2+ hour, 22+ min ago  (163+ words) Harvest Mouse on Poppy Seed Heads by Margaret Cooper was awarded the trophy in Viewfinders of Romsey Camera Club's Print of the Year competition. The judge, Paul Hendley, said he loved the subtle colours. Top prize for striking set of…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (108+ words) Beautiful butterfly found in damp meadows, woodland edges, riverbanks and gardens Close-up of a bumblebee in the garden is our Picture of the Week 'It is looking very positive for hedgerows' - Romsey Forum hears updates from CPRE Plans for new…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (141+ words) In the centre of the image, two people sit quietly on a bench surrounded by nature, enjoying the sunshine and tranquillity of the gardens. Care home residents relive happy memories with horses and ponies Plastic bottle tops turned into mosaics…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (329+ words) A major art exhibition is inviting audiences to explore a new perspective on early 20th-century painting. Opening at The Arc Gallery in Winchester, the show spotlights the influential Scottish Colourists by placing their work alongside that of their European and…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (114+ words) The MADE Winchester festival showcased contemporary handmade design, art, and craftsmanship in one of England's most iconic heritage sites. The event took place from Thursday, May 7, to Saturday, May 9. Winchester Cathedral to host first-ever craft and design festival New craft…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (121+ words) New two-toed sloth arrives at Marwell Zoo as part of conservation breeding programme One of cathedral peregrine's last chicks has now hatched its own chicks Campaign launched to save one of England's rarest animals from extinction Bluebells in bloom at…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (365+ words) The exhibition, which runs until May 31, remains one of the society's most anticipated events, and this year's show is no exception. From 489 entries submitted by members, a carefully curated selection of 120 prints and six Sets of Three has been chosen…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (112+ words) Magnolia tree in full bloom captured in our lovely Picture of the Week How to spot thorny shrub that turns into the deep purple-blue fruits known as sloes Hampshire woodland named one of the most enchanting in the UK More…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (579+ words) A landmark bookshop in Winchester has been crowned the best in the South-East. P&G Wells on College Street, regarded as one of the oldest continually operating bookshops in Britain, was crowned Regional Bookshop of the Year for South-East England…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (75+ words) Each week, we select one of our favourite images submitted to the Hampshire Chronicle Camera Club to publish on our letters page. A peacock butterfly by Sheila Anne Williams (Image: Sheila Anne Williams) The group is free and easy to…...