Herald - Issue 397

Page 4 • The HERALD • 29th October 2020 v SEND ALL YOUR LOCAL NEWS TO THE HERALD v KDL PLUMBING & HEATING All Jobs Undertaken • Free Estimates and Advice Call Kevin on 07475 128249 or 023 8181 0016 8am-10pm - 7 Days FREE ESTIMATES Call Richard on 07554 421544 or 023 8178 8299 PEST CONTROL Domestic, Commercial & Agricultural • WASPS • MOLES • RABBITS • RATS • BEES • MICE • SQUIRRELS • PIGEONS • INSECTS Local Friendly Family Run Business Fully Trained & Insured ALL ASPECTS OF ELECTRICAL WORK UNDERTAKEN • Full Rewires • New Circuits • Consumer Unit Replacements • Test and Inspection • Landlord Certification • Smart Homes • Central Heating Controls 023 8089 0932 or 07534 343631 www.alnelectrical.co.uk info@alnelectrical.co.uk Todd Beverley Carpentry Services Quality workmanship with over 20 years experience All Household Carpentry Undertaken including: • Kitchen/Bathroom/Bedroom fitting • Purpose Built Cupboards and Wardrobes • Internal/External Door Hanging • Solid/Laminate Flooring • Window Renovation • Decking For a friendly & reliable service you can trust call: Tel: 023 8086 0969 Mobile: 07941 021558 Send your local news to The Editor, The Herald, 2 High Street, Hythe SO45 6AH or email editor@herald-publishing.co.uk PC Christi Hill PC Tristan Parsons PC Christi Hill and her partner PC Tristan Parsons, a PCSO at the time of the incident, were o duty on the evening of 28th October 2018 when they saw a man committing a burglary in a closed hairdressing salon. As they approached, they could see he had smashed his way into the property using a golf club. Broken glass from where he had got into the premises lay all over the oor. e o cers had to struggle with the suspect to disarm him, and they ended up rolling around in the glass before a member of the public came to assist them. e man stabbed PC Hill in the nger with a hypodermic needle he had concealed. Chillingly, as he did so, he shouted that he was ‘infected with HIV’. The PC’s and the member of the public who was also injured in the incident eventually managed to get the man HAMPSHIRE OFFICERS NOMINATED FOR THE NATIONAL POLICE BRAVERY AWARDS received the recognition they deserve in the year their actions were meant to be celebrated. And we look forward to seeing them all in person and revealing regional and national winners, when the time is right in 2021.” under control and he was arrested. Hampshire Police Federation Chair Zoe Wake eld said the duo were worthy bravery nominees. “Once again this incident shows how police officers are truly never off duty. Christi and Tristan ran towards the danger and had to act quickly to detain this man” she said. “They had no personal protective kit and no immediate recourse to back-up, so to stop this incident from becoming much worse is a real credit to them and in the finest tradition of British policing. As a federation and as a force, we are very proud of them.” The National Police Bravery Awards honour officers from across England and Wales who have performed outstanding acts of bravery while on or o duty. As nominees, PCHill and PC Parsons will attend a prestigious daytime reception and evening awards ceremony in London in July 2021. e 2020 event, e 25th National Police Bravery Awards had been scheduled to take place this past summer but had to be cancelled due to Coronavirus. Nevertheless the Police Federation of England and Wales wanted to take the opportunity to highlight the fantastic work of all 94 nominees from across the country. John Apter, National Chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales, said: “We are incredibly proud of all the nominees from across England and Wales. The actions of these courageous officers provide a small snapshot of the amazing work our colleagues carry out day in and day out. “As a Police Federation, we wanted to make sure these brave officers David Morris has con rmed that the 2021 Hythe & Waterside Calendar will be available in various outlets (including the Herald o ce) from mid- November. It will also include a short section that acknowledges the strange year that we all have experienced in 2020 and the di culties faced. e calendars will be £6 each and pro ts will be split between e Waterside Cancer Support Centre and Hythe Pier Heritage Association. Calendars can be posted to remote/overseas locations on request. Hythe & Waterside Calendar 2021 It is with regret, due to COVID-19, that the group has been unable to function throughout 2020. It has been decided to cancel this year’s Christmas Fayre which was due to take place in Lyndhurst. A provisional date of Thursday 11th November 2021 has been earmarked for next year’s fayre. A big THANK YOU goes out to all the loyal table and stall holders who have supported the group over the years. With luck, 2021 will be a much better year for everyone. BRAMSHAW RIDING FOR THE DISABLED