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  Hayling Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hayling Island is an island off the south coast of England, in the county of Hampshire.
Hayling Island had a great sandy beach until recent years when it was manually filled with stones to stop it from washing away.
Hayling Island has its own section in the publication Crap Towns (2003, Boxtree) listed as the 26th 'Worst place to live in the UK'.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hayling_Island   (435 words)

  
 Millers Estate Agents of Hayling Island
Hayling Island is surrounded by Chichester Harbour, Langstone Harbour and the Solent and is reached by a road bridge from Havant, with good road, motorway and rail connections.
Hayling is the ideal base for a family holiday, being within easy touring distance of Portsmouth, flagship of Maritime England, the New Forest and the South Downs.
Hayling Island offers plenty of opportunities to make the most of your leisure time having pubs, restaurants, amusements, bingo, a funfair and snooker clubs as well as offering many sporting activities such as swimming, sailing, windsurfing, golf, squash, tennis, sea fishing, riding and walking.
www.haylingproperty.co.uk /info_local.php   (190 words)

  
 A History of Hayling Island
Hayling Island had 2 churches, St Peters, dating from the 12th century and St Marys, dating from the 13th century.
In the 1830s a guide to Hayling said 'such is the health of this sweet island that although a medical man resides here, his services are seldom in request'.
George Bell was born on Hayling Island in 1883.
www.localhistories.org /hayling.html   (831 words)

  
 HAYLING ISLAND LIFEBOAT STATION
The Hayling Island Lifeboat Station is situated on the South East corner of the Island, known locally as Sandy Point.
Hayling Island Lifeboat Station was rebuilt in 1994 to house both lifeboats on their trailers and the tractors.
The Hayling Island lifeboat crew would like to thank Wargrave RNLI Fundraising Branch for providing funds to buy a digital water proof camera for the station and also to thank Bentley Walker Ltd, Hayling Island for supplying the camera.
www.haylinglifeboats.org.uk   (378 words)

  
 Hayling Island and Havant in Hampshire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Hayling Island is the perfect location to enjoy a first class beach.
The five miles of beach at Hayling Island ensure that there is space for everyone and now offers a range of other activities for visitors to take part in.
Hayling’s beach donkeys are a joy for the young whilst the young at heart stand by and see the pleasure on their faces.
www.resortvisitor.info /hampshire/hayling_island_and_havant.htm   (366 words)

  
 Hayling Island Railway Modelling Project   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Tucked away in the south-east corner of Hampshire, Hayling Island was for centuries an isolated manorial parish, surrounded only by the tidal waters of Langstone and Chichester Harbours.
The Act also allowed for agreement to be sought from the LBSCR or LSWR for the working of the line, and authorised a 27 chain extension to the LBSCR at Havant (thus forming a junction with their main line station).
As Hayling Island is a terminus, a cassette deck is used for turning stock to minimise handling as some models are delicate.
www.cdadson.freeserve.co.uk /HaylingIsland   (1544 words)

  
 Hayling Island Kitesurf School
The Hayling Island Kitesurf School was set up in 1999 by Chris Bull, one of the pioneers of kitesurfing in the UK.
All courses are taken on Kite beach, Hayling Island which is one of the most popular and best locations in the UK to learn and practice the sport.
Hayling Island is easily accessible from most areas and just an hour and 15min from London.
www.hikitesurfschool.co.uk   (207 words)

  
 Hayling Island First Responders
Welcome to the website of The Hayling Island First Responder Group, the busiest group in the country.
Hayling Island First Responders had the busiest year to date.
The Hayling Island First Responders are almost entirely funded by voluntary contributions.
www.haylingfirstresponders.co.uk   (138 words)

  
 Hayling Island SC History
In the autumn of 1921 seven sailing enthusiasts met to form the Hayling Island Sailing Club, of which the first Hon.
The original Club Burgee was designed by R. McKilliam, with the approval of the founder members, and consisted of an accurate replica of the Hayling coat of arms on a red background.
Hayling Island Sailing Club enjoys a high reputation for its organisation of World and National Championships, Olympic trials and open events; the choice of sailing waters ensuring that, barring the most extreme weather conditions, events can be completed and enjoyed.
www.hisc.co.uk /history2.htm   (892 words)

  
 Havant Borough Website - Destination Hayling Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Hayling Island is, however, unique in that it is recognised as the birthplace of windsurfing and is currently a popular destination for this and other extreme water sports.
Hayling Island is a traditional coastal resort that has suffered as a result of the decline of the traditional seaside holiday.
Research into the history of windsurfing, establishing the origins of the sport on Hayling Island, was undertaken and, as a result of this, the inventor of the sport was contacted.
www.havant.gov.uk /havant-6961   (4228 words)

  
 Destination Hayling   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Hayling Island is a seaside resort on the South coast of England.
Around two thirds of Hayling Island seafront is currently inaccessible to anyone who is not able bodied and relatively fit.
Destination Hayling Island will see the refurbishment of the whole seafront, focused on the creation of a new landmark conceptual "modern pier" building, which will be the centerpiece of a re-invigorated seafront.
www.destinationhayling.com   (276 words)

  
 Portsmouth-UK - Hayling Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Hayling Island offers the area one of the best Children's fair's going.
The Island has a large Beach, now mainly shingle covered around the main areas but still offers a Large SAND Beach on the West Coast close to the Ferry Boat Inn.
The Island is also said to be one of the best Wind Surfing areas on the South Coast.
www.portsmouth-uk.com /hayling_island.htm   (296 words)

  
 HAYLING ISLAND LIFEBOAT STATION
Hayling Island RNLI Fundraising Branch held at very successful wine and cheese party at Mengeham Rythe Sailing Club on Saturday 1st April raising £606.09 for the Hayling Island Lifeboat Station.
Hayling Island RNLI Fund Raising Branch raised £871 at the Christmas Fair on Saturday 1st October which was held at the URC Hall on Hayling Island.
Hayling Island RNLI Fund Raising Branch was invited to attend the August Bank holiday "Funday" at the Maypole Inn on Havant Road, Hayling Island.
www.haylinglifeboats.org.uk /fundraising.htm   (720 words)

  
 Hayling Island local information - Hampshire local pages   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
The town of Hayling Island contains the villages of East and West Hayling and lies within the Portsmouth and S.E. Hampshire area.
Community information for Hayling Island from Cousin - Hampshire's directory of services to the community.
Leisure activities and groups in the Hayling Island area - taken from Cousin - Hampshire's directory of services to the community.
www.hants.gov.uk /localpages/south_east/hayling   (294 words)

  
 Hayling Island bed and breakfast, cottage and self catering accommodation, Hayling Island guest houses, hotels & other ...
Hayling Island bed and breakfast, cottage and self catering accommodation, Hayling Island guest houses, hotels & other holiday accommodation and places to stay in Hayling Island.
Hayling Island is to be found on the beautiful southern coast of England on the rural shores between the well known cities of Chichester and Portsmouth.
Hayling Island is a premier location for clean beaches and holds two blue flags and Tidy Britain seaside awards; it is the premier location for some of the best sailing and windsurfing in the UK.
www.gocoastal.co.uk /resort_guides/hayling_island   (788 words)

  
 Hayling Property Management, Properties for Sale
Located at the favoured west side of Hayling Island and situated on the seafront with wonderful views across the Solent and to the Isle of Wight.
Hayling Island Golf links & Club is also nearby.
This is a 2 bedroom terraced flint and brick cottage of some considerable age which is not known at the time of preparing these particulars.
www.haylingpropertymanagement.co.uk /sales.php   (580 words)

  
 Hayling Island Branch
The much missed Hayling Island Branch was, despite not being built by it, the archetypal LBandSCR branch line, fairly short, quaint and operated by ancient rolling stock that gave it such a special charm.
The Hayling Island train in its bay platform, taken from the "Up" platform at Havant during 1963.
Terrier Nº32646 (which was sold to the LSWR in 1903) was just one of several Terriers associated with the Hayling line, others were 32636 (the original Terrier), 32640, 32644, 32650, 32655 (now "Stepney" on the Bluebell Railway), 32659, 32661, 32662, 32670 (which belonged to the Kent and East Sussex Railway until Nationalisation), 32677 and 32678.
www.semg.org.uk /location/hayling_01.html   (537 words)

  
 Hayling to Paris Hayling Charity cycle-ride -- Latest News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
The route of the police escorted tour round the Island is planned to be from Hayling Ferry at about 3pm, up Staunton Avenue, through West Town to Gable Head, via St Mary's Road, down Elm Grove, round Mengham, then down Seagrove Avenue and along the Seafront to the Lifeboat Inn.
Subsequently they discovered that their cheap flights appeared to conflict with availability due to the Cricket World Cup taking place in the UK at the same sort of time and so it is possible at the time of writing that they might not be able to join us.
An important innovation will be a calendar of major fund-raising events on the Island to be published in the Hayling Islander and updated every other month, starting in July, with the opportunity for groups with relevant dates to request their inclusion.
members.aol.com /parhayride/Latestnews.htm   (1877 words)

  
 Hotel reservations and deals - ajc.com > Book hayling island hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
The Langstone Hotel is a stunningly individualistic hotel favourably situated on the South Coast between Portsmouth & Chichester on the northern shore of Hayling Island overlooking Langstone Water.
Hayling Island has 2 European Blue Flag Award beaches and excellent facilities for the yachting enthusiast.
The restaurant, lounges, courtyard and bar offer menus which reflect the use of the freshest of local ingredients prepared and presented with flair and imagination then served by staff who strive to provide a friendly, efficient service in a relaxed atmosphere.
hotels.ajc.com /gb/hayling_island/langstone_hotel.html   (271 words)

  
 Personal loan Hayling Island
Hayling Island is very flat, and often threatened with flooding from the sea.
A small passenger ferry connects Hayling Island to the neighbouring island of Portsea where the city of Portsmouth is located.
Salt production was an industry on the island from the 11th century (the Domesday Book recorded a saltpan on the island for this purpose) until the late 19th century.At the northwest corner of the island lies the Hayling Oysterbeds Local Nature Reserve.
www.corporateangels.com /personal-loan-hayling-island.html   (901 words)

  
 Hayling Property Management, the rentals and lettings specialists and Estate Agents for Hayling
We at HPM, offer a full professional sales service on Hayling Island with quite simply the most competitive commission rates available.
If you are looking to move onto Hayling or have simply outgrown your existing home, we have a constantly changing list of properties for rent.
Paul and Heather Sanford run the business from their prominent high street office in Elm Grove, Hayling Island with Lesley and Sylvia - general office assistants.
www.haylingpropertymanagement.co.uk   (317 words)

  
 Hayling Island Branch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Leaving the halt the train continued close to the coast for a couple of miles through open country to the Hayling Island terminus.
The Hayling Branch crossed the main road to the island at Langstone, where Langston station and its level crossing were located.
A traditional style of halt, North Hayling was of entirely wooden construction and was situated a little way to the south of Langstone Bridge.
www.semg.org.uk /location/hayling_02.html   (367 words)

  
 Hayling Island Caravan Parks, Campsites, and Holiday Parks
Southampton airport is 19.2 miles (30.9 km) from Hayling Island, Hampshire.
The A3(M) jnct 5 is approximately 2.9 miles (4.6 km) from Hayling Island.
The Warblington Railway Station is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km) from Hayling Island.
www.pickatrail.com /sun/h/england/campsites/hayling_island_hampshire.html   (296 words)

  
 Hayling Island Holidays
Welcome to Hayling Island Holiday Park, ideally located for exploring England's beautiful South coast and unspoilt countryside.
In 2006 Weststar Holidays are investing £2.7 million into Hayling Island Holiday Park.
This will transform Hayling Island into the number one location for holiday home ownership in the South East of England.
www.haylingislandholidays.com   (50 words)

  
 Hayling Island
Hayling Island Bookshop, 34 Mengham Road, Hayling Island
Hayling Hardware Ltd, 59 Elm Grove, Hayling Island
The Hayling Billy, 117 Elm Grove, Hayling Island
www.hampshire-shops.co.uk /html/hayling_island.html   (400 words)

  
 Hayling Island, United Kingdom Surf Forecast, Tides, Surfcam and Sea Conditions
Hayling Island, United Kingdom Surf Forecast, Tides, Surfcam and Sea Conditions
Hayling Island on the South Coast is a sheltered beach break that only works once in a while.
At the moment, we display the current current weather observations / forecast for Hayling Island, tide data, sea temperature and a growing list of Surfcams.
www.surf-forecast.com /breaks/HaylingIsland.shtml   (198 words)

  
 Property for sale, rentals and holiday lets on hayling island in Hampshire
Millers was founded in 1947 and we are an independent estate agent specialising in selling, letting and managing property on Hayling Island in Hampshire.
We are the only estate agents on Hayling Island who are members of the TEAM network who uniquely work together sharing their properties on a common property register that can be accessed and offered by over 550 TEAM members and by the public through the TEAM website.
Through this web site we aim to keep you informed of houses, flats and bungalows available for sale and to let through Millers, as well as providing you with a simple and efficient method of finding out more about the services that we offer.
www.haylingproperty.co.uk   (337 words)

  
 hayling island lifeboat station
After an unsuccessful attempt to reach the casualty in his smack Captain Goldring launched her skiff and together with two crew rescued the three men who had been marooned for over five hours.
The lifeboat house was constructed at a cost of £250 on the south side of Hayling Island.
A Framed Letter of Appreciation signed by the Chairman of the Institution was awarded to Helmsman Roderick James and to Helmsman Frank Dunster in recognition of the service on 24 September when nine people were rescued from the 41ft ketch Seaway Endeavour which was in difficulties in rough breaking seas on the East Pole Sands.
www.haylinglifeboats.org.uk /history.htm   (950 words)

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