Hythe and Dibden Parish Council

25/10/2026

🎬🌼 MOVIE NIGHT MAGIC IS COMING TO HYTHE 🌼🎬

Join us for a special screening of Disney Pixar's Coco — a heartwarming adventure filled with music, family and unforgettable memories! 🎸💀

Best of all… ENTRY IS FREE! 🙌

🥤 Refreshments will be available.

Tickets are available Meeple Play Cafe

🌟 Bring your family and join us for a magical movie afternoon!

Find out more at www.hytheanddibden.gov.uk

24/10/2026

Half term has started....

THREE EVENTS TO LOOK OUT FOR

🐒 Curious Creatures — Monday 26 October, 10:30am. Animal adventures, puppets and comedy at Hythe Parish Hall.

🌱 Bulb Planting Party — Thursday 29 October, 10:30am–1pm. Help plant 4,000 crocus bulbs at Lawnswood Close. FREE family event!

🍿 Hythe Cinema: Coco — Friday 30 October, doors at 4pm, film at 4:30pm. FREE entry, with limited tickets available from Meeple Play Cafe.

🎉 Fun for families, opportunities to get involved in the community and lovely ways to spend the school holidays!

📅 Save the dates and check the event posters for booking details.

23/10/2026

🐾 FEW DAYS UNTIL CURIOUS CREATURES! 🐾

The countdown is on! Just THREE DAYS until Squashbox Theatre brings its fantastic Curious Creatures show to Hythe Parish Hall. 🎭🦍

Expect a wild mix of:
🦎 Fascinating animal facts
🧸 Brilliant puppets
🎶 Live music
😂 Plenty of comedy!

Book now at cultureincommon.co.uk/whats-on

22/10/2026

🌱⏰ ONE WEEK TO GO UNTIL OUR BULB PLANTING PARTY! 🌷💚

Ready to help our community bloom? 🌼

Next Thursday, we’re inviting everyone to join us at Lawnswood Close to plant 4,000 crocus bulbs and help raise awareness for polio.

Bring the family, enjoy some outdoor fun and help us make a positive difference to our local environment! 🌍

📅 Thursday 29 October
⏰ 10:30am–1pm
📍 Lawnswood Close, SO45 4AX

21/10/2026

Information from New Forest District Council.

Our budget consultation is now live. Have your say as we look at ways to save money and prepare for the future. Like many organisations, we’re facing rising costs due to inflation, alongside changes to how government funding is distributed. This means we may need to make further savings in the years ahead.

As we look to make savings, we're asking you to tell us about your thoughts on some proposals across a range of local services including community grants, business waste, grounds maintenance, information office open hours, public toilets and sustainability.

The consultation is your opportunity to find out more about the proposals and share your views before any final decisions are made.

Your feedback will help us understand the potential impact of the proposals and inform future decisions.

Take part and tell us what you think at newforest.govocal.com/en-GB/projects/budget-consultation-for-2027-28

20/10/2026

📅 Looking for something to do in Half Term? 📅

Welcome to the Curious Creatures wildlife park, established by world-renowned explorer, zoologist and animal collector Jeremiah Johnson. Unfortunately, Jeremiah is lost in the African jungles, so he’s handed the park over to his nephew Craig... and things don’t quite go as planned!

*Post-Show Puppet Making Workshop!*
After the show, children can create their very own articulated card puppets of amazing animals from around the world!

Mon 26 October, 10:30am. Hythe Parish Hall
£8, £6 u18s, £24 family
Tickets from

Art, theatre, music, comedy, Culture in Common is creativity & culture in the New Forest - chosen by you. Find out what's happening near you.

18/10/2026

Looking for a fun half-term activity? We’ve got just the thing! 🎭

Join Squashbox Theatre at Hythe Parish Hall for Curious Creatures — a brilliant family show exploring the wonders of the animal kingdom through fun facts, amazing puppets, live music and comedy! 🐾🎶

📅 Monday 26 October 2026 ⏰ 10:30am 📍 Hythe Parish Hall

Refreshments, snacks and a raffle will also be available (cash only).

✂️ There’s also a post-show puppet-making workshop for £3 per child, with limited places!

🎫 Book your tickets at: cultureincommon.co.uk/whats-on

17/10/2026

🎃 WHAT’S ON THIS HALF-TERM IN HYTHE & DIBDEN? 🍿🌱🐒

Looking for fun things to do with the family? We’ve got you covered!

🎭 Monday 26 October: Curious Creatures with Squashbox Theatre, 10:30am at Hythe Parish Hall.

🌷 Thursday 29 October: Join our FREE Bulb Planting Party, 10:30am–1pm at Lawnswood Close.

🎬 Friday 30 October: Enjoy a FREE screening of Disney Pixar’s Coco at Hythe & Dibden Parish Hall. Doors open at 4pm, film starts at 4:30pm.

From puppets and theatre to planting and movie magic, there’s something for everyone this half-term! 💚

Check the individual event details for tickets and booking information.

16/10/2026

Solent Gateway 2 – Project Update: This project has been withdrawn. You will be able to view any documents and information until the project is archived.

For more information, please click the link below,
https://national-infrastructure-consenting.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/TR0310002

Map owned by Associated British Ports (ABP).

16/10/2026

🌱🌷 LET’S GET PLANTING, DIBDEN! 🌷🌱

Join us for our FREE Bulb Planting Party this October half-term! 💚

We’re teaming up with the Rotary Club of Hythe and Dibden to plant 4,000 crocus bulbs to brighten our environment and help raise awareness for polio 💜

Whether you’re a little green-fingered gardener or simply want to enjoy a fun community event, everyone is welcome!

📅 Thursday 29 October 2026
⏰ 10:30am–1pm
📍 Lawnswood Close, SO45 4AX

🌱 Free event
🎨 Free activities
🎁 Goodie bags and treats
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome!

Please note there is no parking at the event. We encourage visitors to park nearby and use the footpaths to walk down.

Come along, get your hands dirty and help us make a difference! 🌼