Page 38 • The HERALD • 28th August 2025 v THE HERALD - ENCOURAGING LOCAL ENTERPRISE v OUT & ABOUT The Countryside Education Trust - Connecting People to the Countryside Since 1975! from The Countryside Education Trust (CET) e Countryside Education Trust (CET), the local environmental education charity, is marking 50 Years of enabling visitors to enjoy the unique and inspirational surroundings of Home Farm and the woodlands at Beaulieu which the charity calls home. INVITATION TO JOIN US - HELP SUPPORT THE COUNTRYSIDE EDUCATION TRUST To celebrate the CET’s 50th year there’s a special opportunity to experience a Guided Walking Tour of the Beaulieu Vineyard on Thursday 18th September. Grapes have been grown on the Beaulieu Estate since medieval times. Sandy Booth of New Forest Fruit Farm has kindly o ered to guide guests around the vineyard as harvest time approaches, sharing his knowledge of cultivating grapes and making wine. A erwards, guests will gather in the magical Treehouses for tasting opportunities and be treated to canapes and drinks to enjoy together. Proceeds from this event will support the on-going work of the charity, providing further learning opportunities for all, and helping with the vital conservation work of the Countryside Education Trust. Visit: www. cet.org to see all event details and to book. ere are multiple ways for all to connect to the countryside, and to explore and appreciate the Trust’s unique natural environments. e CET not only o ers residential farm stay visits for schools and groups but also day visits, skillsbased training, lectures, volunteering opportunities, clubs and day courses for both children and adults. ey also host special events in their ancient woodland’s magical treehouses and have a holiday cottage to rent out on the farm. ere is genuinely something for everyone! Experience the changing seasons of life in the countryside and on the farm. Get in touch via email: mail@cet.org.uk to nd out more. The Treehouse INTRODUCING TONIC ROOMS BOTANICAL CAFÉ from Tonic Rooms We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of Tonic Rooms, our brand new botanical café nestled on Sunny elds farm! Set in the heart of nature and surrounded by the rich o erings of local Hampshire produce, Tonic Rooms is more than just a café – it’s a space to pause, reconnect, and savour the beauty of simple, seasonal avours. From garden – inspired teas to nourishing plates made with ingredients grown just a stones throw away, everything we create is rooted in wellness, community and sustainability. A er years in the world of hospitality this marks an exciting new chapter for us – one that celebrates the slower pace of countryside living without compromising on quality or creativity. We’re proud to collaborate with local growers, makers and producers bringing together a vibrant tapestry of avours and experiences. Whether you join us for breakfast, brunch, lunch, a ernoon tea or just a cup of something calming, we can’t wait to welcome you to our corner on the farm. Tonic Rooms is located at Sunny elds Farm, Jacobs Gutter Lane, Totton, SO40 9FX, for more information visit: tonicrooms.com or email: enquiries@ tonicrooms.com
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