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Village Halls Available for Hire

The Village Halls website is now part of this website. Go to the Village Halls Section for booking details.

East Boldre WW1 Project

The East Boldre Airfield Remembers WW1 project is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. More details in our Local History section.

East Boldre Hedgehog Rescue

East Boldre resident Louise Godden is a member of the British Hedgehog Preservation Society and registered with them as a carer.

Hedgehogs will be getting ready to hibernate soon. They need to weigh 600g to survive hibernation. Putting cat or dog food out now, under a makeshift feeding station if you are worried about other diners, a few bricks with a roof slate on top or an upturned plastic crate with a 4 inch square door cut out, could save a hedgehogs life.

Click here to see who are supporting hedgehogs in our area.

Injured or sick hedgehogs need help. or call Louise on 07595709617.

War Memorial Restored

Decades of wind and rain have taken their toll on the war memorial plaque at East Boldre Village Hall. Recently, however, the missing letters have been replaced and, as soon as the weather is a little warmer, the lettering will be repainted by Sue Adams, a village hall volunteer. The lettering was restored by Allstone Stonemasons of Southampton who offered their services free of charge.

Visit our Village Hall War Memorial page to find out more about the local soldiers who died in the two world wars.

East Boldre Education Trust

The East Boldre Education Trust has monies that could be granted to children who live in the parish and have educational needs or for very talented children.

Contact Jan Saunders on 01590 612085

Sports & Social Club Update

The East Boldre & Beaulieu Sports & Social Club building will be leased to the Swamp Rats Motorbike Club from 1st July 2012. Read more.

The Beaulieu Letters Restored

The Beaulieu Letters, which date back to the New Forest Flying School at East Boldre, are being restored and the restoration will be featured in the BBC programme, ‘A Great British Story’. Never heard of them? Read all about it on our Local History Page.

Speed Limit Reminder

Too many drivers are speeding through the village. Read more.

Join Community SpeedWatch and do something about it. Read more.

From Forest Field to Western Front		Community Hub- Update
Available Now for just £15. A New Book which tells the complete story of East Boldre Airfield 1910-1920. Click the image for more details. Click here for a list of local retailers or to have a copy delivered to you by courier. Go to the Local History section		As most local residents know, after running the shop for fifteen years, Ian and his family are moving on and the future of the current shop and Post Office is uncertain. The Community Hub Project seeks to remedy this by developing the village hall into a community hub which will include a community shop. For full details, visit the Community Hub Website
East Boldre Tennis Club		Subscribe to the e-Newsletter
East Boldre has an active Tennis Club. New members are always welcome. Now that the days are shorter, the club sessions are Sundays and Tuesday mornings from 10 to 12. Click the image for more details. Click here for full details and a membership application form.		East Boldre and Beyond is a local newsletter delivered by e-mail. Find out what’s on in the village and get up to the minute Neighbourhood Watch alerts. You can read the latest newsletter and subscribe to the newsletter by clicking here.
School Fields Hall		Junior Tennis Coaching
East Boldre School Fields Hall is available for hire		JUNIOR TENNIS COACHING East Boldre Tennis Club Summer term 2019 7-11 year olds Thursdays, 4-5pm Free of charge Everyone is welcome If interested please contact us for more details: Jay Devonshire - 07768156513 or use our contact page. Click to download a flyer

Forthcoming Events	Village News	Neighbourhood Watch
East Boldre School Fields Trust Summer BBQ Saturday 29 June 4-8 pm Click for a flyer East Boldre Village Hall Summer Exhibition Friday 26 July 2-5 pm Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July 10 am - 4 pm Admission Free Click for details Click here for a full list of local events Beaulieu Horticultural Society Programme of Events 2019: Saturday 9th July - Beaulieu Horticultural Society's summer show at Beaulieu Village Hall. Click here for full programme	HATHA YOGA Comes to East Boldre Village Hall EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm £7 FOR A 75 MINUTE CLASS Come and join me as we work our way through traditional yoga postures, working with the breath to aid flexibility, strength, bringing peace and clarity of mind. Please contact: Dawn Wade – 07715406499	For the latest Neighbourhood watch information read the East Boldre and Beyond Newsletter here. Go to our Neighbourhood Watch page. Also in this section: Go to our Safer Neighbourhoods Page Scambusters Community SpeedWatch No Cold Calling Zones
Parish Council News	New Forest Association	National Park News
East Boldre Parish Council now have their own website. www.eastboldre-pc.gov.uk Parish Council meetings are normally held at 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at East Boldre Village Hall. For more details and to see the Agenda or Minutes for previous meetings, see the Parish Council website. Vacancies There are currently no vacancies on the Parish Council. Click here if you are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor.	The New Forest Association, is a members based charity formed in 1867 to protect and conserve the New Forest. Visit our website here and follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Read our Newsletters and Presentments here.	Click Here to Read the New Quarterly National Park Newsletter. The New Forest National Park Authority website lists many events and courses taking place in the New Forest. For more information and to book a place on one of these events/courses click here.
Local Volunteers Wanted	Watch Your Speed	Protect your bike
There are several opportunities for volunteers in the community. Village Agents There are 46 Village Agents in rural communities all over Hampshire. If you are interested in learning new skills, taking part in your local community, and helping older people to remain independent then Age Concern Hampshire needs you to be the next Village Agent. Read more. New Forest Voluntary Car Scheme If you have some time on your hands, why not join one of the New Forest Voluntary Car Schemes. They provide transport and other help to people who cannot easily get out and about. Read more. Community Buddy Scheme The Community Buddy scheme is being run throughout the Forest by Community First New Forest. The scheme provides a volunteer buddy service for young people with additional needs or disability. A Community Buddy is a trained volunteer who accompanies and assists a young person to participate in an activity they enjoy. Read more	Many animals are killed on our roads at night. Most are killed by local drivers. Kill your speed, not an animal. Community SpeedWatch Read more about this new scheme in our Neighbourhood Watch section.	New Forest cyclists of all ages are urged to protect their bikes from thieves by security marking them and locking them securely when unattended. As an incentive to keep bikes secure, the Partnership is offering a gold standard D lock for just £16, available from New Forest District Council information offices. This is a much reduced price on similar quality products in the shops. For just £4 you can buy a neon yellow and silver cover that fits snugly over your backpack, protecting it from the weather and making you easily visible by other road users. Read More.
Yoga at School Fields	Lymington.com	Zumba Classes
Yoga classes are held weekly at East Boldre School Fields Hall. Yoga 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga 11:00 a.m. - 12:00	More Local Information can be found at Lymington.Com	Zumba Classes Every Monday and Wednesday at East Boldre Village Hall
Community Events	Allotments	Village Hall News
Our WW1 Commemorations were a Huge Success! Click here for more information	The New Rabbit-Proof Allotment Fence is now complete. More. Want an Allotment? Please contact the Parish Clerk. More details on our Allotments Page. Seasonal gardening tips can be found in the East Boldre Newsletters	The tremendous success of the recent WW1 event has triggered a number of new and exciting projects for the village hall team including the publication of a book covering the history of the airfield and the formation of a historical society to further our research and set up a permanent archive. If you want to get involved with these projects, please use our Contact Page to get in touch.
If you would like to add anything to this site, or comment on any of the information on these pages, please use our Contact Page. Links to other web sites are provided for your interest and for additional information. Contributors to this web site and the Parish Council do not necessarily endorse any of the activities or views expressed in these web sites. Website updated on 18 November 2019
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Welcome to the East Boldre Community Website

About This Site

This web site serves the village of East Boldre, the adjoining hamlet of East End and neighbouring villages. These picturesque villages are situated between Beaulieu and Lymington in the New Forest National Park. Off the beaten track, these quiet country lanes are ideal for cyclists and the open heathland vistas offer myriad trails for hikers to follow.

In East Boldre and East End we have: Two pubs, two churches with halls, two village halls, a shop and post office, garage services, a football pitch, tennis courts and a playground. This website hosts pages for local businesses, clubs and societies.

Parish Council Notices November 2019

Parish Council notices for November are detailed and include information on the EU Settlement Scheme, the proposed site for affordable housing, the East Boldre Oral History Project, parking around Matthews Lane, the bus shelter, the Village Emergency Plan and reports from both the District and County Councillors. Read full details

Parish Council Notices October 2019

Transition New Forest are urging parish councils to declare a climate change crisis. They have offered plenty of ideas on how the Parish Council could make a difference. Read more

Parish Council Notices September 2019

Several complaints have been made about inconsiderate parking which at times blocks access to Matthews Lane completely and often reduces visibility for residents driving in and out of the lane. The council is looking in to various options to improve this but top of the list is a request to shop visitors to park considerately!

Parish Council Notices August 2019

East Boldre Parish Council is delighted to welcome Lynn Clark, who was co-opted to the council on 13th August.
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The East Boldre Social History Project

East Boldre Parish Council is about to embark on an exciting new project with grant funding from HCC and NFNPA. This will involve collating memories and social history from East Boldre residents who were born and brought up in the village. Read more.

Consolidation of All Allotment Plots onto Allotment 1

With much thought and deliberation over the past few months, the parish council raised a proposal to consolidate all allotment plots onto allotment site 1, at the Parish Council Meeting on 9th July 2019. Read more

Development of the East Boldre Emergency Plan

You may know that a working group for the Parish Council is in the process of developing an Emergency Plan for the Parish. An essential part of this development is to distribute questionnaires to all households seeking your support as volunteers to assist the village in the event of a serious incident, like a major fire or weather/loss of power event. Read more.

Saturday Bus Service Cancelled

Due to Hampshire County Council cuts, the 112 Saturday bus service ceased running in April this year. At the request of the Parish Council, HCC invited tenders for a replacement taxi or minibus service replacing the bus service once a day on a Saturday. Only one company responded, unfortunately their quote was excessive and would be unsustainable.

The Parish Council has been working hard to find alternative transport to replace the bus service: Read more.

Stay Safe Online

Stay safe online and cut the amount of junk mail, unsolicited phone calls, e-mail spam and unwanted text messages.

Junk Mail:

Unsolicited Phone Calls and Texts:

There's Lots of advice on how to stay safe online at www.getsafeonline.org:

Make sure you have a firewall and anti-virus software installed on your computer. You can find more advice at www.getsafeonline.org.

Keep kids safe online:

Find out how at safetydetective.com

Local Conditions

Nine-day Weather Forecast for East Boldre from XC Weather

Five-day Weather Forecast for Lymington from the Met Office

Two-day, Seven-day, Two-week and Long Term Weather Forecast for Lymington from Metcheck

Lymington weather Forecast from the BBC

Tide information for Lymington from the UK Hydrographic Office

Current Sea Conditions for the Solent from Bramblenet

Full Weather and sea Conditions for Lymington from Channel Coastal Observatory

Live Wind Speed and Direction from Lymington Platform (Needs Internet Explorer)

Click here for more details

A New Book

Available Now!

The Complete Story of East Boldre Airfield 1910-1920

In 1910, the sleepy village of East Boldre was awestruck by the arrival of a fleet of flying machines and the New Forest School of Aviation - one of the first flying schools in the world. By 1915, the Royal Flying Corps arrived, the personnel soon outnumbering the villagers by three to one. They cleared the heathland, erected massive buildings, flew their machines into trees, knocked off chimney pots and even landed on the Post Office roof.

Superior soft cover book - Our Price £15.00

Junior Coaching will resume at the beginning of Summer term 2020

Discuss local issues with the Parish Council on Twitter

Stonham Home Group Supported Lodgings are looking for homes and role-models for young people between 18-25 who are in need of hosts for supported housing. You can earn between £160 and £200 per week. Click here for more details.