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Potters  Leisure Resort  (Five Lakes) It was all to play for down at the archery shed as we loaded our bows and did our best Robin Hood impressions. After a few practise shots we were hitting the target and scoring highly. The competition heated up on the pool table and there were some great shots.  More activities ensued and we enjoyed a fun afternoon playing ping, pong, mini football and completing jigsaw puzzles.  The evening entertainment never disappoints. The talented team performed a variety of upbeat shows with all the glitz and glamour.  We needed no persuasion to hit the dance floor and show off our disco moves.  For many, it was the first time trying shooting, and it was fantastic to see everyone hit the target and enjoy the experience. Loading the pellets, looking through the scope, and keeping our cool to fire proved to be a rewarding challenge.  We got our creative juices flowing down in the arts and crafts centre and were proud of our po...

  New Forest & Hampshire County Show  Two fabulous day were spent at the New Forest & Hampshire County Show.  We knew there was going to be so much to see and do over the next two days and we couldn’t wait to get going. We then took our seats in the main arena where we watched the Heavy Horse and English Shire Horse and carriages. They were such big animals but they looked incredibly graceful. We headed straight into livestock tents where we were wowed at how many breads of cows, sheep and animals there are. The piglets were extremely cute!  We came across the Royal Corps Army Music, who were absolutely brilliant performing songs with their instruments and of course we danced along. We then headed to the Countryside Ring where we saw different types of hunting hounds and their owners who were very smartly dressed. This was followed by the ferret demonstration showing us how they hunted and finally we watched the falconry display where different birds of ...