Herald - Issue 452

Page 14 • The HERALD • 25th January 2024 v READ THE HERALD ONLINE: www.herald-publishing.co.uk v Independent Jewellers established in 1993 vvvvvv Local experts in jewellery, watches, luxury gifts and services and repairs We buy unwanted jewellery and scrap gold and silver Visit the new shop 10-11 The Marsh, Hythe, Southampton SO45 6AN amberleyjewellers.co.uk HIRING SATURDAY STAFF, would suit a student. Email: sales@amberleyjewellers.co.uk 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 • Airport & Seaport Specialists • Highly Competitive Fares • Friendly, Reliable Service • Comfortable 6 Seater MPVs • Any Distance - Minimum Fare £10 Before booking your journey please call us for a free quotation 07770 967198 or 023 8194 8754 www.kazcarz.co.uk Send your local news to The Editor, The Herald, 2 High Street, Hythe SO45 6AH open day, which will offer our wonderful customers the chance to see all areas of Mayflower Theatre. We are proud to display Danny Kaan’s work which so perfectly captures what life is really like in the theatre. We look forward to welcoming so many people into Mayflower Theatre to see a side they may never have before!” Tickets for An Inspiring Place Open Day Tours (Saturday 3rd February) are on sale at: may ower.org. uk or 023 8071 1811. Mayflower Theatre Launches ‘An Inspiring Place’ and Mayflower Tours Open Day e team at May ower eatre are excited to announce that their 2024 May ower Tours Open Day will take place on Saturday 3rd February. e Open Day will launch ‘An Inspiring Place’ – the new and improved public venue tour programme, which will see tours tailored to di erent groups of attendees, including Private Family Interactive Tours, Student Focused Tours, and Heritage Backstage Tours. Public booking is now open: www.may ower.org.uk/whatson/May ower-Tours-Open-Day-2024/ During the tour of the 2,271 seat Grade II-listed building, patrons will be able to see the rich history of the venue as they are led by the theatres experienced team of tour guides. ey will get the opportunity to see where the magic is made in the dressing rooms, on the y oor and other backstage areas, as well as a chance to stand on May ower eatre’s stage. Patrons will also get a chance to see archive material which will be displayed in the theatre’s foyer by the theatres Heritage Volunteers. ‘An Inspiring Place’ was launched by Ashley Banjo who starred in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and will be returning in the 2024 pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk. ‘An Inspiring Place’ encompasses the development of the backstage areas to bring them to life with behindthe-scenes imagery captured by Danny Kaan in a series of his Access All Areas shoots. Future plans include accompanying the images with a quote mural which will inspire performers before they go onto the stage. May ower eatre is the largest theatre on the South Coast and welcomes regional touring productions, seeing hundreds of performers grace the stage annually. In addition to inspiring the touring production performers, it also aims to inspire the casts of their Summer Youth Projects where May ower eatre welcome approximately 150 young people who come together for 2 weeks with industry professionals to create a show. e artwork is also an incredible opportunity for tour attendees to see what backstage is really like when a show is underway. Michael Ockwell, Chief Executive and Creative Director of May ower eatre and MAST May ower Studios says: “I am delighted that we will be holding an Ashley Banjo with his Behind the Scenes Image in the new backstage exhibition On New Year’s Eve local people gathered to see in the New Year together at Seashells restaurant in Hythe. A ra e was held during the evening to raise money for local charity HASAG Asbestos Disease Support. e ra e was well supported and raised £345 for the charity, who provide free support, guidance and information for people with asbestos disease. Ann Norman would very much like to thank Seashells restaurant for facilitating the raffle, those who donated prizes and all those who bought tickets on the night. For more information about HASAG please visit: hasag.co.uk New Year Celebrations at Seashells Raise Money for Local Charity

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