23rd April 2026 • The HERALD • Page 47 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL EVENTS v COFFEE & CHAT Every Thursday 10am until 12noon ALL WELCOME Hampton Lane, Blackfield SO45 1XA OUT & ABOUT The next Herald is out on 14th May 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. The 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. The next Ampfield Market will take place on 2nd May between 10am-12noon. Here are some dates for your diary: 6th June, 4th July and 5th September. 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 Family History Group A small group of passionate Family historians, who love helping those who are interested in tracing their family history meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm in the back room at Soul Café, North Road, Dibden Purlieu, SO45 4PG. ey are a mixture of those who have been researching for years and those who are new to the fascinating world of family history. ere is so much more information now to be obtained online, not all of it being subscription based. If you are interested, please go along to one of their meetings. You will be made most welcome. If you would like more information email: colinjanhayter@gmail.com e next meeting will be on Tuesday 5th May. Ranger Led Events Join the Lepe Country Park Rangers as they lead a variety of events over the course of the year. From identifying trees to gardening for beginners, they will have something to suit everyone who wants to get outdoors this year. For all ranger led events, please visit: www. hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/ countryparks/lepe/ whats-on or call: 023 8089 9108.
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