|
Greetings!
Welcome to the March issue of Park Life.
With Easter just around the corner it's time to dust off those summer clothes, find the suntan lotion and explore the New Forest.
There are plenty of events in the New Forest this April starting this weekend with the 'New Forest Marque' farm shop open days with cooking demonstrations and special offers followed by guided woodland walks with free entry to the New Forest Centre; the launch of 'A Date with Nature' at the Reptile Centre in Lyndhurst; the annual Greener Living Show at Sandy Balls Holiday Park and the National Park's open-art exhibition at the Red House in Christchurch.
If you are keen to get involved the New Forest Remembers - untold stories of WWII project is still looking for volunteers to record people's memories of the war and survey World War II structures and remains.
Find out more about how students from Ringwood School are hoping to 'Cook for the Queen' with local New Forest food to celebrate The Queen's Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace.
There is also an opportunity to have your say. Defra (Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) is currently running a consultation on the governance of National Parks across England, read below to find out how to get involved.
Finally if you live in Hyde or the surrounding area the National Park Authority is consulting on the Hyde Village Design Statement.
The New Forest National Park Authority team |
|
Farm shop open day this weekend
 Delicious mouth-watering produce and traditional crafts will be on offer this weekend (31 March-1 April) as part of a special promotion of New Forest farm shops. During the weekend the farm shops will be offering special promotions on New Forest Marque branded produce and craft as well as food tastings and demonstrations.
Read more... |
|
Easter events for the diary 
Easter is nearly on our doorstep and the New Forest National Park Authority has a number of events lined up to explore the New Forest and learn more about its history, inhabitants and how it is looked after.
Read more...
|
|
Greener Living Show
Put Saturday 21 April in your diary to go to the third annual Greener Living Show at Sandy Balls Holiday Park. With children's activities, New Forest Marque catering, stalls and demonstrations on everything from renewable technologies, to seed planting and food tasting, it promises to be a fun day with something for everyone.
Read more... |
Gold, silver and bronze... 
Come and experience the colours of the New Forest in a selection of art that celebrates the themes gold, silver and bronze in this culturally significant year.
A joint exhibition with the Forestry Commission at the Red House Museum in Christchurch runs from the 21 April - 19 May. For more information on opening times visit the museums website. |
|
Still time to volunteer for WWII project
 Over 120 people have signed up to become volunteers in the New Forest Remembers - untold stories of World War II. If you would like to get involved in recording the memories of the people who were in the New Forest during World War II or get involved in field walking and surveying World War II structures and remains please let us know.
Read more... |
|
Ringwood School 'Marques' Jubilee
Students from Ringwood School are hoping to 'Cook for the Queen' this summer and showcase delicious New Forest Marque food at the same time. The 'Cook for the Queen' competition is an opportunity for schools to prepare a special Diamond Jubilee menu for Her Majesty The Queen at Buckingham Palace.
Read more... |
Next stage of Governance Review 
The Government has announced its next stage of a review of governance arrangements for English National Parks in order to increase local accountability.
The Government is inviting people to send in their views on the proposed changes.
Read more... |
|
Village Design Statement consultation 
Views are being sought from local people about a plan to preserve the character of the Parish of Hyde near Fordingbridge. The aim of the Hyde Village Design Statement is to ensure that the design of any new developments in the parish respects the distinctiveness of the area.
Read more... |
