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It’s introduced and hosted by Chris Packham and is well worth watching. e next litter picking day at Calshot is 23rd May 10am – 12noon led by Lee Attrill from Surfers Against Sewage (SAS). Meet at the far end of the beach just before the Activity Centre. Hythe and Dibden Parish Council are keen to help establish a new group to look a er Forest Front. ey have organised a family friendly Litter Pick Day on Thursday 28th May, 10am – 12noon. Parking is available at e Glen public house to meet on Forest Front park. Free activities and goodie bags will be available. All welcome. On Saturday 16th May, SAS are organising a UK wide Paddle Out Protest against sewage pollution. Further information can be obtained from the Surfers Against Sewage website or email: info@sas.org.uk Lee will be leading a paddle out at Woodmill on the River Itchen. A brief reminder of the open day at the Marchwood Energy Recovery Facility on the 7th October and the open day at Waitrose’s Leckford farm on the 7th June. Bookings are required for both those days. Good news on the local front with the acquisition by New Forest Aquaponics of a Ridan Food Composter, which will enable the reduction of food waste by turning it into compost. e composter will be based at Lucie’s Place in Black eld, the home of the Waterside Food Project which collects food from an average of 70 shops per week which is shared between the community pantry in Lucie’s Place, the Community fridge in Hythe Library and the weekly community meal in Black eld. Inevitably there is food le over which can now be recycled into compost. For further information visit: E-voice. org.uk/WaterCAN, follow us on Facebook or email us at watercan2025@ gmail.com New Forest Aquaponics’ new Ridan composter at Lucie’s Place Marchwood Festival Is Coming To Lloyd Recreation Ground Marchwood Parish Council is delighted to invite residents and visitors to a community Festival at Lloyd Recreation Ground on Saturday 18th July, bringing a full day of entertainment, live music and family fun – with free entry for children (16 and under). e festival runs from 12noon to 10pm, starting with a lively a ernoon just for children, including Krazy Kev’s Magic Show, Debbie D’s Party Fun & Disco, and a live compere keeping everyone entertained. ere will also be plenty of activities around the arena, from glitter tattoos, football games and rides on emergency service vehicles on display. From 4pm, the focus turns to live music, with popular local duo underbolts & Lightning, plus tribute acts Take at – Rule e World and Queen – Rhapsody, all performing on a professional outdoor stage with full sound and lighting. Food and drink will be available throughout the day, including a Parish Council-run beer tent, helping to keep prices a ordable. Adult entry tickets are available in advance or on the gate, with wristbands used for entry and bar service. Cllr John Case said: “This is about bringing people together for a fun, relaxed day out – something for all ages, right here in Marchwood.” Everyone is welcome, so bring friends, family and neighbours along and help make it a great community day out. Tickets are £12 each and available via email: o ce@marchwoodparish. gov.uk ‘CHAT ABOUT’ SOCIAL CLUB Join Hythe Library on Wednesday mornings 10am to 12noon to meet and socialise with new friends who are also retired. Feel free to take along existing friends or get to know their regulars and enjoy a free hot drink and maybe even a biscuit. No need to book, they look forward to seeing you there.
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