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WE OFFER FREE QUOTATIONS AND ADVICE WHAT WE DO: • PATIOS • DRIVEWAYS AND BLOCK PAVING • GROUND WORKS • BRICK WORK • EXTENTIONS • GARAGE CONVERSIONS • CHIMNEY REPAIRS • ALTERATIONS • WE OFFER A FULL PLANNING AND DESIGN SERVICE TO SUIT YOUR PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS • FREE ESTIMATES • GUARANTEED WORKMANSHIP Call: 07725 002162 Email: westwoodbuilding@outlook.com • Foxhills, Ashurst, SO40 7ED e volunteers at Steamship Shieldhall in Southampton have released details of the ship’s 2024 sailing progamme. Commencing on Friday 3rd May, with a nal sailing on Sunday 15th September, there are a variety of 2hr, 3hr, 3 1/2hr, 4hr and all day sailings to choose from, including some returning favourite cruises and some all-new trips. Until 31st January 2024, a series of ‘Early Bird’ o ers, with savings of up to 20% on selected trips, will be available. New for 2024, Shieldhall will set sail for Sunset Cruises on Friday’s 5th July and 16th August with musical entertainment on board. D-Day 80 cruises are being staged on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June, showcasing the important role the Solent and its environs played in Operation Overlord. Shieldhall will also be supporting the Hampshire Food Festival, with a cruise inclusive of a two-course Hampshire inspired lunch on Sunday 7th July, whilst ‘Chef Sam’ will also be on board o ering an exclusive ‘Captain’s Table’ dining event ahead of Shieldhall’s Father’s Day Cruise on Sunday 16th June. Other trips will be returning due to popular demand, including two return trips to Portsmouth Harbour on Sunday 9th June (as part of D-Day 80 weekend) and Sunday 18th August. In addition to the naval ships, these trips give an exciting opportunity to view the dramatic skyline of Portsmouth, including Southsea; Clarence Pier; Spice Island and the Spinnaker Tower, from the water. One of the beauties of steam propulsion is that Shieldhall does not tend to vibrate or roll, and as such makes a great viewing platform, perfect for photography. For 2024, Shieldhall will steam to the Solent to watch the spectacle of the Round the Island Race on Saturday 15th June and the racing at Cowes Week on Saturday 27th July. en, in late August/early September Shieldhall plans to be in the very best position to ‘Salty Sea Dogs’ on Sunday 28th July. Not forgetting Shieldhall’s own in-house jazz band, e Stompers, who will provide entertainment on her positional cruise to Poole on Bank Holiday Monday 26th August. Shieldhall Chairman Martin Phipps noted: “We are delighted to launch our 2024 sailing programme, full of returning favourite excursions, but with a number of new trips, including the marking of significant anniversary events; festivals and special occasions. Plus some early bird special offers! 2023 saw our volunteers faced with a difficult year, with exceptional cost pressures and a continued hesitation by many to book post Covid. Whilst our sailing season was a success the drain on our funds left us with a doubt over our ability to fund essential dry docking prior to the 2024 season. Thanks however to the generosity of our members and the success in securing additional funds, the pressures have eased and the ship is now booked to attend dry dock in May. Through the hard work of our volunteers the ship is looking better than ever and we can look forward to an exciting season. Operating a heritage steamship approaching her 70th birthday (to be celebrated in 2025!) continues to be challenging. However, our guests positive reviews and comments are always a boost to our volunteers, who are rightly proud of Shieldhall’s rating as ‘No 1 Thing to See and Do in Southampton’ on TripAdvisor.” To view Shieldhall’s complete 2024 sailing programme, please visit: www.ss-shieldhall.co.uk TCV Virtuoso is back in the New Forest performing three classical concerts entitled ‘ is Is Why’. Each event promises to entertain with what is his biggest programme yet featuring some special guests. e part-time professional violinist will perform some great pieces by the likes of Kreisler, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven and Handel. TCV Virtuoso will be supporting e Cinnamon Trust though this year’s programme of concerts with opportunities to donate to this fantastic cause at each concert. For any enquiries or for business sponsorship information before 10th January, please contact: tcvvirtuosoperformer@gmail.com TCV Virtuoso will be performing at: St Saviours Church, Brockenhurst on Saturday 24th February, Doors open at 3pm. Starts at 3.30pm. Tickets £10 cash on the door. St Johns Church, Hythe on Saturday 2nd March, Doors open at 3pm. Starts at 3.30pm. Tickets £10 cash on the door. Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton on Sunday 10th March, Doors open at 2pm. Starts at 2.30pm. Book tickets online: hangerfarm.ticketsolve.com/ ticketbooth/shows/1173650799 TCV Virtuoso presents: ‘This is Why’ Steaming on the Solent in 2024 - Shieldhall Releases Details on Sailing Programme see the impressive sights of the Bournemouth Air Festival. Details on the Festival – which may be the last unless sponsors can be found - have still to be con rmed, but there is an opportunity to ‘register your interest’ at this stage. Musical highlights of the 2024 programme include the Selsey Shantymen performing on board on Saturday 4th May and Southampton’s own Steamship Shieldhall on Southampton Water (Credit: Will Faulkner) HYTHE WIVES is friendly group of ladies enjoyed an a ernoon being entertained by Melody Makers at the beginning of December. Hythe Wives meet on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at St Andrew’s Church, Dibden Purlieu, from 2pm to 4.30pm and would welcome any new members. e rst meeting this year will be the AGM on 5th January. For further information contact Lesley Arnold on: 07907 881440.
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