Month: June 2016

By Ben on 30/06/2016

The New Forest National Park features an abundance of off road cycling paths for visitors to explore safely. Cyclexperience based in Brockenhurst (just over a mile from the showground) is the perfect place to hire bikes during a trip to the New Forest. Cyclexperience of Brockenhurst would like to sincerely thank Denis and team for their help with the transport logistics involved when the lorries delivered our new hire centre in kit form during April this year. We are hoping to.

By Ben on 27/06/2016

Billy Cole, a board member and vice president of the New Forest Agricultural Show Society has undertaken a wonderful restoration of his Scammell – The Leader that we would like to share with you. The Scammell heritage began in the Victorian era and is often referred to as the greatest name in British Commercial Road Transport. Billy’s Scammell has been in his family since 1936 and they first brought The Leader to the New Forest Show in 1946 which was.

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Ringwood Brewery, the makers of Old Thumper, 49er, Razorback and Boondoggle is launching its first IPA. This is the first new permanent beer from Ringwood in 8 years. Established in 1978, Ringwood Brewery was one of the very first micro-breweries, founded by the father of micro-brewing, Peter Austin. Brand Manager, Alex Harrison said “We are very excited about the introduction of Circadian at Ringwood.  Session IPAs have been flying off the shelves in the USA for a couple of years.

By Ben on 23/06/2016

Go along to The New Forest Trust Pavilion during this year’s Show and you will see beautiful wooden furniture finely crafted by professionals, talented enthusiastic amateurs (known as TEAS!) and up-and-coming trainees. There will be an array of original pieces including tables, chairs, light-fittings and drinks cabinets, all lovingly handmade made using timbers from the New Forest and Hampshire. The former Senior Vice-President of 20th Century Fox, Gary Fergusson, who now lives in Lymington, is one TEA who will have.