28th August 2025 • The HERALD • Page 39 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL EVENTS v OUT & ABOUT COFFEE & CHAT Every Thursday 10am until 12noon ALL WELCOME Hampton Lane, Blackfield SO45 1XA The next Herald is out on 18th September Shieldhall’s 70th Anniversary Celebrations to Culminate with Sold-out Joint Waverley sailing e volunteers at Steamship Shieldhall have enjoyed a memorable 70th anniversary year, which concludes with sailings in late August and mid-September. Back in the spring, Shieldhall’s anniversary year was given the perfect boost when her volunteers were awarded e King’s Award for Voluntary Service. With close to 30 sailings and many sold out trips since, there are just a few opportunities le to enjoy a cruise on a member of the National Historic Fleet! Shieldhall’s August and September 2025 programme: e Liners Day sailing on Saturday 30th August will be preceded by a free to enter open day between 10am–2pm, with liner and other nautical memorabilia stands organised by the Ocean Liner Society. Use this wonderful opportunity to visit Shieldhall in its historic location adjacent to the former King George V Dry Dock, that once welcomed the great ocean liners, including the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth! Saturday 30th August, 3.30pm–7pm, Liners Day and Steam to the Solent, Adults £45, Children £17, Family £107. Another anniversary date is marked on Sunday 31st August, with a special Jane Austen inspired trip to Portsmouth Harbour. Shieldhall welcomes members of the Sarah Siddons Fan Club on board who will be performing street theatre during the sailing. ere will also be a Merchant Navy Day Service conducted by the Shieldhall Padre, e Reverend Dennis Mould. Sunday 31st August, 11.30am–6pm, ‘Jane all at Sea’ - Jane Austen and her nautical connections Trip to Portsmouth with a Merchant Navy Day Service, Adults £62, Children £23, Family £147. e Shieldhall season concludes over the weekend of Saturday 13th September (a sellout trip in tandem with Paddlesteamer Waverley) and a Sunday 14th September Heritage Open Day event (free to attend, 10am–3pm), followed by a Docks Cruise between 4pm–6pm. e open day gives a nal opportunity to tour Shieldhall for the 2025 season, and to learn of volunteering opportunities as she is ‘put to bed’ for the autumn and winter. Before overwintering though, Shieldhall has one nal cruise, a Docks trip on Sunday 14th September at a speciallypriced, anniversary acknowledging, £19.55 for adults, and £8 for children. Hurry, tickets are expected to also sell out for this cruise! Once onboard, guests are encouraged to visit Shieldhall’s impressive engine room complete with its original steam engines at work and the bridge, with its traditional instruments and gleaming brasswork; admire the ship’s steam assisted steering gear (similar to that used on Titanic); talk to the Captain and her volunteer crew and listen to an informed commentary on the sights and sounds of Southampton Water and the Solent. Shieldhall will pass close to a range of marine tra c, always the chance for her crew to sound Shieldhall’s distinctive steam whistle and siren! Shieldhall’s teak decks provide great viewing spaces, whilst her steam propulsion lends itself to Shieldhall o ering a stable viewing platform, ideal for photography. Guests can relax in Shieldhall’s Saloon with a wide range of refreshments including tea / co ee; bottled beers; wine and hot and cold food, available on all trips. Tickets for all trips may be purchased at: www. ss-shieldhall.co.uk or through calling the Ticket Manager on: 023 8155 0242. Steamship Shieldhall (Credit: Will Faulkner)
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