Herald - Issue 473

Page 40 • The HERALD • 24th April 2025 v F @heraldpublishing v OUT & ABOUT New Forest Militaria Fair e next New Forest Militaria Fair will be on Wednesday 7th May from 7pm to 9.30pm in the Colbury Church Rooms, Deerleap Lane, Colbury (near Ashurst) SO40 7EH. ere are stalls o ering a variety of militaria items, and these events are an ideal venue for dealers, collectors and enthusiasts to get together to buy, sell, swap, exhibit and talk about all aspects of militaria. All are welcome and admission is £1. Anyone who would like to pre-book a table at £8, should call Dave Curtis on: 07903 600865 or: 023 8178 1324. The 8th Crew Man LIONS BOOKSTALL Romsey Lions hold their regular book stalls in e Cornmarket, Romsey. eir next book sales will be on Saturday 10th May and Saturday 14th June from 9am to 3pm. ey welcome donations of good quality paperbacks for the stall and also gi s for their bric-a-brac section. Donations can be taken along to the stall on the day of the sales or alternatively you can call: 0344 963 2463 to arrange for a collection to be made. Lions are both men and women, and there are no age restrictions to membership other than you must be over 18. ey are approachable people from many walks of life, and they enjoy an active social life. A few hours a month are all it takes to help others less fortunate in the community. If you would like to learn more about being a Lion and make new friends then get in touch with them on: secretary@romseylions.co.uk or contact them on their direct club telephone number: 0344 963 2463. e Lions have a motto ‘Ordinary People Doing Amazing ings’. And they do year a er year. Are you over 55 and want to make the most of life once you’re no longer in full time work by exploring and sharing new ideas, skills and interests with your local U3A? Across the UK, U3A members are learning, staying active and having fun in later life. It’s local, social, friendly, low-cost and open to all. Totton U3A is open to new members so why not join them. ey meet every second Thursday of each month at 1.45pm in the Palm Room at Totton & Eling Community Centre. eir next meeting is on Thursday 8th May for a talk by Colin van Ge en titled ‘ e 8th Crew Man’. Followed on Thursday 12th June for a talk by Tony Stra ord, titled ‘Ladies of the Tower’. Various interest groups meet throughout the month to participate in learning and leisure activities and perhaps you can bring a new skill to share with others. Contact Christine Farleigh on 023 8086 2882 or email: cefarleigh@gmail.com for further information or just go along to their monthly meetings. Give it a try; you can be sure of a warm welcome! Veterans Breakfast Club Hythe Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club takes place on the second Saturday of every month at Hythe & District Social Club, Pylewell Road, Hythe. Go along on Saturday 10th May to enjoy the social interaction and banter with fellow veterans which will help improve your mental health and is good for PTSD. For more details text Graham on 07526 507053 or nd them on Facebook (Hythe Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club). Music at Beaulieu Music at Beaulieu’s concert on Saturday 10th May will be given by autist Emme Hensel. Emme has performed with many local orchestras including the Nova Foresta Classical Players and the National Youth Orchestra. Her programme will include e Carnival of Venice for ute and piano by Giulio Briccialdi as well as a selection of virtuoso pieces. Emme’s accompanist is pianist Karen Kingsley, a soloist in her own right and a regular accompanist at festivals and for university students taking degrees. Tickets for the concert are available from the box o ce, call: 07770 859900, online: www.musicatbeaulieu.org and at the door. Doors open at 6.15pm and the concert starts at 7pm. Tickets are £15 each. Looking ahead, on Saturday 14th June a concert will be given by the Salisbury Chamber Chorus. Ashurst WI is an active and growing institute, where members can look forward to an interesting programme of talks and events throughout the year. e next meeting takes place on Wednesday 14th May for their AGM and Plant Sale. Meetings take place on the second Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm at Colbury Church Rooms, Deerleap Lane, Colbury SO40 7EH. New members and visitors are always welcome. For more details email: ashurstsec@hampshirewi. org.uk AGM and Plant Sale The Pyramids Ashurst & District Ladies Probus are a very friendly group of Ladies and would love to see you. ey meet on the 3rd Thursday of every month at e Happy Cheese, Ashurst at 11am. ey have a speaker every month on a great variety of topics and a erwards most of the members stay for a lunch and general chat. On Thursday 15th May for a talk about e Pyramids. Followed on Thursday 19th June for a talk about Dentaid. ey would love you to go along, it’s a lovely way to spend the morning, with some interesting, informative speakers. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact Marian Quantrell, Treasurer on: 023 8029 2381 or: 07849 410323.

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