Herald - Issue 415

18th November 2021 • The HERALD • Page 21 v SEND ALL YOUR LOCAL NEWS TO THE HERALD v THE SUPPLY SGT Army Surplus Store 43 Rumbridge Street, Totton, Southampton. SO40 9DR Tel: 023 8178 1324 We sell ALL TYPES OF ARMY CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT i.e. trousers, jackets, boots, shirts, cadet issue kit, thermals, waterproofs COLLECTABLES badges and patches etc. WARHAMMER This is new to our shop - we have a range of kits, paint, brushes and dice PLUS White Dwarf Magazine ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We also support THE NEW FOREST MILITARIA FAIR which is held on the 1st Wednesday of every month at COLBURY CHURCH ROOMS, DEERLEAP LANE, COLBURY, NR. ASHURST, HANTS SO40 7EH To book a table or for more information phone Dave on: 07903 600865 or Email: sue.curtis93@ntlworld.com Waterside Carpet Cleaning PROFESSIONAL CARPET CLEANING! Using Prochem Equipment and Materials • SPOT/STAIN TREATMENT • Fully Insured 023 8066 0878 07747 037756 or 07770 337917 www.watersidecarpetcleaning.com • Need small DIY jobs doing or Dog walking on a one-to-one basis? • Need your internal windows/blinds cleaned or lifts to and from a location? • Need garages or out houses sorted or some light gardening or a tip run? £15 per hour (or job quote) Tel: 07879 882891 or email me on: handywomanchris1@gmail.com HANDY WOMAN CHRIS Your local female handy woman to lighten the load Send your local news to The Editor, The Herald, 2 High Street, Hythe SO45 6AH or email editor@herald-publishing.co.uk T: 023 8086 1278 Local lady Chris Mason is known to many as an established Home Help in the Waterside area, however a er listening to her client’s needs, she has decided on a change of direction. Having spent her childhood learning the tricks of the trade from her Carpenter/ Handyman Father, Chris certainly has a air for DIY and is a dab-hand around the house with a power tool or two! Chris explains: “Many of the clients I would visit previously needed the odd job doing around the house, perhaps putting up a curtain pole, fixing skirting boards, putting up shelving, flat pack assembly (I DO follow the instructions!) and they would often struggle to find someone for the ‘small’ jobs’. A high number of my clients also really struggled to find a female handyperson too, so I started offering my services and well, the business grew from there.” When Chris’s Father Den, passed away recently, she inherited all his well-loved tools and made the decision to put his knowledge, teachings, and attention to detail to good use by following him in his handy footsteps. Chris covers all the areas within the Herald distribution area and prides herself on a job well done and is a stickler for perfection. So, for a reliable, trustworthy friendly, ex-army local Handywoman who gets the job done and is DBS checked, then look no further. To see how Chris can get your home ‘Christmas-ready’ by ticking o some of those ‘little’ jobs, get in touch on: 07879 882891 or email: handywomanchris1@gmail.com One Handy-Woman to Know! In today’s world, many of us are trying to work out how we can explore new places but ensure we preserve the culture, beauty and wildlife we travel to enjoy. With high visitor numbers negatively impacting cultural attractions and eco-systems; poorer communities o en excluded from receiving tourism dollars; and fossil fuels from major cruise and air lines polluting the environment, it’s a tough issue. One of the simplest answers is to travel less. However, for many this is not ideal as we are still keen to discover more of the world; and travel can o er many bene ts to host communities, through cultural understanding, your investment helps to conserve wildlife, nature and traditional cra s, and creates jobs in rural communities. So here are 8 ways to embrace the sustainable traveller within you: 1. If you need to y to your destination, y direct and choose a greener, direct commercial airline (yes there are some). 2. If you love the water – try sailing rather than cruising. 3. Ask your travel agent/operator where your ticket money goes - who is bene tting? Eco-labels can be hard to verify, so be sure to do your research. 4. Seek out local experiences where you feel con dent locals will bene t. 5. Forget air-conditioning, opt for accommodation with fans. 6. Pack biodegradable shampoo, soap, creams in reusable plastic containers. 7. Enjoy local food and drinks that haven’t been imported. 8. Pack light – wash and wear as you go. Lighter luggage reduces your footprint. If you would like to know more or would like a copy of our Green Travel Guide please get in touch on: 023 8086 1278 or: alexandra@alexandrasafrica.com 8 Ways to Travel More Sustainably by alexandra@alexandrasafrica.com