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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.
4th JULY 2026
SWAY CARNIVAL 2026
Sway Village Hall,
Middle Road Sway
Hampshire SO41 6BB
One of the most popular events in Sway’s calendar is the annual Sway Carnival. Taking place towards the end of June and early July, the Sway Carnival brings with it a week long of entertainment including the popular procession, fete and dog show
For more infomation follow the link here
Sway Village Hall,
Middle Road Sway
Hampshire SO41 6BB
One of the most popular events in Sway’s calendar is the annual Sway Carnival. Taking place towards the end of June and early July, the Sway Carnival brings with it a week long of entertainment including the popular procession, fete and dog show
For more infomation follow the link here
5th JULY 2026
THE ANNUAL MAYORS PICNIC and DUCK RACE
Romsey War Memorial Park Romsey War
41 The Meads, Romsey, SO51 8HB
Sunday, July 5, from 11:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Organized by the Rotary Club of Romsey Test, this free, community-focused event is returning with live music, local stalls, and family-friendly activities.
Event Schedule & Highlights
• 11:45 AM: Festivities kick off, featuring a parade led by the Romsey Old Cadets.
• 12:00 PM: Official opening by the Mayor of Romsey and the Rotary Club President.
• 12:45 PM: Children's fancy dress parade and competition.
• 4:00 PM: The highly anticipated Duck Race, where hundreds of plastic ducks race down the River Test.
What to Expect
• Live Music: Performances from local groups, including the Romsey School Band, Achoiring Voices, and the Mountbatten School Band.
• Food & Stalls: Families are welcome to bring their own picnic hampers, though a variety of treats and refreshments will be available from local vendors
• Activities: Fun games like "Hook a Duck"
Romsey War Memorial Park Romsey War
41 The Meads, Romsey, SO51 8HB
Sunday, July 5, from 11:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Organized by the Rotary Club of Romsey Test, this free, community-focused event is returning with live music, local stalls, and family-friendly activities.
Event Schedule & Highlights
• 11:45 AM: Festivities kick off, featuring a parade led by the Romsey Old Cadets.
• 12:00 PM: Official opening by the Mayor of Romsey and the Rotary Club President.
• 12:45 PM: Children's fancy dress parade and competition.
• 4:00 PM: The highly anticipated Duck Race, where hundreds of plastic ducks race down the River Test.
What to Expect
• Live Music: Performances from local groups, including the Romsey School Band, Achoiring Voices, and the Mountbatten School Band.
• Food & Stalls: Families are welcome to bring their own picnic hampers, though a variety of treats and refreshments will be available from local vendors
• Activities: Fun games like "Hook a Duck"
1st AUGUST 2026
THE BURLEY VILLAGE SHOW 2026
Manor Park (behind the Queen’s Head pub), Burley, Hampshire
The features traditional produce competitions, country crafts, and vintage vehicles.
Entry is payable on the gate only (£3 per adult, children under 12 free).
Key Details for 2026:
• Date: Saturday 1st August 2026
• Time: From 12:30 PM, with main events ending around 4:30 PM
• Location: Manor Park (behind the Queen’s Head pub), Burley, Hampshire
• Highlights: Vegetable/flower competition, vintage vehicles, children's attractions, arena events, tea tent.
• Admission: Pay on the gate only (£3 adults, under 12s free)
For more information follow the link here
Manor Park (behind the Queen’s Head pub), Burley, Hampshire
The features traditional produce competitions, country crafts, and vintage vehicles.
Entry is payable on the gate only (£3 per adult, children under 12 free).
Key Details for 2026:
• Date: Saturday 1st August 2026
• Time: From 12:30 PM, with main events ending around 4:30 PM
• Location: Manor Park (behind the Queen’s Head pub), Burley, Hampshire
• Highlights: Vegetable/flower competition, vintage vehicles, children's attractions, arena events, tea tent.
• Admission: Pay on the gate only (£3 adults, under 12s free)
For more information follow the link here
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
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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