Page 6 • The HERALD • 7th August 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 Independent Jewellers established in 1993 vvvvvv Local experts in jewellery, watches, luxury gifts and services and repairs We buy unwanted jewellery and scrap gold and silver Visit our shop at 10-11 Marsh Parade, Hythe, Southampton SO45 6AN Tel: 023 8251 7621 • amberleyjewellers.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 EXHIBITION OF WOOD CARVINGS Waterside Woodcarvers are holding their annual exhibition of wood carvings at St Andrews church hall, Dibden Purlieu on Saturday 9th August, 11am-3pm, free admission. ere will be the opportunity to buy draw tickets for a unique carved wren and a sales table of other carvings. A wide range of carvings will be on display along with demonstrations of some techniques used in this fascinating hobby that keeps ancient skills alive while blending modern tools and technology. Club members will be on hand to chat about tools, timbers, techniques and inspiration. Do pop in and see for yourself. e club is open to members aged 16 or over, with and without experience of woodworking. Workshops are held fortnightly at Noadswood School throughout the year. For more details visit: www.watersidewoodcarvers.co.uk or call Di Smith on: 023 8084 5787. Shore Crew Pass Outs For Calshot RNLI Calshot RNLI recently celebrated the successful pass out of two of its volunteer crew members, Mike Jones and Graham Reeve as shore crew. Both Mike who is nicknamed ‘Jonesy’ and Graham, nicknamed ‘DD’ have worked through the RNLI’s rigorous Operational Competency Framework (OCF) that includes usage of the correct PPE, launch and recovery procedures, rope handling and VHF radio communication. Jonesy joined the crew in late 2024 and said of his volunteering activities: “I joined the RNLI to help save lives at sea and give something back to my local community. I am very proud of my progress so far and am now working towards becoming a Head Launcher.” DD has kept it in the family, as his son Daniel is already on the crew and he also is a passed-out Launch Authority (LA), working closely with the Coastguard to authorise the launch of Calshot lifeboats for training and on service since joining the crew at the end of 2024. Of his pass out, he added “I have been sailing the Solent since I was at school and have been a long term supporter of the RNLI, but never lived close enough to be part of a crew. When the opportunity to serve as LA at Calshot arose I jumped at the chance and look forward to continuing to grow my skills.” Commenting on the achievement, Calshot RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager Mike Atwell said: “Without our shore crew, we would not be able to prepare, launch and recover our lifeboats. The RNLI relies on a wide range of roles to allow us to fulfil our mission to save lives at sea.” Graham Reeve and Mike Jones Credit: RNLI/Justyn Leonard
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