Totally Locally Lymington were at the Summer Spectacular at Woodside Park on Sunday and had a great time raising awareness with the local community. The campaign, which began in Lymington at the start of the year has seen Lymington join 28 other towns across the UK in encouraging the local population to shop on their doorstep rather than go to the larger surrounding cities. There was a fundraising raffle whereby local stores all donated items and we engaged the public by getting feedback on what they felt about Lymington. We had some really interesting comments and ideas ranging from more flowers and bunting in the High Street to improvements in the appearance and produce availability of the market. There was also a consensus that better parking and more incentives to park at cheaper rates during the weekdays would also encourage people to come into the town. Better signage around the town was also an issue that the public commented on throughout the day. Anne Warren and Helen Parkinson (pictured) helped out with the festivities, which included a catch a duck game for the kids and also an opportunity to throw wet sponges at their parents – although we at TLL were mainly the target for this particular activity. Mayor Anna Rostand and Hampshire County Councillor Jacqui England also attended to give their encouragement. It’s great to see so many stores working together to help heighten the profile of the town and there’s a real camaraderie within the group. The important point about the campaign is that Totally Locally celebrates what’s on your doorstep. We plan to continue talking to the public and working together on all kinds of initiatives in the future. It was a great day all round with wonderful classic cars and a dog show as well as stalls and a boot sale. Leave a comment ANIMALS, STALLS AND AUTOMOBILES @ WOODSIDE woodsideWe at Totally Locally Lymington are excited to be at the Summer Spectacular this Sunday the 4th. The event that takes place at Woodside Park from midday has a fabulous Classic Car Show as well as a Dog Show for the canine lovers out there. They’ll be a variety of other entertainment as well for all the family including our very own stall with wet sponge throwing and gift prizes. They’ll also be some great stalls from the High St too. Organised by the Rotary Club, the Summer Spectacular is in its 13th year – It should be great fun and the weather looks awesome, so we hope to see you all there! More information at lymingtonrotary.org.uk/ Leave a comment MUSIC AND THE ARTS – FUN IS THE THEME IN LYMINGTON bb3This weekend sees a couple of fantastic events in town. This Friday night the Fabulous BB3 play their only public in Lymington this summer at the Kings Arms in St Thomas Street. If you’ve never seen these chaps then you’re missing out, so bring those dancing shoes and have a ball. Saturday is Super!! Well that’s the theme for this years Arts Festival, with great attractions around the town. They’ll be live music at a number of venues and fabulous exhibitions at St Barbe Museum as well as other locations in Lymington. There’s an open Mic session at Longs Restaurant, just off the High Street for those budding singers and musicians. It’s a real celebration of local creativity and talent, so just look out for the Pink and Blue bunting around town. There are programs available in our lovely shops so come in for a shop and take in some culture too! Leave a comment A BRIEF ENCOUNTER WITH THE CINEMA…… briefThe Cinema in Lymington is showing its last ever film using using 35mm projector reel from now until Wednesday 24th July, before changing over to more modern digital equipment. Filmed in 1945, the classic movie Brief Encounter stars Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard. It’s a fitting last film to view using this genre of projection as part of the movie was shot at Brockenhurst Station. There’s a very special show on the last night with wine and food being served and everyone will be able to take away some souvenir 35mm film reel. Go and check out one of the greatest films of all time. Leave a comment LYMINGTON CARNIVAL, SATURDAY JULY 13TH carnivalThe annual carnival took place in glorious weather and there was a large crowd there to see the festivities. This years theme was entertainment and there were a variety of floats reflecting this, with Elvis Presley among others, in evidence during the procession. There were marching bands, including the pipes and drums. There was also a Jazz band outside this years Sponsors, The Six Bells, in St Thomas Street. Organised by the Lions clubs of Lymington, there was also an open topped bus and the Mayor of Lymington, Anna Rostand and Jacqui England, Hampshire County Councillor, were seen waving to those below. The children made a great effort with dazzling costumes and the Carnival Queen was looking very glamorous as she waved to the crowds. All in all some great fun and we look forward to next year. Leave a comment ROW TO WIN – JULY 12TH @ THE QUAY benf Row to Win takes place today (Friday July 12th) on the Quay. The event will see competitors attempting to post a time over 200m on a rowing machine. The event, run by Crew Clothing, is part of a national tour celebrating their 20th anniversary. It’s supported by TV personality and adventurer Ben Fogle – and should be great fun – with prizes on offer to the winner of the UK tour leader board and other freebie giveaways too. You’ll also get a certificate for completing the row. Information; row2win.co.uk/ Leave a comment LYMINGTON CARNIVAL carivalThe Lymington Carnival takes place on Saturday July 13th. The event, sponsored this year by the Six Bells in St Thomas Street, promises to be great fun. They’ll be a Jazz band in the High Street, Pipe and Marching bands, floats, boats and majorettes. It’ll be great fun for all the family and yet another reason to come and see us in your local High Street. The route will start in Wainsford Road and will see the procession come through St Thomas Street into the High Street and then into Gosport Street. We look forward to seeing you! Leave a comment FRENCH MARKET, VIVE LA HIGH STREET! French market The French Market came to town on Sunday June 16th and as you’ll see from the picture was a great success! Attendance was high throughout the day with all sorts of local produce from across the channel, including tasty Raspberry Jam Crepes, warm French sticks and of course a wide selection of cheeses from some of the most famous regions of the country. It was great to hear so many trying out their French linguistic skills on the stall-holders as well. Our wonderful stores were open too as the weather just about held off from the rains that were promised. This event will grow in the future but it was lovely to see the wide variety of offerings on show. Leave a comment LAUNCH WEEKEND, A GREAT SUCCESS! tllaunch (2)The Totally Locally Lymington launch weekend was blessed with sun throughout and the town was certainly busy over the course of the three days. There were great things to see around the town such as Falconry and live music and the Angel and Blue Pig had some fine local brew as part of their Beer Festival. The guided walks provided great memories of Lymington in days gone by. There was also much interest in the Totally Locally signage and information in the shops and positive feedback amongst those who were in town. It was great to see and hear of shops working together, sending customers to various other stores and shoppers certainly seemed to enjoy the fiver offers and other in store promotions. It’s brilliant to think that Lymington is now a Totally Locally town and we’ll work together to make our High Street a great place to come for you, our customers. Leave a comment LAUNCH WEEKEND – MAY 25TH – MAY 27TH lym map (3) Totally Locally is an award winning social enterprise aimed at getting you to appreciate what’s in your town – finding hidden treasures that you might not have come across before. We are celebrating our launch on Saturday May 25 and running on in to Bank Holiday Monday,the 27th.Stores around town will be doing all sorts of promos and activities and there are great things to see and do – so what’s on? Angel Court. A ‘walk & talk’ from Liberty’s Reptile & Raptor Centre – Sat 25th 10am – 2pm Angel Courtyard Clive’s School of Music- Sat 25th 10am onwards Local Business stalls – Sat 25th – New Forest Soaps, Party Hot Tubs to name a few Masonic Hall – Sat 25th Antiques Market 9.30 – 4pm Henderson Court Guided Walks of Lymington – Sunday 26th at 2.30pm – Walk and Talk about Lymington High St in days gone by – memories welcomed! Live music Sunday and Monday between 12 – 4 Community Centre – Cannon Street Rotary Club Charity Market – 8am to Midday – Mon 27th Bath Road recreation bandstand New Forest brass band concert – Sunday 26th 3pm to 5pm Beer Festival - High Street At the Angel and Blue pig (Sat – Sun) – local beers from Ringwood, Hamps Brewery, Isle of Wight and the Angels very own Blond Angel St Thomas Street Wine Tasting @ Solent Cellar – Expert Advice and free tastings. There are a host of activities in in other parts of the town, such as our lovely Quay and Seawater Baths over the 3 days. Lymington has so many interesting shops and in all sorts of places – This is a place to meet friends, relax, make new acquaintances and above all have fun! Use the map to find your way around. If every Lymington and Pennington resident spent just £5.00 a week here, it would add 1.4 Million to the local economy! It makes you think doesn’t it?
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