Page 20 • The HERALD • 26th October 2023 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v Professional installers of Fascias, Guttering, Cladding, PVCu Windows & Doors Composite Doors • 10 year labour and product guarantees Repairs, cleaning and advice also available Tel: 023 8086 9715 or 07888 705455 enquiries@aztecfascias.com Piano Lessons with Pauline One To One For All Ages, Adults & Children All Abilities Hythe Area Tel: 023 8084 5633 baker.d14@sky.com • OVENS • RANGES • AGA • EVERHOT • BARBECUES H ECO Friendly H Fully Insured H Satisfaction Guaranteed Hampshire • Dorset • Wiltshire Tel: 01489 332026 or 07817 558677 A.M.H. Handyman Services Internal & External Painting All aspects of DIY Work • Flat Pack Assembly Power Washing: Driveways, Patios, Paths & Decking Gutter, Fascia Boards & Window Cleaning (Bungalows only) Call or email Andy for a free estimate Tel: 07961 443623 handyandyharding@gmail.com Local and Reliable The next Herald is out on 16th November Relaying of Hythe Pier Railway Track Work recommenced on the upgrading of the rst 45 metres of the railway track on Hythe Pier at the beginning of October. Rails that had been in place for decades have been li ed, sections of the decking that needed replacing have been prepared for removal and the old sleepers in the station have been taken up. Once new beams and timbers have been installed, the pier decking will be replaced and new rails and points laid. is is expected to be complete by the end of October. Designs are in hand for a new platform at the shore end station, which will take into consideration the new track level. It is anticipated the train will be able to terminate at the new station platform by the end of the year. e temporary platform currently in use will then be dismantled and removed. Beneath the structure a beam installed when the pier was built in 1880 has been preserved. Owing to its delicate condition it has been rubbed down and cleaned by hand before having several coats of high durability paint applied. Its function of supporting the pier decking has now been transferred to a bespoke replacement installed alongside. e work has been commissioned by Hythe Pier Heritage Association, nanced through grants and donations. e Association is keen to continue its restoration of Hythe’s Grade II listed Victorian pier and iconic electric narrowgauge railway but needs further support in donations that can be made via its website: www.hythepierha.org.uk It was a pleasure for Hythe & Waterside Rotary to welcome their second new member in two months. Allan Glass, who is a Councillor for both Fawley Parish Council and New Forest District Council Council, was inducted by President Jim Whitehouse. Allan, who is a retired engineering specialist, was given a warm welcome by members at a meeting in September. Pictured Left: Jim Whitehouse welcomes Allan Glass to Hythe & Waterside Rotary Lifting the old track (Photo: Anthony Smith) Preserving the Victorian beam (Photo: Anthony Smith) LOCAL COUNCILLOR JOINS HYTHE & WATERSIDE ROTARY
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