17th November 2022 • The HERALD • Page 43 v THE HERALD - ENCOURAGING LOCAL ENTERPRISE v new forest mohair FARM TO YARN CHRISTMAS MOHAIR SHOP Open Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th December and Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th December Open 11am until 4pm daily at Linden, Jordans Lane, Pilley, Lymington SO41 5QW www. newforestmohair.co.uk • 01590 679921 mohair socks, throws, scarves, knit and needlefelt kitcs and pictures, Christmas tree decorations and more..... YOUR COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS New Forest Mohair New Forest Mohair has a small pop up shop in the pretty village of Pilley. ere you will nd a lovely range of mohair products, including socks, scarves, throws, rugs, small gi s and pictures, along with their New Forest Marque hand-dyedmohair knitting yarns, needlefelting bres and eece produced from their angora goat mohair eeces. e shop is open every weekend in December running up until Christmas. ere are always some goats ready to say hello to you. Christmas Cheer for All the Family at Beaulieu Festive Fayre Christmas comes early this year with a fun, festive day out for friends and family in the stunning grounds of Beaulieu, home of the National Motor Museum. From Friday 9th to Sunday 11th December, the new Beaulieu Festive Fayre will celebrate this magical time of year. Your day will be full of delicious seasonal food and drink, street food and tastings to tempt the tastebuds, joyful carols and live bandstand entertainment from West End singer, Adam Christopher-Rhys, the Santa Babies Duo and local choirs. You’ll be able to get hands-on with festive workshops, and there’s Christmas shopping galore with more than 70 artisan makers and local producers selling a wide range of gi s, from jewellery and candles to cheese and spirits, plus children’s activities and Father Christmas who will be handing out small gi s from a vintage vehicle from the National Motor Museum’s collection. Festive Fayre tickets include full entry to all of Beaulieu’s attractions, indoors and out. Visitors can experience the splendour of a Victorian country house Christmas at Palace House, the Montagu family home since 1538, with its towering Christmas trees, elegant decorations and roaring log res, costumed sta readying the house for the festivities, and garden and grounds. ere’s the world-famous National Motor Museum to enjoy with its ne collection of cars, motorcycles andmotoringmemorabilia andOn Screen Cars, the mile-long ‘Skytrain’ monorail for a bird’s-eye view of Beaulieu, the Secret Army Exhibition marking Beaulieu’s WWII history, medieval abbey ruins, and historic Clock House art gallery. Children will nd plenty of fun at the Beaulieu Festive Fayre, with face painting, Christmas storytelling, eats, treats and cra s and a festive trail, with time to explore Little Beaulieu, an exciting wooden adventure play area and replica of Palace House, featuring secret passageways, a treetop boardwalk and zip wire, not to mention hot refreshments on hand for parents and carers. Rachel Poletti-Gadd, Event Director at Immediate Live, joint organisers of the Beaulieu Festive Fayre, said: “Christmas at Beaulieu is a very special time and place, and we can’t think of a more wonderful way to welcome some festive spirit than with this exciting new event. We hope visitors will love the experience of exploring all that Beaulieu has to offer, while enjoying the sights, sounds, scents and flavours of the season. From mulled wine and Father Christmas to carols, Christmas shopping and reindeer, this magical event has everything you need to get you in the mood.” Rachael Goldstraw, Head of Marketing & Business Development at Beaulieu Enterprises, said: “We’re looking forward to extending a warm Beaulieu welcome this December when we start our Christmas celebrations with this new and exciting Festive Fayre. Whether you’re looking for a fun-packed family day out or a Christmas shopping trip that supports small businesses, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, together.” Tickets for the Beaulieu Festive Fayre are on sale now at www.beaulieufestivefayre.co.uk Advance booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. Opening times are 10am-5pm, with entry prices from £12.50, and concession and child rates available (children under the age of 5 go free). Beaulieu is in the heart of the New Forest National Park, not far from Southampton, Bournemouth, Winchester, Salisbury and Portsmouth. Find out more and book tickets at www. beaulieufestivefayre.co.uk
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTIyNzI=