Page 12 • The HERALD • 26th October 2023 v EMAIL YOUR NEWS: editor@herald-publishing.co.uk v Chris Hopkins Painting, Decorating, Carpentry, Tiling Free Estimates Photographs & references available on request Telephone: 023 8081 5210 Mobile: 07986 806277 WILLIS DECORATING & JOINERY SERVICES Est Since 1986 Interior & Exterior Painting & Decorating Wallpaper Hanging Hand-painted Kitchens & Spray Finishes Wardrobes, Bookcases, Radiator Covers Call David on 023 8084 9800 or 07946 048261 E: david.willis24@btinternet.com DECORATING Interior and Exterior Established 1985 07867 528307 mark.blake.decorating@gmail.com Tel: 07885 413156 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 Send your local news to The Editor, The Herald, 2 High Street, Hythe SO45 6AH or email: editor@herald-publishing.co.uk HPHA Heritage Day Success Hundreds enjoyed an educational and fun lled day at Hythe Pier Heritage Association’s (HPHA) Heritage Day. ankfully the forecast rain held o , allowing visitors to view video and display boards portraying the rich history of Hythe’s Victorian pier, its iconic railway and the ferry boats that ply across the water to Southampton. e Shed (at the Pier) volunteers opened up their facility to demonstrate their involvement with the renovation of the pier railway locomotives and carriages. Waterside Heritage was on hand to explain its work in recording the history of Hythe and other villages along the Waterside. Colin van Ge en gave a talk on Hythe’s connection to Flying Boats. Sarah Marsden conducted Hythe history walks. Blue Funnel Ferries contributed free train rides and informative workshop tours. ere was more than just history on show. Cartoonist Simon Chadwick and magician Roger Lapin demonstrated their talents, there was brass and ukulele music, historic vehicles, an aquatic car, tombola and other stalls and a pop-up café. A Red Arrows ypast was a bonus attraction. Although the prime objective behind the event was to remind attendees of the work HPHA is undertaking and the reason for it, the Heritage Day raised over £2000 towards ongoing restoration work. HPHA wish to record its appreciation of both the time and e ort given by its volunteers and the generosity of sponsors Hampshire County Council, HRG Tree Surgeons, ACT Property and PC Building Supplies. Plans are already in hand for both Heritage Day and the HPHA’s popular music festival Rock the Pier next year. Visitors to the HPHA Heritage Day HERITAGE OPEN DAY CELEBRATION WITH THE D-DAY LEPE HERITAGE GROUP by Patricia Hedley-Goddard On Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September, the D-Day Lepe Heritage Group displayed their Exhibition in the Education Centre at Lepe Country Park. e Group’s previous exhibition at St. Andrew’s Church Dibden Purlieu was unable to display its centre piece model of a 7 foot long Landing Ship Tank (LST). is time it was proudly displayed complete with tanks and other vehicles. The exhibition also featured a 10 minute lm of the Duplex Drive (Swimming) Tank, presented and narrated by the late General Sir Robert Ford of the Royal Dragoon Guards. e two day Exhibition attracted many interesting and interested visitors. One young boy of about 9 years old was really fascinated to have many details explained to him. He asked many intelligent questions, and was a joy to speak with. Two of the comments in the visitor’s book were: “Amazing and educational time visiting as part of the heritage open day. Thank you for the time and effort to keep history alive.” “Wonderful exhibition - amazing detail - very great knowledge shared with visitors, well done all!” Our thanks to Lepe Country Park for the use of the Education Centre. D-Day Lepe Heritage Group’s exhibition Romsey Ghost Walks Will you dare to join in one of this year’s Romsey Ghost Walks? e walks start at 7.30pm from the Town Square on 26th October, 30th November and 28th December. Tickets are £7 and available from the Visitor Information Centre, Church Street, Romsey. All proceeds will be distributed to local charities.
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