Our Story
Forum Publications Ltd began in November 2006 with the launch of Itchen Valley Forum. The concept of the magazine was to bring a fresh, exciting, high quality publication to affluent rural towns and villages within Hampshire. Providing regional news, events and items of interest. From small beginnings the magazine grew and in August 2008 Forum Publications launched its second title, Test Valley Forum which was an instant success; the magazine expanded its readership quickly to reach homes between Romsey and Andover.
In 2015 Forum Publications launched its third publication Meon Valley Forum which now covers as far as Titchfield and East Meon. In January 2024 we launched the Winchester Forum, with the addition of this new title the Forum Magazines now reach just over half of Hampshire.
The magazines are focused on affluent rural communities with A1, B1 residents where there is limited magazine coverage. We reach these areas with door to door deliveries via our delivery team, assuring 100% reliability.
What makes the Forums different?
Since the very first days the Forum had a vision of providing interesting local community information to its readers. We wanted to set ourselves apart from Parish Magazines, Generic Local Directories and Glossy Periodicals. Our focus has always been on community, be that with the content or with advertising. By ensuring local independant businesses are promoted we help protect the diversity of the highstreet in our small towns and villages. So many magazines have news that has little or no relevance to the area or its readers, that’s why we try our hardest to ensure that we source everything locally, that includes our staff and operations. Each of the Forum magazines have a unique character with a wealth of unique businesses, community groups, organisations and events.
We are also unique amongst community publications by providing our magazine in an A4 format on recycled paper. Our professional designed magazines are always
in demand in the areas that we cover and are enjoyed by many!