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BEAULIEU BOAT JUMBLE 26 April, from 9am National Motor Museum, Beaulieu SO42 7ZN Hundreds of stands of boating bits, new trailerable boats, dinghies, equipment and craft from classics to nearly new. With thousands of new and used boating bargains, it makes for an unmissable event for all sailors. Your ticket to the Boatjumble includes entry to the world famous National Motor Museum, Palace House and gardens, Beaulieu Abbey, and World of Top Gear. 01590 612345. LYMINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY SPRING CONCERT 9 May, 7.30pm St. Thomas’ Church, Lymington G. F. HANDEL – ACIS AND GALATEA. Musical Director Michael Goldthorpe with Lymington Classical Players and professional soloists. Tickets available on the door, from Maxwell Hamilton in Lymington, Milford Community Centre and New Forest Stationers, New Milton. £15, £10 including interval drink (accompanied children free). Disabled Access.

For more information call the Secretary 01425 614023 or visit www.lymingtonchoral.org.uk EVENING TALK: DEER OF THE BRITISH ISLES 6 May, 7pm-9pm New Forest Centre, Lyndhurst, SO43 7NY Presentation of the six species of deer in the British Isles, focusing on the New Forest. £6 nonmembers £4 members (B) 02380 283444 THE HOUSE IN THE WOOD – OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS 10 May (2-6) Beaulieu SO42 7YN Peaceful 12 acre woodland garden with continuing progress and improvement. New areas and streams have been developed and good acers planted among mature azaleas and rhododendrons. A magical garden to get lost in and popular with birdwatchers. £4.50, children free. Cream Teas. WALHAMPTON – OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS 10 May (2-5.30) Beaulieu Road, Lymington SO41 5ZG Glorious walks through large C18 landscape garden surrounding magnificent mansion (not open). Discover 3 lakes, serpentine canal, climbable prospect mount, period former banana house and orangery, fascinating shell grotto. £4, children free. Refreshments.

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Cloudy2Clear Windows – Service With A Smile! It’s been a crazy few months for Cloudy2Clear Windows. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has grown rapidly as homeowners take advantage of their services. Managing Director Justin Friel feels that it’s all about service. ‘Our product is simple. If your double glazing is misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 5 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving

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