Real Jam fundraiser smashes target to raise £11,796

Real Jam fundraiser smashes target to raise £11,796 7 October 2025 Minstead Trust has exceeded expectations with a fundraiser to fund the first steps in its urgent expansion plans for its inclusive jam and chutney social enterprise.   Across two weeks in September the...

Emma: Making jam accessible

Emma: Making Jam accessible Emma has been part of the Jam and Chutney workshop for several years, and is a key part of the team, with her humour and support of instructors, Katie and Elizabeth. She’s now someone the team can rely on, from setting up the kitchen to...

Jess: Building confidence, one skill at a time

Jess: Building confidence, one skill at a time When Jess first joined the workshop, about a year and a half ago, she was confident with her knife skills, until she cut her finger. The accident knocked her back, and for a while she stuck to stirring jam and peeling...

Niamh: Finding calm through jam

Niamh: Finding Calm in Jam When Niamh first joined New Forest Day Opportunities, change felt overwhelming. She was shy, lacking confidence, and needed 1:1 support to take part in activities. Three years later, things look very different. With steady encouragement,...

New Forest Food Festival

New Forest Food Festival When: Sat 16 Aug, 10am – 6pm |  Sun 17 Aug, 10am – 5pm Where: Hinton Admiral Events Field, Hinton Admiral, Hampshire, BH23 7EF Join the team at the New Forest Food Festival on 16 -17 Aug for product tastings, chats with the people...