Horndean

Christmas grotto launch at Keydell Nurseries, Havant Road, Horndean on Friday 17th November 2023.

Watch footage of excited families meeting Father Christmas at grotto

Christmas grotto launch at Keydell Nurseries, Havant Road, Horndean on Friday 17th November 2023.

26 pictures of Christmas grotto and winter wonderland at Keydell Nurseries

Funland on Hayling Island will be hosting its Winter Wonderland roster of festive events - including a Santa's Grotto. You can find out more and book tickets - £30 per child - here:
https://haylingwonderland.co.uk/about-us/.

9 places to meet Father Christmas in the Portsmouth area

Father Christmas in his grotto.

Keydell to launch annual grotto and woodland walk

The A3(M). Picture: Alex Shute

A3(M) crash leaves lane blocked and delays for morning rush hour drivers

Pictured: Owner Mehmet Ulucan. Mehmet Kitchen, Copnor, has received an award at the Turkish Restaurant & Takeaway Awards
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 250821-46)

Copnor takeaway recognised in national awards

Firefighters tackled a blaze in Waterlooville following a roof fire.
Picture: Ashley Simmonds

Firefighters tackled a blaze in Waterlooville following roof fire

Natasha Lazovic, managing director of Barchester’s Bere Grove Care Home in Horndean has been nominated as a finalist in the Great British Care Awards 2023.

Care home's managing director nominated for prestigious award

Tilly Hopkins

Teenager set to represent Portsmouth at Miss Teen Pageant in Blackpool

Traffic is building on the A3 in the Horndean area.

Commuters delayed on major road as incident blocks one lane of traffic

Matt Tubbs has been appointed successor to the long-serving Poole Town boss Tommy Killick

Ex-Pompey striker Matt Tubbs makes surprise managerial switch

Horndean drew 1-1 at Littlehampton in Tuesday's Isthmian League South East fixture. Picture by Martin Denyer

FA Cup preview – Horndean hoping it’s a case of 12th time lucky

The A3(M) Picture: Alex Shute

Drivers delayed by broken down horsebox

Nevaeh Dunmore, 14, from Horndean, performed a "six cities in six days" tour to raise money for the autistic school she is ambassador for

Teen singer goes on "six cities in six days" tour to fundraise for autism school

Traffic is slow near Queen Elizabeth Country Park.

Traffic slowing near popular park following vehicle fire

Tommy Scutt, right, is congratulated after one of his two goals at Three Bridges. Picture by Martyn White

Scutt brace gives Horndean a point in historic step 4 opener
Michael Birmingham hailed his ‘magnificent’ players after Horndean staged a second half fightback in their historic step 4 debut.

Droxford church and school
Sent in by J.H. Kemp of Lincoln of the village of Droxford between the wars, here we see some carefree pupils at the village school in the heart of the village alongside the church.

24 photos capture life in villages over the years

Horse trams of the Provincial Tramway Company with Museum Road going off to the left and Landport Terrace behind the female pedestrian

Have you memories of these historic terraces from Portsmouth's past?

Experienced ghost hunter Tony Ferguson believes Merchistoun Hall in Horndean is "haunted" after staying in the building until the early hours. Picture: Tony Ferguson

Ghost hunters believe popular venue is "haunted"

Bognor score the first of their four goals at Horndean. Picture by Martyn White

Horndean giving new faces a chance to shine ahead of Isthmian League campaign

Portsmouth North Rotary Club members with Lord Lieutenant Nigel Atkinson. From left - Andy Brockett, Nigel Atkinson, Keith Redford (Rotary Club President), Malcolm Gingell, Keith Purnell, Chris Fairhall, Keith Barnett

Portsmouth North Rotary Club donation boost for Horndean day centre

Horndean coaches Ollie Bennett and Darren Robson, left, with the Portsmouth Senior Cup. Right - Deans boss Michael Birmingham with the silverware.

Horndean players' cup win - after returning from Benidorn at 4.30am on same day!

Action from Fareham's 4-3 win over Horndean at Cams Alders in January. Picture: Keith Woodland

Record Portsmouth Senior Cup final crowd at Fratton Park for Horndean v Fareham

AFC Stubbington celebrate with the Oscar Owers Cup. Picture: Kevin Shipp

AFC Stubbington hit Rowner Rovers for six to win Mid-Solent Football League's Os...

Portchester's Brett Pitman has scored 50 league and cup goals in 2022/23. Picture by Nathan Lipsham

‘We got the vast majority of things right’ – Portchester chairman Paul Kelly

Tommy Tierney, left, and Tom Jeffes. Picture by Martin Denyer

Picture gallery - Horndean celebrate winning Wessex League title

Horndean skipper Ash Howes with the Wessex League trophy. Picture by Martin Denyer

Horndean boss Michael Birmingham celebrates stunning Wessex League title win
There was a crowd of 54 for Michael Birmingham’s first home Wessex League game as Horndean manager in August 2016.

Horndean celebrate winning the Wessex League title last night. Picture by Martyn White

Horndean crowned Wessex League champions – but AFC Portchester finish fourth

Either Horndean (white) or AFC Portchester will be crowned Wessex League Premier champions on Tuesday. Picture by Nathan Lipsham

Horndean and AFC Portchester set for mouthwatering Wessex title race finale

Jake Raine fires Portchester's stoppage time winner against Bemerton last October. They need to complete the double on Tuesday to stand any chance of winning the Wessex League title. Picture by Daniel Haswelll

Royals must end long unbeaten home record to stand any chance of winning title

Horndean's Zack Willett, left, and Portchester's Brett Pitman have scored 89 Wessex Premier goals between them this season.

89 goals in 71 games – stunning record of Wessex League pair Willett and Pitman

Moneyfields celebrate winning the Wessex League title after beating Newport IoW on the final day of the 2016/17 season. But a few days later they failed in their appeal against playing an ineligible player, meaning they had three points deducted and Portland were declared champions instead. Picture: Keith Woodland.

Wessex League nostalgia – four thrilling final day top flight title races

Horndean keeper Cameron Scott punches clear against Bemerton. Picture by Martyn White

‘We looked very leggy’ – Horndean miss chance to clinch Wessex League title

Horndean goalscorer Zack Willett, left, holds off a Baffins opponent in the rain. Picture by Martyn White

Horndean on brink of winning Wessex League title for the first time

Horndean's Zack Willett scored his 46th goal of the season in a 5-0 Wessex League win at Laverstock. Picture: Keith Woodland

Title-chasing Deans now highest scorers in top nine tiers of English football

Brett Pitman, far left, wheels away after scoring Portchester's late, late winner at Hamble. Picture by Daniel Haswell

Brett Pitman's 50th goal of season gives Portchester dramatic Wessex League win

Horndean (white shirts) could have to play their final six Wessex League matches in 10 days after last night's fixture with Bemerton was rained off. Picture by Nathan Lipsham

‘Extend the season by a few days’ – Horndean boss reacts to fixture farce

Baffins' Jason Parish scored his 16th goal of the season at US Portsmouth.
Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Baffins can have a huge say at both ends of the Wessex League Premier

Horndean keeper Cameron Scott all smiles after the final whistle at AFC Portchester. Picture by Nathan Lipsham

Willett’s 40th Wessex goal of the season gives Horndean huge win at Portchester

Horndean boss Michael Birmingham can't hide his delight after his side's win. Picture by Nathan Lipsham

Picture gallery - AFC Portchester v Horndean, Wessex League Premier Division

Brett Pitman, right, remains on 49 league and cup goals for AFC Portchester this season - will he bring up his half century in the mouthwatering clash with Wessex League title rivals Horndean? Picture by Nathan Lipsham

AFC Portchester v Horndean – it’s the Wessex League game of the season

Horndean (white) start a run of eight league games in 19 days against Christchurch on Tuesday.

Picture: Keith Woodland

Nine games in 19 days! Portsmouth area clubs begin hectic fixture lists

Portchester striker Scott Jones fires in a shot during his side's draw with Baffins Milton Rovers. Picture by Nathan Lipsham

Portchester held at home by Baffins – but title destiny still in their own hands

June Taylor, 88, was "thrilled" as staff at Care UK's Pear Tree Court in Horndean, Hampshire, were determined to let her relive what she called "fond memories" of her time as a telephonist, as they made Ms Taylor a replica of the switchboard she worked on during her career. Issue date: Wednesday March 29, 2023. Picture: Care UK/PA Wire

Care home resident 'thrilled as she's surprised with switchboard she worked on

Horndean boss Michael Birmingham. Picture by Martyn White

Horndean facing hectic Wessex run-in – and more rain could make it worse

Horndean's Zack Willett (white) has now scored 17 goals in his last nine Wessex Premier starts. Picture: Keith Woodland

Horndean grab crucial victory at Stoneham in the race for a top two finish

Horndean's Zack Willett, left scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 win a Stoneham in January 2022 - the Purples have not lost at home in the Wessex League since. Picture: Keith Woodland

Horndean aim to end two long AFC Stoneham unbeaten runs

Action from Fareham's 2-1 home loss to Portland at the weekend. Picture by Ken Walker

Lower division clubs stand between Fareham Town and two cup finals this season

Charlie Bell about to score Portchester's early winner. Picture by Daniel Haswell

Teenage goalkeeper Logan O’Donnell shines on US Portsmouth debut in narrow loss ...

George Goodrham at Giorgio's Pizza, Waterlooville, with its 20" spicy salsiccia pizza. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Visit the restaurant serving some of the best pizzas in the area

Zak Willett about to score one of his hat-trick goals for Horndean against US Portsmouth. Picture by Alex Shute

Four hat-tricks in six Wessex League starts for Horndean goal machine Willett

John and his wife of 60 years, Maureen.

Heartbroken family launch fundraiser to help cover funeral costs

The Alresford keeper is beaten again as Horndean rattle up a club record 10-0 Wessex League win. Pictures by Martyn White

Horndean boost goal difference with club record Wessex League annihilation of ro...

Zack Willett has just headed Horndean in front at US Portsmouth. Picture: Keith Woodland

Horndean aim to extend one of the longest losing streaks in non-league football

Horndean's Tommy Tierney, right, has just scored to make it 2-0. Picture: Keith Woodland

Picture gallery – 29 photos of Horndean’s Wessex League victory at US Portsmouth