Herald - Issue 456

Page 6 • The HERALD • 18th April 2024 v PART OF YOUR COMMUNITY FOR OVER 29 YEARS v Waterside Furnishings & Re-Upholstery 023 8020 7895 16 Marsh Parade, Hythe (Opposite Hythe Club) Est 2006 REPAIRS ANTIQUE, MODERN & MARINE REFURBISHED FURNITURE FOR SALE RE-UPHOLSTERY Kitchen & Bathroom Showroom with free design service Tel: 023 8084 3787 Email: showroom@pcbuildingsupplies.co.uk Web: www.pcbuildingsupplies.co.uk Your Local Professional Electrician • Complete Rewires • Periodic Inspection Reports • Fault Finding & Repair • New Consumer Units • New Circuits • Central Heating Wiring • Extra Sockets/Lights • PAT Testing • No Job Too Small • Part P Registered • Fast & Efficient Service • Free Estimates Telephone Gary on 07788 865081 forestelectrical@gmail.com Hythe Lodge Celebrate 50th Anniversary On Friday 1st March, Hythe Lodge celebrated its 50th Anniversary to the day of its original consecration which was on 1st March 1974. Hythe Lodge was born out of a desire of local Freemasons to have a local Lodge on the Waterside. On 1st March members of Hythe Lodge met with their friends, family and Freemasons of other Lodges, including the Provincial Grand Master of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, to celebrate 50 Years of Freemasonry on the Waterside. A er a brief ceremony, friends and family joined the Masons up in the Lodge Room for a celebration with the two remaining Founders and Honorary Members of Hythe Lodge, who were surprised to nd themselves the centre of attention with a “ is is Your Life” type of presentation, with a gi , and an impromptu and well-deserved “in the eld” promotion, given by the Provincial Grand Master. Everyone then le the Temple and moved to the dining hall decorated with photographs of all the original Founders and all of the Past Masters of Hythe Lodge over the last 50 Years. e celebration continued over an enjoyable 3-course meal. A wonderful evening enjoyed by all; a celebration of Freemasonry which has served the community for 50 Celebrating 50 years of Hythe Lodge years, raising money for many, many charities. On this night alone £579 was raised for the Worshipful Master’s chosen Charity for this Year. Do you want to make a di erence? Want to develop your con dence? Are you eager to give back to society and value timeless tradition? Want to make deeper friendships with di erent people? Ready to discover Freemasonry? Membership is open to all; interested? Contact Hythe Lodge at: hythelodge8546@gmail.com Making great friendships – Making a difference Coming Soon from HPHA - Your Chance to Own a Piece of Hythe Pier Railway History! Hythe Pier Heritage Association (HPHA) invites you to own a piece of Hythe Pier history, celebrating the centenary of its iconic pier railway (1922-2022). e rails that had been in position for six decades and li ed when the rst section of Hythe Pier Railway track was replaced in December 2023 have been cut into sections, cleaned and presentation mounted. Each part will come with a plaque, serial number and Certi cate of Authenticity signed by the Chair and will be available shortly. ere are three designs, each will be available from the merchandising page of the HPHA website: www.hythepierha.org.uk Saints Legends to Take On Simon Says Team Watch the Simon Says team take on the Saints Legends at a Charity Football Match on Saturday 25th May, 10am to 4pm (Kick o 1pm), at Totton Football Club, raising money for child bereavement charity Simon Says and the Saints Legends charity, who in turn distribute what they have raised to local charities at the end of each year. As well as the big match there will be a bouncy castle, giant slide, food, bar, face painting, ra e, cakes and cra s, plus the opportunity to win a ride in a Lamborghini or a Lotus from Sporting Bears. Tickets are £5 (under 16’s Free), available from Eventbrite or on the door. e event has kindly been sponsored by Staplewood Construction.

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