Page 48 • The HERALD • 6th August 2026 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v Langley WI are pleased to announce that they have moved back to their original meeting venue. Meetings were previously held at St Francis Church in Langley, unfortunately, severe storm damage to the church roof in 2023, meant that they had to nd an alternative venue at short notice, with meetings moved to Jubilee Hall in Fawley. eir former venue is now under new ownership, the building has been modernised extensively and renamed the Empower Centre. Once bookings were opened, Langley WI members voted overwhelmingly in favour of returning. e Empower Centre o ers excellent facilities that will help the WI to continue to grow and thrive. It boasts reliable Wi-Fi, large presentation screens, a spacious and wellequipped modern kitchen, and plenty of room for members and visitors alike. e WI is a friendly organisation where people can learn new skills, hear interesting speakers, make friends and become involved in their local community. Whether you are new to the area or simply looking to meet new people, they would be delighted to welcome you. eir next meeting will take place on 15th September, 7.30pm at the Empower Centre. OUT & ABOUT Summer Art Exhibition Save the date for Totton Art Society’s Summer Exhibition running from 26th - 29th August, 10am – 4pm at St Marys Church Eling, just across the bridge from the Eling Tide Mill Experience. It’s a great opportunity to see the recent art work produced by their members, in this beautiful historic church. ere’s lots to see in this unique area, a great day out for people of all ages. ART IN THE PARK Join artist Mandy on Friday 28th August, 10am – 12noon, at Lepe Country Park, to develop your ideas and hone your skills. Enjoy this art session for your own wellbeing, meeting with like-minded people, exploring a di erent theme each month. Fill up your sketchbook whilst exchanging ideas and tips while you work. Please note: This is not a taught session but more a chance to meet with other creative people socially for your own wellbeing. is is a bookable event, please contact visitor services email: lepe.enquiries@hants.gov.uk or call: 023 8089 9108. £5 per session and usual parking charges apply. New Forest/ Waterside U3A Group New Forest/Waterside U3A members meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, at St Andrews Hall in Dibden Purlieu, starting at 2pm. Meetings finish at around 3.30pm, but everyone is invited to stay for tea and biscuits if they wish. Please NOTE – no meetings are held in August. The first meeting on 1st September will be a talk about “Digital Legacy” by Paul Day. A group of members enjoyed a farm trip, involving cheese, at the beginning of July, at Lyburn Farm, the weather was glorious, and they learned a lot about how difficult farming can be, with late frosts and water shortages causing extra work. Special interest groups meet regularly, including skittles, scrabble, embroidery, history and gardening. The Boules group meets on alternate Thursday afternoons at the Old Mill in Holbury. The table tennis group plays fortnightly at Gang Warily. Find out more on their Facebook page: New Forest/ Waterside u3a. Anyone who is interested in joining this friendly U3A group is welcome to go along to a meeting, or to contact the secretary if they’d like to chat first. Please email: u3a.nfwsecretary@outlook.com 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 1st September. Langley WI Returns To A New and Improved Home
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