SHUTTING UP SHOP
Popular Nava Coffee House on Ringwood’s High Street recently closed blaming rising costs. Meawhile much loved vegan hangout The Tinker’s Granddaughter, on Lymington’s High Street, has also shut. Owner Robyn Chiedozie’s plan was to take to the road, operating out of a food tuck and new container kitchen. Instead Robyn is moving to Australia in […]
GIVE A HELPING HAND IN THE FOREST
Over 450 prospective volunteers attended the biggest New Forest National Park Volunteer Fair yet, marking a great start to the 20th anniversary of the National Park. Since the Fair began in 2011 over 5,000 people have passed through its doors, helping to create a ‘Team New Forest’, making a real difference to the environment and […]
OPEN-ARTED ST BARBE
A favourite on the New Forest arty calendar is St Barbe Open 2025, from 22 Mar-26 Apr, St Barbe Museum & Art Gallery, Lymington. On display will be a captivating range of work and styles. Prizes up for grabs include People’s Choice, Best Print, Best Contemporary Abstract, Best Sculpture/Ceramic and BestWork for an artist aged […]
RIVER IN FOCUS…
Brand new exhibition Beaulieu River: In Focus, hosted in Buckler’s Hard, has been officially opened by Lord Montagu and Mary Montagu-Scott. Celebrating the beauty and diversity of the Beaulieu River through the lens of talented local photographers, the exhibition showcases stunning images chosen from 10 years of the Beaulieu River Photo Competition. The Beaulieu River: […]
SUPPORT FOR TRADITIONAL RURAL BUSINESSES
Philip Grob, a renowned blacksmith based in Nether Wallop, near Stockbridge, has been awarded a 4,575 grant from the Government’s Rural England Prosperity Fund through Test Valley Borough Council, enabling him to purchase a new welding table, helping with improved productivity. Philip’s journey into blacksmithing began after leaving an office job in London. He gained […]
OPPORTUNITY IN ROMSEY
The Romsey Opportunity Group (ROG) is a local charity that currently has spaces available to support more children with additional needs and their families. The charity was established in 1971 to provide asafe, caring and welcoming setting for children, aged 0-5, with a wide range of additional needs, including physical, emotional and sensory disabilities. ROG […]
FROM ONLINE TO IN PERSON
Sew Confused Fabrics has opened in Andover’s Chantry Centre, selling a wide range of affordable, quality fabrics as well as accessories such as zips and wool. Prior to opening in the Centre, the business, which is run by Laura Waters, had been operating online since 2017. The new retail unit will open six days a […]
GET ON YOUR RUNNING SHOES…
Have you signed up for The Romsey Relay Marathon at Broadlands on 18 May? This is the first of four key annual events organised by the Rotary Club of Romsey Test. Now in its tenth year, this unique community event raises funds and awareness for local charities and other good causes. Teams of up to […]
BUSINESS HUB LAUNCHED
Business Hub Romsey was launched at a special event at Kimbridge Barn last month, attracting more than a hundred local business professionals keen to hear about this new enterprise. Founded by four local businesswomen: Karen Clarkson, Ali Fielder, Philippa Luckhurst and Suzi Shilling, the ambition is to develop a networking group that helps foster business […]
LET’S CELEBRATE!
Thu 8 May 2025 marks 80 years since Germany’s surrender, bringing WWII in Europe to an end. To honour this, Test Valley Borough Council have set up a VE Day 80th Anniversary Grant Scheme. This enables communities to apply for up to £500 towards local celebrations to mark the historic event. Not for profit organisations, […]
