4th January 2024 • The HERALD • Page 37 v THE HERALD - ENCOURAGING LOCAL ENTERPRISE v Lady Cynthia’s FLEA MARKET Sunday 7th January, 10am-4pm Lyndhurst Community Centre (in Lyndhurst Main Car Park) v Teddy Bears, Haberdashery, Antiques, Bric-a-Brac, Media, DVDs, Baskets, Jugs, Mugs and much more... v Admission FREE • Next Market: 4th February 2024 Enquiries 023 8070 5060 OUT & ABOUT The Duke on The Test in Romsey With an emphasis on providing a warm and inviting atmosphere, e Duke on e Test underwent a stunning transformation nearly two years ago and now blends contemporary elements with its traditional charm. e revitalised interior displays tasteful décor, comfortable seating arrangements and a welcoming ambiance that looks to ensure every visit for customers is an experience. O ering exceptional food, an extensive beverage selection and stylish, comfortable accommodation, e Duke has become the go-to destination for locals and visitors looking for a memorable experience. e past year has been a remarkable journey lled with accomplishments, memorable moments and the team’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional service and hospitality. e ‘historic 16th Century Inn, reimagined for the 21st Century’, has been extended to include 12 en-suite bedrooms and an inviting sunroom blending the highest standards with a countryside and riverside location. Mark Pinn, General Manager at e Duke on e Test, said: “The Duke on the Test is a wonderful place to meet, eat, drink and sleep in the heart of the Test Valley. We are a stone’s throw from the River Test which makes for a stunning location for customers. We are dog-friendly in the bar and can offer a river walk just a few hundred yards from the bar. We are serving delicious home-cooked gastropub dishes alongside local real ales and a fabulous selection of wines and spirits.” e Duke on e Test is managed in conjunction with the hugely popular e Four Horseshoes in Nursling which also bene tted from a signi cant investment with a refurbishment and extension and successfully reopened in 2019. Mark Pinn at the front of The Duke on The Test Barber Shop Singers Southampton Airport Development Lions Bookstall Romsey Lions hold their regular book stalls in e Cornmarket, Romsey. eir next book sales will be on Saturday 13th January and Saturday 10th February from 9am to 3pm. ey welcome donations of good quality paperbacks for the stall and also gi s for their bric-a-brac section. Donations can be taken along to the stall on the day of the sales or alternatively you can call 0344 963 2463 to arrange for a collection to be made. Lions are both men and women, and there are no age restrictions to membership other than you must be over 18. ey are approachable people from many walks of life, and they enjoy an active social life. A few hours a month are all it takes to help others less fortunate in the community. If you would like to learn more about being a Lion and make new friends then get in touch with them on: secretary@ romseylions.co.uk or contact them on their direct club telephone number: 0344 963 2463. e Lions have a motto ‘Ordinary People Doing Amazing ings’. And they do year a er year. Hythe Townswomen’s Knit and Natter is once a month on a Monday afternoon, making things for charity. Skittles every month on a Friday morning at e Ship Inn at Redbridge. ey will hold their next meeting on Thursday 11th January for ‘Cabin Crew’ Barber shop singers. ey meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at St Andrew’s Centre, Dibden Purlieu from 2pm to 4pm. Everyone is very welcome. Go along and enjoy interesting talks, and a friendly chat with a cuppa and biscuit. For more information contact Yvonne Mulvenney on: 023 8084 4768 or email: yvonne@mulvenney.plus.com New Forest Aviation Group (NFAG) meets monthly on the second Friday of the month at Lyndhurst Community Centre to enjoy a presentation from a speaker on all things ying (and beyond) followed by refreshments and chat with the speaker and NFAG friends. e next meeting is on Friday 12th January for ‘Southampton Airport Development and future opportunities’ by Steve Szalay. ey meet at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start and the meeting normally nishes 9.45pm. Admission is £2 for members and £5 for visitors. Full information is available at: www.nfag.info Hythe Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club takes place on the second Saturday of every month at their new venue of Hythe & District Social Club, Pylewell Road, Hythe. Go along on Saturday 13th January to enjoy the social interaction and banter with fellow veterans which will help improve your mental health and is good for PTSD. For more details text Graham on 07526 507053 or nd them on Facebook (Hythe Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club). Veterans Breakfast Club
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