Tag Archives: New forest

New Forest: Lake of Avalon

Posted on August 23, 2013 by newforestcommoner

Lives get busy. There’s always so much to do. Most mornings I take the dogs for a walk on the Forest and it’s my down time. My hour or so walking in the company of my Labradors is contemplative and … Continue reading →

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The Verderers of the New Forest

Posted on August 15, 2013 by newforestcommoner

My first step to becoming a practicing New Forest Commoner has been taken. I have an appointment at the Office of the Verderers’ Court! I must take a completed application and other documentation to the Verderer’s Office and meet with … Continue reading →

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New Forest Pony…the genuine all-rounder!

Posted on August 8, 2013 by newforestcommoner

Living and working close to the New Forest means that the sight of the fabulous New Forest pony is never far away. These are native ponies whose history can be traced beyond the beginnings of the Forest itself. The standard for the … Continue reading →

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Commoners of the New Forest

Posted on August 1, 2013 by newforestcommoner

We moved into our new house in 2012 and discovered to our amazement and delight that we were commoners of the New Forest. The practice of commoning, which has existed uninterrupted for over a thousand years, is still the dominant … Continue reading →

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