Page 28 • The HERALD • 15th May 2025 v BRINGING THE GOOD NEWS TO YOU SINCE 1994 v Next Level Scaffolding Ash 07702 082961 Next Level Scaffolding Josh 07896 883508 ashcarroll@nextlevel-ltd.co.uk The Shepherd Hut Seamstress Experienced seamstress available for clothing alterations and repairs. Based on the Waterside For a truly unique fitting experience contact: 07415 390140 shepherdhutseamstress@yahoo.com Fittings by appointment only A&D Morrison Builders Ltd FOR ALL YOUR BUILDING NEEDS • Renovations • Alterations • Cedral cladding • Groundworks • Flat Roofs • Drives & Patios 07768 599704 adlmorrison@sky.com Free Estimates • Fully Insured • Based in Dibden Purlieu • Maintenance The Square, Fawley, Southampton SO45 1DD T: 023 8112 3112 E: office@zebra-ltd.co.uk All Plumbing Works Undertaken Full Bathroom Installation Toilet Fix from £75 Fully Insured Free Quotes No Job Too Big or Too Small PLUMBING & BATHROOMS All joinery and carpentry requirements undertaken • Bespoke wooden windows, doors and staircases • PVCu windows and doors fitted • Decking, pergolas and out buildings • Custom made wardrobes and cupboards • Fencing and gates Contact us for advice and quotes Tel 023 8066 8021• Mobile 07467 594993 fillisjoinery@outlook.com Professional quality joinery for over 25 years Garden Transformation To Benefit The Community Two years ago, local resident Ivor entered a competition in the hope of securing funds to publish a book of short stories, that in turn he hoped would help to nance a gardener to help him to transform his garden, that had become a wasteland due to his dwindling energy levels. Despite not winning the competition, luck was on his side as fellow competitor, Lucie Mann from New Forest Aquaponics CIC, o ered to organise help for Ivor with his garden and to create a garden providing fresh fruit and vegetables for whoever needed it in the local community. Lucie found volunteers, organised the donation of compost bins, a garden table and wood chips and made a successful application for a grant to grow fruit trees. anks to the volunteers, two years down the line and Ivor is able to enjoy his garden again, as well as having the bonus of friendship and company from the volunteers who help tend to the fruit and vegetable crops that help to feed those in the community that need it. Ivor comments: “My wasteland garden has now been transformed into something that benefits my local community and has also widened my circle of friends. Looking back on it now, it was surprisingly easy. Although there was a lot of luck involved! My problem isn’t unique. Other people will have problems with their gardens which could be solved using the answer I found or something like it.” Before After IT’S TIME TO EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVE SIDE AT WATERSIDE ART GROUP Waterside Art Group is an informal group providing a welcoming and supportive place for anyone who likes to paint or draw. Perhaps the arrival of spring inspired you to pick up a paint brush – or pen and ink, pencils, stick of charcoal, watercolours, pastels, oils, acrylics, or whatever you’ve got! Why not bring your art materials to Waterside Art Group? You can make the most of the chance to practise your favourite arty skill or try something new. e Group share tips, ideas and information; some people like to chat about what they’re working on, while others prefer to be quietly engrossed in their artwork. The group’s ethos is to be inclusive, open to anyone whether they’re new to art or an experienced artist, and they o er a relaxed environment to enjoy painting and drawing without the pressure of following a lesson. They sometimes have a presentation or other event; for example, they recently held a critique evening in which artworks by attendees - 9pm, at Hythe and Dibden Community Centre in Brinton Lane, o Jones Lane, Hythe SO45 6DR. Membership of this friendly group costs just £65 a year, which gives members the chance to attend weekly meetings and to show and sell their artwork at the group’s summer exhibition. Or if you prefer not to commit to a whole year, you’re welcome to attend occasional meetings as a non-member for £5 a session (but you won’t have the option to enter the exhibition). For further details about the group and its programme, please visit: www.watersideartgroup.co.uk or email: secretary@watersideartgroup.co.uk. ey look forward to seeing you soon! Pencil and charcoal study of a lily, by a Waterside Art Group member ( m e mb e r s and nonmembers) were reviewed by a professional artist. It was very successful, with everyone learning from the artist’s p o s i t i v e c omme n t s and tips for improvements. Waterside Art Group meet on Tuesday evenings, 7pm
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