Page 42 • The HERALD • 22nd August 2024 v v THE NEXT HERALD IS OUT ON 12TH SEPTEMBER v Raising money every year for various charities is a huge part of my life, this year, I want it to be the most successful one yet! Dogs Trust is very close to my heart- I adopted my beautiful girl 3 years ago and sadly lost her in December of last year, so it was only right that my next charity would be in honour of Trixie. Trixie’s night will be held at the Pilgrim Inn on Friday 20th September 6.30pm-10.30pm. I will be hosting an Open Mic Night, including 3 incredibly talented singers & Raffle table! I hope to see as many of you there as possible! Thank you so much.. Hope & Trixie X’ Just £5 a ticket which can be purchased through my Just Giving page- www.justgiving.com/page/trixie-girl OUT & ABOUT THIS SUMMER PRINT & STITCH Monday 2nd September, create a decorative piece of work of your own design at Lepe Country Park, 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. This is a bookable event, please contact visitor services on: lepe. enquiries@hants.gov. uk or call 023 8089 9108. £7.50 per session and usual parking charges apply. Family History Group A small group of enthusiastic people who love delving into your family history and nding out all about your roots meet in the back room at Soul Café, North Road, Dibden Purlieu (the Methodist church) usually on the first Tuesday of each month. (Not in August) ere is so much that can now be explored online, they o er a selfhelp approach but more experienced members are on hand to provide guidance. ey are always open to new members who are welcome to go along to see what they are about. eir next meeting is on Tuesday 3rd September at 7.30pm. Forest Militaria The next New Forest Militaria Fair will be on Wednesday 4th September 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 £6, should call Dave Curtis on: 07903 600865 or: 023 8178 1324. Victorian Southampton: Age of Steam and Expansion Hythe and District Historians return from their summer break on Thursday 5th September with a talk by Jake Simpkin entitled, Victorian Southampton: Age of Steam and Expansion. It starts at 7.45pm at the Hythe and Dibden Community Centre, Brinton Lane, Hythe. Visitors are very welcome. For more information please contact Gordon Chambers on: 023 8084 4749 or 07583 833618. Star Gazing at Lepe Join astronomer Steve Tonkin at Lepe Country Park on Friday 6th September, 8pm – 10pm, as he gives a guided introduction into the night sky with an overview of the constellations and astronomical objects that are visible or may be visible throughout the evening. Steve will then introduce using binoculars to enhance star gazing and give tips and tricks on how to spot regions of the Milky Way. ere will be the opportunity to observe Saturn through a telescope, as well as using binoculars to observe dark sky objects. Steve will be answering your questions throughout the session and will give advice on how you can continue to star gaze at home. e price of your ticket covers a fully led session, parking and a hot drink. Due to the nature of the event, if the weather is bad, they will cancel and fully refund your ticket. £20 per person, to book please visit: www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/ countryparks/lepe/whats-on/StarGazing THE AMPFIELD MARKET e Market is always held on the first Saturday of the month excluding January and August which are holiday months. It takes place in Amp eld Village Hall (SO51 9BJ), between 10am and 12noon. Parking and admission are free. e Market, established in 2000, has become a very popular meeting place, o ering the best value, most delicious refreshments in Hampshire! Every e ort is made to keep the sales tables lively and interesting. ere are top quality, locally sourced items for sale including cakes, biscuits, savoury foods, honey, fresh bread, eggs, plants, fruit and veg, cra s, books, cards, wrapping paper, jewellery and collectables. ey order their fruit and veg from Hansards a very reputable local supplier and they endeavour to sell a good variety of fresh, seasonal produce every month. Matt’s Bakery in Chandlers Ford supplies their bread each month. e Market generates almost £2,000 a year towards Village Hall funds. e Market team generously volunteer their time and baking skills to provide a delicious seasonal selection of cakes every month, which are served with co ee throughout the morning. e next Amp eld Market will take place on Saturday 7th September between 10am and 12noon. Here are some more Market dates for your diary: 5th October, 2nd November and 7th December. If you would like to rent a table in the future or would just like more general information, then please contact Julie Trotter via: julie@amp eld.org.uk
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