Herald - Issue 410

Page 30 • The HERALD • 5th August 2021 v THE HERALD - YOUR COMMUNITY MAGAZINE v OUT & ABOUT THE GARAGE GALLERY HYTHE Paintings by Mick Manuel Scenes of Woodlands, Wildlife and Water OPEN DAYS: Saturday 7th, Tuesday 10th & Saturday 14th August 10am–2pm To attend: Call 023 8084 2235 or riveregret10@gmail.com Not ‘Just’ any Old Garage by Donna Head, Editor Tucked away in an unassuming Garage in Hythe hides a large collection of eclectic art. Painted by one man over many years, the time has now come for him to part ways with some of his collection. 84 year old Mick Manuel is quite the artist, he admits to ‘not really having a style’ the pieces just ‘ ow out’ and many of his creations come from within his imagination. On visiting Mick’s ‘Garage Gallery’ it also struck me how deep rooted he is the local area, with beautiful watercolours of Lepe Country Park, the local wildlife and the New Forest National Park being an obvious inspiration to him. “It’s now time to part with some of my paintings”, explains Mick. “The walls of the garage are covered in framed originals, and I’ve got boxes and boxes of unframed pieces that deserve to be on display”. Having lived in the area all his life, Mick attended Fawley Infant School, and a er marrying his wife Sylvia they moved to Holbury in 1960 where they raised their two daughters. In between brush strokes you will nd Mick dabbling in his other passion, Golf – with art following when rain stops play! When asked what he would do with the freed up space upon selling his work he replied: “Probably paint some more!” and I think looking at his collection he won’t have a blank canvas for too long. The Garage Gallery will be holding Open Days on Saturday 7th, Tuesday 10th and Saturday 14th August between 10am and 2pm. Please contact Mick in advance on: 023 8084 2235 or email r iveregret10@gmai l . com so he can share his address with you prior to your visit. One of many wonderful paintings by local man, Mick Manuel FARMING FUN FOR EVERYONE DURING THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Longdown Activity Farm is a fantastic day out for the whole family. A daily schedule of farming activities includes kid goat and calf bottle-feeding, duck feeding, and meeting small animals such as baby chicks, rabbits, and guinea pigs in the brilliant Animal Encounter Barn. ere are lots of other friendly animals to see around the farm including cows, alpacas, Pygmy goats, donkeys and ponies, pigs, ducks, chickens, and geese, plus lots of babies, large and small. To keep visitors and teammembers safe, despite the recent easing of COVID-19 restrictions, Longdown Activity Farm will still comply with Covid-safety measures. All visitors, including season ticket holders, are required to pre-book tickets on the Longdown website and to read the COVID-19 Code of Conduct. NEW this season: Piglets Play Barn – a large undercover area tted with numerous interactive activities and piggy-themed fun from oor to ceiling, which will have your children squealing with delight. ere are plenty of chairs and tables for the grown-ups to put their trotters up and enjoy a drink and a tasty snack from the Tea Room while they keep an eye on their little ones. Don’t miss the popular (and very bumpy!) tractor and trailer ride – there’s no extra charge (ground conditions permitting). Children will enjoy the Pitchfork and Putt crazy golf course* as well as the large outdoor play area. ere is plenty of other playtime fun, including trampolines, ride-on toy tractors, go-karts, diggers*, and Go Quackers. e tearoom and kiosk, serving drinks and snacks, has outdoor seating and a limited amount of covered seating nearby. ere is also a gi shop, nappy changing and quiet room. Longdown Activity Farm is proud to o er a changing room facility complete with an adult-sized changing bed and li ing hoist for visitors with assisted needs. e Longdown Farm Shop has a large range of delicious locally sourced produce, and the Chicken Shack is stocked with plenty of poultry feed and equipment. ere is no charge to visit the Farm Shop, which is open to visitors and non-visitors of the Activity Farm. Open daily from 10am to 5pm visit the website for booking details: www.longdownfarm.co.uk *Small extra charge. Waterside Ladies Probus have not been meeting during the government restrictions but normally meet at 10.30am on the second Wednesday of the month at Dibden Golf Club. ey will re-start their meetings on Wednesday 11th August . They have co ee and biscuits followed by a speaker, who will be Dr Campbell giving a talk titled Medical Myths and Quandries, and then they have a two course lunch and the meeting closes at 1.30pm approximately. ey have a social outing once a month perhaps to a garden or for a co ee or luncheon. ey are friendly and supportive group and should you wish to join please ring Maureen Wright on: 023 8084 1705. Waterside Ladies Probus