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Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour – adventure on the big screen!
Get set for thrilling adventure! The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is bringing a night of adrenaline-packed films to venues around the UK and Ireland in 2026. With extreme climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, and more, the Banff Mountain Film Festival...
A Passion for Bach in Romsey Abbey
Looking forward to Easter 2026, a rare chance to hear JS Bach’s monumental St Matthew Passion with a stellar line-up of soloists including Bach specialist Katharine Fuge, Malachy Frame, Jessica Gillingwater and Gareth Brynmor John and showcasing rising stars including...
Wild Woodbury brings community together for a day to celebrate nature and rewilding
Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Wild Woodbury nature reserve near Bere Regis welcomed residents, volunteers, and local VIPs to celebrate nature, wildlife, and the power of community-led conservation. The event drew an impressive turnout of almost 300 guests who enjoyed...
Royal Time Capsule Discovered in Romsey
A piece of Romsey history was uncovered during the construction of Churchill Living’s new development on Broadwater Road. Hidden behind the foundation stone of the former Edwina Mountbatten House care home, a sealed lead time capsule dating back to 1969 has been...
St Thomas’s Christmas Tree Festival, Salisbury
The Festival is one of the biggest and best-attended events of its type in the UK. This year’s Festival promises to be even bigger and more exciting. There will be more trees and a record number of musicians providing an unforgettable Christmas experience. This year,...
Volunteer call-out for Dorset Wildlife Trust’s visitor centres
Dorset Wildlife Trust is looking for keen volunteers to join their friendly teams at The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre, Portland, The Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre, Kimmeridge and Kingcombe Visitor Centre, near Maiden Newton. Roles are varied and include...
A new Oakhaven Hospice shop for Lyndhurst
On Wednesday 19th November, Oakhaven Hospice opened a new charity shop at 38-40 Lyndhurst High Street. Oakhaven Lyndhurst has been highly anticipated and is the hospice’s tenth charity shop, joining the shops in Hythe, Totton, New Milton and Lymington. Each is an...
Winchester Christmas Market crowned UK’s 6th most popular
New research reveals Winchester Christmas Market is outperforming major UK festive destinations, with the historic city securing 6th place in the UK’s top 10 Christmas markets. European travel specialist Tollwayr analysed Christmas markets across the UK, examining...
Is Twinning For You?
DO YOU ENJOY... ...meeting new people? …learning about other cultures? …having fun? DID YOU KNOW that Romsey has 3 twin towns in Europe? Town twinning exists to promote and foster friendship and understanding between towns, with a pattern of regular visits to and from...
The New Forest Marque celebrates a year of growth with local provenance at its heart
The New Forest Marque is celebrating a record year as membership reaches almost 200, and awareness of the quality of local produce continues to rise across the region. The New Forest Marque is a local produce accreditation scheme that started over 20 years ago,...
Give the gift of Wildlife this Christmas
Dorset Wildlife Trust is inviting everyone to celebrate nature over the festive season by giving a meaningful gift that supports local conservation work. Their range of eco-friendly presents – from digital adoptions and e-cards to wildlife-themed courses and clothing-...
Councillor’s Column – December 2025
December marks the end of 2025 – and the start of the government’s consultation on reorganising local councils in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. And this will be our very last opportunity to influence what that looks like. Back in September, we submitted our...