoe after decades of business. Family-run Choice Plants in Timsbury has served locals for 34 years following a decision by the owners, Roger and Mary Savage, to retire. The nursery will close its
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Perfect accompaniments lined up for Winchester Food Festival
As well as fantastic local food and drink at Winchester Food Festival, you will also find products to elevate your dishes, all produced by Hampshire Fare members. Here are some you can try and buy at the festival which returns to Winchester Cathedral
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All planning applications approved by city council planners this week
WINCHESTER City Council planners have approved all applications this week using their delegated powers. No applications were refused or withdrawn. In Bishop’s Waltham, Mr P Hayes, of The Old Granary, Banks Bar and Bistro, Bank Street, has permission