Welcome to the Emery Down Village Website --
a website for the village by the village. It brings together all the key areas of village life - the Almshouses, Church, Local History Group, Phone Box, Pubs and the Village Hall.
It is the place where you can join the Email Lists for local news and events in the village as well as the Neighbourhood Watch group.
Visiting the New Forest? Please follow The New Forest Code.
New Forest on amber fire alert
After the recent period of dry weather, the New Forest is on amber alert for the risk of wildfire.
Please help to reduce the risk of a devastating wildfire on the Forest by remembering that BBQs or fires of any kind are not allowed, ensuring cigarettes are completely extinguished and safely disposed of, and by taking all litter home.
New Forest ponies
The New Forest pony is part of the traditional forest scene and has been for more than a thousand years. Although the ponies are owned they are left to live as wild out in the forest.
Church opening hours
Second and fourth Sundays - 11 am for public worship (booking essential at www.newforestparishes.com)
Wednesdays - 1-4 pm for private prayer.
Please see the church website, Facebook and A Church Near You for further details.
Coronavirus Restrictions (from Monday 12 April)
We must follow national restrictions to help stop the spread of COVID-19. You should continue to minimise the amount that you travel and work from home where possible. The following are open:
You should stay 2 metres apart from anyone who is not in your household or support bubble where possible, or 1 metre with extra precautions in place (such as wearing face coverings) if you cannot stay 2 metres apart. You must wear a face covering in many indoor settings, such as shops and places of worship, and on public transport, unless you are exempt. This is the law. You should follow the guidance on how to stop the spread of coronavirus at all times, including if you have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Please continue to follow the guidance for hands, face, space and fresh air to help keep the New Forest safe. Full details about the current restrictions can be found at gov.uk
Commemorating the First World War
A project to research the men whose names are inscribed on the Lychgate in Emery Down is underway. Please get in touch if you wish to be involved in any way - as a researcher or if you are a relative of any of the men whose names are listed. Click the link to see the poster seeking your help for contact details.
It is the place where you can join the Email Lists for local news and events in the village as well as the Neighbourhood Watch group.
Visiting the New Forest? Please follow The New Forest Code.
New Forest on amber fire alert
After the recent period of dry weather, the New Forest is on amber alert for the risk of wildfire.
Please help to reduce the risk of a devastating wildfire on the Forest by remembering that BBQs or fires of any kind are not allowed, ensuring cigarettes are completely extinguished and safely disposed of, and by taking all litter home.
New Forest ponies
The New Forest pony is part of the traditional forest scene and has been for more than a thousand years. Although the ponies are owned they are left to live as wild out in the forest.
- Never feed or pet the ponies or donkeys.
- Always view the ponies from a safe distance.
- Angry ponies will kick or even bite and may move very quickly.
Church opening hours
Second and fourth Sundays - 11 am for public worship (booking essential at www.newforestparishes.com)
Wednesdays - 1-4 pm for private prayer.
Please see the church website, Facebook and A Church Near You for further details.
Coronavirus Restrictions (from Monday 12 April)
We must follow national restrictions to help stop the spread of COVID-19. You should continue to minimise the amount that you travel and work from home where possible. The following are open:
- all retail; hairdressers and nail salons; libraries and community centres;
- outdoor hospitality venues - with table service only; most outdoor attractions including zoos, theme parks and drive-in performances (e.g. cinemas and concerts);
- indoor leisure and sports facilities - for individual exercise, or exercise with your household or support bubble;
- self-contained accommodation - for overnight stays in England with your household or support bubble.
- some smaller outdoor events can take place, e.g. fetes, literary fairs, and fairgrounds;
- childcare and supervised activities are allowed indoors (as well as outdoors) for all children. Parent and child groups can take place indoors (as well as outdoors) for up to 15 people (children under 5 will not be counted in this number);
- weddings and civil partnership ceremonies can take place for up to 15 people (anyone working is not included in this limit), including in indoor venues that are permitted to open. Wedding receptions can take place for up to 15 people, but must take place outdoors, not including private gardens;
- funerals continue to be limited to a maximum of 30 people;
- care home residents can nominate two named individuals for regular indoor visits (following a rapid lateral flow test);
- non-essential journeys between England and Wales are allowed;
- driving lessons can resume, with tests restarting on 22 April.
You should stay 2 metres apart from anyone who is not in your household or support bubble where possible, or 1 metre with extra precautions in place (such as wearing face coverings) if you cannot stay 2 metres apart. You must wear a face covering in many indoor settings, such as shops and places of worship, and on public transport, unless you are exempt. This is the law. You should follow the guidance on how to stop the spread of coronavirus at all times, including if you have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Please continue to follow the guidance for hands, face, space and fresh air to help keep the New Forest safe. Full details about the current restrictions can be found at gov.uk
Commemorating the First World War
A project to research the men whose names are inscribed on the Lychgate in Emery Down is underway. Please get in touch if you wish to be involved in any way - as a researcher or if you are a relative of any of the men whose names are listed. Click the link to see the poster seeking your help for contact details.
