RESEARCH on Hampshire’s parks and gardens will be the topic of a talk at this month’s North Waltham, Steventon, Ashe and Deane History Society meeting.

Valerie Joynt will explain how she conducts her research for Hampshire Gardens Trust at the event on March 27, in North Waltham School Hall, in Steventon Road.

The talk starts at 8pm and costs £2 for visitors, but is free for students.