17th September 2026 • The HERALD • Page 43 v SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES v OUT & ABOUT COFFEE & CHAT Every Thursday 10am until 12noon ALL WELCOME Hampton Lane, Blackfield SO45 1XA Southampton Mineral and Fossil Society e Southampton Mineral and Fossil Society is over 50 years old, as are many of its members! ey love to share their enthusiasm and knowledge for all things mineral and fossil. Meeting monthly to discuss or exhibit or hear a lecture on a topic to do with fossils, minerals or related science. Non members are very welcome to go along and chat to the members before deciding to join and unidenti ed specimens are always checked over thoroughly by their resident experts. eir next meeting is on Tuesday 20th October, 7pm at Oasis Lordshill for a presentation by Dr Neil Gostling, Lecturer in Evolution and Palaeobiology, University of Southampton. Title to be advised. Members’ Display: Will be themed to the talk. In July the Society’s annual photo competition was won by Danny Karnecki, for his picture of the USA Canyonlands. Danny’s photo and all other entries will be displayed on a big screen at the society’s upcoming show. e Southampton Mineral and Fossil Society will be holding their annual Hampshire Mineral and Fossil Show on Saturday 19th September at Oasis Academy in Lordshill, SO16 8FA. Doors open at 10am, entry is £2 for adults and £1 for accompanied children. All children will have a chance to enter a treasure trail draw. For more information visit: https://www.sotonminfoss. org.uk or email: contact@sotonminfoss.org.uk Minerals and fossils and collectables for sale last year The Ampfield Market e Market is always held on the first Saturday of the month excluding January and August which are holiday months. It takes place in Amp eld Village Hall (SO51 9BJ), between 10am and 12 noon. Parking and admission are free. e Market has become a very popular meeting place, o ering the best value, most delicious refreshments in Hampshire! Every e ort is made to keep the sales tables lively and interesting. ere are top quality, locally sourced items for sale including cakes, biscuits, savoury foods, honey, fresh bread, eggs, plants, fruit and veg, cra s, books, cards, wrapping paper, jewellery and collectables. ey order their fruit and veg from Hansards a very reputable local supplier and they endeavour to sell a good variety of fresh, seasonal produce every month. ey are delighted that Matt’s Bakery in Chandlers Ford is now supplying their bread each month. e Market generates almost £3,000 a year towards Village Hall funds. e Market team generously volunteer their time and baking skills to provide a delicious seasonal selection of cakes every month, which are served with co ee and tea throughout the morning. e next Amp eld Market will take place on 3rd October between 10am-12noon. Here are some dates for your diary: 7th November and 5th December. If you would like to rent a table in the future or would just like more general information, then please contact Julie Trotter via: julie@amp eld.org.uk Art In Lymington Lymington Arts Group hold meetings in the McLellan Hall at Lymington Community Centre, New Street, Lymington SO41 9BQ, on the second Friday afternoon of each month (except February and August). Meetings start at 2.30pm and normally last two hours. eir next meeting is on Friday 9th October for demonstration of wildlife in watercolours by Alan Langford. Visitors are very welcome and pay £3.50.
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