30th October 2025 • The HERALD • Page 53 v THE NEXT HERALD IS OUT ON 20TH NOVEMBER v ANIMAL MAGIC Victoria: 07503 813594 Daniel: 07584 534818 SELF SERVICE DOG WASH 7 days a week 8am-8pm 189 Long Lane, SO45 2PA Forestsidegrooming.co.uk MORE REASONS TO GET OUT IN NATURE THIS AUTUMN AND WINTER from Hawk Conservancy Trust It maybe autumn but there’s still plenty to enjoy in the great outdoors and the Hawk Conservancy Trust near Andover has a full programme of special events to give visitors some upli ing wildlife experiences – not just for the start of shorter days but also right through to the new year! Owls by Moonlight – On selected dates in autumn, wrap up warm and step outside for a special evening, as night falls, you’ll experience mystical owls and witness their graceful, silent ights in and out of the darkness in two magical ying displays. Artist in Residence Anniversary Exhibition - Thursday 4th December, a FREE evening of drinks and canapes to celebrate the anniversary of the Hawk Conservancy Trust’s partnership with official Artist in Residence, Alex McGarry! You’ll be able to see a variety of her art on exhibition, including her display of paintings currently for sale in the Trust shop, with every purchase contributing vital funds to conservation and research projects. Christmas Market - Thursday 27th – Sunday 30th November, enjoy the run up to Christmas with this delightful, festive shopping experience. With over 60 local businesses attending, you can nd personalised presents, decorations, treats and much more. Owls by Moonlight at Christmas – 6th, 7th, 12th and 13th December, kick off the festive season with a magical evening of owls! Awesome owls will be ying under moonlight with a few festive features to get you in the Christmas spirit. Christmas Carols and Owls – 19th, 20th, 21th and 22th December, sing along with Christmas carols under the night sky, accompanied by rousing live music and beautiful owls in ight. Warm up during the interval with mulled wine and a mince pie. Winter Woodland Light - Multiple dates from 16th January to 1st February 2026, enjoy a stunning display as owls take flight with moving music, inspiring storytelling and enchanting light e ects that will bring the woods to life around you. e perfect way to beat the January blues! Sweeney Todd the snowy owl flying over a Christmas present Event organisers at the Hawk Conservancy Trust are warning that these events can o en sell-out in advance with online booking being the most popular way to secure a ticket. So, it pays to be an early bird and check the website where further details of each event, everything else included in the ticket price and online booking can all be found - www. hawk-conservancy.org e Hawk Conservancy Trust is dedicated to conservation, research and education concerning birds of prey and their habitats both in the UK and overseas, and utilises income from its visitor centre near Andover, Hampshire, to fund its work. Visitors can experience rare birds of prey up close, watch world-class ying displays in three completely different arenas or simply meander through 22 acres of woodland and wild ower meadow. Thank You From Barry’s Farm A big thank you for the recent donations to Barry’s Farm in Frost Lane, £102.43 has been transferred to the Farm’s Mole Valley account to go towards food and supplies for the animals. If you would like to make a cash donation to help with the upkeep of the animals, you can pop it in the pot in e Herald o ce. Alternatively online donations can be made via the GoFundMe page: www.gofundme. com/f/barry-the-farmer-frost-lane Cards featuring the animals at Barry’s Farm, past and present, by local artist Christine Jones, are on sale in e Herald o ce, £2 cash, with proceeds from the sales going to the Farm. What do you love most about your town, what changes or improvements would you like to see? Romsey Town Council are hosting a series of ‘Listening Days’ this autumn. e next sessions are taking place on: Saturday 1st November, 10am–4pm, at Abbotswood Centre and Saturday 22nd November, 9.30am–3.30pm, at Cros eld Hall Annexe. Drop in, share your thoughts and join the conversation. Your Plan Your Voice Romsey Winter Carnival And Lantern Parade Romsey Carnival Committee presents the Winter Carnival and Lantern Parade in Romsey on Saturday 29th November at 6pm, sponsored by Parco Civil Engineering and Groundworks. If you would like to be part of the lanterns procession or join in with a oat or have an interesting vehicle or truck to dress up please email: info@romseycarnival.co.uk e fun continues in December with the return of the Romsey Santa Fun Run on Friday 26th December, 10am, at Romsey Memorial Park. Santa’s of all ages can join in the fun, all runners must be dressed as Santa – suits will be available to buy. For more information visit: romseycarnival.co.uk or follow @RomseyCarnival on Facebook. WATERSIDE VETERANS COFFEE CLUB The Waterside Veterans Coffee Club is held on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 10am at Fawley Royal British Legion, Exbury Road, Black eld, SO45 1XD, with their next meeting scheduled for Saturday 15th November. All veterans, serving personnel, their families and dependents are invited to attend and enjoy the usually good humour, refreshments and occasional visiting guests. If you would like further information on this great venture please do get in touch by calling Lucy on: 07979 673343 or emailing: wvcc@btinternet.com
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