Page 38 • The HERALD • 11th December 2025 v THE HERALD - ENCOURAGING LOCAL ENTERPRISE v YOUR COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS Independent Jewellers established in 1993 vvvvvv Local experts in jewellery, watches, luxury gifts and services and repairs We buy unwanted jewellery and scrap gold and silver Visit our shop at 10-11 Marsh Parade, Hythe, Southampton SO45 6AN Tel: 023 8251 7621 • amberleyjewellers.co.uk Christmas Cards and 2026 Calendars Age Concern New Forest Christmas Cards and 2026 Calendars are now available from their Office in Hythe. Cards are priced at £4.50 per pack and the Calendars with local pictures taken and donated by local photographer Gary Woletz, are priced at £4. All proceeds after printing costs go to help supporting Age Concern’s local services. 2026 calendars are now on sale at Age Concern New Forest SUPPORT LOCAL AND SUSTAINABLE THIS CHRISTMAS AT LUCIE’S PLACE is Christmas, shop with purpose at Lucie’s Place, part of the Waterside Food Project in Black eld. In the lead-up to Christmas, they will be selling eco-friendly, handmade gi s created by local artisans. From crocheted items to upcycled clothing and homewares, the products are all made from recycled materials and support their zero-waste ethos. Hampton Lane, Black eld (opposite Tesco Local), to nd out more about membership and make your Christmas shopping more meaningful this year. Membership is not required for Christmas Shopping evenings. e store will not be open for grocery shopping during Christmas shopping sessions, but you will be able to nd out about the Christmas Food Giveaway where you can collect free fruit, vegetables and bread from Christmas Eve through to New Year. e community-focused store continues to grow, o ering members a weekly grocery shop of een items for just £7.50, plus free bread, fruit, and vegetables for an annual £10 membership. As a Community Interest Company, all the pro ts go back into supporting local sustainability and reducing waste. Go along to one of the Christmas shopping evenings at Lucie’s Place on the following dates: Fridays 12th and 19th December from 6pm to 9pm and Saturday 13th December from 1pm to 5pm. It’s the perfect chance to nd unique, sustainable gi s while supporting local talent and a great cause. Example gifts that will be on sale Visit Lucie’s Place on What’s on at Lepe Country Park A Winter Wander rough Lepeland - until 24th December, 10am–3pm, bookable event £7 per person, includes a map to nd all the Lepeland locations, a voucher for a Babycchino and a Christmas gi . Wreath Making at Lepe Country Park – Friday 12th December 6.30pm-8.30pm, bookable event £15. Christmas Quiz – Friday 19th December, 6pm for 6.30pm start, food and drinks will be available to purchase from a limited menu, bookable event £2 per person. Explore Nature with Ranger Toby is Winter – various dates and times bookable events £7 per session which includes a drink and cake. Print & Stitch – Monday 5th January, 10am–12noon, create a decorative piece of work of your own design combining contact/ nature printing, lino stamps, frottage, Indian ink drawing and stitch on to a material base. Material, thread, stamps, and ink will be provided (non-washable ink). Bring your own needles and embroidery hoops if desired. £7.50 per session. For more information or to book onto any of the above events visit: www.hants.gov.uk/ thingstodo/countryparks/lepe/whats-on call: 023 8089 9108 or email: lepe.enquiries@hants. gov.uk Usual car parking charges apply.
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