Free Community Cook Ups Community Cook Ups - New Forest Aquaponics CIC
Every Thursday 3.30pm - 5.30pm at Backfield Baptist Church, Hampton Lane, Blackfield. All welcome - our Community Cook Up's are aimed at bringing people together to eat. We only use donated surplus food from local supermarkets that would have gone to waste or locally grown donated food in our cooking. These cook ups are for everyone to come together and share a freshly prepared hot meal, no judgement or requirements, everyone is welcome. A project from Waterside Food Project Waterside Food Project - New Forest Aquaponics CIC
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At Lucie's Place, 153 Hampton Lane, Blackfield. £10 annual membership. £7.50 for up to 15 items (bread, fruit and veg are free). One shop per week. Open Mondays and Fridays 1-4pm and Wednesdays 5-8pm. All welcome to become members.
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Targeting Crime and Antisocial behaviour
The Safer New Forest is a partnership that consists of partner agencies such as New Forest District Council, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Probation.
Together we work towards reducing crime and anti-social behaviour and to make the New Forest a safer place to live, work and visit.
Here you will find information and contact details for services and organisations.
The partnerships key priorities for 2025-2026 are:
- Domestic abuse including violence against women & girls
- Weapons possession and serious violence
- Shoplifting and burglary (business & community)
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