Author Archives: Leigh Hatts

The annual service in the remains of cliff top Hordle Old Church is on Sunday 2 September. The picnic is at 5.30pm followed by the service at 6pm.

The Walking in the Country blog continues to explore the Bournemouth Coast Path. In the Mudeford to Barton-on-Sea section, described as ‘remarkably interesting and varied’, mention is made of the thatched cottage at Avon Beach. By chance this has just featured … Continue reading →

The coastguard has issued a warning about the cliffs between Chewton Bunny and Barton-on-Sea which mustv apply to the wifer area. “If your dog goes over the cliff, don’t attempt to recover it yourself, but call the coastguard on 999,” … Continue reading →

The Bournemouth Daily Echo has  a report on Sunday’s late afternoon cliff rescue at Barton-on-Sea.

Enjoy the sea water baths at Lymington while you can. The New Milton Advertiser, a very good local newspaper, has a front page story about the continuing row about the baths’ future.

The Manor House Hotel at Studland is to be renamed next year. It has been bought by the Pig hotel in the New Forest and so this property will known as the Pig on the Beach. The National Trust property … Continue reading →

A man has been rescued this afternoon by the coastguard and fire services after becoming stuck in the sand at Taddiford Gap. He appears to have come down the footpath from the main road on his bicycle. Maybe he wanted … Continue reading →

Sandbanks Ferry has restarted normal crossings from 6.20pm tonight, Thursday 14 June.  

Sandbanks was in the news this morning with the press waiting outside Harry Redknapp’s house. He went off to play golf but the other unexpected news story is the suspension of the Sandbanks Ferry. Repairs are being undertaken during today … Continue reading →

The undersea cable from the proposed ENECO wind farm on the edge of Poole Bay will run on the Christchurch Bay seabed and land at Taddiford Gap. This shallow valley, between Beckton Bunny and Hordle, was well defended by concrete dragon’s … Continue reading →