Page 66 • The HERALD • 16th November 2023 v INDEPENDENT, LOCAL AND PROUD v ASK A PROFESSIONAL Jewson on the Hunt for Local Sustainability Champions Tradespeople, builders and installers across Southampton who are working towards a more sustainable future are being urged by national builders’ merchant Jewson to enter the inaugural Making Better Homes Awards. Jewson launched the free-to-enter awards to celebrate those in the industry who are working hard to create homes that are more energy e cient and comfortable. It comes as new research from Jewson revealed that tradespeople and builders are the most trusted people when it comes to advising homeowners on improvements to make their homes more energy e cient and compliant with Building Regulations. e Making Better Homes Awards scheme is open for entries now: www.jewson.co.uk/making-better-homesawards ere are three categories – Best Use of Renewable Energy in a Project, Best Building Fabric in a Project, and Best Sustainable Project of the Year – with prizes available for shortlisted entrants and the national winners. Matthew Handley, Category Innovation Manager at Jewson, said: “We know what a pivotal role that Southampton’s tradespeople, builders and installers have in improving the nation’s housing stock – whether through retrofit projects or building new homes. That’s why we’ve launched the Making Better Homes Awards, to recognise those who improve the day to day lives of their customers, as well as build properties that are sustainable and comfortable. There are three different categories to choose from, and we encourage anyone in Southampton who’s playing a key role in this transformational period for UK housing to enter.” Entries for the Making Better Homes Awards can be made until the end of November. Finalists will be announced at a later date, and winners will receive a £1,000 prize and industry-wide recognition. Ho Ho Ho it’s Time to Sign Up for Totton Santa Run Booking is now open for the 2023 Totton Santa Run on Sunday 10th December. Organised by the 5th Testwood Scouts, this year’s Santa Run will include two routes with a 2.5km family friendly dash or for the more serious Santa’s there will be a 5km route. Entry for the 2.5km Santa Dash is £15 for adults, under 12’s £9, under 3’s free or a family ticket (2+2) is £40. e Serious Santa 5km is £16 for adults, under 12s £10 and under 3’s free. Entry includes your Santa suit – choose the size when signing up and a medal on completion of your run. e Totton Santa Run will be followed by a Christmas Fayre held at the nishing line, with lots of local stall holders, ra es and competitions. If you are interested in having a stall, please contact: tottonsantarun@ gmail.com to get a booking form. For more information or to sign up for this year’s Totton Santa Run please visit: 5thtestwoodscouts. co.uk/santa-run Play Meep Repeat! Waterside Board Gaming and Meeple Village will be holding ‘Play Meep Repeat’ a 24 hour board gaming event from 8am on Saturday 2nd December until 8am on Sunday 3rd December in Hythe Library. Donations made to join in the event will go to Hythe Alive, who fund the Christmas lights and snow days in Hythe plus many more fabulous community events throughout the year. ART IN TOTTON Totton Art Society held a fantastic exhibition recently with so many talented members, to see pictures please visit: www.tottonartsociety.org Wednesday 22nd November will be a critique evening sharing hints and tips. All evening meetings are held at the ree Score Club (SO40 3RS) at 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Tea and co ee with a biscuit are available. Visitors are welcome to go along on the night for a small fee of £4pp. For more details of all the activities visit: www.tottonartsociety.org A Life on the Ocean Wave Hythe and District Ladies Probus’ next meeting is on Friday 24th November for a talk titled ‘A life on the ocean wave’ by Chris Davis. ey are a friendly group of ladies who meet on the last Friday of each month at Dibden Golf Club from 10.30am. e meeting starts with co ee followed by a speaker and then a 2 course meal. If you are interested in joining them please contact Chris Glass: chrisjglass@aol.com or visit: www.probus. org.uk/hythedistrict BEAULIEU VILLAGE VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS Go along to the Beaulieu Village Victorian Christmas for an evening of gi shopping in the beautiful Victorian High Street on Saturday 25th November, 5pm to 8pm, where the stores will be open late, plus much more! Honeypot Children’s Charity will also be collecting on the night. Parking for this event is only available at Beaulieu National Motor Museum and must be pre- booked in advance: www.beaulieu.co.uk/day-events/villagechristmas-parking/ £5 per vehicle.
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