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Bell-ringers to host concert in aid of Cancer Research UK
ROMSEY Abbey is hosting a Bells Against Cancer fundraising event for Cancer Research UK. It will be on Saturday, July 20 from 10am to 12pm in memory of a former Romsey Abbey bell-ringer. Andrew Glover, one of the bell-ringers, said: "In summer
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Romsey Singers to entertain at town hall with wide-ranging concert
A local group of singers will perform an eclectic concert in Romsey next week. On Saturday June 22 in Romsey Town Hall at 7.30pm, Romsey Singers, directed by Philip Lawson, will perform a selection of music spanning the period between the 16th
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Test Valley winemakers to celebrate British Wine Week with series of events
A TEST Valley Vineyard and Winery is preparing to celebrate English Wine Week. Black Chalk Vineyard, based near Andover, will hold a series of events throughout the week, from Saturday, June 15 to Sunday, June 23. On Friday, June 21, Black
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PHOTOS: Wet weather did not stop the smiling faces at Alresford village fete
The old Alresford Village Fair has been held, with members of the community coming together to have fun in topsy-turvy weather. The fair was held on the Old Alresford village green on Saturday, June 15, with all the traditional fair events including
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Development plots in Hampshire village on the market combined price of £1.6m
TWO development plots in North Boarhunt have gone on the market. Property consultant Eddisons is marketing two plots of land for residential and holiday let development in the village near Portsmouth, with a combined asking price of £1.6m.
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'Major regeneration is inevitably a slow process but it’s been six years'
THE indicative images of a proposal for central Winchester (formerly known as Silver Hill) provided by Tom Pocock in last week’s Chronicle (June 6) should be applauded for giving us something to look at and to reflect upon. The Friarsgate Surgery
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Town carnival committee calls for sponsors
THE Romsey Town Carnival committee is calling for sponsors to help fund this year's events. The carnival holds events throughout the year, culminating in the summer procession and mayor's picnic in July. This year the theme is books. Romsey
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'Of course, Michael was a man of principle and a gentleman'
The late, sadly missed Michael Fontes was a Member of Winchester College Common Room for some 30 years and taught economics to the prime minister, when the latter was at the college. Like many members of that common room Michael was far from
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PHOTOS: Prosecco Festival returns to Guildhall with live band and cocktails
The Prosecco Festival returned to Winchester for the seventh year much to the delight of fizz fans. Taking place at Winchester Guildhall on June 14 and 15, bubble lovers were able to sample more than 30 types of Prosecco, Cava, Pink Fizz and Prosecco
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'I met the most gorgeous Guide Dog in training'
Dates are fast approaching by which people have to either apply to get on the electoral register (if they are not already registered) or to get a postal or proxy vote if they are away. The front page of the Test Valley Borough Council website
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Take a look at this five-bedroom property near Romsey
A spacious and light five-bedroom house is on sale in Whitenap, Romsey. Henshaw Fox has put the family property on the market for £950,000. Tom Henshaw MNAEA, managing director at Henshaw Fox Estate Agents said: "This is a wonderfully light
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Gold-winning athlete seeks new triumph in TV and film career
Renaissance man Ben Tyler, is not only winning Special Olympics medals but also shining on stage. The multi-talented performer, who has Down's Syndrome, is pursuing his goal of acting in TV and films. Tyler, an accomplished athlete, bagged
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Column: 'If women and girls are not safe, then no one is safe either'
Everything is being promised in this shouty, eventful election hustings. Everything so far, but a commitment to tackling the growing menace of everyday violence towards women and girls. It IS a growing menace and the means to counter it are
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Uncovering Hampshire's hidden WWII artifacts with free online archive
Hampshire's secret World War II treasures are set to be revealed by a new online archive. The project at Oxford University has encapsulated over 25,000 formerly undisclosed artefacts relating to the wartime experience in Hampshire. This digital
