v READ THE HERALD ONLINE: www.herald-publishing.co.uk v 28th March 2024 • The HERALD • Page 25 ABOUT US Our roofers are the best in the business and are ready to give your roof a full and completely FREE inspection PVCu DOOR SPECIALIST LOCK PROBLEMS? We Can Help with ALL types of Locks • Fix or Replace • Gain Entry Call us on 07453 327708 or 023 8155 0025 (24hr Service) • Police Approved Key Safes • All Work Guaranteed • Fully Insured • No Call Out Charge • No VAT YOUR LOCAL INDEPENDENT LOCKSMITH HANDY HANDS HANDYMAN SERVICES Your Local Handyman For ALL Your Small Jobs • Gutter Clearance & Clearing • PVCu Fascias, Gutters, Soffits & Conservatory Cleaning • Pressure Cleaning of Paths & Patios • Window Cleaning • Interior & Exterior Painting • Grass Cutting, Strimming • Hedge Trimming • Shed Re-treated/ Roofs Re-felted • Flat Pack Assembly Fully Insured Free Estimates Work Guaranteed References on Request T: 023 8084 0096 M: 07840 860202 @toneslaserremoval 07475 203543 toneslaserremoval@gmail.com Laser Tattoo Removal and Carbon Peel Facials Located at Back to Your Roots, 11 High Street, Hythe CHARITY ASKS LOCAL DAREDEVILS TO TAKE THE PLUNGE AND CHANGE THE LIVES OF DEAF PEOPLE National charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is asking local residents with a sense of adventure to abseil an adrenaline lled 100m down the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth on the 4th May to raise much-needed funds to help deaf people leave loneliness behind. Built in 2005, Portsmouth’s iconic landmark, the Spinnaker Tower, re ects the city’s maritime history. A 100m abseil down the side of the sail provides unmissable views across Portsmouth harbour, the Solent & the Isle of Wight, all viewed from a unique perspective. ere will be two opportunities to complete an abseil on behalf of Hearing Dogs on 4th May: slots available at 3pm and 4pm. It costs £95 to sign up and the charity is asking those taking part to raise a minimum of £120 in sponsorship to take part. Each person taking part will receive a free Hearing Dogs t-shirt, and anyone raising more than £200 will get a cuddly Hearing Dog toy. Anyone wanting to ‘take the plunge’ can register their interest by visiting the Hearing Dogs for Deaf People website. Once registered, those taking part will receive a Hearing Dogs digital welcome pack full of tips, advice and fundraising materials, as well as the support of a dedicated hearing Dogs team member in the run up to the event. Hearing dogs are trained to alert deaf people to important and life-saving sounds such as smoke alarms and alarm clocks. ey also provide companionship and emotional support, which is just as important as many deaf people can feel lonely and isolated. Jordan Chamberlain, Community Fundraising Manager for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People said: “The charity relies entirely on donations and people fundraising to a devastating e ect on her con dence. Anne, who is partnered with hearing dog Tegan, completed an abseil down the Spinnaker Tower to raise funds for Hearing Dogs a week before her 69th birthday. “I wanted to do it to say thank you for my hearing dog Tegan, who has changed my life forever”, said Anne. “You’re never too old to try something new, or that takes you outside your comfort zone. I’d recommend the experience to anyone. The views are exhilarating and the abseil team look after you every step of the way. The sense of achievement when you reach the ground is second to none. Would I do it again? Yes, without hesitation!” raise the money needed to fully train and support our hearing dogs for the duration of their lives. By taking Copythorne Amateur Theatrical Society’s (CATS) next production ‘Play Safe’ will be performed at Copythorne Parish Hall on Saturday 20th April at 7.30pm and Saturday 27th April at 2pm and 7pm. ‘Play Safe’ is a hilarious comedy revolving around the combination to a safe - supposedly hidden in a retirement home for entertainers. Tickets are £8 for adults, £5 for under 16’s and a family ticket (2+2) is £22. Available from Bartley Post O ce or on the door. Please note that the tickets, refreshments, programmes and ra e tickets sold on the night will be cash only. For more information please visit: copythornecats.org.uk COPYTHORNE ‘CATS’ SPRING SHOW ‘PLAY SAFE’ part in this event, people will be helping us train many more puppies to go on and help someone with hearing loss reconnect with life.” When Anne Pickett from Fleet lost her hearing suddenly, it had Anne’s abseil, Spinnaker Tower
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