Has Spring finally arrived in Lymington and the New Forest? Remember clocks change this weekend!

27 March: free talk at the Natural Health Hub - The therapeutic benefit of essential oils. Come and explore how to use and enjoy pure essential oils for your health and well-being.

"Capitalising on trade pessimism" - this month's market commentary by Lymington's Thesis Asset Management. A useful insight into current markets and investments from our local team.

Residents at Colten Care's dedicated dementia care home, Linden House, welcomed Mungo, a canine partner, who came to say thank you for their generous donation.

Thanks to New Forest Cottages: a selection of fabulous New Forest pub walks for now that we can get out and about again without layering up for Arctic conditions. Some of these are new to us!

Spring IS here really - just a little reminder of last weekend in Siberia! New spring menu at The (#RefuseTheStraw!) Turfcutters Arms and new spring live music line up including some exciting new names. Check out the Turfs Website!

1 April is Easter Sunday! Celebrate at the charming Montagu Arms Hotel in Beaulieu with lunch at the award-winning Terrace restaurant or an elegant afternoon tea

Spring at last?!

In spite of last week's flurry of powdery snow, Spring appears to be here at last! Remember clocks go FORWARDS this weekend.

Only one week until Easter! We're busy 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: info@lymington.com

And remember to come and welcome the Ocean Brothers home to Lymington on Good Friday, 30th March, either as a part of the flotilla following them down the river or from the shore. More details here: lymington.com/welcome-ocean-brothers

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)

Before the birds nest in them, now is a good time to clear out your gutters! Click here to see a demonstration of Christies high level gutter clearing services in action – and book your turn!

2018 Events in Lymington and the New Forest area. Here are some key dates from our Events Calendar to keep your diary up to date with local events this Spring and Summer. Don't miss out!

Business disrupted by the wintry weather? The basics of resilience planning is to face challenges of unexpected events with plans in place to “keep calm and carry on”. James Dynan explains...

30 March: welcome the Ocean Brothers home to Lymington - watch from the shore or join the flotilla down the Lymington river! lymington.com/welcome-ocean-brothers

28 March: launch evening of Plastic Free Lymington - raise awareness of the damage and threat to the environment of plastic. Take action to reduce our reliance on "single use" plastics in our community and help the greater cause

26 March: a free screening of the film 'A Plastic Ocean' will be taking place at Durlston Court School, introduced by Dr Boxall, Principal Teaching Fellow at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton

What's on this weekend:

Open Exhibition at St Barbe Museum & Art Gallery
Flower arranging workshop at the Montagu Arms
Maps: the New Forest Unfolded at the New Forest Centre
Pop up café at Court Lodge
Working Lunch at The Shipyard Bar & Kitchen
Finding Your Feet (12A) at the Malt Cinema
Wilton House and the Herberts - talk at Lymington Centre
Geoff Achison & the Souldiggers at Forest Arts
Great British Spring Clean in the New Forest
Easter Activity Trail at Durlston Court
Vinyasa Flow workshop at the Natural Health Hub
Lymington Park Run at Woodside Gardens
Market Day on Saturday on Lymington High Street
Construction Club at Lymington Library
A Spring Recital at Mary Magdalene Church, New Milton
Easter Bunny Run at Woodside Gardens
Stand Up Paddleboard social Sunday paddles (brave the cold and get some fresh air!)
Sunday lunch buffet at Rivaaz
David Mein music at The Monkey House
Live music at The Haven, every Sunday from 4pm

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.

According to the ‘Rule of Seven’, a prospective buyer will need to see or hear your marketing message at least seven times before they buy from you. How to achieve results with marketing communications.

Have your say by 2 April! Lymington and Pennington Town Council are carrying out a consultation with local children and residents as to which pieces of equipment you would like to see installed at Deneside Copse playground in Pennington