Page 16 • The HERALD • 7th August 2025 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v e Waterside Network Group is comprised of a wealth of businesses with local knowledge and expertise. ese are businesses owned and operated by people living in your community, and they are an integral part of what keeps the Waterside special. On Saturday 30th August, you can join many of the Waterside Network Group members for a showcase in Pylewell Precinct in Hythe. It’s your chance to meet the tradespeople and service providers, to ask questions, and to take part in activities, games and demos. Get your questions answered in a friendly, no pressure manner without the sales pitch. Perhaps you’re thinking of getting your rst mortgage but don’t know where to start. Or you’ve a particular holiday in mind that’s a little di erent. If you’re a small business you can chat with our AI expert who can help you automate common timeconsuming tasks. You can even take part in practical demonstrations, with opportunities to save money as well. Local businesses are essential to a healthy local economy. When you buy goods or use services from a local rm, the money you spend is circulated within the local economy. Go along and meet the experts, get your questions answered, and join in the fun. Waterside Network Showcase Saturday 30th August, Pylewell Precinct in Hythe, 10am–4pm WATERSIDE NETWORK GROUP: MEMBER FOCUS by Simon Chadwick is issue we’ll be looking at Waterside Network Group member Sargents Butchers. Based in Dibden Purlieu, Sargents Butchers are the Waterside’s only butcher. Sourcing much of their produce locally, you can be assured of excellent quality and great value. It’s been a good year for being outdoors, and Sargents have been on hand for those extraspecial barbeque supplies. ere are a choice of burgers and sausages, a range of tempting kebabs, handmade lamb ko as, and all manner of delicious steaks and other cuts to make your barbeque one to remember. e Sargents team can even prepare you a barbeque pack, containing a tempting selection of some of our favourites. Call in and get yours today! If you’re someone who feels a little intimidated by what meat to buy and how much of it, the Sargents team are there to help. eir friendly and approachable butchers can give you exactly the cut you need, in the amount you require, and can advise you on how to cook it and how to store it to avoid waste. Sargents aim to make your experience a great one and o er all the guidance you need. Sargents also stock delicious homemade pies, scotch eggs, cheeses, sauces, freerange farm eggs and much more. You can even go online and take advantage of their online ordering service as well as weekly delivery service on Fridays! ere’s ample parking directly outside the shop in Merriemeade Parade, Dibden Purlieu, directly opposite the petrol station. Jonty, Kiera and the Sargents team look forward to seeing you soon. To nd out more, please use the contact details, opposite. Jonty Larkin, Sargents Butchers
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