Now in its thirteenth year, the 2012 event will again be packed with all the culinary delights that have made it such a popular attraction in the past.
You can enjoy food from around the world, cooked by some of the biggest names in the restaurant business.
There’s also a bustling food market with more than 100 stalls, where you can sample some truly outstanding produce.
To get all the information on this fantastic carnival of food, simply visit the website at www.christchurchfoodfest.co.uk
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'Dinner & Sail' - 15.30 -21.30
You will be welcomed with a glass of champagne.
You will then set sail on the Solent for a couple of hours before anchoring for a two course meal (usually by Newtown, Yarmouth or the Needles).
You can get involved in the sailing or just sit back and relax.
When you return to Lymington, relax and enjoy the comfort of Britannia House.
For more information contact Tobi: 07808 792 639 or send me an email to: tobi@britannia-house.com
Fifty vehicles used in the films are on display to mark fifty years of Bond on the big screen.
Former Bond girls Eunice Gayson, Britt Ekland, Jenny Hanley and Madeleine Smith opened the exhibition, which is the largest of its kind the world has ever seen.
‘Bond in Motion’ features cars, motorbikes, boats, jets, sleds, and much more besides...
Among the star attractions are the silver 1964 Aston Martin DB5 used in Goldfinger, and the amphibious Lotus Esprit S1 from The Spy Who Loved Me.
During January all guests will benefit from 10% off the price of one night’s stay, 20% off for two nights, and a massive 30% off for three nights or more.
Then in February guests will be able to snap up a three night stay for an incredible £199.
Just call or email Tobi to discover how you can save a packet on a winter break in Lymington.
Terms and conditions apply.
New Year Rainbow - View from Hurst Castle 02-01-2012
This promotion is available on all reservations for all week days and weekends and can be booked now.
Tobias Feilke, who runs Britannia House said: “This winter is so mild and it is wonderful to come down here before the high season - avoiding the masses of people and - taking full advantage of great offers. Give me a call to discuss which room your prefer and when you would like to come and see us."
For more information on short breaks at Britannia House please call Tobi on 01590 672091
]]>Princess Anne attended on September 20th when she named the new yacht of Hampshire ocean sailor Mike Golding.
The yacht, named Gamesa, is the one Mike hopes will help him win the Vendee Globe Round the World Yacht Race; arguably the toughest race of them all.
The champagne bottle failed to break on the first occasion, which is traditionally a bad omen.
But Mike didn’t mind, saying he was proud that his new Yacht had been officially named by the Princess Royal.
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The New Forest Marathon - 25 September 2011
The Half Marathon starts at 09:30am followed by the Full Marathon at 10:00am. The event generates over £50,000 each year for good causes.
A Lymington father and son have won the biggest ever Round the Island Race in difficult conditions.
Phillip and Jo Hutchinson crewed Sundowner to victory along with Nick Rogers and Nathan Wilmot, to claim the Gold Roman Bowl – awarded for the best corrected time after handicaps are calculated.
A record 1,908 competitors battled 30 knot winds and 20 foot waves during the 50 mile race, with 1,303 actually finishing the course around the Isle of Wight.
Among the 436 boats forced to retire was that of world famous yachtswoman Dame Ellen MacArthur.
Rescuers were kept busy throughout the day with Solent Coastguard logging 75 incidents during the race, smashing the previous record of 42.
For the full breakdown of results log on to www.roundtheisland.org.uk
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