Herald - Issue 416

9th December 2021 • The HERALD • Page 47 v THE HERALD - Proud to be part of your community v ANIMAL MAGIC 38 Pylewell Road, Hythe, Southampton, Hants SO45 6AQ Tel: (023) 8084 1000 Fax: (023) 8084 5651 www.hythevets.co.uk An Independent Local Practice The Pet Healthcare Centre PROMOTING POSITIVE PRACTICE IN CANINE OWNERSHIP, WELFARE & UNDERSTANDING • Rescue dogs in need of homes • E-learning courses for dog owners • FREE courses and resources • Training and behaviour consultancy • Gift vouchers • We are a not-for-profit organisation • Donate your unwanted dog equipment • Help us to help them www.dogs2fosteruk.org Telephone 023 8178 1707 If you are looking for a wonderful dog/puppy we would be delighted to match you to one of our rescue dogs. We have all ages and sizes available for adoption in need of loving, patient homes. All our dogs are vaccinated, health checked and neutered (if old enough). We have many lovely dogs needing help, more are waiting too andnot presently advertisedonourwebsite. Rescue Dogs in Need of Forever Homes by Dogs2Foster Could you provide a loving home for a dog like Lex? Please contact us on: 023 8178 1707 or email: d o g s 2 f o s t e r u k@ gmail.com or visit our website at: www. dogs2fosteruk.org We would like to wish all our adopters and supporters a wonderful Christmas & Happy New Year, from us all, especially the dogs at Dogs2FosterUK e New Forest local group of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) plan two eld trips locally. On Friday 17th December from 10am to 1pm their trip is to Normandy Marsh near Lymington (SZ 327 941), meeting on Maiden Lane. A erwards there is an optional Christmas lunch at e Chequers Inn. en on Wednesday 5th January from 10am to 2pm they will visit Blashford Lakes near Ringwood (SU151 084), meeting in the Tern Hide car park at the reserve. For any further information, please email: newforestgroup@RSPB.org.uk or visit the group’s website: www.rspb.org.uk/groups/newforest. ose taking part in eld trips should wear suitable, dull coloured clothing and sturdy footwear. Animals at Barry’s Farm in Frost Lane, Hythe have been entertaining local children and adults alike for over 50 years. e donkeys, alpacas, goats, chickens, ducks, geese are adored by many. Of course, we can’t forget dear old Maggie the Pig who loves nothing more than a good roll in the mud! But of course, animals take A LOT of looking a er. is care and commitment also comes at a huge nancial cost, with constant food and vet bills to pay it can all add up to a tidy sum. To raise funds for this amazing cause, local animal artist and volunteer Christine Jones has put her creativity and talent to good use, producing a beautiful greetings card suitable for all occasions. On sale at the Herald Office, Hythe for just £2 each (cash please!) the card features all the animals on the farm and ALL proceeds from the sale of the cards will be going directly to the care of the animals. As a community we can all play a part in helping Barry’s Farm continue and thrive for future generations to enjoy. BARRY’S FARM NEEDS YOU! Out & About with the RSPB Enjoy Festive Fun at Beaulieu this Christmas Get ready for the most wonderful time of the year at Beaulieu, as the attraction comes to life with Christmas sparkle from 18th December to 2nd January , with seasonal decorations, Christmas trees and crackling log res, all part of a festive day out that all the family will enjoy. Take a trip back to 1889 as you step inside the Montagu family home of Palace House to experience a traditional Victorian Christmas . As the costumed servants busily prepare for the family’s Christmas meal, talk to these characters about life in a 19th century country house and nd out how this grand occasion was celebrated over a century ago. In every room, admire glittering Christmas trees festooned with eye-catching traditional decorations, with a towering 20ft-tall tree as the impressive centrepiece in the main hall. Look out for the tree decorated in a luxury chocolate theme by chocolatiers Charbonnel et Walker. In the Lower Drawing Room, let the pianist and singers ll you with cheer as they perform upli ing carols, then warm away the winter blues next to roaring log res. For those that truly believe, you may even catch a glimpse of Father Christmas before the big day. Rumour has it that he is out and about in the Beaulieu grounds, driving a vehicle from the National Motor Museum’s collection – make sure to wave to him as he drives past. Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a Yuletide trail , so pick up an activity sheet and be guided on a festive adventure. Make sure to stop at the National Motor Museum and see its Christmas tree decorated with toy cars. e trail will take you past brand new exhibition Bond in Motion – No Time To Die , featuring the iconic cars, gadgets and costumes from the latest 007 lm. en hitch a ride on the Veteran Bus, complete with Christmas decorations. All Christmas holiday activities are included in the Beaulieu admission ticket, which also includes World of Top Gear, On Screen Cars, the Secret Army Exhibition, Beaulieu Abbey and its grounds and gardens. To book your tickets and for more information, visit: www.beaulieu.co.uk . Tickets are also on sale for the new Artisan Collective Christmas Fair taking place from 10th to 12th December. This festive gift and food wonderland will help you to get into the Christmas spirit, with delicious artisan food and drink, seasonal gifts, gourmet street food and live Beaulieu Christmas Gingerbread House music, all set in the heart of the Beaulieu visitor attraction. Visit www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/ artisan-collective-fair for ticket options and more information. Please note, the Beaulieu attraction will be closed on Christmas Day. Appearances of Father Christmas are subject to weather conditions and unfortunately, due to safety precautions, he cannot o er personal meet-and- greets.