Thousands of dogs enjoyed the inaugural 'Dogstival' in the New Forest

There were wagging tails and strutting paws aplenty at Pylewell Park for Lymington's first Dogstival

Thousands of dogs of all shapes and sizes enjoyed a great day out last weekend (18th and 19th May) at the very first Dogstival, with more than 10,000 dog owners and dog lovers giving the family-friendly festival at Pylewell a huge paws up too!

We were there, and we "got" it! A Festival for and about dogs is a fabulously positive environment and the dogs seemed to sense it, there was very little doggy disagreement

Do you know someone who is being financially abused?

Lester Aldridge Solicitors Life Matters for Lymington.com readers - May 2019

The financial abuse of older and vulnerable adults is a disturbing problem which can drain estates of assets and prevent beneficiaries under wills from receiving their inheritance.  It can happen and does, anywhere.  Lymington and the New Forest are not immune.

Financial abuse is disturbing, and a growing issue

The latest in the Lester Aldridge Life Matters series, this article discusses how to spot or confirm when financial abuse might be happening and what to do if you are concerned.  Lester

What’s on in the New Forest over the May Half Term Holidays

Things to do during the school holidays in the New Forest and surrounding areas 

There are lots of exciting things to do in the New Forest, Lymington and surrounding areas during the school holidays. Here's our guide of what's on locally for visitors and locals. For those having to juggle work with school holidays, we have information about holiday childcare .

To see what's on day by day, take a look at our Events Calendar  for the Lymington, New Milton and New Forest area. Remember, if you're organising a

Dementia Action Week 2019 - what tangible actions will you take?

Starts Monday 20 May nationally and in Lymington

Initiated nationwide by the Alzheimer’s Society and supported locally in Lymington by Lymington Dementia Action Group

Dementia Action Week is a national week of action to improve the lives of those with dementia   

There are 850,000 people in the UK who are affected by dementia - for which there is still no cure.  This does not just affect the elderly:  40,000 people in the UK under the age of 65 suffer from early onset dementia. It is believed that by 2051 the

Shorefield Holidays are recruiting for lots of different jobs across the business

Build your career with Shorefield Holidays and the recently launched Doctor Pollock Acadamy

Shorefield Holidays is one of the leading holiday park operators in the New Forest, with its head office based at Shorefield Country Park just outside Milford-on-Sea. It has always been family owned and operated and the third generation of the family now works in the business.

Shorefield Holidays, which runs eight holiday parks, employs 213 permanent staff and contributes more than £27m every year to the local economy.

Simon Pollock, managing director of Shorefield Holidays, said:

Looking for childcare in Lymington and the New Forest?

School holidays are great - except when you have to work!

Updated May 2019

Finding things for the children to do whilst you are working can be a real chore. In a bid to try and make things slightly easier for you, here is a summary of holiday children that is usually on offer in and around Lymington.

Start planning your school holidays now - you will generally find that activity days get booked up well in advance.

Do get in touch with us if you know of any other holiday childcare clubs

Would you like to learn first hand about the life of the New Forest commoners?  

Join TV star Tom Hordle and The Bell Inn for a very special experience 

Commoner and TV star Tom Hordle and The Bell Inn at Bramshaw have joined forces to create a unique new attraction: a New Forest walking and lunch experience for locals and visitors.  

Walk with the commoners and learn about the New Forest, then lunch at The Bell 

As part of its determination to support, serve and promote the traditions and the produce of the New Forest, The Bell Inn at

Personal tax planning guidance for the 2019-20 tax year

It's a good time to review your tax affairs to ensure you're taking advantage of all available allowances

The new tax year started on 6 April and brings a number of important changes, making it a good time to review your tax affairs to make sure that you are taking advantage of all available reliefs and allowances. This guide from New Forest Tax Accountants provides some personal tax planning suggestions. Your particular circumstances must be considered as further opportunities might be available to you.

Income Tax

For 2019-2020, the personal allowance

Dogstival promises a fantastic day out for dogs and dog lovers!

Whether you have two legs or four, the New Forest's 'Dog Festival' includes something for everyone

This weekend, Dogstival will be taking place in the grounds of the fabulous Pylewell Park near Lymington (home of the Curious Arts Festival for the past five years) and it promises a fabulous day (or weekend) out for dogs and dog lovers. And of course you don't need to be a dog owner to come along - nor do you need to bring your pooch, although there'll be plenty to woof about if you