Page 24 • The HERALD • 28th August 2025 v INDEPENDENT, LOCAL AND PROUD v FLAT ROOFING SPECIALISTS All Roof Repairs Tel: 023 8184 5632 Mobile: 07880 508415 Email: steve@braithwaiteroo ng.co.uk THE FLAT ROOF SPECIALIST WILLIS DECORATING & JOINERY SERVICES Est Since 1986 Interior & Exterior Painting & Decorating Wallpaper Hanging Hand-painted Kitchens & Spray Finishes Wardrobes, Bookcases, Radiator Covers Call David on 023 8084 9800 or 07946 048261 E: david.willis24@btinternet.com To advertise your business in The Herald, contact Sue on 023 8084 0815 or email: sjones@herald-publishing.co.uk Chassis Reconstruction of Third Hythe Pier Railway Carriage Complete At the end of July, Hythe Pier Heritage Association (HPHA) announced the completion of work on the chassis of the Hythe Pier Railway driving carriage 1327. Reconstruction of the bodywork will now commence. Carriage 1327, which was withdrawn from service in 2022, is 102 years old, having arrived at Hythe in May 1923. Mr. omas Percy’s demand to the contractor that the rst of two carriages be delivered in time for the May Bank holiday was made just in time. However, Mr Gerald Yorke, the railway engineer engaged to oversee the installation of the railway on Hythe Pier, reported to both Mr Percy and the contractor that it “Was in such a disgracefully defective condition and was not able to take to the run even as a trailer”. A er numerous site visits, the contractor made the vehicle t for service, but not until a er the chassis, which being a driving carriage di ers slightly from the previously restored carriages 1047 and 1048, was carried out by volunteers from the Shed (at the Pier) and Hythe Ferry engineers, with sub-contract work on the wheel sets being undertaken by Alan Keef Ltd. As much of the original metalwork as possible was used. During the restoration the opportunity to make future maintenance easier, including the installation of a Perspex panel on the side of the brake control, allowing the state of the braking chain to be monitored. August Bank holiday. Its inauspicious start notwithstanding, carriage 1327 has been a stalwart component of the Hythe Pier Railway ever since. e reconstruction of the Chassis complete Brake Chain (HPHA) Royal Wedding Organist to Perform at Magical Music Night in Aid of Honeypot Young Carers Renowned concert pianist and organist Peter Roper-Curzon will take centre stage at a Magical Music Night held in the enchanting setting of Rodlease Woods, Boldre on Saturday, 13th September. is open-air concert, in aid of the Honeypot Children’s Charity, promises a heartwarming blend of entertainment and community spirit. Peter, whose distinguished career includes performing at the wedding of Princess Eugenie at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, will accompany local One Way Ticket Choir, under the inspired creative leadership of Dita Broster, to open the concert with a dramatic Phantom of the Opera medley. He will also be treating guests to a captivating organ recital as part of the evening’s magical programme. is unforgettable evening will also feature classical guitar recitals, female and male soloist singers and a magic show which is sure to delight all ages. Guests are invited to take a picnic to have whilst enjoying the performances. Food and drink will also be available for purchase. e evening concludes with dancing to the vibrant sounds of Six & Sax. Tickets are unsurprisingly selling fast and all funds raised from this event will bene t Honeypot young carers aged 5-12 by providing them with respite breaks full of fun at Honeypot House, just outside Exbury. If you would like to make magical memories and raise funds for a wonderful cause, ticket prices are £20 for adults and just £2 for under-18s and can be purchased online at: register.enthuse. com/ps/event/MagicalMusicNight Magical Music Night setting
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