Page 10 • The HERALD • 14th September 2023 v F @heraldpublishing v REFURBISHERS ALWAYS TRY TO MEET YOUR BUDGET RELIABLE! EXCELLENT REFERENCES! INSURED! Catalogue of previous works to view Plaster work • Floor & Wall Tiling • Wall removal • Bathroom Design & Fit • Laminate/Wood Flooring • Painting • Insulation • Decking • PVCu Gutter & Fascia OUR HANDYMAN SERVICES • Rubbish clearance • Gutters • Jet washing conservatories, paths and patios • Flat pack assembly • Van removals • NO JOB TOO SMALL • FIXED PRICES • WRITTEN QUOTATIONS P Strus 07414 779083 Email: p.strus7@gmail.com AUSTIN WINDOW CLEANING Professional Window Cleaning Service established 25 years From £18 per house Tel: 07733 205341 www.austinwindowcleaning.co.uk 35th RNLI Great Waterside Raft Race A Great Success A glorious late summer’s day brought spectators out in their numbers for the 35th RNLI Great Waterside Ra Race on Sunday 20th August. e whole side of Hythe Marina was lled with spectators, with others watching from Prospect Place and the Pier. ere were a whopping 18 ra s with over 100 crew, competing for trophies and medals. e winners of the rst race, the Decorated race, was “Hythe Alive” (Hythe Alive), which did Decorated Race winners, Hythe Alive, being congratulated by Sir Julian Lewis MP Maggie May crew winning the Formula 1 race Ebby’s winning the Pub race very well. Next was e Formula 1 Race, which was won by “Maggie May” (Eastleigh Boxing Club), and their winning streak continued, as they also won the following Ladies race. ere was an unexpected exit from the Formula 1 race for the Hythe Fire Station crew, when they had a call out and the RNLI towed them ashore to respond. Next followed the Pub race, where “Ebby’s” (Ebenezers Pub) came in rst. e newest race, which started last year, the Kayak Race, saw Darren and Sarah Ashmore take rst place for the second year running. Lastly, the Big Race was won by “Floaty McBoat Float” (Josh Rehel) which also won the Most Ingenious trophy. “Ebby’s” came second, with “ e Old Rub-a-Dub” ( e Dusty Barrel) in third place. e Best Presented trophy went to “ e Drunken Trainer” (5K Pub Runners) and, nally, Ebby’s also won the Ashmore Cup for Best Overall E ort. RNLI Press O cer, Dan Poole, said: “It was yet another superb effort from competitors to helpers alike and we were absolutely delighted with the turnout, especially with the FIFA Women’s World Cup final on the same day.With 18 rafts competing, it is many years since we last had so many. There was a great atmosphere and I think people were just glad to get out again and enjoy themselves. Each year, our small team of volunteers work tirelessly to ensure the event goes to plan, so I am pleased it has paid off. With the money still being counted, it is too early to report the final sum, but we can be sure it was another successful fundraiser. Special thanks must go to our raft race secretary, Colin Thompson, who has been promoting the raft race, as well as our cause in general, daily, for several months on the raft race Facebook page he set up”. Also at the ra race was Cole’s Fairground, a burger van, Vibrant Forest Brewery, Blackwax Co ee, other refreshments, Souvenirs, and various other stalls. e Main Sponsor, TMT Legal Continued on page 11
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