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The Weather and Its Uses in Fiction

February 22, 2019 By Allison Symes 4 Comments

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Why is the weather always a topic of conversation in Britain? I think this is due to:-

1. We have such a variety of weather (and often in the space of one day), it simply has to be talked about. I’ve experienced a wide range of weather in the space of an hour especially when I’ve been in Scotland. They’re hardy souls there for a reason! [Read more…] about The Weather and Its Uses in Fiction

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Changing Seasons

October 6, 2017 By Allison Symes 6 Comments

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I love the autumn and its changing colours but this is not a family trait. My maternal grandmother hated the season, seeing it as the time when everything died. Ironically perhaps, she died in a September. [Read more…] about Changing Seasons

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Walking in Flexford Wood on a Foggy Day

January 1, 2017 By Janet Williams 5 Comments

This is a blog post about…fog.

We went for a walk in the wood yesterday afternoon, and saw Chandler’s Ford through fog.

We walked through Flexford Wood, then through to Valley Park.

The birds were chirping, and dogs could be heard barking from the distance. [Read more…] about Walking in Flexford Wood on a Foggy Day

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Remember World Scout Jamboree Hampshire 2007

May 10, 2014 By chippy minton 4 Comments

camp site 2007 Hampshire World Scout Jamboree

Every four years the scout movement holds a World Jamboree attended by scouts from all over the world.

In 2007 – the centenary of scouting – the jamboree was held in Britain. To coincide with this, Hampshire County Scouts held a large camp at the New Forest Showground near Brockenhurst.  [Read more…] about Remember World Scout Jamboree Hampshire 2007

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Tomb Sweeping Day

April 5, 2014 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

Tomb Sweeping Day - image by Yellow on Flickr. Taichung City, Taiwan, 2012.

I have almost forgotten today is the Tomb Sweeping Day to the Chinese people.

I was reminded of the festival today when I read that the Chinese families of Chinese passengers aboard Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 are still hopeful.

Tomb Sweeping Day is also known as the Qing Ming Festival 清明节, literally Clear Bright Festival [Read more…] about Tomb Sweeping Day

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Be Safe: The Story Of Fred And Jim

February 22, 2014 By Ben Williams 7 Comments

Note: The writer of this post is 13 years old.

Today’s post isn’t going to be a coherent one, but – as you guessed, a rant. But it’s a rant I’m sure everyone can agree with, especially drivers.

As I can’t drive, I don’t know many problems about driving and silly motorists, [Read more…] about Be Safe: The Story Of Fred And Jim

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Short Walk By Itchen

February 19, 2014 By Mike Sedgwick 17 Comments

Edward Mike Sedgwick (Glider)

Had a short walk by the Itchen today. Joined it behind the Travelodge on Twyford Road and walked downstream to Withymead Lock where a fallen tree blocks the path and the path itself disappears beneath the water.

Upstream as far as a railway bridge near Highbridge Road. [Read more…] about Short Walk By Itchen

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Ramalley Cemetery: Entrance Cleared; Free Logs

February 18, 2014 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

Yesterday I told you a huge tree fell and blocked the entrance to Ramalley Cemetery.

I also informed Eastleigh Borough Council about what I saw.

This afternoon, I found the tree had been removed, and you get free logs too: [Read more…] about Ramalley Cemetery: Entrance Cleared; Free Logs

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Huge Fallen Tree Blocks Ramalley Cemetery

February 17, 2014 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

This afternoon, we saw a huge fallen tree blocking the entrance to Ramalley Cemetery.

If you are of medium build, you could still squeeze into the cemetery through a narrow gap at the gate. However, if you are not very mobile, or you are a wheelchair user, at the moment, it is impossible to get into Ramalley Cemetery. [Read more…] about Huge Fallen Tree Blocks Ramalley Cemetery

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Collin Found Waterfall In Chandler’s Ford

February 16, 2014 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

This afternoon, Inspector Collin the Rough Collie found another fallen tree in Chandler’s Ford.

In Flexford Wood, we inspected a fallen tree with Collin, ignoring Health & Safety rules.

Collin also found a new tourist attraction in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Collin Found Waterfall In Chandler’s Ford

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Ramalley ‘Lake’: Fallen Tree Is Caught

February 15, 2014 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

Fallen tree in Ramalley Copse.

We saw this astonishing scene in Ramalley Copse in Chandler’s Ford this afternoon.

This tree (possibly a birch or ash) had fallen, but it was caught by another tree, so the fallen tree is now being supported by another tree, forming an arch.

This could be a dangerous situation. [Read more…] about Ramalley ‘Lake’: Fallen Tree Is Caught

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Rain and Hail in Chandler’s Ford

January 6, 2014 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

The heavens were hurling down hail stones this afternoon in Chandler’s Ford.

Comparing with the rest of the country, we are quite lucky with the weather.

I took a few pictures of Hursley Road this afternoon: [Read more…] about Rain and Hail in Chandler’s Ford

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