Author: Dan Clarke

A group of eleven members went to The Brickworks Museum at Swanwick. It was hosting a special event dedicated to the world of transport; there was a collection of classic and vintage cars, a bus, two traction engines, live music, craft stalls, and model railways, offering a plethora of captivating[…]

Four members travelled to Cheriton to photograph a unique ‘multi-period event ‘commemorating the 380th anniversary of the Battle of Cheriton. This event brought together re-enactors from various historical periods, including the Sealed Knot, the Medieval Knights Society, the Napoleonic Society, and the American Civil War Society. “In 1644, the Battle[…]

Established in 1952, Hambledon Vineyard is England’s Oldest Commercial Vineyard. It has numerous sites spread over 200 acres, all planted with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, the three grape varieties most commonly used in the production of Champagne.  They have 100,000 established vines pruned by hand, and the grapes[…]

Old Portsmouth, the original town at the harbour entrance, is a treasure trove of history. Founded in the 1180s, it was a place where the city’s spices used to enter, hence the name Spice Island. The area is dotted with historical buildings and features, including the well-preserved old defences and[…]

Mottisfont is a romantic house and gallery set in stunning riverside gardens near Romsey, Hampshire. The beauty of these gardens is truly inspiring and a sight to behold. The walled garden at Mottisfont is a true treasure, home to the exclusive National Collection of Pre-1900 Shrub Roses. These ‘old-fashioned’ roses[…]

John shared a fascinating account of his experience living and working in the Green Zone in Baghdad for four months in 2008. Wing Commander John Coote MBE RAF (Retired) served in the RAF for nearly 37 years, from 1972 to 2009. Initially, he worked as a frontline navigator on Vulcan[…]

9 members embarked on a journey to London on 15th April for the BWPS’ Out & About’ to The Houses of Parliament with an excellent guided tour by our local MP Flick Drummond and her assistant Lia, who is an International Political Student from Germany working here for experience. Despite[…]

Westlands Farm is a family-run business situated on the outskirts of Wickham, in the heart of the Meon Valley. From April 4th to 7th, they hosted ‘Lambing Days’, an event that allowed adults and children to get up close and personal with newborn lambs and maybe even witness one being[…]