v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v 3rd April 2025 • The HERALD • Page 5 MPL Roofing & Guttering Services • Fascias, Guttering, Soffits, Cladding and much more PVCu work • All roof repairs, gutters, flat roofs, chimney repairs • Moss removal 15% Discount for OAP’s Established 30 years 07742 436650 023 8087 9135 mplroofing@hotmail.com DECORATOR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING General Small Maintenance Works Reliable, Prompt with a High Standard of Work Fully Insured • Free Estimates NICK CROUCHER 07395 042193 Song for Autism Lyrics Penned by Local Man Gary Robertson from Hythe has recently written lyrics for a song to express his journey with autism. e song, called ‘Autism Man’ has been brought to life by Kilmarnock band e NoMen, Gary has followed e NoMen for 11 years and has collaborated with the band previously on 3 other songs. Gary also wrote the sleeve notes for their recent vinyl album, Ultra Mantra. e NoMen donated the song to Autism Hampshire, for the charity to use to help promote Autism Acceptance Week at the end of March. Working with Autism Hampshire, Gary has also been involved in the making of a lm for Autism Acceptance Week featuring his own story and the song. Gary was diagnosed with autism at the age of 53, and since his diagnosis he has become an advocate for autism acceptance, using music and his involvement in Autism Hampshire’s Serendipity Community groups to share his experiences. Gary’s song Autism Man and his personal re ections in the lm highlight why acceptance matters. Gary hopes his message reaches as many people as possible. Rich Walker and Gary Robertson in Totton Gary comments: “If you can treat us patiently, if you can take the time to understand, we can show you what we bring to the world.” To listen to Gary’s song please visit: soundcloud.com/ autismhampshire/autism-man To watch Autism Hampshire’s lm with Gary visit: youtu.be/3tB6Z0s65sM Request for Donation of Raffle Prizes Age Concern New Forest are in need of ra e prizes for their 3 lunch clubs in Dibden, Bartley and Totton & Eling Community Centre. Items such as chocolates, cakes, biscuits and toiletries will be gratefully received and can be dropped o at their O ce in Hythe or any of their Charity Shops in Dibden Purlieu or Black eld. ANOTHER £97 DONATED TO HPHA Following on from the article in the last Herald about old and foreign currency raising money for Hythe Pier Heritage Association (HPHA), the pot has once again been lled, sorted and exchanged, with HPHA receiving £97.57. Thank you to everyone that has made a donation! Please consider donating any unwanted old or foreign currency to HPHA via the collection pot in e Herald o ce in Hythe.
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