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Saturday 29/11/2008
to Sunday 11/01/2009
Ref. 1211 |
New Forest Ice Skating - Fordingbridge
Welcome to the Winter Wonderland that is Forest Ice - sensational ice skating in the heart of the New Forest.
Adults £7.50, Children £5.50 10am to 10pm most days
Location: Sandy Balls, Godshill, Fordingbridge, SP6 2JZ
Tel:01425 651 216
chris@forest-ice.co.uk
www.forest-ice.co.uk
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Sunday 11/01/2009
Ref. 1248 |
Skate to Donate - Fordingbridge
Through the generosity of Sandy Balls all proceeds from Forest Ice will be given to the Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy on 11th January 2009. So come along to the skating sensation on Sunday!
£5 adult £2.50 child 9am - 10pm
Location: Sandy Balls Holiday Centre
Miss Ranns
Tel:01425 675058
info@fortunecenre.org
www.fortunecentre.org
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Monday 12/01/2009
Ref. 1245 |
Learning in Libraries - Ringwood
Libraries in the New Forest and Test Valley area are looking for tutors who are interested in teaching adults who are learning for pleasure and personal development. Tutors in many subjects are being sought which might include beading, photography, languages, textiles, family history or flower arranging etc. If you would like to find out more come to our open information sessions at Ringwood Library on Monday 12th January 10-11.30am, Romsey Library Tuesday 13th January 2-3.30pm or Hythe Library on Thursday 15th January 10-11.30am.
10-11.30am
Location: Ringwood Library
Andrea Hulme
andrea.hulme@hants.gov.uk
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Tuesday 13/01/2009
Ref. 1217 |
Earth, Wind & Fire from Business Link - Lyndhurst
As any landowner will know the cost of energy has risen dramatically over the last years and these workshops investigate the techniques and opportunities to significantly reduce costs or opportunities to become an energy provider. The sessions will cover many alternative suggestions on reducing current energy needs and the capture of waste power. It will also analyse the various methods of generating power for ones own use and sale to third parties and delve into the suitability of each solution with cost and payback indicators. Typical generating methods include:
Solar energy capture
Wind turbines
Geo Thermal heat generation
Anaerobic digestion
Hydro electric
These free workshops are 9.30-12.30pm and include lunch. For more information and to book your place please call 0845 600 9 006 or visit www.ruralbookings.co.uk.
FREE 9.30am-12.30pm
Location: Lyndhurst Community Centre, High Street, Lyndhurst, New Forest
Lizabeth Seward
Tel:0845 600 9006
lizabeth.seward@businesslinksussex.co.uk
www.ruralbookings.co.uk
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Friday 16/01/2009
Ref. 1231 |
Wildlife walk at Beaulieu Road - Beaulieu
A walk to look for birds in this beautiful part of the New Forest. We hope to see Dartford Warbler and may even see Great Grey Shrike or Hen Harrier.
£7.50 10am to 1pm
Location: Meet at Shatterford Bottom car park just north of Beaulieu Road Station. SU 348,063.
Simon Curson
Tel:01425 673321
project.fred@virgin.net
www.projectfred.co.uk
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Tuesday 20/01/2009
Ref. 1218 |
Diversification from Business Link - Lyndhurst
Whilst diversification as a concept has been around for many years, this workshop will explore many of the possible new areas for business diversification open to land based industries. It will also discuss possible grant opportunities available to support innovative and sound ideas. The workshop will focus around case studies of a number of successful projects and the lessons learnt.
Discussion on diversification in its widest sense
Detailed examination of a complex diversification project
Analysis of the resources needed and timescales
Other examples of simpler diversifications and the pitfalls
Discussion on the many factors to be considered, business plans, finance, planning, marketing, training etc.
Information on possible grant opportunities such as the SEEDA managed Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE)
These free workshops are 9.30-12.30pm and include lunch. For more information and to book your place please call 0845 600 9 006 or visit www.ruralbookings.co.uk.
FREE 9.30am-12.30pm
Location: Lyndhurst Community Centre, High Street, Lyndhurst, New Forest
Lizabeth Seward
Tel:0845 600 9006
lizabeth.seward@businesslinksussex.co.uk
www.ruralbookings.co.uk
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Saturday 24/01/2009
to Saturday 31/01/2009
Ref. 1214 |
How to Start Your Own Veg Plot - Beaulieu
Everything you need to start growing your own vegetables *with local epert John Trim*. Plus monthly follow-up sessions Thursday evenings 5th February, 5th March, 2nd April, continuing throughout Summer.
£30 (both days)/£16(one day) 10am - 1pm
Location: SO42 7YG
Anna McBride
Tel:01590 612 401
mail@cet.org.uk
www.cet.org.uk
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Tuesday 27/01/2009
Ref. 1219 |
Prepare to Meet Thy Planner from Business Link - Lyndhurst
This workshop aims to dispel the myth that the planning system has been set up as a barrier to starting new ventures. It will provide guidance on how to approach planning applications with a step by step guide to the process. The workshops are led by ex-planning officers now working as planning consultants ie Gamekeepers turned poachers with advice on how to maximise the chances of making successful applications. It will highlight the key issues, timescales, costs etc by going through the stages illustrated by case studies of successful applicants. Key areas to be covered:
Overview of the current rules and regulations on developments
How the planning process works
Presentation of a successful planning application and discussion on the key elements of the project
What makes a good application?
A laymans guide to getting your application approved first time
The dos and donts of planning
These free workshops are 9.30-12.30pm and include lunch. For more information and to book your place please call 0845 600 9 006 or visit www.ruralbookings.co.uk.
FREE 9.30am-12.30pm
Location: Lyndhurst Community Centre, High Street, Lyndhurst, New Forest
Lizabeth Seward
Tel:0845 600 9006
lizabeth.seward@businesslinksussex.co.uk
www.ruralbookings.co.uk
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Wednesday 28/01/2009
Ref. 1216 |
Art Demonstration - Totton
Totton Art Society Watercolour demonstration by SAA tutor (Society for all Artists) and worldwide published artist Joe Francis Dowden
visitors £2 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.
Location: Three Score Club, Library Road, Totton
mary austin
Tel:023 8086 3881
brownie.austin@ntlworld.com
tottonartsociety.org.uk
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Friday 30/01/2009
Ref. 1232 |
Crossbills in the Highlands - Lyndhurst
By late January the woods will start to become full of bird song and we should hear several common species. Crossbills breed early in the year and this is one of the better areas in which to see them, so we hope that we will be lucky. More details on our website.
£7.50 10am to 1pm
Location: Meet at Highland Water car park, SU 247,083.
Simon Curson
Tel:01425 673321
project.fred@virgin.net
www.projectfred.co.uk
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Friday 06/02/2009
Ref. 1233 |
Pennington Marshes Wildlife walk - Lymington
A mornings walk around saltmarshes and lagoons packed with wintering birds. More detils on our web site.
£7.50 10am to 1pm
Location: Meet outside the Chequers pub, Lower Pennington at SZ 322,936.
Simon Curson
Tel:01425 673321
project.fred@virgin.net
www.projectfred.co.uk
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Friday 06/02/2009
Ref. 1220 |
Moving up the Food Supply Chain from Business Link - Lyndhurst
Many primary producers look with envy on the profits made by companies further along the supply chain for example dairy farmers getting 20+ p per litre for non organic milk with supermarkets selling at the equivalent of 88.5p per litre. This workshop will analyse and discuss various opportunities for producers to get involved in the processing either individually or collaboratively. The main elements of the workshop will be:
Background to current trading conditions and trends.
Analysis of the opportunities for individual products
Analysis of the wide range of routes to market
The implications for the business, skills, regulation etc
Opportunities for collaboration
Individual action plans and sources of help
These free workshops are 9.30-12.30pm and include lunch. For more information and to book your place please call 0845 600 9 006 or visit www.ruralbookings.co.uk.
FREE 9.30am-12.30pm
Location: Lyndhurst Community Centre, High Street, Lyndhurst, New Forest
Lizabeth Seward
Tel:0845 600 9006
lizabeth.seward@businesslinksussex.co.uk
www.ruralbookings.co.uk
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Sunday 08/02/2009
Ref. 1234 |
Hawk Watch at Acres Down - Lyndhurst
In early spring Sparrowhawks and Goshawks display high above the woodlands on sunny, calm days. Acres Down has long been known as a great spot to see them as there is a good view over the surrounding woods. Sparrowhawks are often here and Goshawks are frequently seen, though views can be distant. In the surrounding woods, early Lesser-spotted Woodpeckers may be displaying and we may see Dartford Warblers too. More details on our web site.
£7.50 9am to 12 Noon
Location: Meet at Acres Down car park at SU 267,097.
Simon Curson
Tel:01425 673321
project.fred@virgin.net
www.projectfred.co.uk
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Thursday 12/02/2009
Ref. 1221 |
Water - How to Harvest & Optimise from Business Link - Lyndhurst
The combination of Climate Change predictions and the Governments intention to build hundreds of thousands of new homes in the South East will put a huge strain on the existing water distribution infrastructure. New systems will have to be put in place soon to ensure that there will be adequate supplies for domestic and industrial uses. Land based businesses are very significant consumers of water and will have to adapt to the changed demands and plan for shortages and excesses. The sessions will cover:
The predicted impact of climate change on rainfall
The predicted change in demand for water in the South East
Wide analysis of conservation methods and techniques
An overview of new sources of water
Individual action plans and sources of help
These free workshops are 9.30-12.30pm and include lunch. For more information and to book your place please call 0845 600 9 006 or visit www.ruralbookings.co.uk.
FREE 9.30am-12.30pm
Location: Lyndhurst Community Centre, High Street, Lyndhurst, New Forest
Lizabeth Seward
Tel:0845 600 9006
lizabeth.seward@businesslinksussex.co.uk
www.ruralbookings.co.uk
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Friday 13/02/2009
Ref. 1222 |
Energy Crops from Business Link - Lyndhurst
Over recent years growing crops as energy sources has received much publicity and these workshops aim to inform and debate the various opportunities and their wider impact. The session highlights the various types of crops to be considered from Rape Seed to coppicing and investigates the business implications of each one as well as the holistic impact of switching from growing for food to growing for fuel. Any grant opportunities will also be highlighted. There will be illustrations on the various options:
Wood and timber alternatives
Primary crop waste
Liquid fuel crops
Miscanthus
Anaerobic digestion
These free workshops are 9.30-12.30pm and include lunch. For more information and to book your place please call 0845 600 9 006 or visit www.ruralbookings.co.uk.
FREE 9.30am-12.30pm
Location: Lyndhurst Community Centre, High Street, Lyndhurst, New Forest
Lizabeth Seward
Tel:0845 600 9006
lizabeth.seward@businesslinksussex.co.uk
www.ruralbookings.co.uk
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Monday 16/02/2009
Ref. 1247 |
Michael O'Leary - Storyteller - Hythe
Michael O'Leary is a truly brilliant storyteller using music and a large box of totally amazing things.
£3 2.30-3.30pm
Location: Hythe Library
Andrea Hulme
Tel:02380 841457 (booking line only)
andrea.hulme@hants.gov.uk
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Wednesday 18/02/2009
Ref. 1230 |
Comic Masterclass in New Milton Library - New Milton
Participants will produce an entire comic, full
of their own brand new comic strips to take home with them.
And everyone gets a free caricature of themselves!
Sessions 1.30 - 4pm for 7-10 year olds, 5-7.30pm for 11+.
£3 1.30pm - 7.30pm
Location: New Milton Library
Kev F
Tel:01425 627013
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Friday 27/02/2009
Ref. 1235 |
Finding Shrikes on the New Forest - Brockenhurst
Each winter Great Grey Shrikes winter on the New Forest. There are usually three of them and they are in widely separated areas. Great Grey Shrikes are notoriously difficult to see. They have a large feeding area which they cover each day and so it is often difficult to locate them. The best way is to have up to date information on which one is showing best and most regularly in one place. More details on our web site.
£7.50 9am to 12 Noon
Location: Meeting place will be announced the evening before (by 7pm on Thurs 26 Feb).
Simon Curson
Tel:01425 673321
project.fred@virgin.net
www.projectfred.co.uk
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Saturday 28/02/2009
Ref. 1236 |
Blashford Birding - Ringwood
A walk to look for birds at Blashford Lakes. Blashford Lakes near Ringwood is a great place for birds. It is one of the few places in the New Forest area to see diving ducks such as Goldeneye, Ruddy Duck and even Goosander. Green Sandpipers winter here and can sometimes be seen on the muddy lake sides. More details on our web site.
£8 1pm to 4pm
Location: Meet at Blashford Lakes Study Centre, Ringwood.
Simon Curson
Tel:01425 673321
project.fred@virgin.net
www.projectfred.co.uk
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Friday 06/03/2009
Ref. 1237 |
Spring Wildlife in the Woods - Fordingbridge
A walk around this part of the New Forest to see what wildlife we can see. We shall be walking in Eyeworth Wood and Island Thorns Inclosure. These woods have breeding Firecrest, Lesser-spotted Woodpecker and Hawfinch and if we are lucky we may see them. If we get out onto open heath there is always the chance of Woodlarks and Dartford Warblers. More details on our web site.
£7.50 10am to 1pm
Location: Meet at the car park at Eyeworth Pond, just north west of Fritham at SU 229,147.
Simon Curson
Tel:01425 673321
project.fred@virgin.net
www.projectfred.co.uk
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Monday 09/03/2009
Ref. 1238 |
Woodpeckers and Woods - Lyndhurst
An early spring walk to see scarce woodland birds such as Lesser-spotted Woodpecker.
£7.50 6.30am to 9.30am
Location: Meet at Canadian Memorial car park, which is a large lay-by, near Bolderwood at SU 241,093.
Simon Curson
Tel:01425 673321
project.fred@virgin.net
www.projectfred.co.uk
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Sunday 15/03/2009
Ref. 1239 |
Woodland Woodpeckers - Lyndhurst
An early spring walk to see scarce woodland birds such as Lesser-spotted Woodpecker.
£7.50 6.30am to 9.30am
Location: Meet at Canadian Memorial car park, which is a large lay-by, near Bolderwood at SU 241,093.
Simon Curson
Tel:01425 673321
project.fred@virgin.net
www.projectfred.co.uk
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Thursday 26/03/2009
Ref. 1240 |
Woodlarks on the heath - Burley
A walk on a wonderful area of the New Forest to look for Woodlarks. More details on our web site.
£7.50 9am to 12 Noon
Location: Meet at Burbush Hill car park, just south of Burley at SU 202,018.
Simon Curson
Tel:01425 673321
project.fred@virgin.net
www.projectfred.co.uk
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Friday 10/04/2009
Ref. 1241 |
Spring Woodland Flowers - Brockenhurst
Join us in one of the few woods in the New Forest to have a good show of spring flowers. More details on our web site.
£7.50 10am to 1pm
Location: Meet at Ivy Wood car park, SU 315,023.
Simon Curson
Tel:01425 673321
project.fred@virgin.net
www.projectfred.co.uk
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Saturday 11/04/2009
Ref. 1242 |
Burley Wildlife Walk - Burley
A New Forest walk that takes in many varied habitats and some wonderful scenery.
We walk along the old railway line which firstly goes past areas of heather and Gorse. These often have Dartford Warbler and Stonechat singing from them. The path then goes by some areas of New Forest bog and there are sometimes Reed Bunting, Snipe or Curlew in these. More details on our web site.
£7.50 2pm to 5pm
Location: Meet at Burbush Hill car park, just south of Burley at SU 202,018.
Simon Curson
Tel:01425 673321
project.fred@virgin.net
www.projectfred.co.uk
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Thursday 23/04/2009
Ref. 1243 |
Sand Lizards on the Forest - Burley
Join us for a walk across heath and woodlands to see Sand Lizards in an area where they have been re-introduced. More details on our web site.
£7.50 10am to 1pm
Location: Meet at Burbush Hill car park, just south of Burley at SU 202,018.
Simon Curson
Tel:01425 673321
project.fred@virgin.net
www.projectfred.co.uk
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Sunday 26/04/2009
Ref. 1226 |
Beaulieu Boatjumble - Beaulieu
Beaulieu BoatJumble is the largest sale of boating bits in the UK and overflowing with bargains galore.
1000 stands of jumble, new boats, watersports and lots more!
Location: The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7ZN
Tel:01590 612123 - Fax:01590 614608
info@beaulieu.co.uk
www.beaulieu.co.uk/events
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Thursday 30/04/2009
Ref. 1244 |
An Evening with Nightinglaes - Hythe
What better way to spend an early summers evening than listening to Nightingales and ending up with a local drink! Join us for a walk to listen to Nightingales and see what else we can hear this evening. More details on our web site.
£5 7pm to 9pm
Location: Meet outside the Jolly Sailor pub at Ashlett, SU 465,033.
Simon Curson
Tel:01425 673321
project.fred@virgin.net
www.projectfred.co.uk
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Saturday 16/05/2009
to Sunday 17/05/2009
Ref. 1227 |
Beaulieu Motormart Autojumble - Beaulieu
1,000 stands selling motoring parts, automobilia, literature and accessories plus over 200 cars for sale.
Autojumble
Over 1000 stands of motoring parts and accessories covering all motoring eras. Everything from nuts and rivets to body panels and bonnets, memrobilia and handbooks.
MotorMart
For enthusiasts who prefer the elegant lines of the older car; be it in concours condition or a 'wreck' for restoration. As always the selection will range from the humble to the prestigious, from the fun to the fantastic provided by both the private dealer or the professional seller.
Trunk Traders- Sunday feature
'Boot' bounty from amateur autojumblers selling their surplus bits. Have you got a garage full of car parts? Sell to thousands of Autojumblers from the boot of your car. Please contact the events department on tel. 01590 614614 for details.
MotorMarque
Each year a different marque will be featured which is celebrating a significant anniversary in the history of a model that went on to become a legend or started an iconic design trend
Location: The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7ZN
Tel:01590 612123 - Fax:01590 614608
info@beaulieu.co.uk
www.beaulieu.co.uk/events
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Saturday 23/05/2009
to Monday 25/05/2009
Ref. 1228 |
Trucks & Troops at Beaulieu - Beaulieu
An explosive show with 250 military vehicles and live combat displays
Over two hundred military vehicles of all ages and nationalities are expected to parade through the grounds with everything from push-bikes to armoured and tracked vehicles, ranging from pre WWll to the Gulf War. These included a multitude of types such as Jeeps, Dodges, Bedfords, GMCs, Austin Champs and, of course, Land Rovers. A number of awards given out including Best Post War Vehicle and best Wartime Vehicle in show.
Location: The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7ZN
Tel:01590 612123 - Fax:01590 614608
info@beaulieu.co.uk
www.beaulieu.co.uk
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