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By Sophie Rudderham on 18/07/2019

For three days, the Rathbones East Ring at the New Forest Show is a spectacle to behold!From the Heavy Horse Musical Drive, to the frantic pony club races, the Grand Parade of livestock, the Old Time Farming Parade - and many other exhibitions of excellence, there is something for everyone to see and enjoy. And how, you may ask, do these events in the Rathbones East Ring run so smoothly with such military precision timing, and how do the stewards.

By Sophie Rudderham on 08/07/2019

If you’re looking for a fantastic day out in July, the New Forest Show can guarantee a fun- packed day for all of the family. One of the aspects of the Show that the organisers give top priority to, is entertaining children of all ages. A very familiar face is Crazy M, a children’s entertainer who has appeared at the show for the past 18 years with her team of entertainers and dancers and the brilliant Rufus the horse, all.

By Sophie Rudderham on 20/06/2019

There are many wonderful aspects and traditions of the New Forest Show and this year is no exception. From the immaculately dressed stewards in their bowler hats, to the exceptional standards of all competitors ( including the four legged friends) , the beautifully turned out judges, the gleaming silver trophies - there are many elements of this unique Show that stand the test of time. One of the familiar sounds of the Show is a Welsh melodious voice guiding us.

By Sophie Rudderham on

Keeping our rural communities safer remains high on my agenda. Recently I given funding to Hampshire Constabulary Country Watch for the following four crime prevention initiatives, which have been recognised as best practice in rural crime prevention: The purchase of thermal imaging machines to enable effective and efficient policing by helping officers in remote rural areas to identify offenders at night. A Dot Peen Property Marking Machine will allow the Country Watch officers to systematically visit repeat victims of burglary/.