Page 6 • The HERALD • 26th June 2025 v PART OF YOUR COMMUNITY FOR OVER 30 YEARS v Waterside Furnishings & Re-Upholstery 023 8020 7895 16 Marsh Parade, Hythe (Opposite Hythe Club) Est 2006 REPAIRS ANTIQUE, MODERN & MARINE REFURBISHED FURNITURE FOR SALE RE-UPHOLSTERY Kitchen & Bathroom Showroom with free design service Tel: 023 8084 3787 Email: showroom@pcbuildingsupplies.co.uk Web: www.pcbuildingsupplies.co.uk Call Richard on 07554 421544 or 023 8178 8299 PEST CONTROL All aspects of control and treatment undertaken including: Rodents, Insects, Moles, Wasps, Birds and Property Proofing Licensed waste removal of all types of waste Local Friendly Family Run Business • Fully Trained & Insured Send your news to The Herald by email: editor@herald-publishing.co.uk Former Ferry Generator Room Being Converted to Museum and Merchandising Shop Since early September 2024, work has been ongoing by volunteers from the Hythe Shed (at the Pier) to convert the dilapidated former Hythe Pier and Ferry generator room at the pier entrance to a museum of photographs and artefacts from the history of the Hythe Ferry, Hythe Pier and its iconic railway. It will also be an outlet for Hythe Pier Heritage Association (HPHA) merchandising and an information bureau. e building which hadn’t received any attention for decades was used as a storeroom for items that had nowhere in particular to be stored or indeed any purpose and was home to an untold number of arachnids and other insects and vermin. Originally dating back to the time of the building of the pier, electricity generating equipment was installed in 1921/2 to supply power to the new tramway and any surplus to neighbouring properties in and around the village. is equipment was sold o in 1933, when the owners of the pier decided to take power from the local supply company o the national grid. At the outbreak of WWII, precautionary emergency generating equipment was procured and installed. Generator room circa 1926 is was sold to Marine Services Limited during the 1980’s. e museum/shop facility was inspired by the late Allan Fairhead, founder of the Hythe Shed (at the Pier) and the conversion has been painstakingly carried out; the cra smanship of the volunteers a tribute to Allan’s vision. e opening of the museum and shop is expected by the end of June. Lottery Funding for Abbey Hall Abbey URC in Romsey has been awarded a generous grant from the National Lottery Community Fund towards muchneeded repairs to the Abbey Hall roof and the installation of new energy-e cient lighting throughout the hall. ey are thrilled that the grant will allow them to move forward with these essential improvements. e lighting upgrade will feature smart controls and high-quality LED ttings, which will not only improve the lighting conditions in the hall but also help to reduce running costs. Most importantly, it will replace the current outdated uorescent tube lighting, which is being phased out and is increasingly di cult - and costly - to maintain. Abbey Hall plays a vital role in the local community, o ering a welcoming and well-used space for a wide range of groups and events. ey were heartened by the many letters of support from hall users during their grant application process - thank you to all who took the time to share how much Abbey Hall means to you. Your input undoubtedly strengthened their case and helped secure this funding. ey look forward to keeping you updated as work progresses and are excited for the bene ts these improvements will bring to everyone who uses Abbey Hall.
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