February 2002 News Archive

Those who have visited HaylingIsland.net before will have already spotted that the site is sporting a fresh new look. The changes are more than cosmetic though and include a number of new features and improvements...Amongst the changes are: ...

This site is already by far the most popular and comprehensive site serving the Hayling community, but we want your help to make it better! If you are a member of a club or association, represent a local business, or just seem to have your finger on...

Hayling Island Residents Association are currently working hard to increase their membership and involve individual members more in the important role of the association. Membership starts from only £4 for a household. For more inform...

Zero Gravity Kitesurfing is offering kitesurfing lessons with professional kitesurf instructors Chris Bull and Phil Elborough. Chris is an excellent kitesurfer currently ranked 2nd in the BKSA national championship series and moving ...

There is a new annual conjunction of events, now that we are becoming used to our roadside verges erupting into flower in March: for this is when the Hayling Charity Cycle Riders start their practise rides in earnest, in some cases unearthing their b...

A local authority on Angling has kindly written a whole new section of information on the World's most popular participation sport for this site. Read what he has to say ...

I am happy to announce that both the SurfCam and weather station are now working again. · Click here for Surf Cam · ...

The Chinese martial art of Tai Chi Chuan is taught weekly at Mill Rythe School. This is a very old martial art based on the theory of Yin and Yang. The particular style we teach is the Wudang style...The lessons cover: Pushing Hands (Tui Shou) - Th...

After 30 years of bearded life, Islander Fred Dyer is going to get shaved...Fred will lose the beard if £200 is raised for Cancer Relief. See the big even live at the Inn on the Beach Friday 1st March 8pm. There will also be a Raffle in aid ...

We have just heard word that West Lane is currently closed to traffic due to flooding. If any readers have any more information please do let us know ( news@hayling.co.uk ) ....

After the recent tragic death of Shaun Leinster, Meridian TV have produced a (short) follow-up article regarding the dangers of solvent abuse. Click...

A Charity Auction being held on Saturday 2nd March at 8.00 p.m. at The West Town, Station Road Hayling Island Auction in aid of Cancer Research, The Rowans Hospice and Naomi House (a chlidrens hospice) Items include a si...

The Kittiwake is holding a fun quiz on Friday 1st March. There will be a first prize and several 'spot' prizes. £1 each to enter - this includes a Welsh Rarebit jacket potato. Proceeds to the Hayling Lifeboat....