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New Forest car boot sale every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from spring to autumn at Strawberry Fields Lymington.
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Hop on and off the New Forest Tour buses wherever you like and catch the next Tour, or switch between routes, all on the same ticket! Hear the stories of the people, places and animals of the…
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The Club is now pleased that it can continue helping to fight this disease, by facilitating with The Graham Fulford Trust to offer men the opportunity to carry out these tests with a simple…
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Things to do in the New Forest area over the summer holidays
Things to do in the New Forest area over the summer holidays Comprehensive guide for children and families in Lymington, the New Forest and surrounding areas. School's out for summer! Whether you're local to the New Forest or visiting on holiday, you'll find loads to keep you busy this summer. Our summer holiday guide for families and children is stuffed full of fab things to do in the Lymington, New Milton and New Forest area over the school summer holidays. Take a look also at our fun days out feature if you're looking to venture slightly further afield. And for those having to juggle work with school holidays, we have information about holiday childcare, which also includes details of activities days for children. See…Read More -
Bouremouth Symphony Orchestra live in Colten Care home garden
Music to our New Forest ears Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs live - in a Colten Care home garden! Ed Note: When orchestral players from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra turned up to perform at a Colten home, they didn’t expect the audience of residents to include a former BSO leader – so they were definitely kept on their toes! A rather lovely story in ongoing challenging times for live events, for the New Forest and everywhere! Ex-BSO leader Brendan enjoys ‘great pleasure’ of care home concert It’s not every day you have the chance to see and hear professional orchestral players performing live in your own garden. But that’s exactly what residents at Colten Care’s Outstanding-rated Canford Chase in Poole were able to…Read More -
Wills and estate planning for unmarried couples in the New Forest
Wills and estate planning for unmarried couples Did you know there's no such thing as a "common law marriage"? Know the pitfalls and don't get caught out! This month's "Life Matters" article by Lester Aldridge is yet another timely one. For many good reasons (not to mention postponements due to Covid!) an increasing number of couples prefer these days not to get hitched. These wise words from Parisa Jones will ensure you don't lose out in certain eventualities. Also remember that there's always help on hand at Lester Aldridge from an experienced solicitor in any area of the law, pick up the phone to them about any legal matter which concerns you! Call 01202 702612 now to discuss Tax, Trusts, Wills, Probate and see other numbers…Read More -
A guide to beaches near Lymington and the New Forest
A guide to beaches near Lymington and the New Forest Excellent water quality ratings for New Forest and Milford beaches Did you know that the New Forest has over 40 miles of coastline? The New Forest coast stretches from Totton near Southampton all the way to Barton on Sea, with the beaches of Highcliffe and Christchurch Bay also within easy reach. The foreshore provides a wealth of environments for wildlife, with salt marshes, mudflats and numerous inaccessible areas providing an enticing playground for egrets, herons, birds of prey and wildfowl, as well as New Forest ponies and cattle. Walks along the beaches and sea wall (officially signposted as the Solent Way) are popular all year-round - especially the Lymington to Keyhaven…Read More -
Game set and match to Colten Care home resident Bella
Game, set and match to Bella Missing Wimbledon? Tennis has moved on to the next tournament! Ed Note: A Colten Care story not strictly within the New Forest but delightfully relevant to our times and once again demonstrating the love and tenderness with which carers and nurses, companions and chefs alike all treat the residents in their care. ‘Game, set and match’ to Bella Forget Wimbledon, the place to be for enthralling racket and ball action this summer is clearly a Bournemouth care home. Eight tennis-loving residents at Colten Care’s Avon Cliff competed in their own in-house version of the iconic tournament, including mixed doubles matches and a grand final involving the best two players. The home’s lounge was…Read More -
Around the Isle of Wight with Hammersley Homes of Lymington
Around the Island - on foot! Hammersley Homes Isle of Wight Coastal Path Challenge This weekend we're not talking about the iconic Round the Island sailing race, but an Around the Island circumnavigation on foot by two mature ladies, one aged 80. We'll let Louise tell you all about this, in her own words. By Louise Hallett, July 2021 I've set myself a rather mad challenge! "I’ve set myself a rather mad challenge, to walk the 70 mile Isle of Wight Coastal Path later this month, to raise much needed funds for Hammersley Homes - a charity that’s very close to my heart. Safety and support, friendship and compassion, for adults with enduring mental illnesses The charity was established in 2018 to provide…Read More -
Colten Care home resident's lifelong dream achieved age 89
Teddy Edward makes the page Aged 89 living in a Colten Care home, Rosalind achieved her lifelong dream of publication as a children's author Ed Note: This is such a lovely story about a local Colten Care resident's lifelong wishes coming to fruition, that although Fernhill is not quite in the New Forest we felt it was sufficiently special to share with you all. Rosalind nee Ransome: a full and fascinating life Staff at a Dorset dementia care home have helped to fulfil the lifelong wish of a literary-minded resident who dreamt of having her childhood stories published. Rosalind Corkett, who passed away in February aged 89 after living at Colten Care’s Outstanding-rated Longham home Fernhill, wrote three tales with…Read More -
Football and financial planning approaches with Station Financial
Football and Finances Whatever "position" you want to play, you can! With Station Financial, New Forest independent financial advisers During the past year or two you may have been considering what the best plan for your money is and whether you should be saving or investing to make the most of your earnings. It can feel like a risky business and you are may not be familiar with all your options, so it can feel intimidating – we are here to help. We are sure that many of you have been enjoying the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament over recent weeks and are excited to the thought that next summer we will be able to enjoy the World Cup in Qatar. Like…Read More -
Colten Care homes sing with one voice in the New Forest
One voice is just the beginning World Music Day inspires New Forest Colten Care homes to a poignant production of the Barry Manilow song Ed Note: We have reported previously on the amazing Fiona Pritchard, Colten Care's head of music and arts, who combines her exceptional musicianship with resident care and companionship of the highest standards; I personally witnessed how with such tenderness and compassion she would calm and reassure my own mother with advanced dementia in Colten Care's Linden House specialist dementia home. Here she has really excelled herself. World Music Day was the trigger for this beautiful rendition of the Barry Manilow song One Voice, which Fiona orchestrated to begin with a solo and build to a climax of…Read More -
Father's Day at Colten Care homes in Brockenhurst and New Milton
Doting on Dads! New Forest Colten Care homes in Brockenhurst and New Milton celebrate Father's Day Dads living at Colten Care’s 21 care homes across the south were treated to some extra special attention on Father’s Day. Beers, chocolates, goodie bags and their own choice of film viewing brought cheer all round, topped only by welcoming loved ones in for precious time together. Picnics and bridge tournament at Kingfishers, New Milton Family members were able to visit at all homes throughout the day under Covid guidance, creating many opportunities for conversations and gift opening. At the twice Outstanding-rated Kingfishers in New Milton, Hampshire, there were picnics in the garden and a bridge tournament. I'm a very lucky man! Resident Bill…Read More
Featured Businesses
Sterling Gardens Ltd looks after gardens of all sizes across the New Forest including Beaulieu, Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst, Lymington and Hythe.
The Monkey House is re-opening on 17th May as Monkey Brewhouse – complete with new micro brewery which will be producing fresh brews this summer! We are a welcoming 18th century free house…
On The Spot based in Lymington provides all your traditional accountancy services for Self Assessment, Sole Trader, Limited Company, Charity and CIC’s plus virtual finance director…
Grumblebee Co creates one of a kind handmade items, made from offcuts and unwanted fabrics. Its aim is to be sustainable by producing everyday products that help save our planet.
Bringing the joy of dance and fitness to the New Forest: dance, yoga and pilates classes with a fun and unique atmosphere. Currently classes for dance fit, ballet and ballet fit take place…
In the Frame Highcliffe offers a professional, friendly, reliable High Street based Framing Service. together with large format canvas printing, photographic restoration and studio facilities…
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