14th September 2023 • The HERALD • Page 27 v INDEPENDENT, LOCAL AND PROUD v Local Window & Gutter Cleaning Services PRIVATE & COMMERCIAL • Fascias • Soffits • Guttering • Roof Cleaning • Full Conservatory Cleans Fully Insured • Special OAP Rates GUTTERS CLEANED AND REPAIRED T: 07946 222820 www.hunterwgc.co.uk PVCu DOOR SPECIALIST LOCK PROBLEMS? We Can Help with ALL types of Locks • Fix or Replace • Gain Entry Call us on 07453 327708 or 023 8155 0025 (24hr Service) • Police Approved Key Safes • All Work Guaranteed • Fully Insured • No Call Out Charge • No VAT YOUR LOCAL INDEPENDENT LOCKSMITH Commercial & Domestic flooring • Vinyl • Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) • Carpet and Carpet Tiles • Wet room specialist Small Showroom Based in Totton & Home Selection Service (by appointment only) Contact Jim on 07922 250670 or richardsonscontractflooring@gmail.com www.richardsonscontractflooring.com All aspects of Plastering & General Decorating Covered Free Quotations Fully Insured Mobile 07941 255335 Phone: 023 8089 8324 parkesij@yahoo.co.uk www.ijs4plastering.co.uk New Cards from Local Artist on Sale Local Artist Mandy Smith has created some more beautiful greetings cards, that are now on sale at e Herald O ce. e new designs are based on the shoreline of Lepe beach with ‘Going for gander I’ featuring Brent geese and black headed Going for gander I and II gulls and ‘Going for gander II’ featuring Brent geese and oystercatchers. e cards are on sale for £3 each at e Herald O ce in Hythe, along with Mandy’s other cards; Lepe Scene, Millennium Beacon, Watch House at Lepe, Dolphins at Lepe and Weston Shore from Hythe. Marchwood’s ‘Carnival’ Fete is taking place on Saturday 23rd September, 12noon to 4pm, at Lloyd Recreation Ground. Get dressed up in colourful Carnival out ts ready for the children’s fancy dress competition, with a prize of Smyths Toys vouchers for the winner and runners up. Headlining the entertainment this year are the wonderful Panatical Steel Band who will be back to give that iconic carnival sound. ere will also be performances from Marchwood Military Wives Choir, MB Twirlstars, New Forest Martial Arts, Shine Performing Arts, Stacey T White School of Dance and Benny Balloon, Magician & Balloon Modeller, as well as children’s races, rides and bouncy castle, plus activities and cra s. An amazing array of stalls from local sellers and groups will be there on the day including: Marchwood Mens Shed, Waterside Woodcarvers, New Forest Bee Keepers, Marchwood Twinning Association, Marchwood Candles, Mulberry Pre-school, Marchwood Junior School, Waterside Fire Engine, local churches and more! Plus a variety of food and drink stalls including the Hythe Sea Scouts BBQ, teas and cakes by Marchwood WI, Pizza by Pizza Round, as well as ice cream by Nice Ice Surprise, delicious speciality co ees from Really Awesome Co ee and a bar will be provided by Vibrant Forest Brewery. e Family Dog Club are running this year’s Dog Show, enter your furry friend for just £2 a class, register on the day. is year’s ra e has some fabulous prizes generously donated by local businesses; tickets are available in advance or on the day. is year’s fete has kindly been sponsored by: Marchwood Parish Council, ABP Southampton, e Family Dog Club, Solent Gateway, PPL PRS United for Music, Barker-Mill Foundation, Meridien Modena, VEOLIA, TRANT, SOS Storage On Site, Hampshire County Council, Marchwood Power, Healthy Pet Store and Arnold Clark Car and Van Rental. For more information about the fete visit: www.marchwoodfete.org.uk Marchwood ‘Carnival’ Fete The New Forest: A Wildlife Year New Forest and Waterside U3A’s next meeting is on Tuesday 19th September for a talk by Marcus Ward titled ‘ e New Forest : AWildlife Year’. On Tuesday 3rd October for a talk by David Boag titled ‘Natural Quarry’. Tea and biscuits are available a er the talk, and the meeting ends at approximately 3.30pm. New Forest and Waterside have many interest groups such as gardening, history, discussion, skittles and much more. ere is usually a lunch once a month and a holiday once a year. Other activities have included a visit to Bath Christmas Market, Hilliers for the lights, Lepe House open garden and theatre trips. If you are interested in joining this friendly group please go along on the first or third Tuesday in the month to St Andrew’s Church Hall, Dibden Purlieu, meetings commence at 2pm or email the Secretary: u3a.nfwsecretary@outlook. com e Alton Second Hand Book Fair takes place on Saturday 17th September from 10am till 4pm, at Alton Community Centre, GU34 1HN, £1 entry. e next Lyndhurst Second Hand Book Fair will take place at the Lyndhurst Community Centre on 23rd September from 10am till 4pm, £1 entry. ere will be 1000’s of antiquarian to second hand books, printed ephemera, maps, and postcards available to purchase at both fairs. Please contact Ed Bailey on: 07967 643579 for further information. Second Hand Book Fair’s in Alton and Lyndhurst
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