Need Help? Citizens Advice is Here
When life feels overwhelming or uncertain, Citizens Advice Test Valley is ready to step in with a helping hand. This local team is proud to be the People’s Champion—offering free, confidential, and impartial advice to anyone who needs support. They work with residents across the Test Valley, including Andover, Romsey, and nearby areas, offering guidance […]
The Return of the Beggars Fair 2025
Romsey’s much-loved Beggars Fair is back on Saturday 12 July, bringing a full day of free live music, dance, and family entertainment to the heart of the town. Now in its 31st year, the community-run festival will showcase over 200 acts across more than 25 venues, from street corners to church halls. Expect everything from […]
Saving Romsey’s Hedgehogs
Audley Stanbridge Earls, a luxury retirement village in Romsey, has launched a new wildlife initiative to support one of Britain’s most loved but increasingly endangered species. Dubbed Project Snuffle, the programme is part of a wider effort by the Audley Group to protect hedgehogs, now officially listed as a species of concern in the UK. […]
Test Valley Music Start-Up Secures Council Support
A new music production business in Test Valley has received a £750 Business Incentive Grant from Test Valley Borough Council to support its early growth. MW Composer, founded by former Army Air Corps Director of Music Michael Walters, creates original scores for film, television, and advertising. After composing part-time for several years, increasing demand for […]
King John’s House Seeks Trustee to Help Shape Its Future
Romsey’s historic King John’s House and Heritage Centre is inviting passionate individuals to step forward and help guide its recovery and renewal. The museum, still bouncing back from a devastating fire in February, is looking to inject fresh energy and expertise into its Board of Trustees. The team is especially keen to hear from people […]
Plans for Food Waste Recycling Facilities in Hampshire
Hampshire County Council is set to review proposals for two new facilities to process household food waste, supporting the rollout of food waste collections across the county. On 23 June, Councillor Kirsty North will consider recommendations to use anaerobic digestion – a process that turns food waste into renewable energy and fertiliser. Between 30,000 and […]
WINNING WAYS FOR APPRENTICE OLI RICKARD
Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour’s very first apprentice, Oli Rickard, has had his hard work recognised after winning the View HR Award for Apprentice of the Year in the New Forest Brilliance in Business Awards.Oli, aged 24 (pictured above) in the marina and left with the office parrot) has become a popular face withBeaulieu River berth […]
FEEL REVITALISED
Steamy saunas and cold water plunges have become part of the wellness buzz. But how and where to try this experience? The Revitalise Hub has recently opened on Ampress Business Park, Lymington, as a centre for cold and hot therapy or ‘contrast therapy’ as it’s called. It was founded by schoolfriends and New Forest locals […]
ON YOUR BIKE…
It is hoped that people living, working and traveling in the Waterside area will benefit from recently improved cycleways and footpaths, making local journeys easier. The new links between Eling and Holbury have been upgraded with new road crossings, widened footpaths and cycle paths, and better signage. The enhanced cycleways and footpaths between Eling and […]
KEEPING YOU CONNECTED
A shout out for LW Repairs, Pylewell Road, Hythe, for keeping people connected thanks to their expert repairs on smartphones, tablets, consoles and MacBooks. Need data transferred? They have that covered, too. LW Repairs were winner of Mobile Phone Repair Store of the Year Hampshire in London & South East England Prestige Awards 2024/25. But […]
