Page 44 • The HERALD • 14th November 2024 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v OUT & ABOUT Lady Cynthia’s FLEA MARKET Sunday 1st December, 10am-4pm Lyndhurst Community Centre (in Lyndhurst Main Car Park) v Baskets & Hampers, Handmade Knitted Toys, Bric-a-brac, Jewellery, Antiques, Tombola, Pretty Jugs, Handmade Teddies, Laser Cut Creations and much more... v Admission FREE • Next Market: TBC Enquiries 023 8070 5060 Come to Longdown for Farming Fun and to see Father Christmas in The Christmas Barn from Longdown Activity Farm Join us on the Farm this Christmas for a festive farmyard experience which includes a visit to see Father Christmas himself. e whole family will enjoy lots of opportunities to meet and feed a selection of friendly farm animals during a schedule of activities which run throughout the day on selected days through November and December. Look out for the Christmas Barn to enter a magical world of twinkling trees, snow, sparkling lights, and festive decorations. It’s time to get excited about Christmas as you walk through e Barn, past the peaceful Nativity scene, and then on to Father Christmas himself who will be sat in his rocking chair resting before his big day. He will be waiting to give the children a jolly wave and an extra special “Ho-ho-ho”. Father Christmas will be joined by some special visitors on a few dates - the Ice Queen and Ice Princess will be leaving their frozen world to sing and dance in the Christmas Barn. Who knows, they may even want to build a snowman with you! e rest of the farm is open as normal, so children and adults alike can meet chicks, guinea pigs, and rabbits in even some alpacas. Children can run o their energy in the playtime areas which include go-karts, mini tractors, crazy golf, diggers, and indoor play in the Piglets Play Barn. Don’t miss the Farm Shop which is stocked with a wide range of delicious local produce and festive fare. Why not pick up a hamper for a wonderful Christmas gi , or visit the Gi Shop which has lots of lovely toys, books and so animals to purchase. A Longdown Activity Farm 2025 season ticket is also a great Christmas present idea. As a gi is not given, there is no additional charge to enter e Christmas Barn, to meet Father Christmas, or to see the Ice Queen and Ice Princess. See website for details of Christmas opening dates, along with Ice Queen and Ice Princess visits. We recommend that bookings are made online to secure the day and time you prefer. www.longdownfarm.co.uk the Animal Encounter Barn. e goat kids and calves will be waiting to meet the visiting children and will want to be bottle-fed their milk while they share the children’s Christmas excitement. ere are lots of other animals to see such as horses, pigs, cows, and ART IN TOTTON Totton Art Society’s next meetings take place on Saturday 16th November for Saturday Members’ Workshop with Gail Morris, ‘Mother & Child’, (£10 Pre-booked) 10am-3pm. On Wednesday 20th November for Adventurous Artist Sketching, 2pm-4pm. On Wednesday 27th November for Members’ Workshop with a Christmas Theme, 7.30pm-9.30pm. On Tuesday 10th December for an A ernoon Workshop, £4 with own materials, 2pm-4pm. All evening meetings are held at the ree Score Club (SO40 3RS) at 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Tea and co ee with a biscuit are available. Visitors are welcome to go along on the night for a small fee of £4pp. Tuesday Art Workshops take place at Calmore Community Centre, Calmore Drive, Calmore, Southampton SO40 2ZU for members only £4 per session. Places are booked with Workshops Manager Claire Palmer, take your own materials and work with you, for informal advice and chat. For details of all the activities visit: www.tottonartsociety.org Are you over 55 and want to make the most of life once you’re no longer in full time work by exploring and sharing new ideas, skills and interests with your local U3A? Across the UK, U3A members are learning, staying active and having fun in later life. It’s local, social, friendly, low-cost and open to all. Totton U3A is now open to new members so why not join them. ey meet every second Thursday of each month at 1.45pm in the Palm Room at Totton & Eling Community Centre. eir next meeting is on Thursday 12th December for Totton Ukelele Group Various interest groups meet throughout the month to participate in learning and leisure activities and perhaps you can bring a new skill to share with others. Contact Christine Farleigh on 023 8086 2882 or email: cefarleigh@gmail.com for further information or just go along to their monthly meetings. Give it a try; you can be sure of a warm welcome! Totton U3A
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