Page 10 • The HERALD • 17th July 2025 v F @heraldpublishing v Internal & External Decorating Wallpapering & Dustless Sanding FULLY INSURED PROFESSIONAL PAINTER & DECORATOR MARK 1 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Send your news to The Herald by email: editor@herald-publishing.co.uk A New Forest-Based Male Voice Choir Is Aiming To Add Extra Singers To Its Already Popular Line-Up A cappella singing group Ocean Harmony celebrated its 20th anniversary just over a year ago and now has its sights rmly set on the future by trying to boost membership. e chorus has staged successful free singing lessons in the past and has planned another taster course, starting 10th September, at its base at Colbury Memorial Hall in Ashurst. e four-week course will introduce men to a cappella singing in a relaxed and informal environment and aim to have them singing basic close four-part harmony within a month, guided by experienced and helpful choir members. Chorus leader and co-founder Paul Keeping said: “These courses are a great way to introduce people to a cappella singing, which may sometimes seem a little daunting. We will give people all the support and encouragement they need and place them in sections - bass, baritone, lead and tenor - that suits them. In the past the courses have attracted some experienced singers - which is really great - but the majority of people who come along are new to singing; perhaps looking for something different as a hobby? I have been here since the start and can thoroughly recommend it.” Ocean Harmony was formed in 2003, is a registered charity and performs in and around Southampton. It has a varied repertoire from the world of stage musicals to rock and pop in four-part harmony as well as barbershop style. To book your place, or for more information, email: chair@oceanharmony.co.uk or call Glyn on: 07965 225274. Ocean Harmony ROTARY CARES FOR CARERS Hythe and Waterside Rotary have this year again sponsored 2 local children to attend a young carers weekend at Avon Tyrrell outdoor centre in Hampshire. Estimates suggest that up to 1 in 5 children may be young carers. Working together with Community First, 2 young carers were o ered a residential weekend where they met other young carers for a weekend of fun activities. Rotarians delivered and collected the children from Avon Tyrrell. Avon Tyrrell Lodge
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