Hampshire British Driving Society Christmas Meal Get together and celebrate Christmas with the carriage driving community with a three course lunch for £38 per head. Menu: Starters Smoked Haddock and Clam Chowder with crusty bread Ardennes Pate, with red onion marmalade & crostini Beetroot Falafel, with garlic mayo, Lebanese flatbread & pickled red onion (v) Main Courses Traditional Roast Turkey with all the trimmings & cranberry sauce Roast Sirloin served medium rare with truffle dauphinoise potatoes, roasted root vegetables & red wine gravy Pan-fried Salmon Fillet with herb crusted new potatoes, charred cucumber & a mussel broth Wild Mushroom & Truffle Ravioli with roasted pumpkin & beetroot, crispy kale & sage butter sauce (v) Desserts Christmas Pudding with brandy cream (v) Profiteroles with salted butterscotch sauce (v) Black Forest Gatteau with cherry ice cream (v) Contact Samantha Searle with menu options and payments made by bank transfer to: Driving Society Sort Code: 30-97-08 Account number: 00158547

The Committee invites all members to join them at the White Rabbit, Lyndhurst for dinner and the annual area meeting of the Hampshire British Driving Society. They will present annual wards, both national and area awards, give an update on the area events, etc. and deliver any news and updates from the Central BDS General Meeting. Use the website link to view the menu and send choices to Sarah Simmons to book your place.

Please arrive at 10am ready to set off at 11am. We will stop at the pub half way for a drink and then return to the farm for food and presentations. Please note that if you are attending any of the drives, to comply with current regulations and to help protect the health and wellbeing of all equines attending, please ensure that your equines passport and Equine influenza vaccination is up to date (vaccination is required within the last 6 months). All vaccination records will need to be checked before you can attend the drives.

We are returning to Brockenhurst Manor Golf Club to mark the end of driving week in what has been a difficult year for the New Forest equestrian community. Last year's dinner was very successful and we are looking forward to returning to this lovely venue. Join us from 6pm for drinks to sit down for dinner at 7pm. Smart dress, black tie optional. Menu (choices to Sara by 26th September) Starters: Lentil and ham hock broth with a cheddar scone. Classic prawn cocktail. Mushroom pate with pickled shallots & toasted sourdough. Mains: Roast chicken supreme, dauphinoise potatoes, wild mushroom & spinach with tarragon cream sauce. Braised beef blade, charred leeks, horseradish mash and St Austel Brewery 'Proper Job' ale gravy. Fish pie, topped with mashed potato, served with hispi cabbage. Butternut squash Wellington, roasted root vegetables & gravy. Desserts Sticky toffee pudding with ginger ice cream. Blackberry, pear & white chocolate crumble with custard. Warm pecan pie with vanilla cream.

We will leave promptly at 11am, returning to the common for a picnic lunch. Please bring your own picnic and refreshments. Please note that if you are attending any of the drives, to comply with current regulations and to help protect the health and wellbeing of all equines attending, please ensure that your equines passport and Equine influenza vaccination is up to date (vaccination is required within the last 6 months). All vaccination records will need to be checked before you can attend the drives.

Arrive from 7pm. Come and have some fun at our American themed Social night, fancy dress is optional, you can come and eat ordering at the bar on arrival and listen to Mickey Page sing. We will also be having a raffle.

Please arrive from 10am - drive to set off at 11am. We will then return to the hall for lunch. £10 per head, payable to "Driving Society" Acc number: -00158547 sort code :-30-97-08. Please note that if you are attending any of the drives, to comply with current regulations and to help protect the health and wellbeing of all equines attending, please ensure that your equines passport and Equine influenza vaccination is up to date (vaccination is required within the last 6 months) All vaccination records will need to be checked before you can attend the drives.

Tack sale at Soberton village hall. £10 per table. Sellers to arrive from 5.30pm Sale will open at 6.30pm, refreshments available

Please arrive at 10am ready to set off at 11am. We will return to the farm where lunch will be provided. Please note that if you are attending any of the drives, to comply with current regulations and to help protect the health and wellbeing of all equines attending, please ensure that your equines passport and Equine influenza vaccination is up to date (vaccination is required within the last 6 months). All vaccination records will need to be checked before you can attend the drives.

The BDS Summer Kids Camp will be held on the 14-16th August 2026 at Lowhill Farm, Hampshire, by kind permission of Roger and Sue Page. The kids camp is run by the BDS Junior Commissioner Samantha Searle. Don't forget if your child would like to attend this year why not join them up to the BDS Junior membership now so they receive all of the membership benefits for this year, before they come to camp in August. https://www.hampshire-bds.co.uk/juniors Please keep an eye on our website or our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/853919638067235 for more details on how to book, which will be made available soon.

The Hampshire BDS Annual show will be held on Sunday the 28th June 2026 at the Showground New Park Brockenhurst please keep an eye on our website and Facebook page for more details and the schedule!

Spider drive to Burley Outer Rails by kind permission of Tracey and Ian Thew. To arrive for 12 noon. Soup and rolls will be provided by Tracey - £10 per person.