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Swanage Folk Festival 2023 returns for another year of music and dance
The Swanage Folk Festival will return on Swanage, 8th - 10th September, with a fantastic lineup of Folk Music, Morris dancing, other traditional dances and Craft Fair. Throughout the festival the seaside town of Swanage on the beautiful Jurassic coast, will fill up...

Size Matters: Small Ads for Longevity vs. Large Ads for Impact
In advertising, size isn't just about physical dimensions; it's a strategic decision influencing brand recall and visibility. At Modern Magazines, we often encounter the debate: Should we go for a smaller ad ensuring longevity or a larger one for immediate impact?...

The Power of Print Advertising: Why it Still Matters in the Digital Age
In an age dominated by digital content, marketers often lean towards online campaigns, leaving traditional mediums behind. However, despite the allure of digital, there's a trusted and robust tool in the advertising world that continues to hold its ground: print...

Residents invited to put their stamp on a royal statue this Sunday!
Residents and visitors to this week’s Second Sundays market are invited to contribute pictures and ideas, as part of the engagement programme to support Test Valley’s latest public art project. Local sculptor and portrait artist, Amy Goodman, was commissioned to...

Join the adventure to find the hidden treasure in… Sally’s Spooky Holiday
Sally’s Spooky Holiday is a family show particularly suitable for 2-8 year olds and lasts for 45 minutes, followed by our popular meet, greet and treat with Sally the Scarecrow, Crafty the Crow & friends - including a free present for every child! Songs include...

Test Valley Residents Help Form Council’s New Four-Year Plan
Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) is delighted to share its new four-year plan, which has been developed using the views of around 2,000 residents. The plan for 2023 - 2027 will play a key part in determining decision-making, laying out the council’s vision, values,...

Public urged to have their say as council launches consultation on Charlton Lakeside and Sports Centre
Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) is asking members of the public how they use Charlton Lakeside and Sports Centre and how they think it could be improved. The council, alongside Charlton Parish Council and Places Leisure, want to better understand the needs and...

Perch, picnic and play at Andover’s NEW parklet!
Next month visitors to Andover town centre can expect to see a new parklet pop-up in the High Street. The temporary installation will be constructed and managed by Unity Art Studio, following an opportunity offered by Test Valley Borough Council for local...

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage and soul-stirring popular Yiddish music with Vivi Lachs
Join us for an fascinating evening with Vivi Lachs, a renowned historian, researcher, and Yiddish performer. Discover the vibrant world of Yiddishtown as Vivi takes you on a musical journey through the streets of London. Not only is Vivi a researcher and writer, she...

Local Charity Takes Animated Approach to Hospice Care
Forest Holme Hospice Charity has launched a brand new animated video to raise awareness of its services and encourage Gifts In Wills, which helps provide palliative and end-of-life care and support to 1 in 4 patients and their families at the hospice. Working with...
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