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New Year’s Eve 2022 Round Up

December 31, 2022December 31, 2022by Rebecca HendersonLeave a Comment

It’s time for the Bright Lights Big City New Year’s Eve 2022 Round Up!

As tradition dictates, my last post of the year is always a retrospective. It gives you the opportunity to look over my posts and pick out anything you might have missed and want to read.

Since I started this blog late 2016, putting this post together become one of my favourite things to do. There’s something quite cathartic about looking over the last year to help me look forward.

This New Year’s Eve 2022 Round Up, is the sixth post I’ve done containing all my blog posts, highlights, and intentions for the year ahead.

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England, Hampshire, Hook, seasonal, UK, Uncategorized, Winter

Hartley Wintney’s 2022 Snow Windows

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022by Rebecca Henderson2 Comments

Did you know that every year, in the North East of Hampshire, a charming village transforms into a winter wonderland?

Hartley Wintney’s 2022 snow windows have taken over the high street bringing this corner of the county alive with festive spirit.

Most of the village shops have joined in with this seasonal annual tradition that attracts people to visit every year.

Here’s your guide to everything you need to know about the snow windows…

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New Year’s Eve 2021 Round Up

December 31, 2021May 17, 2022by Rebecca HendersonLeave a Comment

It’s time for the Bright Lights Big City New Year’s Eve 2021 Round Up!

My last post of the year is always a retrospective. It gives you the opportunity to look over my posts and spot anything you might have missed and want to read.

There’s something quite cathartic about looking over the last year. And, since I started this blog late 2016, it’s become one of my favourite things to do. It also helps me to look forward to the year ahead and think about what I want to achieve.

This New Year’s Eve 2021 Round Up, is the sixth post I’ve done containing all my blog posts, highlights, and intentions for the year ahead.

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England, Hampshire, Hampshire Guides, seasonal, UK, Uncategorized, Winter

Five Winter Walks in Hampshire

January 6, 2021May 16, 2022by Rebecca Henderson2 Comments

With these Five Winter Walks in Hampshire you can stomp and yomp your way through the county’s stunning scenery.

These walks have brought me a lot of joy over the past year, and I hope they do you too.

Pull on those boots, stretch those legs and dust off those cobwebs to get those happy endorphins pumping!

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New Year’s Eve 2020 Round Up

December 31, 2020May 17, 2022by Rebecca Henderson3 Comments

It’s time for the Bright Lights Big City New Year’s Eve 2020 Round Up!

Well, 2020 wasn’t what we all thought it was going to be, was it?

My last post of the year is always a retrospective. It gives you the opportunity to look over my posts and spot anything you might have missed and want to read.

BUT, this year does not feel the same. For many, if not all, it’s been a TOTAL GIT of a year.

This New Year’s Eve 2020 Round Up, is the fifth post I’ve done containing all my blog posts, highlights, and intentions for the year ahead.

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England, Hampshire, seasonal, UK, Uncategorized, Winchester, Winter

The Winchester Christmas Lights 2020

December 23, 2020May 16, 2022by Rebecca Henderson2 Comments

The Winchester Christmas Lights are a highlight in the Hampshire calendar every year.

If you live near and need to get in the Christmas spirit consider a winter walk around Winchester.

And, if you can’t get out for whatever reason, here’s a peek at the city’s festive lights…

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Winchester’s Nutcracker Trail 2020

December 23, 2020May 16, 2022by Rebecca Henderson2 Comments

Winchester’s Nutcracker Trail has been put on by Winchester Business Improvement District (BID) and is a lovely way to see the Christmas lights.

Here’s everything you need to know about finding the nutcrackers and getting a good walk around Winchester…

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England, England Food & Drink, Hampshire, Hampshire Food & Drink, seasonal, Southampton, Southampton Food & Drink, UK, UK Food & Drink, Uncategorized, Winter

Festive Chocolates from Bonham’s Bonbons

December 21, 2020December 22, 2020by Rebecca HendersonLeave a Comment

[AD] Festive Chocolates from Bonham’s Bonbons were just the festive pick me up I needed and a great gift idea!

Charlotte, the chocolatier, sent me a festive box of her hand made chocolates to try recently.

If you want some delicious Southampton artisan home made chocolates to gift or for yourself, shh I won’t tell anyone, you’ll want to take a look at these…

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Christmas Wreath Making at Charlotte’s Crafty Cottage in Titchfield

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020by Rebecca HendersonLeave a Comment

[AD] Recently I was invited to do something I didn’t think would be possible this year, a Christmas Wreath Making at Charlotte’s Crafty Cottage.
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Charlotte saw that I hadn’t been able to make a wreath this year and invited me to one of her socially distanced classes. It’s done per household bubble and in a very well ventilated and clean cabin in Titchfield, Hampshire.

If you’re looking for a year round wreath making experience it’s worth noting that Charlotte also does Easter, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Halloween wreath classes too.

Here’s what’s involved…

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England, Hampshire, seasonal, Titchfield, UK, Uncategorized, Winter

J West Christmas Trees in Titchfield

December 12, 2020December 6, 2022by Rebecca Henderson1 Comment

ᵃᵈ J West Christmas Trees in Titchfield is a family run Christmas tree farm right in the heart of Hampshire.

The farm grows and sells a festive mix of freshly cut and potted trees of all sizes and varieties including Nordmann Firs and Norway Spruces. Or, you can take a beautiful buggy ride through the estate and you can pick and cut your own tree.

I’ve been getting my trees from Jimmy since 2020 and it is the best early Christmas present a gal could receive. Top quality trees with lasting power to see you through until the New Year.

Discover this charming Christmas tree farm with me…

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Welcome to Bright Lights Big City!

If day trips and big eats are your thing, you’ve landed in the right place.

I’m Bex, I live in a beautiful county called Hampshire on the South Coast of the UK and I love living by the sea. The county is famous for growing watercress, its maritime history and for being Jane Austen’s home among many other famous literary giants.

I share my travels, great places to eat and as many different and unique experiences as I can with you through this blog.

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