OPEN SUNDAYS & BANK HOLIDAYS • RINGWOOD ROAD, TOTTON • PLAZA PARADE, ROMSEY • THE PRECINCT, CHANDLERS FORD ALL DAY COD & CHIPS £1 OFF On presentation of this advertisement MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY ONLY Not valid with any other offer. Valid until 23rd April 2025 3rd April 2025 • The HERALD • Page 33 v F @heraldpublishing v FOOD FOR THOUGHT e Waterside Food Project, part of the New Forest Aquaponics CIC family of projects, host a FREE Community Cook Up every Thursday 3.30pm to 5.30pm at Black eld Baptist Church on Hampton Lane. Surplus food from supermarkets that would otherwise go to waste is collected by volunteers and used to cook tasty meals. Go along for some tasty food and great company, everyone is welcome. e Waterside Food Project aims to reduce food waste across the Waterside and also runs the Community Fridge in Hythe Library. For more information please visit: www. facebook.com/Watersidefoodproject FREE COMMUNITY COOK UPS Harveys of Hythe’s Cheese Expert Jonathan is holding a talk and cheese tasting on Saturday 12th April, 6pm–8pm. Join Jonathan at the shop in Hythe where he dives into what got him passionate about cheese and re ects on his adventures in the cheese world. ere will also be a cheese tasting of four of his cheese favourites during the evening with a glass of complimentary zz on arrival. If you like what you try, the cheese counter will be open at the end of the evening to take some away for the weekend. Tickets are £15 and available from Harveys of Hythe or online: www. harveysofhythe.co.uk/event-details/ jonathan-his-world-with-cheese-tasting Jonathan - His World With Cheese Spring is now upon us and with it comes a time of plenty with all manner of locally produced crops making their way to the Farm Shop shelves. One such crop is nature’s superfood, watercress, and ours is provided from the watercress capital, Alresford. Packed with minerals, vitamins, and iron, this superfood is perfect for adding a nutritious boost to sandwiches, salads, soups, or simply snacking on its own. It’s a true delight from the heart of Hampshire’s countryside. Another local hero is the strawberry from New Forest Fruits, and we’re excited to announce that we will have the rst delivery of strawberry punnets just in time for Easter. A Farm Shop favourite, New Forest Fruit strawberries are grown in the picturesque Beaulieu area of the New Forest, so just up the road, meaning you get the pick of the crop from the sweet and juicy early varieties – such a treat at this time of year. Another eagerly awaited seasonal highlight is the annual arrival of the Jersey Royal potatoes from the Channel Islands. With over 130 years of history, these potatoes are harvested, graded, packed, and shipped within 24 hours to ensure they reach you at their freshest and nest. Simply boil them with a knob of butter and a sprig of mint for a truly delicious side dish. As we look ahead to April, Cornish new potatoes should be available towards the end of the month, weather permitting. And talking of seasonal favourites, possibly the most anticipated of all, asparagus is on the horizon. Although May is o cially the month for asparagus, the rst of the early crop is usually available mid-April, weather permitting, so hopefully we’ll have some in the shop sourced from the Isle of Wight and Beaulieu, and later, as the main crop gets underway, from our friends at Portswood Farm in Norfolk. A er the very sad closure of Hill Farm Juice, we’re excited to introduce Ringden Farm Apple Juice, set up by Chris and Lesley Dench in 1990. ey o er an impressive range of over 20 awardwinning single-variety juices, using traditional pressing methods and slow pasteurisation to preserve the authentic taste of English apples. From James Grieve to Golden Delicious, and even some delightful combinations with mango and peach, there’s a juice for everyone. We’ve already had fantastic feedback, so be sure to squeeze a carton in your shopping bag when you next visit. Easter will soon be here, so don’t forget to order your Easter meats in advance to avoid disappointment. We always sell plenty of lamb and turkey joints during this time, so just let us know what you need, and we’ll set it aside for you to collect at your convenience. Wishing you all a wonderful Easter and looking forward to seeing you soon! Wayne, Rich and Lisa Spring is in the Air at Longdown Farm Shop From Longdown Farm Shop New Forest Fruit strawberries will be on the shelves in time for Easter FAWLEY CINEMA e Fawley Community Cinema show lms in high de nition Bluray and stereo sound on a large screen at Jubilee Hall, Fawley on the first Saturday of the month. eir next o ering is Gladiator II (15) on Saturday 5th April at 2.30pm and 7.30pm, starring Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and Pedro Pascal. A er his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to nd strength to return the glory of Rome to its people. Tickets £5 available from Jubilee Hall (Please check opening times). Fawley Community Cinema has been funded by ExxonMobil Fawley. FAWLEY MENSSHED Fawley Mensshed is a place where people can gather to share enthusiasm, nurture skills, enjoy being creative or to just go along for a co ee and a chat. Members work on a variety of creations for garden, home, personal, seasonal, games, wildlife and community projects. Go along and enjoy working with wood in their well-equipped workshop. One-to-one wood turning training is also available. Becoming a member can improve your wellbeing, make new friends, reduce loneliness and help combat social isolation. Fawley Mensshed is located on Newlands Road in Fawley, SO45 1GA and is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am-4pm. For more information pop along when the shed is open or call: 0755 577 2024, email: mensshedfawley@gmail.com or visit: sites.google. com/site/fawleymensshed/home To see the range of products that Fawley Mensshed members make for sale visit: sites.google.com/site/ fawleymensshed/products Fawley Mensshed is a registered charity, Registered Charity Number 1180419.
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