Quickest way to commute across the New Forest in current conditions?!

Spend Mothering Sunday in the most delightful way with a 'Spoonful of Sugar' afternoon tea at Cambium, Careys Manor - specially designed by Head Chef Alistair Craig to celebrate the new Mary Poppins film to be released this year.

Lymington sailor Hannah Snellgrove announces her return to the Olympic circuit. Could you or your business support this 3 times British National Champion on her Olympic Journey?

This Mothering Sunday treat Mum to a delicious Afternoon Tea buffet at New Park Manor with views over the beautiful parkland. If you've not been to this family-friendly hotel recently then do, we highly recommend it!

See inside the Belle Ella Prom, Cruise & Cocktail Boutique: the biggest range of prom and evening dresses in the New Forest! Book your appointment today and find out more about the Belle Ella payment plan.

Enjoy a roast dinner with relaxing live music at The Shipyard Bar & Kitchen on Mothering Sunday. 12-3pm for just £15 per person.

This Sunday: Wedding Open Day at the Montagu Arms Hotel in Beaulieu. Discover this intimate and romantic country house hotel with beautiful gardens and first class cuisine...

So that's what Arctic Vortex meant...

Our sympathies go out to all who were stranded yesterday / last night including trains full of people right in our midst yet obviously unreachable on the tracks...but we hope wherever possible you're hunkering down and keeping safe.

With Mothering Sunday coming up next Sunday 11th March, take a look at our section below which is full of ideas on how to treat your Mum - including gifts, treats, lunch and afternoon tea...

And it won't be long until the Easter weekend! We'll soon be compiling our 'What's on over Easter' article, including the school holidays - be sure to add your events for free to the Lymington.com Events Calendar and get in touch if you'd like them to be promoted far and wide in the Easter Article - on info@lymington.com

Meanwhile get your layers ready for the very chilly weather promised for Sunday and next week!

Best wishes, Jane & Tanya

Planning Easter events? Remember to add them to the Lymington.com Events Calendar free of charge - we'll soon be compiling our What's On over Easter article - get in touch if you'd like your event to be promoted far and wide on the Lymington.com channels (website, newsletter, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram)

Time for an eye test? We recommend Hassan Hicks in Lymington, family-run Opticians for 30 years, offering the full range of services to ensure all your vision requirements are professionally met.

OSCAR Pet Foods means quality ingredients, generally welcomed by all but especially sensitive tummies, delivered free by Clare who owns and excellently runs our local New Forest franchise – try a free sample!

Cold weather advice from BHG Marine: remember to drain any freshwater out of your boat water tanks and ensure external showers are drained in this cold weather - plus remove any external shower heads to stop them from cracking.

Saturday 9.30 - midday is Lymington's Boat Jumble at 9th Lymington Sea Scouts HQ in Kings Saltern Lane, sponsored by New Forest Tax Accountants. Still time to sort out any unwanted boat jumble to sell or donate! And do come along for a browse on Saturday morning.

Friday Night Live Music should have begun again tonight at the Turfcutters Arms but the weather has caused postponement to a later date. However the Turfs will still have a welcoming warm fire and hospitality on offer!

An illuminating literary line up is announced for the 2018 Curious Arts Festival, taking place 20-23 July at Pylewell Park near Lymington. Matt Haig, Mischa Glenny, Kate Mosse, Lemm Sissay MBE and more...

What's on this weekend:

Working lunch at the Shipyard
Sleeping Beauty into the Fifties at East Boldre Village Hall
Open Exhibition at St Barbe Museum & Art Gallery
Weekly pop up café at Court Lodge
Friday Nights Yin Yoga at the Natural Health Hub
Maps: the New Forest Unfolded at the New Forest Centre
Winter Paddling with New Forest Activities
Lymington Park Run at Woodside Gardens
Market Day on Saturday on Lymington High Street
Learn how to practice Mindfulness at the Natural Health Hub
Lymington BOAT JUMBLE at 9th Lymington Sea Scout HQ in King Salterns Road
Beach Clean at Lepe Country Park
SUPfit - fitness on paddle boards - with the New Forest Paddle Sport Company
Being a Rock: learn how to listen at the Natural Health Hub
Construction Club at Lymington Library
New Forest Half Marathon in aid of Oakhaven Hospice
Stand Up Paddleboard social Sunday paddles (brave the cold and get some fresh air!)
Sunday lunch buffet at Rivaaz
Wedding Open Afternoon at Careys Manor in Brockenhurst and the Montagu Arms Hotel in Beaulieu
Wedding Showcase at The Bell Inn

This is just a selection. There are lots more events listed for the weekend and the week ahead in the Lymington.com Events Calendar - please take a look! And remember to add your events... here's how.

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Inspiration for Mothering Sunday: 11th March...

Lunch:

Treat Mum to a little slice of Paris and relax in traditional Parisian surroundings at Le Blaireau, all the while enjoying a specially created 'Fête des Mères' menu
Enjoy a fine three course lunch with gift for Mum at the popular 3AA rosette Terrace restaurant in Beaulieu
Lunch with a wonderful view at The Haven Restaurant - special 2 or 3 course menu.
Roast lunch and live blues music from Steamer at the Shipyard Bar & Kitchen for just £15pp.
Treat your loved ones to a fantastic 3 course Mother's Day lunch at La Perle with live jazz from The Rachel Rafter Duo
Combine lunch at the Bell Inn, Bramshaw with a walk on the other side of the New Forest
Sunday Lunch at Stanwell House. 3 courses for £26.95pp accompanied by live jazz music from Graeme Budd.
Spice things up on Mothering Sunday with lunch at Koh Thai Tapas or at Rivaaz's Indian Sunday buffet.

Afternoon Tea:

Afternoon tea at Cambium, Careys Manor, promises to be supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, taking inspiration from the new Mary Poppins film!
Afternoon tea at the family-friendly New Park Manor, relax in the cosy lounges and enjoy views over the parkland
Enjoy an indulgent afternoon tea at the Montagu Arms Hotel with first class service

Something a little different:

Help Mum take some time out with a spa day, half day or evening at SenSpa.
Give the gift of relaxation! Ease the stresses and strains of life with an aromatherapy massage at Lymington Chiropractic
From afternoon tea paddles, to full day family experiences, treat Mum to a New Forest adventure with New Forest Activities
Mum mad about rugby? Head to the Bosun's Chair where Wales v Italy will be showing at 3pm!
Lymington Film Society are showing Franz (12A) in French and German at 7.30pm at the Malt Cinema.
Find gorgeous gifts, including accessories, knitwear and jewellery, Belle Ella Boutique on Lymington High Street
Treat Mum to natural products, a class or treatment at The Natural Health Hub and on the way be sure to pop into Beach Hut'n'Boats, crammed full of wonderful handmade and different gifts!
Something to look forward to in the summer: tickets for the Curious Arts Festival in July or how about an Escape Yachting sailing day with lunch or dinner

Local jobs: Marketing role at Colten Care HQ in Ringwood to cover maternity leave, a really interesting and fulfilling job for somebody with some marketing and lots of commonsense experience: 9-5 Monday to Friday .

Happy birthday today to Ocean Brothers Greg, rowing across the Atlantic in aid of the British Skin Foundation with his brother Jude. They have just 500 miles to go! Let's all support them raising funds for the British Skin Foundation.

Volunteer members of the Lymington Dementia Action Group (LDAG) try to help people living with dementia to feel welcomed and secure in our community for as long as possible. Next meeting 6 March, all interested are welcome.

And finally: Lost probably sledging down Buckland Rings yesterday by Louis - gun metal grey iPhone 5s in a black and dark grey OtterBox case which is slightly broken at the bottom - probably buried in snow at the moment but just in case anybody finds at some point please contact us and we'll let Louis know!

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