Herald - Issue 410

Page 24 • The HERALD • 5th August 2021 v INDEPENDENT, LOCAL AND PROUD v REFURBISHERS ALWAYS TRY TO MEET YOUR BUDGET RELIABLE! EXCELLENT REFERENCES! INSURED! 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Animals and birds may be attracted by the food waste within your black sack. To protect your rubbish sacks from animals please; • Put your rubbish out as close to your collection time as possible, and no earlier than 6pm the day before your collection. • You can put your black sacks in a standard dustbin at the boundary of your property. ey will take out the sacks and replace the lids. (Please, don’t leave sacks in wheelie bins; these are too deep for their crews to li out safely). • If you’re in an area accessible to commoners’ livestock, please keep your sacks inside your gate or cattle grid. • Please don’t spray your bags with bleach or cleaning uid, as this can be harmful both to wildlife and crews. A sorry sight on collection day Unearth the Treasures of a Family- Friendly Trail in the New Forest With ongoing uncertainty over foreign holidays this summer, the UK tourism industry has received a much-needed shot in the arm, but how are you planning to spend your staycation? Whether you’re heading to a chalet on the coast, wild camping in a eld or enjoying a city break, make sure you factor in an a ernoon enjoying a Treasure Trail in the beautiful New Forest. e family-friendly adventures are not reliant on Mediterranean sunshine - rather than spending two hours cooped up in an aeroplane, you can be out in the fresh air enjoying the sights and sounds of one of Britain’s nest National Parks. “Despite the ongoing pandemic, we always look on the bright side and that’s why we’re focusing on all the things we can do during the COVID-19 outbreak,” said Aaron Hutchens, General Manager of Treasure Trails. “Our Trails are all outdoors and perfect for a socially distanced adventure, allowing you to get there and explore your local area and beyond.” Typically around two miles long, the aim of each themed trail – be it a treasure hunt, spy mission or detective mystery - is to solve clues on a circular route. ere are almost 20 trails between Southampton and Bournemouth and many are centred around picture postcard New Forest villages such as Beaulieu, Brockenhurst and Burley. Costing just £9.99, each guided booklet is a fantastic way to get active with friends or family whilst enjoying the Great British summer and using a bit of your grey matter. Trails are o en close to cafés, shops and restaurants, so adventurers can take their time solving the clues whilst helping to support the local economy. For full details visit: www.treasuretrails.co.uk Here are our Top 5 New Forest Trails Burley village forest and footpaths – Treasure Hunt, 2 hours, 2 miles: is circular trail starts at the car park opposite Burley Cricket Club and takes you into the forest and along the footpaths of Burley and into the village itself. Discover some of the history of witchcra and a little about Brusher Mills, the forest snake catcher. Minstead and Sherlock Holmes – Murder Mystery, 2 hours, 1.5 miles walking, 5 miles driving: is short driving trail has a few clues at Cadnam Cricket Ground before taking you to Minstead Village, the burial place of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, of Sherlock Holmes fame. Brockenhurst - Spy Mission, 3 hours, 2.5 miles: Station. Visit the Anzac War Memorial and the last resting place of Brusher Mills. Keyhaven and Milton on Sea – Treasure Hunt, 2-4 hours, 6 miles walking, 6 miles cycling: is circular trail starts at Keyhaven, exploring Milford on Sea to Shore eld Park. It then routes along the stunning coastline, overlooking the Isle of Wight, Keyhaven Nature Reserve and Hurst Castle. Lyndhurst Forest and Footpaths – Spy Mission, 2 hours, 2.5 miles: is circular trail starts at the car park close to the Forest Lodge Hotel. Lyndhurst was the home of Alice Liddle, the inspiration of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. She is buried in the churchyard there. To purchase your copy visit: www.treasuretrails.co.uk Family take on a Treasure Trail is circular trail starts at Brockenhurst Railway Colbury Memorial Hall, near Ashurst, is now up and running and ready for hire with full facilities, including a well equipped kitchen. It has a main hall, with stage and lighting, and a seating capacity of around 200 plus two smaller halls. e toilet facilities have recently been upgraded and there are aids for disabled in place. ere are approximately 95 car parking spaces available for building users. Colbury Memorial Hall is currently used regularly by many local groups but there is spare capacity for a variety of activities/events. Please telephone the Booking Secretary for further information (o ce hours only): 023 8029 2761. Local Hall Available to Hire