25th January 2024 • The HERALD • Page 27 v INDEPENDENT, LOCAL AND PROUD v Call for a FREE Quotation 023 8084 0257 www.gasworks.co.uk Visit our showroom at 299 Shirley Road, Southampton SO15 3HU Fireplaces and Surrounds Gas and Electric Fires Full Installation Service Service and Maintenance FLAT ROOFING SPECIALISTS All Roof Repairs Tel: 023 8184 5632 Mobile: 07880 508415 Email: steve@braithwaiteroo ng.co.uk THE FLAT ROOF SPECIALIST SP DECORATING Painting & Decorating Specialist Simon Perks Tel: 07889 091420 Email: simonperks@rocketmail.com • Interior & Exteriors • Wallpaper Hanging • Prompt & Reliable Service • Free Quotations & Expert Advice • Fully Insured Approved by Trading Standards Installation of new third rail (Credit: John Greenwood) Final checks (Credit: John Greenwood) On behalf of HPHA, Director Alan Titheridge said: “The Association is thrilled in finally getting this work complete. Now that we have established the track level, we can get on with constructing a new platform and see the train once again bring its passengers into the station.” e restoration of the rst phase of the track was nanced by the Hythe Pier Heritage Association through grants and speci c donations. e work was carried out by Alan Keef Ltd, Herefordshire based narrow gauge railways experts, under the supervision of Alice Keef. Much of the preparatory work was carried out by volunteers from the Hythe Shed (at the Pier) and engineers from the Hythe and Southampton Ferry Company (formerly Blue Funnel Ferries). e train continues to operate from the temporary platform whilst the construction of a new platform at RESTORATION COMPLETE Send your local news to The Editor, The Herald, 2 High Street, Hythe SO45 6AH Continued from page 26 the shore station is under construction, expected to be complete by early 2024. HPHA is keen to continue its restoration of Hythe’s Grade II listed Victorian pier and iconic electric narrow-gauge railway but needs further support in donations that can be made via its website: www. hythepierha.org.uk Hannah Helps HPHA Hannah Howley has been providing co ee for ferry travellers and the public alike at Hythe Pier since early November. Each co ee bought earns Hythe Pier Heritage Association (HPHA) a donation towards its aim of restoring Hythe Pier and its railway. Hannah explains: “As a lover of history, I enjoyed learning all about the Pier and Ferry itself when I moved here. I was keen to find some way of permanently helping the charity continue its work. I donated when I could but starting Howley Coffee Co has given me the chance to be able to donate on an almost daily basis!” Just before Christmas, Hannah was able to hand over £165 to Alan Titheridge, who received Hannah’s rst donation on behalf of HPHA. Hannah handing over donation to Alan Titheridge of HPHA
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