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A trusted tradeswoman with sensible rates covering Southampton, New Forest & Waterside areas CONTACT HANNAH 07585 778136 W: www.hannahs-electrics.co.uk • E: hannahelectrics@gmail.com Like us on Facebook Send your news to The Herald by email: editor@herald-publishing.co.uk HYTHE SCARECROW FESTIVAL Following the success of the inaugural Hythe Scarecrow Festival last year which raised over £2000 for e Fire ghters Charity and Hythe Alive, the fundraising Festival is taking place again this September. is year’s Festival will kick o on Saturday 6th September 9am, with the Scarecrow Trail around the centre of the village and the outskirts, running until 8pm on Monday 22nd September, with 100 Scarecrows to go and nd! Trail maps costing £2.50 will be available from 6th September-20th September from Toys Ahoy and Meeple Play Café. 6th September – pick up a map from the stall at ‘Hythe of Activity’, 7th September and 14th September from Hythe Fire Station, 10am-1pm and 20th September – from e Scarecrow Festival at Hythe & Dibden Parish Hall, 11am-4pm. Help vote for the best Scarecrows by returning your map to the Scarecrow Festival event on 20th September at Hythe and Dibden Parish Hall. All Scarecrows have been entered into the relevant categories for this year’s awards kindly sponsored by the following local businesses: • Public Vote - Waterside Mortgages • Best Scarecrow by a resident - A.J Gleesons Building & Groundworks • Best Literary Scarecrow - Meeple Play Cafe Badminstons of Hythe • Best dressed Scarecrow - The Maples Guest House • Best animal Scarecrow - The Puurfect Cat Ladies Home Visits and Boarding e Scarecrow Festival will conclude with a family focused fun day on Saturday 20th September, 11am–4pm, at Hythe and Dibden Parish Hall, as well as the Scarecrow awards there will be interactive circus games, soak the re ghter, food and drink stalls, arts and cra s, a ra e, free entertainment and games, a cake competition sponsored and judged by Tilley’s Scan the QR code for more details about the Scarecrow Festival & Trail One of the entries for last year’s Scarecrow Trail Bakery and much more! New for this year will be a family friendly line/barn dance straight a er the Scarecrow Festival at e Hythe & Dibden Parish Hall. Details will be available on the @Hythe Scarecrow Festival Facebook page once the tickets for the line/barn dance are on sale. e organisers of the Hythe Scarecrow Festival are very grateful to have had support from local Councillors Sean Cullen, Malcom Wade and Alex Wade. • Best Community Scarecrow - Hythe Fire Station • Best Scarecrow by a business - Lambertlux Electrical Solutions • Funniest Scarecrow - WI COMMUNITY HALL e Community Hall in Lunedale Road, Dibden Purlieu was lucky enough recently to receive a grant from the Waterside Community Fund (previously Dibden Allotments Fund) to improve the sound quality in the hall. e installation of ba es in the ceiling space has proved very e ective in reducing the echo and made it easier for people to hear the speakers. Another improvement instigated by the Trustees is the front path to the hall. e old broken tarmac has been removed and block paving laid; this has improved the safety of the entrance and smartened up the area. Recently, due to a retirement, a couple of spaces have occurred in the schedule at the hall. is means there is now a regular space available to anyone who would like to run a class on Fridays from 5pm and some space late on Tuesday a ernoons. Saturdays and Sundays are also available during the day for parties. Anyone who would like further details, please ring Kirsten Marsh on 023 8084 8515. Dibden Purlieu WI Community Hall recently hosted the ever-popular Open Studios in August which featured many amazing artworks produced by the talented artists who attend the classes at the hall. Dibden Purlieu WI Community Hall set up for a recent art exhibition
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v THE HERALD - YOUR COMMUNITY MAGAZINE v 28th August 2025 • The HERALD • Page 15 New Forest Scaffolding All aspects of scaffolding undertaken • Extensions • Chimneys • Re-Roofing • New Builds etc For a friendly, local, reliable service and a free quotation Telephone: 07734 476855 www.newforestscaffolding.co.uk Full Liability Insurance Lychette Cottage, Roughdown, Blackfield SO45 1XG New Forest Marque Inspired Celebrates Local Artists A collective of New Forest Marque Inspired artists are showcasing their original artworks which are in uenced by the beauty of the New Forest landscape at the New Forest Heritage Centre in Lyndhurst. e exhibition, which opened in collaboration with Hampshire Open Studios in August, features seventeen artists showcasing some of the New Forest’s most vibrant and unique pieces, including paintings, ceramics, photography, textiles, glasswork and jewellery, and is open at the Centre until 14th September. New Forest Marque Inspired was Glasswork by Lucy Bramley Sitting Pretty by Evelyn Bartlett Leather portrait by Graham Limburn Marque continues to nurture a community of local businesses that are committed to being part of a sustainable future for the Forest, and is supported by the New Forest National Park Authority. e New Forest Marque Inspired exhibition is open to the public and can be viewed daily until 14th September, 10am–5pm, at e New Forest Heritage Centre, Main Car Park, Lyndhurst SO43 7NY. Free entry. introduced as an additional branch of the New Forest Marque tree in November 2023. Supported by funding from Arts Council England, Inspired is open to artists and cra speople who live in the New Forest and are in uenced by the beauty of the surrounding nature and landscape – which is re ected in their work. e New Forest Marque prides itself on being a sign of true local produce, and its recognisable blue emblem has become synonymous with quality and hand-cra ed goods. Having celebrated its 20th anniversary last year, the SONGS 4 U Songs-4-U are still at St Andrew’s Church every Wednesday afternoon from 1.45pm til 4pm. ey have a pianist and love to sing in parts when they can. ey have vacancies for bass, alto and soprano voices. ey are a very sociable and friendly group. Anyone would be welcome to go along and see what they do before deciding. If interested call Anne on 07979 242886.
Page 16 • The HERALD • 28th August 2025 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v WATERSIDE NETWORK GROUP: MEMBER FOCUS Allow us to introduce you to a new member to the Waterside Network Group: Squeaky Clean, run by Mandy Sawyer. Squeaky Clean offers domestic cleaning services to help you stay on top of the inevitable dust and grime within your home. O ering a weekly or fortnightly service, Squeaky Clean will work to your speci cations and needs. With so many people working longer hours, nding time to stay on top of the cleaning can be di cult. And if you’re only free time is the weekend, spending it on the chores around the house can be galling. By using Squeaky Clean you can free up that time to focus on you. Alternatively, it may simply be that keeping on top of the cleaning is just not as easy as it once was, due to age, health or mobility. Having a helping hand in these circumstances makes common sense, especially when they’re a trusted, reliable service such as Squeaky Clean. If you’re one of those people that tries to ignore the dust, then it’s worth considering the health bene ts of employing someone for a regular clean. Removing dust and particles helps to reduce the scourge of dust mites and their eggs which can create havoc with asthma and allergies. What’s more, a clean and tidy home is great for li ing the spirits! Inviting a stranger into your home to clean is a big step for some people, so you can rest assured knowing that Squeaky Clean sta are DBS checked and fully insured. ey will also help put your mind at rest by meeting with you, discussing your needs, and ensuring that any work done is precisely within your comfort zone. To nd out more, please contact Mandy directly using the contact details opposite. Marion Jenkins erapies has moved premises to a brand new, purposebuilt wellness cabin. Called e Pamper Pod, this bespoke space is designed to complement the range of treatments available to leave you feeling refreshed, relaxed and soothed. Why not book one of my most popular treatments – Nurturing Facial using organic, chemicalfree Tropic Skincare products? is includes double cleanse, steam, exfoliate, massage, mask, moisturise and targeted serum – and is also available for men. Also available is Ayurvedic face-lifting massage – an excellent treatment for the prevention of wrinkles. Our Back Spa is like a facial for the back, plus we o er a range of massage treatments to soothe away tension and boost immune function. Reiki healing and re exology are also available. e Pamper Pod is also home to Beauty By Holly Emma, offering a range of beauty treatments that sit perfectly alongside Marion Jenkins erapies. Beauty by Holly Emma treatments include manicures, pedicures, and lash extensions. Book an appointment at the Pamper Pod and pamper yourself! You can phone on 07789 199776 or visit www. marionjenkinstherapies. co.uk to nd out more. Alternatively, follow @ beautybyhollyemma on Instagram. Welcome To The Pamper Pod by Marion Jenkins Amanda Sawyer, Squeaky Clean
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Page 20 • The HERALD • 28th August 2025 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v All aspects of Plastering & General Decorating Covered Free Quotations Fully Insured Mobile 07941 255335 Phone: 023 8089 8324 parkesij@yahoo.co.uk www.ijs4plastering.co.uk M.D.S. DIGITAL INSTALLS/SERVICE • DIGITAL AERIALS/FREEVIEW • SKY DIGITAL/FREESAT DIGITAL • EXTRA TELEVISION POINTS • TELEPHONE LINES/POINTS • TELEVISION SYSTEMS SETUP/TUNED • WALL MOUNTED TV’S QUALIFIED, FAST FRIENDLY SERVICE FREE SURVEYS/QUOTES BEAULIEU: 01590 611011 MOBILE: 07717 194441 Next Level Scaffolding Ash 07702 082961 Next Level Scaffolding Josh 07896 883508 ashcarroll@nextlevel-ltd.co.uk Internal & External Decorating Wallpapering & Dustless Sanding FULLY INSURED PROFESSIONAL PAINTER & DECORATOR MARK 1 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Waterside Art Group Announces Start of New Term Following a summer break and its very successful August exhibition, Waterside Art Group will be getting back to weekly art evenings on Tuesday 9th September. e Group’s exhibition was held as part a whole year, you can attend occasional meetings as a non-member for £5 a session (but you won’t have the option to enter the exhibition). For further details about the Group and its programme, please visit: www.watersideartgroup.co.uk or email: secretary@watersideartgroup.co.uk Watercolour by a Waterside Art Group member of the Hampshire Open Studios week from 16th to 23rd August. If you saw the Group’s excellent display of artwork, or you visited any of the other venues, you might have been inspired to pick up a pen, pencil or paintbrush. Waterside Art Group is an informal gathering providing a welcoming and supportive place for anyone who likes to paint or draw. Its ethos is to be inclusive, open to anyone whether they’re new to art or an experienced artist, and it o ers a relaxed environment to enjoy painting and drawing without the pressure of following a lesson. ere will also be a demonstration evening (open to all) and a workshop (for members) this autumn. e Group meets on Tuesday evenings, 7pm-9pm, at Hythe and Dibden Community Centre in Brinton Lane, o Jones Lane, Hythe SO45 6DU. Membership of this friendly group costs just £65 a year, which gives members the chance to attend weekly meetings and to show and sell their artwork at the Group’s summer exhibition. Or if you prefer not to commit to Waterside Craft Club Waterside Cra Club continues to meet every Thursday, 12.30pm–3pm at the Hythe Sea Scouts Hut on Shore Road in Hythe. Each session costs £5 including all materials and activities, or £2 if you bring your own project and join the Social Table. Two hot drinks and biscuits are included in every session. Follow the Facebook page for updates: www.facebook. com/watersidecra club or visit: www. watersidecra club.co.uk Hythe & Dibden U3A meet at Hythe Parish Hall on the second Monday of the month at 2pm. e next meeting takes place on Monday 8th September for a talk titled ‘Jane Austen in Southampton’ by Jane Glennie. If you would like further details, or if you are interested in nding out more about the various activities available, please email: hdu3amembership3@gmail. com or call 07814 623023. Jane Austen in Southampton BROCKENHURST MUSIC SOCIETY Brockenhurst Music Society’s 78th season concludes on Monday 15th September with e Portrait Players - Claire Ward (soprano), Kriistina Watt (lute, theorbo) and Miriam Nohl (cello, viola da gamba) will perform works by Dowland, Purcell, Johnson and contemporaries exploring songs inspired by Shakespeare and bringing that era to life for a modern audience. e concert will be held at St Saviour’s Church in Brockenhurst at 7pm. Advance tickets are £18 and available online from: www.ticketsource. co.uk (booking fee applies), or from Pot Pourri in Brockenhurst or Sway Deli, or £20 at the door. For more information please visit: www. brockenhurstmusicsociety.co.uk The Portrait Players
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Featuring fantastic live local musical talent, festival traders, food and funfair, join us from 11am until 7.15pm for this free community event brought to you by Hythe Pier Heritage Association. is year, we are delighted to be welcoming back a few of our favourites, the Trav Cats, Mike and the Mojitos, and Davy Jones Locker. New for 2025, we will be joined by Ghost in the Machine, an Electronic Covers duo specialising in electronica, synth pop/ rock from across the decades. Further celebrating our local community, the event will be opened by a choir collaboration from Applemore and Noadswood Secondary schools and brought to a close by Rock the Pier resident compere, Byron Witchell, with a DJ set. A selection of food and drink options will be available onsite, and it’s just a short walk to Hythe village’s extensive choice of local eateries and shops. Rock the Pier is organised entirely by volunteers, to fundraise for the continued preservation and restoration projects associated with Hythe’s historical pier buildings and railway stock. We are extremely grateful to all the acts who are giving their time for free and in recognition of our charitable aims. Nonetheless, the cost of putting on the event is upwards of £8,000 and we therefore couldn’t do so without the generous support of all our sponsors. We would like to thank the Scratch Project for their continued partnership as our Principal Sponsor, as well as Carrington Boats, New Forest Care, Howdens of Hythe, Zillwoods, WEMS (medical cover), Bailey’s Building Ltd, Jack Rabbit Barbers, Meadens of Hythe, PC Building Supplies, and PPL PRS Ltd. And to recognise all the local businesses who have kindly donated prizes for our ra e, including Beaulieu Motor Museum and Exbury Gardens. All funds raised on the day will be received, and greatly appreciated, by Hythe Pier Heritage Association. Sewing Butterfly Expanding to New Location by Natalie Haigh Sewing Butter y is a welcoming social sewing club designed for adults of all skill levels. anks to funding from Culture in Common, we provide an a ordable, fun, and safe environment where participants can connect over a shared love of sewing. Each three-hour session costs just £5 and is run by the Waterside Cra Club team, with guidance from our lovely sewing tutor Nikki Connor. Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or a complete beginner, our tutor is on hand to help you with your projects, from creating bespoke patterns and altering commercial ones to mastering bag-making techniques. Sewing Butter y o ers a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, welcoming both men and women. Participants bring their own equipment and projects, allowing for a personalised learning experience. With a bigger venue, booking in advance is advised but not essential. You can also book multiple sessions at a time for added exibility. Sessions can be booked up to three weeks ahead via our booking page: https://bookwhen.com/ watersidecra club, and a waiting list is available if spaces ll up. You can choose to pay online or in cash upon arrival. We are moving from Hythe Library to Hall 1 on the ground oor of Hythe & Dibden Community Centre, Brinton Lane, our venue is fully accessible. ere is a cafe onsite providing refreshments, making it the perfect opportunity to relax, socialise, and develop your sewing skills. While these sessions are currently for adults only due to insurance, we are working on options for teenage workshops “mini sewing butter ies”, so watch this space! If you’ve been inspired by BBC’s Sewing Bee and you’re looking for a supportive community where you can learn, create, and enjoy sewing, Sewing Butter y is the perfect place to spread your wings. 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