Page 42 • The HERALD • 27th August 2026 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v OUT & ABOUT COFFEE & CHAT Every Thursday 10am until 12noon ALL WELCOME Hampton Lane, Blackfield SO45 1XA A BARREL OF FUN AT BRANSGORE BEER FESTIVAL Returning for its 16th year, the Bransgore Beer Festival on the last weekend in September continues to celebrate the very best of local and national ales and ciders, paired with with an exciting music line up, to satisfy every taste. Started by a few enthusiastic beer loving Rotarians, the event has grown in to a hugely popular annual event incorporating an extensive collection of 75 guest ales and 22 di erent ciders. Popular local bands perform on two marquee stages, celebrating “The Best of Bransgore” to help raise money for many charities, including Hampshire and IOW Air Ambulance, Christchurch Foodbank and Bransgore Primary School. From its early beginnings, regular Festival attendees have collected the Bransgore Pint and Half-Pint Glasses as mementoes of a memorable weekend. Eager collectors are awaiting the release of the 2026 chosen style. With only weeks before gates open on Friday 28th September 6pm, the event is prepped to Go. Regular festival goers are reminded to book their tickets early as the Bransgore Festival’s popularity has necessitated controlled admission with ticket holders gaining priority. Bransgore Beer Festival 2026 is taking place at e ree Tuns in Bransgore on Friday 28th September – Sunday 30th September. For tickets and full details on bands, beers and ciders plus last year’s supported charities please visit: www. bransgorerotary.com Get your tickets for Bransgore Beer Festival Langley WI Returns To A New and Improved Home Langley WI are pleased to announce that they have moved back to their original meeting venue, following an unexpected period of relocation caused by storm damage. Many people will remember that the Langley WI meetings were previously held at St Francis Church in Langley. Unfortunately, severe storm damage to the church roof in 2023, meant that they suddenly had to nd an alternative venue at very short notice. ankfully, Jubilee Hall in Fawley was able to accommodate them, providing a welcoming temporary home while they considered their longer-term options. During this time, their former venue underwent a remarkable transformation. Under new ownership, the building has been modernised extensively and renamed the Empower Centre. Once it became available for bookings again, Langley WI members voted overwhelmingly in favour of returning. e Empower Centre o ers excellent facilities that will help the WI to continue to grow and thrive. It boasts reliable Wi-Fi, large presentation screens, a spacious and well-equipped modern kitchen, and plenty of room for members and visitors alike. These improvements provide a comfortable, exible environment for their varied programme of speakers, activities and events. Most importantly, the return to the Empower Centre means that they now have space to welcome many new members. e WI is a friendly organisation where people can learn new skills, hear interesting speakers, make friends and become involved in their local community. Whether you are new to the area or simply looking to meet new people, they would be delighted to welcome you. Their next meeting will take place on 15th September, 7.30pm at the Empower Centre. If you would like to nd out more about Langley WI, why not go along and see what they are all about? ey look forward to meeting you.
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