14th November 2024 • The HERALD • Page 11 v SHOP LOCALLY FOR SERVICE & VALUE v NEW FOREST PLUMBING AND MAINTENANCE 24/7 LTD *YOUR LOCAL 24 HOUR EMERGENCY CALL OUT PLUMBER* We provide a wide range of plumbing services, with an established reputation for quality, service and customer satisfaction. www.newforestplumbing247.com Contact us on 07912 092557 or 023 8194 0237 newforestplumbing@yahoo.com Covering Blackfield, Holbury, Hythe, Marchwood and Surrounding Areas ~~~~~ Lady Driver - DBS Checked Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle ~~~~~ Short Local Journeys Cruise Terminal & Airport Transfers Hospital Appointments Pub Pick Ups/Drop Offs Call 07795 192398 Cash and Card Payments accepted in vehicle Send your local news to The Editor, The Herald, 2 High Street, Hythe SO45 6AH or email: editor@herald-publishing.co.uk Jane Austen’s Iconic Travelling Writing Desk on Display in Southampton to Mark 250th Anniversary Year e travelling writing desk of world-famous author Jane Austen will be on display at God’s House Tower this autumn, just a stone’s throw from where Austen lived during her time in Southampton. e famous writing desk will return to Southampton for the rst time since the author lived in the city over 200 years ago, as the centrepiece of a fascinating exhibition where fans will be able to see up-close the desk on which she penned early dra s of some of her now internationally famous novels. e exhibition, celebrating the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth next year, brings one of the most iconic writing desks in the world to God’s House Tower from the 15th November through to the 23rd February. It marks the start of a city-wide programme of events to mark the anniversary year that will include opportunities for local communities to get involved through workshops, creative commissions and activities. e writing desk is on loan from the British Library, with support from Art Fund’s Weston Loan Programme. God’s House Tower is an award-winning heritage and art venue in the heart of Southampton’s Old Town, owned by Southampton City Council and managed by Southampton-based charity ‘a space’ arts. Lovers of history and literature will be able to see for themselves where Austen wrote or revised some of her most famous works. ‘A space’ arts have commissioned local artist Jocelyn McGregor to create a new contemporary art installation that will accompany the exhibition of Austen’s desk. Jocelyn’s contemporary multi-media art installation will explore the o en intense female relationships in Jane Austen’s letters and novels. Back in 2022, Hythe & Waterside (H&W) Rotary were asked to support a fundraising event in a Totton restaurant, to raise money for an outdoor buggy for a 5-yearold boy called Tommy. Tommy lives with a very rare condition called CAMK2A which causes rare gene mutations which result in severe neurodevelopmental disorders and a ects all aspects of learning. At that time, H&W Rotary helped to promote the event and donated £200 towards the buggy. Recently H&W Rotary received a Facebook message from Tommy’s mother, Gayle asking for their help again. Tommy is now 7 years old and has never been to the beach as it is such a struggle for his family. e plan now is to for them to purchase special additional wheels for the buggy which will allow them to go “o -road”. ey had already received a donation from the Family Fund but needed to raise a further £299 to purchase the special wheels. Hythe & Waterside Rotary were delighted to help once again and have now made the donation. Hopefully Tommy will soon be enjoying his rst trip to the seaside! God’s House Tower TOMMY’S GOING TO THE BEACH! Tommy
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