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The New Forest National Park Authority is backing Forestry England’s move to ban BBQs and outdoor cooking equipment on its New Forest campsites during the current major wildfire incident and red wildfire alert. Forestry England has temporarily banned BBQs and outdoor cooking equipment at its 10 Camping in the New Forest campsites, with a call … Continued
The New Forest Thrive festival returns to Ringwood celebrating connections to the National Park with interactive displays, activities, and performances inspiring all ages. The free-to-attend family event takes place at Carvers Recreation Ground on Saturday 4 July from 10am to 3pm and follows last years’ event that saw 500 people attend. Led by the New … Continued
The PEDALL – New Forest inclusive cycling community will ride 10,000km raising £10,000 for the project through a series of exciting challenges. The summer fundraising series will begin on 17 June and finish three months later with the third Pass the PEDALL event at New Park near Brockenhurst. PEDALL’s volunteers, project team, riders at events, … Continued
Nearly 2,000 people saw ‘powerful’ and ‘meaningful’ performances of a groundbreaking youth-led theatre show about climate change that toured Hampshire. Drawing on New Forest folklore and the nearby urban landscapes of Southampton, Bringing the Outside In explores issues of air pollution and climate anxiety. The production by Southampton community arts organisation Theatre for Life was … Continued
Residents of Fawley are being encouraged to share their views on proposed updates to the Fawley Neighbourhood Plan that will help shape future development in the area. Neighbourhood Plans are produced by local communities and set out planning policies that guide decisions on planning applications. The emerging draft Neighbourhood Plan is Fawley’s first for the … Continued
The Green Health Hub’s first Connect and Learn event brought together more than 30 health professionals and activity groups supporting nature-based health and wellbeing in the New Forest. Led by the New Forest NPA and registered Public Health Practitioner working for NHS England Phil Godfrey, Connect and Learn raised awareness of the Green Health Hub as an online directory for opportunities in nature and built connections between people along the green social … Continued
