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Saint Francis does new club honours

Manager, Kris Hillary, ensures the new club makes a splash on opening day,  as he is helped' in by hotel director, Gavin Elliott and Francis Benali

2:10pm Tuesday 16th October 2007

THE new £3m health club at Chilworth Manor was opened by ex-Saints legend, Francis Benali.

Flowers that come alive in the season of mellow fruitfulness

Aster Sapphire

4:13pm Wednesday 3rd October 2007

Andrew McIndoe gives advice on late-flowering plants for your garden

Eaterie following in pub’s exalted footsteps

1:26pm Wednesday 26th September 2007

Warwick Payne tries out the Black Rat in Winchester, which is already causing a stir, just three months after opening

Chef is always up for challenge

2:16pm Friday 21st September 2007

Often hidden away in the kitchen, we put the spotlight on local chefs to discover the men and women under the white hat. This month it's the turn of Philip Storey, head chef at The Black Rat, in Chesil Street, WinchesterHow long have you been in the post? Since the restaurant opened in June, 2007 When did you first know you wanted to become a chef?

Homely atmosphere well worth seeking out

2:18pm Monday 17th September 2007

Louise Glyde and partner enjoyed the homely atmosphere and superb food at the award-winning Bakers Arms, Droxford

For a splash of spring colour, there’s nothing to match tulips

Tulipa "Black Tulip"

12:19pm Thursday 13th September 2007

Andrew Mcindoe gives some ideas on the choice of spring bulbs

‘Show within a show’ will be a tasty bonus

Looking forward to the show: Ian Nelson, of Sunnyfields Farm.

4:26pm Wednesday 5th September 2007

THIS Saturday's Romsey Show at Broadlands will be bulging at the seams with a new Show within a Show' - The Food Show at Romsey Show - and the driving force behind this is Hampshire Fare farmer Ian Nelson, of Sunnyfields Farm, on the edge of Southampton.

Create your own wildlife-friendly garden space

Your garden can become a haven for wildlife if you follow some simple guidelines

4:31pm Wednesday 22nd August 2007

Peter Hutchings from the Hampshire & IoW Wildlife Trust, brings you the latest news and initiatives from the group

Treasures on canvas

Kitty Fisher attributed to Francis Cotes 1726-1770 is owned by Chawton House Library

3:49pm Wednesday 15th August 2007

A new book reveals the rich variety of art held in Hampshire collections

Brewing up a Real success

Malcolm Gray with some of his fine beers at his Hampshire Farmers' Market stall

11:34am Thursday 9th August 2007

Sophie Boxall, of county food group Hampshire Fare, brings you the latest local food and drink news



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