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Over the entire year, around a quarter (22) of all accidents involving animals and half (14) of the ponies killed occurred on this road. The most disappointing figure for Commoners and the Forest organisations working to reduce these accidents are the amount of hit and runs. A total of 18 drivers failed to report an incident to the police despite it being a legal requirement to do so within 24 hours. e Commoners Defence Association is continuing this year to put out salt licks on the open Forest along the B3078 Roger Penny Way to try and prevent animals licking the salt on the roads. Animal accidents cards and car window stickers are available at community outlets throughout the Forest including e Herald o ce in Hythe as well as from the New Forest National Park Authority o ce at Lymington Town Hall, Avenue Road, Lymington SO41 9ZG. More information on what to do if drivers have an accident involving an animal in the New Forest can be found on: www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/ conservation/supporting-commoning/ animal-accidents. Businesses wanting to get involved in the campaign to increase safety on New Forest Roads can contact Businessgroup@realnewforest.org to nd out more. A reward of up to £5,000 may be o ered for information which results in the successful conviction of a driver who fails to report having collided with a commoners’ animal. Cow Licking Road (Credit: Forestry England) The Very Best of AmDram Theatre Returns to Hanger Farm Arts Centre e Totton Festival of Drama, now in its 45th year, o ers 14 short plays from groups across the South. e awardwinning festival runs from the 19th to 23rd March at the Hanger Farm Arts Centre in West Totton, a 17th Century converted Barn which o ers a perfect intimate performance space for both groups and audience alike. With up to 3 one act plays each evening it o ers audiences the opportunity to experience a wide variety of quality theatre at a bargain price. e Totton Festival is a stage one of the national All England One Act Drama Festival, where groups have the opportunity to progress to represent England at the British Final and, for youth groups, the chance also to compete in e Five Counties Festival. ere is the added bonus of the views of David Price a leading member of the Guild of Drama Adjudicators who will give groups and audiences plenty to ponder as he decides who to award the silverware on the Saturday Night. “The Totton Festival of Drama is widely regarded as one of the best short play festivals in the country,” says Christine Farleigh who has been involved with the fesitval since the beginning. “It’s a real celebration of community theatre and we are so lucky to have it on our doorstep as well as the fantastic local drama groups brimming with talent who take part.” Tickets are just £9 per evening with a discount if you buy for 3 nights or more and are available from the Hanger Farm box o ce on: www.hangerfarm.co.uk or phone 023 8066 7683. For more information on the festival including an up to date running order visit: www.tottondrama.co.uk or call 023 8086 2882. Railway Correspondence and Travel Society (RCTS) and Mid Hants Railway, Solent Branch meetings are held in association with Mid Hants Railway – Southampton and Waterside Group. Meetings are held at the Eastleigh Railway Institute, Romsey Road Eastleigh SO50 9FE and commence at 7.30pm. e room, on the rst oor (sorry no disabled access), is usually open from 7pm. A bar is available for refreshments. eir next meeting is on Wednesday 20th March for Railway Miscellany, 7.30pm. A donation of £3 is usual to help with the costs of the speaker and room hire. Non-members are very welcome at their meetings. Further details can be obtained from John Godfrey on: 07850 220009 or email: solent@rcts.org.uk Railway Miscellany
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