17th July 2025 • The HERALD • Page 41 v FOR GOOD ADVICE, ASK YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v Summer in Hythe NEW FOREST JAZZ AND ARTS PRESENTS SUMMER LIVE JAZZ SMALL BLUE CONTEMPORARY JAZZ TRIO Thursday 31st July, 7.30pm. Expect a stunning and beautiful soundscape of swing, rhythmic complexity and ballads taking you on a musical journey you won’t want to leave. High quality contemporary jazz with the exciting and versatile Martin Pyne and his piano and bass trio. Percussionist, composer and improviser who has worked extensively with dance and silent lm at the Barbican, London, Martin Pyne is garnering great interest nationally with his latest album Furrow released earlier this year on Discus Music and described by critics as… ‘a small masterpiece’… He is joined by the brilliant pianist David Beebee and well-repected bassist Marianne Whindham, founder and driving force behind Guildford Jazz. RAPH CLARKSON TROMBONIST EXTRAORDINAIRE - A CELEBRATION OF MUSICAL LEGACY with CLAIRE MCALLISTER, Thursday 28th August, 7.30pm. Described by London Jazz as ‘bold, adventurous and uncompromising’, Raph Clarkson is an outstanding trombonist, improviser, composer / arranger and workshop leader who believes in the power of music to connect communities and collaborate. As well as releasing several criticallyacclaimed albums with various record labels, national organisations and top orchestras such as e Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and the Britten Sinfonia regularly commission his work. Raph will join the house band (Claire McAllister/Volodymyr Vasylenko/ Martin Pyne) celebrating the legacy of great musical inspirations and loved ones. e Summer Live Jazz Events will take place in Meridian Lounge in Hythe. Tickets are available from: clairemcallistermusic.com/events Meeple Play Cafe in Hythe has been undergoing some major changes, starting with a fresh new pair of owners, local couple Robin and Emily Black. ey’ve lived in the area for 9 years and are always trying to contribute to the community, from coordinating teen library groups, to running the beloved village Easter Trail and the Scarecrow Trail. Since February they have been working hard updating the shop to re ect the warm, friendly feeling they want their customers to experience when they arrive. e cafe has a full new breakfast, lunch and dinner menu Major Changes at Meeple Play Cafe! equipment, signage, and even some help with painting! Robin and Emily are overwhelmed by the support and enthusiasm from these other businesses and organisations, and they’re so proud of the incredibly fun play area it’s created. From 1st August they’ll be throwing open the doors bright and early from 8am-4pm Monday - ursday, 8am-10pm Friday and Saturday and 10am-4pm every Sunday. Look out for their private events on weekday evenings which include Cra y Nights, Adult Gaming, Quiz Nights, Murder Mysteries, and more to come! Meeple Play Cafe can be found in Pylewell Road Precinct in Hythe, for more information visit: meepleplaycafe.co.uk or follow @ meepleplaycafe on Facebook and Instagram Meeple Play Cafe’s new owners Emily and Robin Black with their sons Hythe Library’s Nicky Hopkins opening the Hythe Library room at Meeple Play Café including favourites such as pancakes and bacon, avocado toast, filled bagels, slab sandwiches and loaded hot dogs. Alongside the food menu and award winning co ee, there is a fully licensed bar including, spirits, wine, prosecco, and most importantly a wide selection of cra beers from independent breweries including locals Vibrant Forest. ere is plenty of screen free fun at Meeple Play Cafe for ages 0-100 including crafts, board games, and the role play village. eir cra selection has expanded and now includes a huge variety of paint your own ceramics with an option to be glazed and red, as well as decoupage, seasonal paper cra s and more. e board game selection has family classics you’ll know and love, alongside a vast array of beautiful and unique games you’ve never even dreamt of. With something for everyone and their dedicated team members are on hand to help you learn each game quickly and easily, you can’t help but have fun. e roleplay village, which is separate from the main cafe area, is perfect for children up to 6 years. 9 individual play rooms represent mini versions of local shops or places including Hythe Fire Station, PC Builders, Hythe Library, Millies Tea Rooms, Sunny elds Farm Shop, Jane Bidwell Flowers, Meraki Beauty Studios and the New Forest National Park. Collaborating with representatives from each place, with donations of play Hythe Marina Village Celebrates its 40th Anniversary in September e rst residential marina built in the UK and owned by MDL Marinas continues to o er 200+ berths for rental and approximately 225 residential properties each with their own mooring, along with a hotel, restaurants, a gym and other commercial outlets. To celebrate this momentous occasion, Hythe Marina is hosting a SAIL PAST on Sunday 21st September. ey will have a procession of boats leaving the Marina at approximately midday, motoring around a buoyed circuit in Southampton Water and back. ere will be a commentary along with music, food and drink stalls and much festivity.
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