Herald - Issue 416

9th December 2021 • The HERALD • Page 29 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v YOUR COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS NEW FOREST MOHAIR FARM TO YARN CHRISTMAS MOHAIR SHOP Open 11th & 12th December, 18th & 19th December, from 11am until 4pm at Linden, Jordans Lane, Pilley, Lymington SO41 5QW www.newforestmohair.co.uk 01590 679921 Hand-dyed mohair yarns, curly fleece and fibres. Needlefelting supplies, craft kits, socks, throws and hand-knits Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from everyone at The Herald Join in the Festive Farming Fun! Join them on the Farm this Christmas for a festive farmyard experience which includes a visit to see Father Christmas himself. e whole family will enjoy lots of opportunities to meet and feed a selection of friendly farm animals during a schedule of activities every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday throughout December (plus extra days on 21st, 22nd, and 23rd December ). All possible measures have been taken to keep you Covid-safe while on the Farm. Daily numbers are capped. Father Christmas will be situated in a barn area, but he will be sat behind a screen and will therefore not be able to distribute presents. Children can see, speak and wave to Father Christmas and you may take socially distanced photos. Family groups will be managed and socially distanced by ‘Elf and Safety’ while in the Festive Lodge which has an open entrance and exit at each end. ank you for your understanding and for helping them to keep you (and Father Christmas) safe. www. longdownfarm.co.uk Will you be on the ‘Good List’ this year? Look out for the Festive Lodge and then enter a magical world of twinkling trees, snow, sparkling lights, and festive decorations. Feel the joyful spirit of Christmas as you walk through the Lodge, past the peaceful Nativity scene, and then on to Father Christmas himself who will be sat in his rocking chair resting before his big day. He will be waiting to give the children a jolly wave and an extra special “Ho-ho-ho”. e rest of the farm is open as normal, so children and adults alike can meet chicks, guinea pigs, rabbits, and maybe a piglet or two in the Animal Encounter Barn. e goat kids and calves will be waiting to meet the visiting children and will want to be bottle- fed their milk while they share the children’s Christmas excitement. ere are lots of other animals such as horses, alpacas and chickens to see as well. Children can run o their energy in the playtime areas which include go-karts, mini tractors, crazy golf, the diggers, and indoor play in the Piglets Play Barn. Don’t miss the Farm Shop which is stocked with a wide range of delicious local produce and festive fare. Why not pick up a hamper for a wonderful Christmas gi , or visit the Gi Shop which has lots of lovely toys, books and so animals to purchase. A Longdown Activity Farm 2022 season ticket is also a great Christmas present idea. Normal admissions prices apply and season ticket holders (children and adults) have entrance as usual. All bookings must be made online where you will nd full details. ere is no additional charge to enter the Festive Lodge.