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I’ve always really loved music. I can Melanie Tinson & Tania Houston remember spending my first savings on a radio/cassette player which I took everywhere with me. It cost me a small fortune in batteries and, as this was pre-headphone days, made me pretty unpopular with the neighbours.

Although music took a bit of a backseat when my children were young, they are both at university now and I have revived my interest. I attend lots of concerts and music festivals throughout the summer and have joined a Meetup group for other music lovers (www.meetup.com/OMGOutdoor-Music-Group or Google “OMG Meetup”).

With a few exceptions, I’m really not into the music I grew up with; I like modern music and current artists. I’m fit, healthy and reasonably slim, but one look at my face and you’d know I’m not exactly Radio 1’s target audience, meaning I sometimes feel out of place at live events.

If I go to concerts, these are mostly in the dark and I can’t generally be seen. But if I go to a music festival during the day it’s a different matter. I was near the front at one the other week and I suddenly realised I was older than anyone else there by at least 25 years. ‘The kids’ should have been staring at me wondering which teenager I was accompanying. However they were far too interested in the act on stage, their friends and themselves to bother looking at me.

Yes my backache might tell me I’m too old and I certainly can’t ‘do’ camping, but I’ve come to the conclusion that nobody else is bothered about your age or how you look.

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By Katherine Sorrell Well-designed storage makes an enormous difference to our homes, so interiors expert Katherine Sorrell takes us through some room-by-room ideas.

Our homes are full of stuff, and each room requires specific solutions. You could do this yourself, plotting on graph paper where doors, windows, radiators and other furnishings will go, making use of ‘dead’ spaces such as under stairs or sloping ceilings, the alcoves either side of a chimney breast or the space below a bay window. Alternatively, interior designers can create an overall ‘look’, but should understand space planning, while architects are suited to more extensive works that involve extensions or alterations, and can help to make the most of your space.

Living Rooms Often the public face of a home, the living room is where you’ll show off treasured possessions whilst concealing less attractive items, so to cope with these twin demands build in storage that includes open shelving and/ or display niches as well as cupboards. A central chimney breast with alcoves either side is ideal for shelving above and 8

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Halls Hallway storage is all about organisation – slimline furniture such as console tables or storage benches works well. For a variety of storage types, supplement coat hooks behind the door with shoe racks at the bottom, an umbrella hook, and a shelf at the top.

Alternatively, it may be possible to build an under-stair cupboard, kitted out with hooks, shelves and racks.

Bathrooms Custom-made floor and wall cabinets are ideal for storing toiletries and spare towels, keeping surfaces clear, while vanity units with shelves, drawers and cabinets can be built around sanitaryware to cover up pipe work. Alternatively, consider free-standing options such as dressers, cupboards and chests,

and wall-mounted pieces like shelves, racks and mirrored cupboards. Pipe runs can be hidden behind false walls of studwork and plasterboard, within which you can punch shallow shelves and cupboards. Do the same when building a shower wall and create niches in which to store shampoos and soaps.

Bedrooms There are four ways to fit out a bedroom: use free-standing pieces that you can take with you when you move (but probably won’t be space efficient); find a carpenter or joiner to make a bespoke room; use a fittedfurniture specialist, whose ranges often feature ingenious storage solutions; or use inexpensive, off-the-shelf elements from DIY shops or storage specialists, and make it up yourself. It’s a question of working out what best suits you, your property and your pocket.

Children’s Rooms Raised beds with storage underneath are great for storing clothes or toys. Drawers should be easy to open, but with stops that prevent them from sliding right out. Use large boxes, baskets or cupboards for bigger toys, and smaller containers for things like Lego, toy soldiers and paints.

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Trim off the excess pastry and prick the base all over with a fork. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

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The stylish bodywork helps to make the Countryman a tantalising option in the CUV sector and with great additions and features to match, it’s difficult to see why you wouldn’t choose it.

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For starters, both models have had recent redesigns to create more space and alter their looks to be more modern and upto-date. It has to be said that the Countryman certainly looks better than the Yeti, with the distinguishing features of the

MINI range, such as the shape, the headlights and front grille, to make it truly stand out on the road.

The size of both models also make them very practical, with the smaller Countryman offering 350 litres of space in the boot with the seats up, whilst the Yeti has only 66 litres more in a car 20cm longer and 10cm taller.

This means you can get more for your money space-wise in the Countryman, especially as the range starts off cheaper than the Skoda.

Customisability has also been a recent appeal of the MINI market, and with the Countryman this is no exception. With MINI’s design additions that can be fitted to the whole range, you can personalise your Countryman as much as you wish. Also you can fit satellite navigation, stereo system, leather trim and ‘Run-Flat’ tyres to your model; great options that can be added to any of the range. Good options aren’t as easy to come by on the Yeti, as the better choices to fit are only available further up the Yeti model range, whilst almost all are compatible with every Countryman model.

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LeAnn Rimes LeAnn Rimes first hit the charts in 1998 with ‘How Do I Live’ Since then, she has starred in the classic movie ‘Coyote Ugly’, won two Grammys, a dozen Billboard awards, two world music gongs and a roomful of country music awards! She’s back with a new single and album and The Breeze’s Robert Kenny caught up with her to talk hits, new music and whether you should mention a lady’s age.

Congratulations on the new single.

It’s called ‘The Story’ and it’s one of those songs that just hooks you straight in. Your voice on the opening line just grabs you.

Thank you. Yeah this song is so beautiful. It’s a love story but I think it’s also a story of selfacceptance and owning every bit of your story and your life and how we’re all connected, and one collective story. So I think all of us can relate to this in a number of ways. You can get to a point where you settle into yourself and own every piece of you – it’s really empowering!

‘How Do I Live Without You’ is number four on Billboard’s greatest songs of all time. That is absolutely amazing. You must be thrilled with that?

It’s mind blowing actually.

People really connected with that song in such a way that it became a part of everyone’s lives. There are weddings, funerals, whatever – it’s amazing what music can do. So I’m very grateful for that song and still enjoy singing it.

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Twenty 20 Art For Oakhaven 3 – 9 September More than 160 original pieces of art will go ‘under the hammer’ at St Barbe Museum & Gallery in Lymington this September to raise funds for Oakhaven Hospice.

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By Jackie Brewster The presence of a muddy bike abandoned on the grass verge made Marion suspect that the creature perched high in the branches of her damson tree was no bird.

“You’d better not be scrumping,” Marion said, wrapping her pashmina tightly around her shoulders, “I’ll be having a word with your mother.”

“You don’t know her.” A girl, no older than twelve, peered down through the foliage. She’d come prepared. A large bucket swung from her juice-stained hand.

“You’re trespassing,” Marion said with annoyance. “That tree borders my property. All the fruit belongs to me.”

“You can’t own a tree,” the girl said, “it’s a living thing.”

“What utter nonsense,” Marion said crossly. “Of course you can.”

The girl looked dubious.

“Last year all the plums just fell into the lane and got ruined,” the girl said. “That’s a waste, and we’re taught not to waste food.”

Marion felt a twinge of guilt. Last year she had intended to pick the damsons, but it meant getting the step ladder out of the garage and she’d never got round to it.

“They’re not plums,” she said firmly, “they’re damsons.”

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well?” Marion asked.

“Just the one,” the girl grinned.

“It was juicy.”

“Why don’t you climb down with your bucket?” Marion said cunningly, “And I will take my share from what you’ve picked.

The rest you can keep as a picker’s fee.”

The girl considered this for a moment.

“How about,” she replied, “I take my share from the bucket and you get what’s left instead?”

“Certainly not,” said Marion.

This child really had some cheek.

“Don’t forget those are my damsons and you are a thief.”

“If you cared about them you’d have picked them already,” the girl said. “I’m the one who’s taken all the risks.”

“But you didn’t ask permission,” Marion said, outraged.

There was a steely look in the girl’s eye. Then she smiled.

“How about we play a game?” she said. “I tip this bucket and whatever you catch you keep, and whatever falls on the ground I keep.”

“But I’ve got nothing to catch them in,” Marion said, annoyed.

She didn’t much like games.

“Then nip into your house for a bowl.” The girl smiled sweetly.

“As big as you like.”

“I don’t trust you,” Marion said, “the minute I’m gone you’ll be off

with the lot.”

The girl looked offended.

“Brownie’s honour I would not,” she said. “Alright then, why not catch them in your scarf?”

“It’s not a scarf, it’s a pashmina,” Marion said, then realised what a good idea that was. The girl clearly wasn’t aware just how big her pashmina was. If she held it taut she could catch every damson, and the annoying child would end up with none at all.

“Alright then,” Marion agreed, “you’ve got yourself a deal.” She unfolded the length of fabric.

“Not fair!” the girl cried. “It’s massive.”

“You can’t back out now,” Marion said, pleased that the balance of power had been redressed.

“Alright,” the girl conceded reluctantly, “get ready then.”

Marion squinted up into the branches of the tree with the pashmina outstretched like a fireman’s net. The girl wedged herself against a branch and held up the bucket. Slowly it began to tip. Marion braced herself.

Frist there was a strange rattling sound, then a slurry of wet damson stones rained down upon her.

“You know how I said I’d only eaten one?” the girl laughed, swinging nimbly down with her empty bucket. “Well, I might have been lying.”

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Many gardens are now looking a little tired, as summer flowers try hard to put on a reasonable show despite the tougher conditions and the fact that their season is drawing to a close.

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It is not a good time for planting shrubs or trees, as the soil tends to be fairly dry, so you can’t even make things look better with a shrub or two. So, do what you can to perk up flower beds and borders and then start to plan ahead for spring - right now garden centres are starting to take delivery of huge quantities of fabulous bulbs, just ready for planting, and a sure fire way to get your garden looking fabulous in those first few months of next year, and indeed for years to come. Get down to the garden centre sooner rather than later, so that you can have the pick of the bunch.

so send off for a few of these to ensure you have something particularly special to enjoy - and to show off to your friends and neighbours! If ordering from catalogues you will need to get a move on, however, so send off for a few as soon as possible. Then enjoy putting your feet up with a cuppa and a pile of catalogues, ready to choose some delightful bulbs ready for planting in the next month or so.

Many bulbs will actually start to put down roots at the back end of summer and into autumn, giving them a head start and ensuring a fabulous display in spring, so prompt planting is advisable. The only thing you need to delay is the planting of tulips; these are best planted in October to help them avoid a nasty infection called tulip fire.

Before you set off to the garden centre, take a look at your borders - and indeed anywhere else in the garden - and decide where you can cram in a few bulbs. Remember, the great thing is they are often in flower before the rest of the garden gets going, and so they can be used to under-plant existing trees, shrubs and herbaceous flowers. Bulbs are an excellent way to make the most of every square metre of garden soil, and to ensure that your garden looks lovely as early as possible in the year.

Don’t forget that many mail order catalogues are available and these have an even bigger array of bulbs, often including many of the more unusual varieties,

Many bulbs do really well in containers, so if you have a permanently planted up container this too can be underplanted with several layers of

spring flowering bulbs. Use a transplanting trowel to plant in these tight spaces and that way you’ll minimise damage to the existing plants’ roots.

If you are new to using bulbs and feel unsure of what goes together, don’t feel frightened to experiment. Alternatively, many catalogues and even some garden centres offer mixed selections of bulbs for specific purposes and there are also some lovely packs of bulbs following colour themes.

These usually represent good value for money too.

Have you got a dull patch of lawn? Brighten it up in the early months by planting some small bulbs. Things like crocus or miniature narcissus are particularly useful, as once the flowers have faded you don’t have too much deteriorating

foliage to cope with.

In larger areas, consider planting up drifts of full-sized daffodils, but make sure that the grass beneath these trees or shrubs is not something you want to keep regularly mown, as you will have to wait for at least six weeks after flowering before you can safely remove the leaves of the daffodils.

When choosing bulbs, always make sure they are in good condition before you buy. With a quick look through the packaging (bulbs are often hidden by large quantities of sawdust or wood shavings) you should be able to find the bulbs itself. Avoid any which are showing even the slightest signs of deterioration such as sunken brown spots, excessive softness or the presence of patches of bluish

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If you want to buy large quantities of the same variety, then it may be possible to buy a net of bulbs from your garden centre or direct from a mail order specialist nursery.

Ideally bulbs should be planted promptly, but if this isn’t possible make sure that you keep them in a cool and well ventilated spot before planting, as this is essential to reduce the risk of them deteriorating.

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Seven friends were invited to join them and they called themselves The Woodlanders. Apart from two exhibitions at Highcliffe Castle they still considered Burley Village Hall their home.

Nigel Chant who will be exhibiting his latest woodwork.

interest in what The Woodlanders are doing, calling in from time to time when the exhibition is on, catching up with old friends and visitors who remember them from previous years.

All members of the group will be in the hall from time to time, working, demoing and happy to chat about their work and their individual approach to their art. As in previous years there is a small entry charge of 50p in support of Diabetes UK. Children, babies, dogs and ponies are all free! There is a disabled access in to the hall and a car park opposite.

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CALSHOT NATURE CLUB St. George’s Hall,Calshot Meets Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm Organised family activities throughout the year, term time. £1 per session per family.

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL NEW FOREST GROUP New members and visitors always welcome. 01590 683180 New Forest Art Society meetings are held the third Wed of most months throughout the year at Lyndhurst Community Centre from 7.30 – 9.30 pm. More information on www.newforestartsociety.weebly. com New members and visitors (small entry fee) always welcome.

Contact 02380283670 TOTTON ART SOCIETY New members always welcome.

02380 866913 Waterside Art Group Every Tuesday evening in Hythe Community Centre. New members welcome. Contact the secretary on 023 80847489 HYTHE KNIT AND CRAFT CLUB New members always welcome.

02381 223439 WATERSIDE CRAFT CLUB Every 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 1:15-3:34pm Hythe Community Centre £7 each, includes all materials.

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Brockenhurst Flower Club Brockenhurst Village Hall, Highwood Rd, SO42 7RY Meet 3rd Mon each month, 2-4pm.

01425 623125 FORESTERS FLOWER CLUB 1st Thursday of the month, 7:30pm Copythorne Parish Hall Everyone welcome. 02380 812883 NEW FOREST FUSCHIA SOCIETY For more information visit www. newforestfuschiasociety.org.uk BLACKFIELD GARDENING CLUB 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:30pm St. Francis Church, Langley New members always welcome.

02380 841006 BEAULIEU YOUNG FARMER’S CLUB Every Friday, 7:30pm The Out of Town Centre For young people 10-26 who share an interest in the countryside. beaulieu@hampshireyfc.org

HEALTH & EXERCISE Taekwondo for Adults & Children, & Martial Arts Fitness Waterside Sports & Social Club (Esso Club), Holbury Contact master Colin Graves 6th Dan. colingraves36@btinernet.com 07871 875254 LADIES WHO WALK A weekly walk around the Hollybank area of Hythe for local ladies. Gentle paced walk, a chat and a cup of tea afterwards. Call Barbara on 07932 610096

HYTHE BADMINTON CLUB Thursdays, 8-10pm Gang Warily All ages and abilities welcome, 02380 893851 WATERSIDE TABLE TENNIS CLUB (Table Tennis England Club of the Year 2014 / 15 (runner up) Testwood Sports College, SO40 3ZW Open Practice for all ages and abilities Mon & Fri 7 - 10.15pm Junior Coaching Fri 6.30 - 8.00pm Everyone welcome. 02380 894403 chairman@watersidettc.co.uk FAWLEY SQUASH CLUB Thursdays, 6-9:30pm. 02380 891640 Jubilee Hall. Open to all.

WATERSIDE CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE COFFEE MORNING Meets every month Please call for more details. 02381 780409 HYTHE & WATERSIDE DEMENTIA FRIENDLY GROUP Cornerstone Hythe URC Anyone interested in joining this newly formed group should call 02380 207623 NEW FOREST TINNITUS SUPPORT GROUP The group meets regularly to provide support, advice and information as well as arranging social activities. Call 07894 701665 for information.

LYMINGTON CARERS SUPPORT GROUP 1st Thursay of the month, 2pm Linden House, New Street. 0345 221122

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Waterside Tennis Club Waterside Sports & Social Club, Holbury. Tue & Fri afternoons, Sun morning, Mon, Wed, Fri evening. Coaching available. www. watersidetennis.co.uk

BOYS BRIGADE Monday evenings during term time, 5:30 – 9:30pm. Cornerstone United Reformed Church, Hythe, SO45 6BR office@cornerstonehytheurc.org 02380 845005

TOTTON BADMINTON CLUB Mondays, 5-7pm, West Totton Centre, Hazel Farm Road. If you are nifty fifty or older, come along.

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DIBDEN PURLIEU RAINBOW MOTHER & TODDLER GROUP Wednesdays, 10-11:30am St. Andrew’s Church Hall. 02380 843248

SMARTIES PARENT & TODDLER GROUP Monday morning during term time 9.30-11.30. St. John’s Hall, Hythe.

Very friendly group with play, arts and crafts, singing etc. £2 per week plus £1 for extra child. More info contact Chris 02380 893379 Jungle Jive Mondays 2.15pm Term Time Waterside Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Lane, Fawley, SO45 1EB Action Rhymes and Music for Toddlers with Parents. Entry Donation Suggested.

Jo Potter 07817739145 iSing Children’s Choir Mon: Lyndhurst Community Center Thur: Lyndhurst Baptist Church Hall Children aged 6 - 10 years. www.facebook.com/isingchoir iSingchoir@gmail.com Just fun singing!

UNCOVER SUNDAYS Sunday evenings, 7:00 – 8.30pm St. Andrew’s Church Centre, Dibden Purlieu. Ages 14-18 can explore their faith together. 02380 843204 CORNERSTONE YOUTH CLUB Tuesday Evenings during term time, 7:30 – 9pm Cornerstone United Reformed Church, Hythe, SO45 6BR office@cornerstonehytheurc.org 02380 845005 FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH CLUB Ages 7-9, from 7pm – 8.30pm Ages 10-13 from 7pm – 9.30pm Dibden Purlieu Coffee Shop, at St Andrew’s Entry is £1.

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Far From The Madding Crowds Gadgets for going off the beaten track For many people, late summer is the perfect time to go off the beaten track and explore, whether that’s by hiking, cycling or a combination of the two. And with the right gadgets you can be sure that you’ll love to go a-wandering, no matter where you’re headed.

If you like to listen to music, podcasts or ebooks when you’re roaming, or if you just fancy some music while you swim in a lake, waterproof headphones are a great idea: sets such as the X-1 Surge Mini (£35) are 100% waterproof to a depth of 12 feet, but don’t forget to buy a waterproof case for your iPod or phone: you can pick up a universal waterproof case for less than £10, although make sure you check the specs carefully: water resistant and waterproof are very different things, and the former is only designed to protect your device against accidents, not deliberately going underwater.

If you’d rather drink water than swim in it, a refillable water bottle is a great investment. £14 gets you the leak-proof, durable Kleen Kanteen, while the £6 Snugpak is designed to be clipped to your backpack.

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messenger bag, the Memobottle (around £22) is shaped like a book rather than a bottle so it won’t make your bag all bulky.

And of course, don’t forget the humble Thermos (from around £8), which is as good at keeping soup warm as it is at keeping water cool - a useful skill given the vagaries of the British weather.

If you have fond memories of the Swiss Army Knife you might be interested to see its latest incarnation, the Victorinox Expedition Kit. At £135 it’s a lot of money for a knife, but then it’s a lot of knife for the money: not only does it have the usual blades and screwdrivers but it also includes a digital clock, a barometer, a compass, an altimeter and a thermometer. And of course you never know when you might need to get a stone out of a horse’s hoof.

It’s an Android-based, ruggedised tablet with GPS, weather sensors and radio communication to ensure that you always know where you are and what’s coming, and that you’re never out of contact with the outside world. It’s a bit of an overkill for a walk round a park, but for more serious expeditions it could be a very valuable travelling companion. The use of an E-Ink screen and a built-in solar panel means it should last for ages too, although unfortunately E-Ink’s slower updating does rule out a game of Angry Birds after the day’s travelling is over.

If it’s even half as good as the Kickstarter campaign promises it could be really clever.

Fancy a tent that’s as techy as a tablet? The Heimplanet Cave inflates like an airbed, weighs just 5 kg and looks like it came from a spaceship. At £480 it’s a little on the expensive side, but the structure is puncture-proof and it’s actually quite affordable by inflatable tent standards.

If you’d rather take even more technology with you, the Earl Backcountry Survival Tablet ($299, around £205) will start shipping in the second half of 2016 after smashing its fundraising target on Kickstarter.

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Discover What’s On ROCK UP AND EXPLORE 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 2pm to 3.30pm Blackwater car park SO42 7QB Bring the family and join a Forestry Commission Volunteer Ranger on a short guided walk and learn about the New Forest and what makes it so special. Free event. All ages welcome. Dogs welcome if kept on a lead. There is no need to book, but spaces will be filled on a first come first served basis. 0300 067 4601.

MEET THE RANGERS 2 Aug, 1pm to 2.30pm Hatchet Pond SO42 7WE Come and meet the Ranger - The Iconic New Forest ponies - Why are they here? Why are they important? Join us on this fun, free event to learn get answers to all your questions about the ponies. Free. Suitable for all. Dogs welcome if kept on a lead. Forestry Commission 0300 067 4601.

COVERT OPERATIONS 3 Aug, 10-12pm Lepe Country Park SO45 1AD Take a step back in time. Using an original Royal Observer Corps training manual, we will learn about the equipment that was used to measure an atomic bomb. Participants will also have the opportunity to view our underground monitoring post. The event will finish around 12pm just in time for lunch! £4 per child 023 8089 9108 38

COWES WEEK 6-13 Aug The Parade, West Cowes, IOW PO31 7QJ The event boasts an 8-day schedule of competitive racing and shore-side entertainment day and night. Visitors can watch the sailing action from the shore or opt to get out on the water aboard a spectator boat. The famous fireworks take place on the final Friday of the event. 01983 295744

CRAFT FAIR 7 Aug, 10.30am to 12.30pm Brockenhurst Village Hall, SO42 7RY £1, under 15s free. Info@ tabletoptreasure.co.uk 01202 576613

HYTHE MARKET 16, 23, 30 Aug, 8-3pm High Street, Hythe You can buy almost anything in the market; vegetables, diy tools, meat, cheese, clothing and pet products.

WILD ABOUT PONIES 16 Aug, 1pm to 2.30pm Bolton’s Bench car park SO43 7BQ Why are they here? Why are they important? Free event. Get answers to all your questions about the ponies. Suitable for all. Dogs welcome if kept on a lead. Forestry Commission 0300 067 4601.

SUMMER CAMPOUT 19 Aug Avon Tyrrell, UK Youth Outdoor Activity Centre, Bransgrove BH23 8EE Pitch your tents and join us for an afternoon of challenges and games before enjoying a BBQ at Café Explore followed by a Campfire.

Spend time together under the stars and enjoy the great outdoors with fun activities and outdoor adventure. Build a fire and toast marshmallows while

our camp guides tell some great stories £10pp 01425 672347 www. avontyrrell.org.uk

SUMMERS END PICNIC 20 Aug, 7pm to 9.15pm Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Jermyns Lane, Ampfield SO51 0QA The fantastic 80 piece orchestra Pops Incorporated UK, will be performing music for the whole family taking inspiration from the stage, screen & TV also current contemporary music. www3. hants.gov.uk/hilliergardens

THE VILLAGE ARTISTS EXHIBITION 23-27 Aug, 10-5pm Lyndhurst Community Centre Acrylic and oil works in a variety of styles. Free admission.

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BAT WALKS FOR FAMILIES 23 & 25 Aug, 7.30pm to 9pm Lepe Country Park SO45 1AD Come along to the Park for a lovely relaxed evening at the Park. Enjoy an evening stroll and learn about that are resident here at Lepe.

See if you can find any using a bat detector! £6 per adult, £5 per child 023 8089 9108

MEET THE RANGERS 23 Aug, 1-2.30pm Come and meet the Ranger and find out about forestry. Do you ever wonder why we plant trees, how we cut them down and where the timber goes? Join us to go behind the scenes and discover modern forestry at its best! Free event.

Suitable for all. Dogs welcome if kept on a lead. Free. 0300 067 4601

FASCINATING FORESTRY 23 Aug, 1pm to 2.30pm Standing Hat car park SO42 7QJ Do you ever wonder why we plant trees, how we cut them down and where the timber goes? Meet the Ranger and find out about forestry.

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BUSHCRAFT SURVIVAL 24 Aug Avon Tyrrell, UK Youth Outdoor Activity Centre BH23 8EE Ever wondered if you would be able to survive in the wild? This activity is about survival so can you work together to build your own shelter to protect you from the elements? Can you get a fire started? Do you have what it takes to survive? £5pp 01425 672347 www.avontyrrell.org.uk

AUTO JUMBLE & CRAFT FAIR 27 Aug, 9.30am to 3pm Sammy Miller Museum, Bashley Cross Road, New Milton BH25 5SZ Free Parking. Admission £4.00 (includes £1 reduced admission to Museum). Refreshments. museum@sammymiller.co.uk

INTERNATIONAL AUTOJUMBLE 3 & 4 Sep National Motor Museum Europe’s biggest Autojumble, with over 2000 stands selling classic and vintage spares, plus full-size cars and the Bonhams auction. www.beaulieu.co.uk/events

HYTHE MARKET 6, 13, 20, 27 Sep, 8-3pm High Street, Hythe

WOODLANDERS EXHIBITION 10-25 Sep, 10-5pm Burley Village Hall, New Forest, BH24 4EB Exhibition of paintings, ceramics, woodcraft, pottery and jewellery www.thewoodlanders.co.uk

OUR PAST OUR FUTURE 10 Sep to 13 Nov New Forest Centre Explore how the forest has changed over the centuries and the challenges the historic working landscape of the New Forest faces in the future. www. newforestcentre.org.uk/whats-on

ROMSEY SHOW 10 Sep Broadlands Park, Romsey Showcasing the best of British farming, it is a vital part of the County’s social calendar as cattle, goats and sheep from across the region compete for glory in the livestock classes. Hundreds of horses are entered in a huge number of equine events that range from show jumping and heavy horses to side saddle and best donkey. www.romseyshow. co.uk

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HIDDEN COLD WAR HISTORY REVEALED 9 & 10 Sep, 10-3.30pm Lepe Country Park SO45 1AD Join us for a fascinating exhibition of artefacts from Lepe’s Cold War Observation Post. There will be talks by members of the Royal Observer Corps Association. Drop by anytime between those times.

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ROMSEY REMOUNT 14 Sep, 7-9pm New Forest Centre Learn about the real life WWI war horses in this illustrated talk on the Remount training centre at Romsey. £6 (£4 Members) (B) 023 8028 3444. www.newforestcentre. org.uk/whats-on

MINSTEAD APPLE DAY 17 Sep, 12.30pm to 4.30pm Minstead Study Centre, School Ln, Lyndhurst SO43 7GH £5 per family. Zebe.harris@hants. gov.uk 02380 813437

SOLENT MUSIC FESTIVAL 21-25 Sep St. Thomas Church, St. Thomas St, Lymington SO41 9ND Wednesday, 21 September 19:30 - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Strings Thursday, 22 September 19:30 Sam Haywood and Friends Friday, 23 September 19:30 Mark Padmore - A Winter’s Journey Saturday, 24 September 11:00 Parcy Parrot’s Family Concert Saturday, 24 September 19:30 The Elias Quartet Sunday, 25 September 16:30 Schubert Octet 0800 411 8881

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