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Cancer Research UK shop in Ringwood is desperate for volunteers.

The busy charity shop in Market Place is inviting anyone with two hours a week or more to spare to help raise funds to fight the disease.

The team is also inviting people along to a coffee morning on February 28 to enable potential volunteers to meet the team..

And the shop would love to hear from “style kings and queens who could bring fresh ideas and style to the shop” who could do some window dressing and make the sales area a magnet for bargain hunters.

Shop manager Lorraine Cracknell said: “We have a fantastic team of volunteers but we’re short of a few hands.

“It would be great to welcome some new faces with fresh ideas – we’d love someone to put their creativity into helping the shop stand out.

“And it’s a great opportunity to start your career or expand your experience.”

Pop in to the shop to find out more.

Police appeal for driver who failed to stop after crash in Lymington

Officers are appealing for information that may identify a driver or car that failed to stop after a crash with another car on East Hill, Lymington.

At 7.21pm on Tuesday, January 17, a collision occurred between a blue Rover and another car, which had drifted onto the wrong side of the road. The other car failed to stop at the scene.

Inside the Rover were four women, none of whom were injured.

PC Andrew Summers said, “The driver of the Rover suffered substantial damage to her car and was left shaken after the incident. It is disgraceful that someone would drive away from a crash with no regard for the other driver or the damage caused. If you know of a car that has recent damage to the drivers side of the vehicle with no apparent explanation in the Lymington area please contact the police. I’d appreciate any information that may lead to identifying the other driver.”

Anyone with any information should contact Lymington police station on 101 or call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Coming soon our awaited feature on Unique Hideaways in the New Forest

By taking part in this ride, you'll be helping us draw attention to male cancers, as well as raising vital funds to help us continue our work at  Orchid Cancer.

Orchid was the first charity set up to fund research into the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of prostate, penile and testicular cancer. We promote awareness and education about these previously neglected, life-threatening diseases. 

So please get as many sponsors as you can.

Riders under 16 must be accompanied by an adult over 18 and wear a cycle helmet. 

Road bike / hybrid / mountain bike suitable on medium / long routes. 
Hybrid / mountain bike suitable only on short route.

There's a choice of three routes, all starting and finishing in Brockenhurst. Quiet roads and gentle hills make the shorter rides ideal for families. 

Short Route - 17 miles - following forest tracks so nearly all traffic-free. NOT suitable for racing bikes.

Prices

Children's Entry (16 & under): £7.50. Entry Pack: £16.00. Team Entry (6 or more, per person): £14.00.

Event details

On Saturday September 3rd, The Time Trio will be performing at Brockenhurst Football Club from 8 pm.  If you enjoy music from the 50's, 60's and 70's then this is soemthing you must see.  Please come along to Brockenhurst Football Club in Grigg Lane and enjoy the live music.  All are welcome and entry is free.

Brockenhurst Fotball Club will be holding a Christmas Bazaar where you will find local produce, jewellery, wreaths,handbas and much more....Date to be released soon.

Main events include....

Sway Carnival - 8th July at 6:30 pm

Sway Fete - 9th July 

Strawberries and Steam - Exbury Gardens - 15th July 

Lymington & Pennington Carnival 16th July 

New Forest Show, 26th, 27th and 28th July

See our Events Section  

Police in the New Forest are appealing for information after a quantity of lead was stolen from the roof of Café One Hundred, Round Hill, Fordingbridge.

The lead was taken sometime between Friday, May 6 and Tuesday, May 10.

The 3ft by 2ft section of lead flashing was taken from a flat roof. It is believed that an attempt was made at the same time to remove flashing on the same section of roof a few feet away, towards HSBC bank.

PC Coskun Deniz said: “It is believed that either the offenders went into this venture unprepared, or that they were disturbed by a member of public.

“Lead theft in the New Forest, particularly in Fordingbridge and its surrounding areas, is an issue we are aware of. This incident took place in the very centre of Fordingbridge at Round Hill and is a prime example of how daring the offender(s) can be, with no regard for our community and our values. “

Anyone with information should contact PC Deniz at Fordingbridge police station on 101, or call Crimestoppers, the charity, anonymously on 0800 555 111.