Herald - Issue 481

Page 38 • The HERALD • 9th October 2025 v THE HERALD - ENCOURAGING LOCAL ENTERPRISE v OUT & ABOUT Tickets £15 available from: www.clairemcallistermusic.com/new-forest-jazz-events/ or cash on the door OLIVIA MOORE Jazz/Indian Fusion Violinist Thursday 30th October 7.45pm (doors open 7pm) at The Meridian Lounge Bar, 16 The Marsh, Hythe OLIVIA MOORE BRINGS HER UNIQUE SOUND TO NEW FOREST JAZZ AND ARTS Jazz/Indian Fusion Violinist Olivia Moore brings her unique sound to New Forest Jazz and Arts on Thursday 30th October at the Meridian Lounge Bar in Hythe. Olivia is a longestablished bandleader, fusing her love for Indian music and Jazz, notably with her bands “ e Owl Ensemble”, “Unfurl” and the “Moore and Fairhall” Accordian duo. With these groups, she has recorded and released six of her own albums. Much in demand for her intoxicating, micro tonallyinfected playing style, Olivia has worked nationally and internationally with stars across Jazz and World Music, such as Jean Toussaint, Matt Bourne, Alabaster DePlume, Elaha Soroor (Afghanistan), Mukesh Jhadav (India). She has even performed with pop singers Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott and has performed at prestigious UK venues such as Royal Festival Hall, Purcell Room, Bridgewater Hall, Lowry, Sage Gateshead and at Glastonbury Festival. She has also performed with the NU Civilisation Orchestra. “Nourished by Indian and jazz traditions, but with an elegance that comes from her classical training, Olivia Moore’s violin has an Eastern tang that is genuinely entrancing” – Manchester Evening News. Olivia will join the house band Claire McAllister (vocals), Volodymyr Vasylenko (electric accordion) and Martin Pyne (drums/percussion). Listen to Olivia’s music here: oliviamoore1.bandcamp.com/music For more information and tickets visit: www.clairemcallistermusic.com/new-forest-jazzevents/ Olivia Moore Lions Bookstall Romsey Lions hold their regular book stalls in e Cornmarket, Romsey. eir next book sales will be on Saturday 11th October and 8th November from 9am to 3pm. ey welcome donations of good quality paperbacks for the stall and also gi s for their bric-a-brac section. Donations can be taken along to the stall on the day of the sales or alternatively you can call: 0344 963 2463 to arrange for a collection to be made. Lions are both men and women, and there are no age restrictions to membership other than you must be over 18. ey are approachable people from many walks of life, and they enjoy an active social life. A few hours a month are all it takes to help others less fortunate in the community. If you would like to learn more about being a Lion and make new friends then get in touch with them on: secretary@romseylions.co.uk or contact them on their direct club telephone number: 0344 963 2463. e Lions have a motto ‘Ordinary People Doing Amazing ings’. And they do year a er year. Veterans Breakfast Club Hythe Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club takes place on the second Saturday of every month at Hythe & District Social Club, Pylewell Road, Hythe. Go along on Saturday 11th October to enjoy the social interaction and banter with fellow veterans which will help improve your mental health and is good for PTSD. For more details text Graham on 07526 507053 or nd them on Facebook (Hythe Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club).

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