Page 60 • The HERALD • 18th September 2025 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v v ON THE HOME FRONT v 7 & 9 The Marsh, Hythe SO45 6AJ • pearsons.com • 023 8084 4131 • hythe@pearsons.com Beautiful Grade II Listed Victorian Semi-Detached House Pearsons Estate Agents are pleased to o er a rare opportunity to purchase a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian semi-detached house situated in the village of Fawley. is property has been sympathetically updated by the current owners, however it still retains character throughout. e property bene ts from an outbuilding converted to a guest suite, re tted kitchen with vaulted ceiling, 3 bedrooms, a bathroom and a downstairs wet room, gas central heating (boiler tted 2024), gardens and o road parking. Located in Church Lane in Fawley, this property is on the market for £425,000, with an EPC Rating: D. An internal viewing is essential to appreciate this property, for more information or to arrange a viewing please contact Pearsons Estate Agents on: 023 8084 4131 or visit: www. pearsons.com New Novel - Bridge Club Bridge Club by Timothy Baddour has recently been published and is available for sale on Amazon. Timothy was born and raised in the Waterside, attending Orchard and Noadswood Schools. A er studying Physics at Imperial College London, Timothy moved to Tokyo in 2018. Since then, he has worked as an English teacher, a Japanese-toEnglish games localiser, and an assistant director for Japanese mobile games. He is now based in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, and writes in his free time while raising his young daughter. Bridge Club is his rst novel and he is currently working on a second one. Bridge Club is a raw, emotional story about trauma, connection, and nding meaning in a bleak world. On a foggy October night, David stands on the edge of Itchling Bridge, ready to end his life. With only memories of his mother to comfort him, he prepares to jump - until a stranger’s voice breaks through the silence and interrupts his nal moment. Reluctantly pulled back from the brink, David is introduced to Bridge Club, a trio of men who once stood where he did. Together, they enforce the club’s one rule: No one jumps o the bridge. Thrust back into the bleakness of his reality - a crumbling at, an abusive alcoholic father, and the weight of isolation - David must navigate the hollow remains of his world while haunted by visions of lights in the fog. As fragile bonds form and old wounds resurface, he’s confronted with an inescapable question: What’s the point? If you, like David, have ever felt truly lost and alone, this book and its characters will stay with you. Timothy’s book is available in paperback for £8.99. Free Heritage Open Days Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore. Here is a round up of events taking place locally: God’s House Tower in Southampton (SO14 2NY): Explore over 800 years of Southampton’s layered history in this Grade I listed gatehouse turned arts and heritage venue. See the Stories Behind the Stones exhibition, roam the gallery spaces and follow family trails that uncover tales of defence, punishment and renewal from medieval stronghold to Victorian warehouse to modern cultural hub. Friday 19th September: 10am–4pm, Saturday 20th September: 10am–5pm, Sunday 21st September: 10am–4pm. Romsey Signal Box SO51 8LG: Step inside a fully restored 1865 Midland Railway box and, under volunteer guidance, have a go at operating original levers, ringing bells and setting signals. Discover the interlocking mechanism under transparent panels, watch a miniature frame demonstration, and explore interactive activities. Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September: 11am–4pm. Events further afield: Classic & Sports Car Parade in Winchester from St Catherine’s Park & Ride (SO23 9NP) Sunday 21st September: 12noon. The Hovercraft Museum in Lee-onthe-Solent, (PO13 9NS) Sunday 21st September: 10am–4pm (last visit 3pm). Portsmouth Cathedral – Specialist Inside Architecture Tour (PO1 2HH) Saturday 20th September: 1pm–2pm. For full details visit: www. heritageopendays.org.uk/ Romsey Signal Box WILDLIFE OF A WORKING FOREST Bartley Horticultural Society’s next meeting is on Thursday 18th September for a talk by Mike Read titled ‘Wildlife of a Working Forest’. Followed on Thursday 16th October for their AGM and Seasonal Quiz. Meetings take place on the third Thursday of the month at Copythorne Parish Hall, Pollards Moor Road, Copythorne SO40 2NW at 7.30pm. New members and visitors are always welcome. Visitor’s fee applies. For more information you can write to them at: Mavis Cottage, Pollards Moor Road, Copythorne, SO40 2NZ, call: 07789 352505 or visit their website: www.bartleyhs.org.uk
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