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EVENTS - 'The Mandy Meet Up'
Come and meet the NFFU team at one of these upcoming events. Click on an image to enlarge.
8th AUGUST 2026
ELLINGHAM SHOW
Somerley Estate, Ringwood BH24 3PL
Ellingham Show is a traditional country show run by Ellingham & Ringwood Agricultural Society. We are a charity, staffed entirely by volunteers, and donate as much as we can to local good causes.
As a visitor you will see many exciting main ring attractions, animals, plenty of food – and shopping opportunities too!
KIDS GO FREE! All children under the age of 16 can visit for free and do not require a ticket. Just come along and enjoy all the fun activities.
CAR PARKING IS FREE! An area of the car parking will be allocated for blue badge users.
DOGS: All friendly dogs are very welcome. We do ask that you keep your dog on a short lead and pick up after them. We hope that they will take the opportunity to take part in our fun Dog Show!!
Key Details for 2026:
• Date: Saturday 8th August 2026
• Time: 9am - 5pm
• Location: Somerley Estate, Ringwood BH24 3PL
• Highlights: Vegetable/flower competition, vintage vehicles, children's attractions, arena events, tea tent.
• Admission: https://ellinghamshow.co.uk/tickets/
For more information follow the link here
Somerley Estate, Ringwood BH24 3PL
Ellingham Show is a traditional country show run by Ellingham & Ringwood Agricultural Society. We are a charity, staffed entirely by volunteers, and donate as much as we can to local good causes.
As a visitor you will see many exciting main ring attractions, animals, plenty of food – and shopping opportunities too!
KIDS GO FREE! All children under the age of 16 can visit for free and do not require a ticket. Just come along and enjoy all the fun activities.
CAR PARKING IS FREE! An area of the car parking will be allocated for blue badge users.
DOGS: All friendly dogs are very welcome. We do ask that you keep your dog on a short lead and pick up after them. We hope that they will take the opportunity to take part in our fun Dog Show!!
Key Details for 2026:
• Date: Saturday 8th August 2026
• Time: 9am - 5pm
• Location: Somerley Estate, Ringwood BH24 3PL
• Highlights: Vegetable/flower competition, vintage vehicles, children's attractions, arena events, tea tent.
• Admission: https://ellinghamshow.co.uk/tickets/
For more information follow the link here
23rd AUGUST 2026
ROMSEY CELEBRATE UKRAINE'S INDEPENDENCE DAY
, Romsey will celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Romsey Market Place. Hosted by the Romsey Ukraine Support Group with backing from Test Valley Borough Council and New Forest for Ukraine, the afternoon features cultural displays, music, and community solidarity
The day’s schedule of events includes:
• Date: Sunday 23 August.
• Time: 12pm – 4pm.
• Location: Romsey Market Place
For more information follow the link here
, Romsey will celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Romsey Market Place. Hosted by the Romsey Ukraine Support Group with backing from Test Valley Borough Council and New Forest for Ukraine, the afternoon features cultural displays, music, and community solidarity
The day’s schedule of events includes:
• Date: Sunday 23 August.
• Time: 12pm – 4pm.
• Location: Romsey Market Place
For more information follow the link here
31st AUGUST 2026
BROCKIVAL - BROCKENHURST VILLAGE CARNIVAL
Brockival is the revival of the historic Brockenhurst village carnival, taking place on Bank Holiday Monday, August 31, 2026.
It features a colourful procession through the village starting at 12:00 PM, followed by a 'Gala in the Garden' at St Saviours Church from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM with live music, stalls, and entertainment.
The day’s schedule of events includes:
• 12:00 PM: Carnival procession begins winding through Brockenhurst.
• 1:30 PM: Official opening announcement at the Gala.
• 1:45 PM – 8:00 PM:
Live acoustic sets, dance performances, and bands, with award announcements for best floats and dress at 5:15 PM
For more information follow the link here
Brockival is the revival of the historic Brockenhurst village carnival, taking place on Bank Holiday Monday, August 31, 2026.
It features a colourful procession through the village starting at 12:00 PM, followed by a 'Gala in the Garden' at St Saviours Church from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM with live music, stalls, and entertainment.
The day’s schedule of events includes:
• 12:00 PM: Carnival procession begins winding through Brockenhurst.
• 1:30 PM: Official opening announcement at the Gala.
• 1:45 PM – 8:00 PM:
Live acoustic sets, dance performances, and bands, with award announcements for best floats and dress at 5:15 PM
For more information follow the link here
13th SEPTEMBER 2026
NEW FOREST MARATHON
New Park Showground, Brockenhurst, Hampshire SO42 7QH
7am – 5pm
RUNNING – LIVE MUSIC – CAMPING
Walk or Run for Ukraine
When you run or walk for New Forest For Ukraine, you’re not just achieving a personal goal you’re standing in solidarity with a nation in crisis and helping to ‘Deliver a Future of Hope’ to the people of Ukraine
We rely on public generosity and small grants.
Every pound you raise goes directly to help us deliver aid to Ukraine making a direct and tangible difference:
£50 provides 50 cans of soup and 50 bars of soap
£50 sponsors a pallet of aid
£100 buys 4 camping stoves
£300 buys a generator
£2,500 covers the cost of an arctic truck delivering 52 pallets (approximately 10 tonnes) of humanitarian aid
On race day, we’ll be there to cheer you on and thank you in person with a New
Forest For Ukraine bracelet and a special certificate of appreciation
For more information Contact Mandy Haynes: events@newforestforukraine.org
When you register to walk or run for New Forest Marathon please use our
Discount code: NEWFU15
The Race Entry page is here -
New Park Showground, Brockenhurst, Hampshire SO42 7QH
7am – 5pm
RUNNING – LIVE MUSIC – CAMPING
Walk or Run for Ukraine
When you run or walk for New Forest For Ukraine, you’re not just achieving a personal goal you’re standing in solidarity with a nation in crisis and helping to ‘Deliver a Future of Hope’ to the people of Ukraine
We rely on public generosity and small grants.
Every pound you raise goes directly to help us deliver aid to Ukraine making a direct and tangible difference:
£50 provides 50 cans of soup and 50 bars of soap
£50 sponsors a pallet of aid
£100 buys 4 camping stoves
£300 buys a generator
£2,500 covers the cost of an arctic truck delivering 52 pallets (approximately 10 tonnes) of humanitarian aid
On race day, we’ll be there to cheer you on and thank you in person with a New
Forest For Ukraine bracelet and a special certificate of appreciation
For more information Contact Mandy Haynes: events@newforestforukraine.org
When you register to walk or run for New Forest Marathon please use our
Discount code: NEWFU15
The Race Entry page is here -
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