http://www.hampshiresociety.co.uk/features/articles/ Hampshire Society /features/articles/ en-gb Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:19:27 +0100 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:19:27 +0100 http://www.hampshiresociety.co.uk/features/articles/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.hampshiresociety.co.uk/resources/images/866384/?type=rsslogo http://www.hampshiresociety.co.uk/features/articles/ http://www.hampshiresociety.co.uk/features/articles/8256534.The_voice_returns/?ref=rss Oh it’s so good to be back, you just wouldn’t believe,” Russell Watson chuckles as he is chauffeured around sunny Manchester on the way to a rehearsal for his comeback tour. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:04:47 +0100 9a24bee43ac489b405c9f3428613ddfd http://www.hampshiresociety.co.uk/features/articles/8253515.Delicious_days_for_Hampshire_Food_Festival/?ref=rss Top chefs – including Atul Kochar and John Burton Race – are heading to Hampshire this month for the county’s tenth annual food festival. Sat, 03 Jul 2010 15:05:48 +0100 d8aab91d2675027e1e5121b0c4a71e72 http://www.hampshiresociety.co.uk/features/articles/8253512.Telling_tales_at_Mottisfont_Abbey/?ref=rss Her beautifully illustrated stories featuring Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddleduck, Mrs Tiggy-Winkle and friends have been loved for more than a century and now there is a new exhibition being held at Mottisfont Abbey dedicated entirely to Beatrix Potter. Sarah Jones finds out more... Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:56:41 +0100 25a8d2a2dd204c378297036e78960990 http://www.hampshiresociety.co.uk/features/articles/8200770.Festival_fever/?ref=rss Lorelei Reddin talks to John Giddings, the man behind the Isle of Wight Festival’s reincarnation, and looks back forty years to how it began Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:11:56 +0100 978d86242b9ff6920f8284076fd4d2fa http://www.hampshiresociety.co.uk/features/articles/8157089.The_birth_of_Burberry/?ref=rss The iconic Burberry design is worn all around the world. Keith Hamilton discovers its humble Hampshire roots Mon, 10 May 2010 14:33:46 +0100 000603de9fd38f5dcd0870949ce24d26 http://www.hampshiresociety.co.uk/features/articles/8157108.Note_perfect/?ref=rss Paula Thompson meets the up-and-coming designer behind Winchester’s chic new homeware brand The Letter M – and finds out why her work is turning heads at Grand Designs Live Mon, 10 May 2010 14:41:53 +0100 d6bd64eb67c4d6fefa0c67a5c4da2a58 http://www.hampshiresociety.co.uk/features/articles/8132503.A_man_for_all_seasons/?ref=rss One man’s day-to-day experience of working in the New Forest has culminated in a new book A Year in the Woods. Keith Hamilton reports Sat, 01 May 2010 14:06:20 +0100 91b4c4ca568484ab8c712278d187aa0b http://www.hampshiresociety.co.uk/features/articles/6242411.The_fine_art_of_opera/?ref=rss Paula Thompson catches up with opera star and Loose Women regular Lesley Garrett ahead of her Hampshire tour date Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:37:45 +0100 8ce81d6f1e3cee9fdf4ac3d1240ba583 http://www.hampshiresociety.co.uk/features/articles/5036346.Into_the_limelight/?ref=rss One of the greatest prima ballerinas of our time, Darcey Bussell returns to centre stage this spring. Keith Hamilton talks to the ballet star about what it means to become godmother to Southampton’s latest luxury cruise ship Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:22:31 +0000 f6c0cdf68df2c847f898dc8bf9203171 http://www.hampshiresociety.co.uk/features/articles/4888110.Labour_of_love_and_lavendar/?ref=rss Paula Thompson talks to Richard Norris and Jane Marsden about their blossoming lavender empire in Winchester Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:21:30 +0000 211635c928eb1d54a059dca9092b8407 http://www.hampshiresociety.co.uk/features/articles/4881957.For_history_s_sake/?ref=rss Warrick Payne celebrates the work of Andrew Rutter whose research led to Winchester becoming one of Britain’s first conservation areas Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0000 f7d49801fda60ba3816ebfb8ad470689 http://www.hampshiresociety.co.uk/features/articles/4828892.Joy_service/?ref=rss When the fastest woman on water announced she was getting married, there was no doubting it would be a wedding to remember. Kate Thompson speaks to Shelley Jory about her big day Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:15:44 +0000 dfb740bd31ac13b4750ef95d2c8cbeb7 http://www.hampshiresociety.co.uk/features/articles/4828880.City_of_Southampton_Orchestra_is_celebrating_its__30th_anniversary/?ref=rss It started with a small group of amateur musicians and has grown into one of the country’s leading non-professional orchestras. Now the City of Southampton Orchestra is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a silver screen debut Sat, 02 Jan 2010 12:56:37 +0000 f2a3e040091200a2651d3a8d3d89e15c http://www.hampshiresociety.co.uk/features/articles/4828862.That_s_magic/?ref=rss Paula Thompson falls under the spell of magician Michael King Sat, 02 Jan 2010 12:21:05 +0000 ee71eecd4c61964d6e84341ec141b924 http://www.hampshiresociety.co.uk/features/articles/4779431.A_real_Christmas_gem_in_Titchfield/?ref=rss A Titchfield jeweller has put Hampshire on the map this Christmas with what could be the world’s most valuable bauble. Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:16:41 +0000 236fbe10e541040c931ea6fcb95bb69d http://www.hampshiresociety.co.uk/features/articles/4779423.Dressing_for_dinner/?ref=rss As well as having her artwork displayed on the walls of Raymond Blanc’s brasseries in Winchester and Portsmouth, artist Jenny Muncaster has discovered that wearing her work is a fantastic way to get it noticed Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:07:13 +0000 aae8f35b1c0f5bc1107b873a7e1b5350 http://www.hampshiresociety.co.uk/features/articles/4715517.This_little_piggy/?ref=rss The pigs jostle in the back of farmer Roy Hunts’ truck. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:37:04 +0000 3975bc4d93e927d0babc99b0bbc0eaf6 http://www.hampshiresociety.co.uk/features/articles/4715447.Whey_to_go/?ref=rss Corey Ross meets a small team of cheese makers in the New Forest, who are rapidly becoming known across the country Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:03:51 +0000 1877625c675236f81b14491c4452e259 http://www.hampshiresociety.co.uk/features/articles/4715410.Up_close_and_personal_with_Rob_Brydon/?ref=rss Comedian Rob Brydon talks about the love of his native Wales, the success of sitcom Gavin and Stacey and his more intimate upcoming show at The Anvil Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:47:16 +0000 904c181d199c0a52e98ec379a5cdb24b http://www.hampshiresociety.co.uk/features/articles/4660217.Soft_touch/?ref=rss Textile artist Bev Harris from Hampshire is using an age-old craft to make colourful, contemporary accessories. She speaks to Kate Thompson Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:18:46 +0100 6d9b5b92d346bf733611239093afb934