Herald - Issue 389

v CALL US: 023 8084 5700 v 4th June 2020 • The HERALD • Page 3 THE FRAME SHOP 15 Marsh Parade, Hythe SO45 6AN Tel: 023 8084 4741 PICTURE FRAMING PICTURE FRAMING PICTURE FRAMING ESTABLISHED 1987 Picture Framing, Mount Cutting & Restoration MOBILE CARPET SHOP THAT COMES TO YOU SUPPLY & FITTING of Carpet, Vinyl or FIT ONLY of your flooring ANY LIKE FOR LIKE QUOTATION • Furniture moved and rubbish removed on request • Doors eased • Re-adaptions, re-stretches, repairs Free estimates • OAP Discount Available • CRB Checked Tel: 07771 521243 SOLENT SKIP HIRE FOR ALL YOUR COMMERCIAL AND DOMESTIC WASTE MINI ~ MIDI ~ MAXI EXTRA REACH VEHICLES WE COVER YOUR AREA 023 8066 0123 Email: solent.skiphire@btconnect.com Send your local news to The Editor, The Herald, 2 High Street, Hythe SO45 6AH Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe “ e Battle’s O’er” is the traditional March played by pipers at the end of a battle and “VE 75 Years” was especially written for this occasion by Pipe Major Roger Bayes, City of Norwich Pipe Band, Norfolk, England, as his contribution towards this unique anniversary. e fact that over one thousand pipers throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and 28 countries, including New Zealand, Ireland, Australia, Bermuda, France, Belgium, Canada, South Africa, Russia, the United States and Germany took part from the safety of their homes shows the determination and strength of the family of piping throughout the world to pay tribute to the many pipers who lost their lives during WWII, along with the many, many millions at home and abroad who sacri ced so much to ensure we all share and enjoy the freedom we have today. Air Commodore Mike Gibson RAF (Retd) was meant to be playing on board the Viking Sun in Liverpool but instead played from his balcony in Hythe. A former Pipe Major of the RAF Central Flying School Pipe Band, he was proud to pay this tribute to all those who all those a ected by the War – and all wars. VE Day 75 was devised and planned by Pageantmaster Bruno Peek, who has organised many historic celebrations and international events for nearly 40 years. Air Commodore Mike Gibson RAF (Retd) Good Triumphs Over Evil Sue Kerrigan Harris has been fundraising for the Waterside Foodbank. Sue has been o ering a free art class online to watch her paint u y ducklings in exchange for a donation. Sue has raised almost £500 so far. Her young son, Oliver (who raised lots of money for koalas during the Australian res) wanted to raise some money too, so he set up a stand outside their house to sell bracelet kits “STAY SAFE STAY HOME” for the local children to buy for £2 each. e money was then going to be donated to the Waterside Food Bank. He sold some, but then at some point the following day they were stolen from their front door. e Marchwood community all came together and donated to Oliver’s fund. ey now have a Just Giving Page and he has raised £132 so far. www.justgiving.com/ crowdfunding/oliver-k-h Everyone in the village wanted to show Oliver that most people in the world are not thieves and that they are usually kind and thoughtful. He has also had donations through his letterbox with a very thoughtful letter from the Chairman of Marchwood Parish Council and his family. Help Age Concern New Forest raise money when you buy online, click on the link www. e a s y f u n d r a i s i n g . o r g . u k / c a u s e s / ageconcernnewforest/ or nd the link on their website: www. ageconcernnewforest. org.uk. Shop online with over 3,300 online stores. Every time you spend they receive a donation! RAISE FUNDS FOR AGE CONCERN NEW FOREST