Herald - Issue 415

Page 30 • The HERALD • 18th November 2021 v THE HERALD - YOUR COMMUNITY MAGAZINE v YOUR COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS www.newforestfabrics.co.uk Tel: 023 8178 3386 Fabulous fabrics, Sirdar Wools, Janome Sewing Machines & Haberdashery Beaulieu Road, Dibden Purlieu SO45 4PX Open Monday-Friday 9am to 4pm; Sat 9am-2pm Following our successful Open Studios we would like to welcome you to our CHRISTMAS ARTS AND CRAFTS WEEKEND W.I. Hall, Lunedale Road, Dibden Purlieu. Sat 20th and Sun 21st Nov 10am until 5pm. Free entry. Artwork and crafts, Lucky Dip. Good quality toys (Proceeds to Children in Need). Raffle for painting by John Edwards. Refreshments. There are accessible toilets and off road parking. Sue Pepper from New Forest Fabrics, Dibden Purlieu, is a famous name in the local cra ing community and the place to go for all your fabric needs. A er discovering a lack of good local fabric/ haberdashery shops and her dislike of buying fabrics online, Sue started the business from scratch, spending the rst 4 years at Hythe Marina before moving to their current location in Dibden Purlieu. New Forest Fabrics is a major stockist of 100% cotton fabrics, haberdashery and books and has been selling hand knitting yarns since the wool shop in Hythe closed almost 2 years ago. ey have a huge local following plus a brand new website making it accessible for all. Over the last few months Sue has made the decision to retire, which will allow her to spend precious time with her family and friends (along with her cra s!) Sue won’t be sitting still for long though, as she is looking to redesign her garden and has her sights set on travelling to parts of the world on her ‘bucket list’. Sue says: “Until we find the perfect owner for the shop it’s business as usual. I have enjoyed the years of teaching patchwork and quilting and it’s been a privilege seeing customers blossom in their abilities and take on more challenging projects. Being creative is hugely therapeutic. I would be available to take the odd class or two if the new owner of New Forest Fabrics would be interested and, of course, I would offer my full help and support to the new owner to ensure they settle in. I’m sure the community would make them feel as welcomed as I’ve felt over the years.” For all your fabric and haberdashery needs visit: www.newforestfabrics. co.uk or call: 023 8178 3386 Are you are interested in discussing this business opportunity (without obligation) with Sue? If so please call into the shop or contact her on the above details for more information. The Fabric of the Community A Piece of Art & A Slice of Cake Following the successful Open Studios back in the summer months, e W.I. Community Art Group, who meet at the W.I Community Hall, Lunedale Road in Dibden Purlieu, would like to welcome you to their two-day Christmas Arts and Cra s Weekend on 20th and 21st November. Doors open 10am until 5pm on both days and entrance is FREE! In addition to the beautiful artwork and hand-made cra s available to purchase, there will be a toy sale (with all proceeds going to Children in Need), a lucky dip, refreshments and a ra e for your chance to win a painting by John Edwards. With accessible toilets and o road parking, what more could you ask for? ey look forward to seeing everyone then! Stepping into Christmas at Lepe Music at Beaulieu e December concert to be given by the renowned New Forest Children’s Choir and the New Forest Chamber Choir will be on Saturday 11th December . is is a popular concert devoted to music suitable for the Christmas season and will include pieces by Rutter, Berlioz, Faure, Sropford and Handel. ere will be an opportunity for the audience to sing carols. e conductor is Alison Russell-Hayward. e accompaniment will be provided by Christine Langton, piano, Heather Wrighton, harp, and Andrew Elliott, organ. e concert starts at 7pm (doors open from 6.45pm) and tickets at £10 each are available in advance only from: www.musicatbeaulieu.org/programme. is concert completes their 2021 series. ey would like to thank their audiences for their support during the year and look forward to entertaining them with their 2022 programme will be published early in the New Year. St Anne’s Church, Calmore will be returning to Calmore Community Centre, Calmore Drive, Calmore SO40 2ZU on Saturday 4th December , open from 10am until 1pm to hold this popular Christmas event once more. e Bazaar has been part of Christmas in Calmore since the 1960’s, so they have lots of stalls and games as usual, all very festive, refreshments and music, they plan to give Friends old and new a happy start towards Christmas. Calmore Christmas Bazaar Lyndhurst Book Fair Saturday 27th November 10am-4pm • Free Admission Lyndhurst Community Centre Main Car Park, Lyndhurst SO43 7NY Everything for the book lover - we are COVID-19 Secure Organiser: Ed Bailey 07967 643579 • lsbookfairs@gmail.com Wreath Making Come and make a beautiful oasis-based wreath for your front door using natural materials collected from around the park. Rangers will be on hand to help guide you through the process and to provide mince pies and refreshments. 14th December, 10am – 11.30am & 1pm – 2.30pm 16th December, 7pm – 8.30pm £15 per person, age 14+ Places must be booked in advance at hants.gov.uk/ lepewhatson. Normal parking charges apply . Please Note: Only natural materials and the oasis bases will be provided, please bring any additional adornment with you on the day Family Christmas Crafts Enjoy a family friendly Christmas inspired cra session in the classroom at Lepe Point. ere will be a choice of di erent cra s to make and take home with you. Sunday 19th December, 10am – 2pm £5 per child , Parking charges apply. Places must be booked in advance at hants.gov.uk/ lepewhatson. Normal parking charges apply . Live at Lepe Join Sound Level Events for an evening of live music with the beautiful view of the Solent and food served by the Lookout team Friday 10th December £13 per ticket (including parking) Doors open at 6.45pm for food, music starts at 7.30pm and ends at 10pm . To see the acts that are performing this month and to book your tickets visit: www.soundlevel. co.uk/about