Page 62 • The HERALD • 27th August 2026 v THE HERALD - Your Community Magazine v DOWN THE GARDEN PATH SPADEWORK Family Landscaping & Fencing Team ] Decking & Natural Sandstone Paving ] Patios ] Driveways ] Block Paving ] Turfing ] All Types of Domestic & Commercial Fencing ] Security Fencing Supplied & Fitted Tel: (023) 8089 4909 Mobile: 07703 566814 u Free Estimates u Fully Insured • All types of trees expertly felled, topped & pruned • Stump Grinding • Hedges pruned & trimmed • Lawns Laid • Fencing & garden work • Rubbish Clearance • Patios & drives jet-washed • Patios & Drives resurfaced or replaced Registerd Waste Carrier Licence CBDU374716 H Fully Insured H Evening: 01794 522092 Daytime Mobile: 07511 863693 Email: treefellers@gmx.com Paultons Park Confirms Return Of Charity Gardens Open Evening The award-winning New Forest attraction, Paultons Park, has announced the date for this year’s charity Gardens Open Evening, taking place on Thursday 10th September from 4pm to 7.30pm. Guests are invited to explore the attraction’s landscaped gardens, originally designed by Capability Brown, a er usual park closing hours. Hear from the park’s expert gardening and management team about the history of the gardens, including how many of the original layouts are still maintained today within the park’s curated and themed gardens. Visitors will have the opportunity to chat to both the management and gardening teams at Paultons Park and bene t from their expertise in horticulture. 100% of ticket revenue from the Open Evening event will be donated to the park’s charity partners, Lymphoma UK, Young Lives vs Cancer, and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. e Trekking Tractors, Rio Grande Train, and Dino Tour Company rides remain operational for the evening to take garden enthusiasts on a journey through the planting that surrounds some of the park’s most popular rides and attractions. James Mancey, Deputy Managing Director at Paultons Park, said: “We work hard to preserve and maintain the gardens across the 140 acres of Paultons Park. The landscape is incredibly historic and forms a vital part of our heritage. We’re delighted that so many of our guests enjoy the beauty of the diverse gardens we cultivate here, and our Gardens Open Evening enables visitors to explore the grounds in a quieter setting. There’s something particularly magical about the gardens as the sun is setting and the park has closed for the day, and we’re looking forward to sharing that moment with guests and in support of brilliant local charities. Lymphoma UK, Young Lives Vs Cancer, and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, are all incredibly deserving and important charities that provide vital services in our county.” Tickets are priced at £10, with children under 1 metre admitted free of charge. e Wild Forest and Grande Central restaurant will also be open for refreshments during the evening. Ciao Bella will also be serving ice cream treats. For more information and to book your tickets, visit: https://paultonspark. co.uk/tickets/garden-open-evening Explore the gardens at Paultons Park Beaulieu and District Gardening Club On Saturday 5th September Beaulieu and District Gardening Club will be holding their Autumn Show at East Boldre Village Hall. Bring your exhibits to the hall between 9.30am and 11.15am. Judging from 11.30am. Show opens at 2.15pm and awards at 3.45pm. Visitors to talks always welcome £4. Club membership is £12 per annum, for details contact Lynne Hubbard: 01590 612408. BLACKFIELD FLOWER CLUB Black eld Flower Club’s next meeting takes place on Tuesday 8th September for a talk and demonstration. Meetings take place on the second Tuesday of the month, 2pm at the Royal British Legion Club, Exbury Road, Black eld, SO45 1XD, Visitors welcome, please contact Jan Gordon on: 023 8084 4835 for more details. Hythe Flower Club Hythe Flower Club’s meeting on 10th September is an evening tea party, with plenty of time to socialise and enjoy some tasty goodies along with tea and co ee. Followed on 8th October for a demonstration titled “Let there be music and owers” by Jennifer ompson, there will also be a cra and produce stall. Hythe Flower Club meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month (except January) at Hythe and Dibden Parish Hall 6.45pm for 7.30pm. Visitors are always warmly welcomed.
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