Page 40 • The HERALD • 27th August 2026 v F @heraldpublishing v OUT & ABOUT Forest Edge Travel 8 Seater Air Conditioned Vehicle We provide a personal and reliable private hire transportation to individuals, families and businesses in your area: l Local and Long Distance l Airport & Seaport Transfers l Corporate and Social Events l Sporting Events/Group Bookings l Weddings l Days Out l Very Competitive Rates Licenced by New Forest District Council, Forest Edge Travel welcomes all enquiries - please contact Jason on: 023 8087 2949 Mobile: 07720 667171 Email: info@forestedgetravel.co.uk www.forestedgetravel.co.uk Bat Walk at Tadburn Meadows Tadburn Meadows Local Nature Reserve, located in Romsey (SU367214) will be holding a Bat Walk on Friday 4th September, from 7.30pm onwards at Tadburn Meadows. Meet at the entrance to the reserve at Eight Acres. Tadburn Meadows Local Nature Reserve is hidden amongst the houses and covers almost 12 acres and provides a home for a variety of Britain’s best loved wildlife and some nationally threatened species. e site boasts a variety of habitats, from a stream more characteristic of the New Forest to wet woodland and grassland. Tadburn Conservation Volunteers are a local group working on Tadburn Meadows Local Nature Reserve, Romsey. Contact: tadburn. meadows@gmail.com Scarecrow Trail and Festival Hythe’s much-loved Scarecrow Trail returns this September, with local residents, community groups and businesses once again getting creative to bring a host of unique scarecrows to the local streets. e trail will run from 5th–13th September, with trail maps available to purchase from Toys Ahoy. Join in the Scarecrow Festival on Saturday 12th September, 11am-4pm, on Hythe Promenade. is family-friendly event will feature fun activities for all ages and culminate in the presentation of awards for the best scarecrows. A er the success of last years’ Bake O - it’s back! and this year, the Festival organisers are very excited to be holding their rst fun dog show as well! Both the Bake O and Dog Show are FREE to enter, but you do need to enter in advance (places for the dog show are limited), details can be found on the Festival Facebook page. e prizes have been donated by local businesses. Organised by Waterside Mortgages, the event will once again raise funds for Hythe Alive and e Fire Fighters Charity, supporting two organisations that make a real di erence to the local community. For more information and details of how to enter the Bake O and Dog Show visit: https://www.facebook. com/pro le.php?id=61556713107635 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 12 noon. Parking and admission are free. e Market 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. ey are delighted that Matt’s Bakery in Chandlers Ford is now supplying their bread each month. e Market generates almost £3,000 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 and tea throughout the morning. e next Amp eld Market will take place on 5th September between 10am-12noon. Here are some dates for your diary: 3rd October and 7th November. 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 Lymington Arts Group hold meetings in the McLellan Hall at Lymington Community Centre, New Street, Lymington SO41 9BQ, on the second Friday afternoon of each month (except February and August). Meetings start at 2.30pm and normally last two hours. eir next meeting is on Friday 11th September for Sharon Hurst showing how to paint a quirky cat in watercolours. Visitors are very welcome and pay £3.50. Art in Lymington
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