Why I love my job: Homeopathy and Natural Health in Lymington and the New Forest

The Natural Health Hub’s homeopath Sue Leach shares her passion for homeopathy and for complementary health

I have been a homeopath for 15 years and I am still, at times, blown away by its power. Sometimes someone comes for an appointment visibly, palpably looking and feeling a whole new person. A fresh spring in their step, new-found energy, full of positivity and plans, a huge smile on their face. I have experienced it myself. When my homeopath has given me a good remedy it has

Great places for lunch or dinner in the New Forest

We bring you the best in fine dining, cosy pubs, oriental delights, family friendly lunches and restaurants where your dog is welcome too!

Looking for an excellent restaurant, cosy bistro, foodie pub or café where you can have a great meal out? We really are spoilt for choice in the New Forest, with a huge number of fantastic eateries offering a broad variety of gastronomic delights, with prices to suit all budgets. So, whether you are looking for fine dining for a special occasion, a family friendly treat, a good lunch

What are the legal rights of grandparents regarding their grandchildren?

Lester Aldridge Solicitors Life Matters for Lymington.com readers - March 2019

Nowadays grandparents are playing an ever increasing role in their grandchildren’s lives.  But what legal rights do grandparents have to see their grandchildren, particularly if mum and dad decide to separate?

Free consultation with a Lester Aldridge family lawyer

The latest in the Lester Aldridge Life Matters series, this article written by Rosemary Sharp, Partner with Lester Aldridge, offers some comfort and advice to an increasing number of grandparents who only want to do the best for their grandchildren at

Energetic Wisdom: all things positive stem from a positive mind!

The mind body connection - New Forest Soul Whisperer explains

Tony Mills calls himself a “Soul Whisperer”.

When you meet him you soon learn why and what he means.

If you often or just sometimes feel depressed...

...if you have niggling aches and pains wherever they are in your body...

... if like most of us from time to time you just have that feeling that things are not right with you, you don’t feel good about yourself and you’re somehow not dealing with things as you’d like, you don’t know why

New General Manager appointed at Careys Manor in the New Forest

Award-winning country house hotel and spa, with three excellent restaurants, welcomes new general manager.

Careys Manor Hotel and SenSpa has welcomed a new general manager. Steve Woodrow, 44, has over 25 years’ experience in the hotel industry, having worked for premier 4* and 5* hotels both in the UK and abroad.

Steve comes to Careys Manor from the Solent Hotel and Spa in Fareham, where he was general manager for five years, overseeing a 117-bedroom hotel, 13 meeting rooms, and a 1 rosette restaurant and bar and spa. Steve

Secrets to survival and success of a New Forest high street business

Hassan Hicks optometrist and dispensing optician  Lymington

Hassan Hicks is a long established private business. It’s a family owned, traditional ophthalmic and dispensing optician and contact lens specialist which also markets fabulous top quality spectacles, and has always been based in Lymington. NHS sight tests and private eye examinations are carried out by fully qualified staff using the most modern equipment and a warm welcome is always extended to new patients.

Business role model for success

Unusually, this isn't intended as a promotional article! In fact because they

Lime Wood New Forest celebrates International Women’s Day

Inspirational thoughts for individuals and organisations alike

Social enterprise companies Belu Water, Rubies in the Rubble and From Babies with Love all led by women are striving to make a difference in a troubled world whilst also making healthy profits. They serve as fantastic examples of how businesses can lead the way in many directions.

Lime Wood organised and hosted a superb evening for members of its Herb House Spa and other locals.

First there were fizz and delicious non alcoholic cocktails accompanied by delicious canapés, and lots of interesting chat as the

The waggy tails of the dogs who love OSCAR

And of Clare who delivers OSCAR Pet Foods to your New Forest door

No more decisions to make about which brand to buy, no more heavy loads of pet foods to carry home. Buying Oscar makes life easier all round, as well as making healthy sense for your pet. 

13 Years with OSCAR says it all!

There have been four much loved Springer Spaniels in the Boettger Family over the last 13 years, and they’ve all dined happily on Oscar. As the latest in the lineage mum Aero and her daughter

Four international awards for SenSpa's natural beauty products

New Forest based SenSpa named Best Value Spa Brand, with three products winning categories. 

Luxury New Forest brand SenSpa, part of the historic Careys Manor Hotel in Brockenhurst, was recognised at the Beauty Shortlist 2019 Awards, winning won four international awards for its natural beauty products and brand.

The spa was named Best Value Spa Brand and won both the Best Body Butter and Best Scalp Care Shampoo categories. SenSpa’s Himalayan Bath Salts also won the Wellbeing Editor’s Choice category.

Perfect to use after a long soak in the bath, the Relaxing Therapist Touch