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Ellingham & Ringwood Show 2011

Friday, August 5th, 2011

The Ellingham & Ringwood Agricultural Society Annual Show 2011 is to be held on Saturday 13th August.
Set in the wonderful grounds of the Somerley Estate. A fun, family day out not far from Ringwood.

Events:

Livestock classes
Heavy horse classes
Dog show
Improved light horse classes
Donkey show classes
Scarecrow & Fancy dress competitions
Vintage farm machinery
Horticultural section: vegetables, flowers, wine, domestic produce, photography, handicraft, Fruit, ceramics & art classes, children’s competitions.

Location:

The Ellingham Show
Somerley Park
Ellingham
Ringwood
Hampshire

Timings:

Starts at 9:00am

Admission cost:

Adults £9
Concessions £6
Children are free
Parking is free

Contact:

Show secretary Mrs Linda Turner
Tel: 01425 472090
Email: linda@ellinghamshow.co.uk

Burley Village Show 2011

Thursday, August 4th, 2011

The 2011 Burley Show will be held on Saturday 6th August in Burley Park in the village of Burley.

This years show will include flower and vegetable growing competitions, horse-riding and pony events and shows, a fun dog show, falconry displays, cake baking competitions, and lots, lots more.

Events:

Fun dog show
Childrens attractions
Plant stall
Display of falconry
Fruit, vegetable & flower arranging competitions
Cake competitions

Location:

Manor Park
Burley
Hampshire

Timings:

Starts at 1:00pm
Challenge cups & prizes presented at 4:00pm
Raffle drawn at 4:30pm
Collect prize money between 4:30 & 5:30pm

Cost:

Admission £
Children under 12 free

Behind the Queens Head pub in front of the Burley Manor Hotel.

New Forest Show 2011

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011

The New Forest & Hampshire County Show is held every year in July at New Park in Brockenhurst. The show attracts almost 100,000 visitors and is filled with country produce, livestock, food and competitions. This years show was held on 24th, 25th & 26th July and provides free car parking.
Please visit our pictures of the New Forest Show.

Burley Village Show 2010

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

This year the Burley Show will be held on Saturday 7th August in Burley Park in the village of Burley.

Join in the fun with vegetable and flower growing competitions, a fun dog show, horse-riding and pony events and shows, falcon displays and much more.

Plant stall
Childrens attractions
Fun dog show
Display of falconry
Cake competitions
Fruit, vegetable & flower arranging competitions

Location:

Manor Park
Burley
Hampshire

Timings:

Starts at 1:00pm
Challenge cups & prizes presented at 4:00pm
Raffle drawn at 4:30pm
Collect prize money between 4:30 & 5:30pm

Cost:

Admission £1
Children under 12 free

Behind the Queens Head pub in front of the Burley Manor Hotel.

Beaulieu Road Pony Sales

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
Beaulieu Road Pony Sales 2010

Beaulieu Road Pony Sales 2010

The Beaulieu Road Pony Sales are held several times a year. Held adjacent to Beaulieu Road Train Station on the B3056 approximately half way between Lyndhurst and Beaulieu in the heart of the New Forest National Park.

The auction takes place to enable Commoners of the New Forest to sell their ponies and donkeys. The sales have taken place at Beaulieu Road for over 60 years, before this time being held in Lyndhurst.

The event is run by The New Forest Livestock Society who were granted a 25 year lease to organise at least five sales per year on behalf of the Commoners. The New Forest Livestock Society was formed in 2001 when the New Forest Pony Breeding and Cattle Society joined forces with the Commoners Defence Association.

2011 Dates

Starts 10:30am:
5th May (Pre Sale Show)
11th August
15th September
20th October (Pre Sale Show)
24th November

2010 Dates

6th May 2010
12th August 2010
23rd September 2010
21st October 2010
25th November 2010

Contact details:

For more information on sales, purchases and requirements please visit the New Forest Livestock Society website or contact them at the address below:

NFU Offices
Station Road
Sway
Lymington
Hampshire
SO41 6BA

Caroline Johnson Sponsored Walk

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

On 17th November 2009, Caroline Johnson, who is a fitness instructor from Verwood, Dorset, suffered a serious fall when her horse ‘Flash’ was spooked by a dog at Moors Valley Country Park.
She suffered a broken neck and broken back and was rescued by the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.
To thank these wonderful people for their amazing work and to ‘give back’ for their tremendous help on that unfortunate day, Caroline is organising a sponsored walk to raise funds for this charity (which has no government funding).
The walk will start at Potterne Park in Verwood to Moors Valley Country Park on Sunday 25th April 2010.
The route is six miles or a shorter three mile route is also on offer.
Walkers aim to set off between 10am & 12noon.
Anyone wishing to take part should contact Caroline on 01202 814668.

Horse and Cycle Ride 2010

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Bring your horse, pony or mountain bike to Burley on Bank Holiday Saturday 1st May and enjoy a ride through the beautiful New Forest National Park, starting in the picture-postcard village of Burley.

Mainly off-road, the routes are sign-posted with Marshals to help along the way.

The route on horseback is 8 miles long and either 8 mile or 22 mile routes for cyclists.

All ages welcome!

Sponsored by the New Forest Rotary Club.

In aid of the following:

Naomi House Children’s Hospice
Rose Road Association
Gift of Sight

Minimum sponsorship (or entry fee) £10 adults, £5 children or £20 family.

Start time: 10am

Location: Dan Tanner’s field next to the Queens Head Pub in Burley BH24 4AB

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