Page 16 • The HERALD • 24th April 2025 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v You may not know it, but Ashurst Train Station is now maintained by the New Forest Community Rail Partnership, working with the Ashurst & Colbury Community Group. eir plans to brighten up the station have already included lots of colourful planting, fresh paint, and welcome boards, but they had a bigger idea. Originally planned as a large mural to cover the station house’s snaking walls, damp problems made the idea unworkable. However, modern printing techniques o ered a solution – a 1.5m tall by 16.5m wide image that could be erected on the fencing. I was commissioned to create the artwork, which reaches from the age of steam to the modern day, with nods to the passing decades in-between. It’s packed full of New Forest ora and fauna too – everything from wild garlic to muntjac nds a space, and there was plenty of it to ll on such a colossal canvas. The children of Foxhills schools got involved too, making welcome suggestions for additions. e artwork was funded by CrossCountry Trains and is free to view – you might even consider using it as an excuse to take a day trip! Ashurst Train Station Mural by Simon Chadwick of Ceratopia Pamper Your Pooch We’re lucky on the Waterside to have a dog groomer with a dedicated premises tailored to your hound’s needs. It’s the premier destination for luxury dog grooming. e Hound Lounge is run by expert dog groomer Morgan Ware, who strongly believes that your furry friend deserves nothing but the best pampering experience. The Hound Lounge’s expert groomers provide bespoke services tailored to your dog’s speci c needs, ensuring that they leave looking and feeling their absolute best. From indulgent spa treatments to precision styling, every aspect of the grooming process is designed to exceed expectations. Treat your beloved companion to a day of relaxation and rejuvenation, where luxury meets canine care. Recent reviews include, “A lovely first experience at The Hound Lounge, we took our 3 month old puppy for a puppy groom and he came home very happy, looking and smelling amazing!”, “Cannot rate this place highly enough! I took my old boy to Morgan today, he hasn’t been groomed in a few years! Morgan was great with me and Ryder! He looks like a young pup!” and “Highly recommend The Hound Lounge, Morgan did a great job with my rescue German shepherd who had never been to a groomers before.” e Hound Lounge can be found on Long Lane, Holbury, next door to Walbank Opticians. Book your appointment today and let e Hound Lounge elevate your dog’s grooming experience to new heights. For more information, contact e Hound Lounge today using the contact details opposite, and take the opportunity to visit their Facebook page to see some very happy customers. A small section of the new mural by Simon Chadwick at Ashurst Station Rufus after a groom at The Hound Lounge
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