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Regent House Honey joins the Marque
Warwick is a local beekeeper who makes wonderful raw honey from his hives in the New Forest. He is also a member of the New Forest Beekeepers and has making honey for over 4 years. You can get your hands on his delicious honey, by messaging or calling him, and he can arrange a doorstep…
We are pleased to introduce our new member Shelley Oaks Farm
‘Shelley Oaks’ is an 80 acre farm on the edge of the New Forest in Hampshire. They took on the tenancy in April 2016 and are currently undertaking a mammoth task to re-establish the meadow grasslands and renovate the farm buildings. They have managed a flock of pedigree Jacob sheep for a few years and…
Food and drink buyers from the South are invited to attend the 13th annual Local Produce Trade Show on the 30th September 2021
Food and drink buyers from the South are invited to attend the 13th annual Local Produce Trade Show, which is being held on the 30th September 2021 at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton. The best of local food and drink from the South will once again be in the spotlight at the show. The event, which…
Lockdown deliveries from La Perle
La Perle are offering a range of home deliveries so you can enjoy great local produce at home. They are offering the following deliveries to SO41 and BH25 postcodes. Tuesdays: Extended Fish & Chips Menu. Book a delivery slot online 5-8.30pm at: www.laperle.co.uk/fizzandchips/ Wednesdays to Saturdays: Full Menu including Luxury Spicy Noodles and Gourmet Burgers. Book a delivery slot online 5-8.30pm…
The sad passing of Roy Hunt
We are sad to share the news that Roy Hunt sadly passed away in December. Roy and his pigs were regular star attractions at the Local Produce Show and he had supported the New Forest Marque and Forest Friendly Farming from the very beginning. Our thoughts and sympathies are with Sarah and his family at this…
Congratulations to Paul Brockman on being awarded the British Empire Medal
The New Forest Marque have presented Paul Brockman of Woodlander Coppice one of our wooden plaques and bottle of Marlings sparkling as congratulations for being awarded the British Empire Medal by The Queen in recognition of his services to Woodland Management and Nature Conservation. Woodlander Coppice is a coppice management service, woodland management consultancy, environment…
Shop local this Christmas and get your turkey and Christmas trees from one of our members
By buying local not only will you have a delicious bird for the table or a stunning Christmas Tree but you will be supporting the local economy and the environment too. Click on the interactive map below to find you turkey or tree.
Respect and care for the New Forest this October half term
Forest organisations are calling for people to respect the New Forest National Park this October half term break. As large numbers of people are expected over the week-long school holiday, visitors are asked to enjoy their stay safely and help protect the rare habitats and wildlife of the National Park. Increased numbers of National Park…
Caution urged as the deadliest month for New Forest animal accidents approaches
As the nights draw in, drivers using New Forest roads are reminded that animal accidents increase in the lead up to Christmas, with November being the deadliest month for livestock. Commuters are urged to be vigilant as accidents involving animals in the Forest peak between 5pm and 8pm on weekdays in the winter months. They…