v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v 30th October 2025 • The HERALD • Page 5 MPL Roofing & Guttering Services • Fascias, Guttering, Soffits, Cladding and much more PVCu work • All roof repairs, gutters, flat roofs, chimney repairs • Moss removal 15% Discount for OAP’s Established 30 years 07920 122984 023 8087 9135 mplroofing@hotmail.com DECORATOR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING General Small Maintenance Works Reliable, Prompt with a High Standard of Work Fully Insured • Free Estimates NICK CROUCHER 07395 042193 MUSIC FESTIVAL RAISED £4200 FOR PIER TRAIN RENOVATION Hythe Pier Heritage Association (HPHA) has revealed that its September “Rock the Pier” music festival raised £4200. is sum is the result of the costs of staging the free event deducted from the £12,000 taken in sponsorship and donations on the day. is money will be allocated to its renovation of Hythe Pier Railway carriage 1327. Despite the showery weather, a continuous ow of patrons enjoyed numerous local bands that o ered to perform free of charge. An HPHA spokesperson said “The event was well attended with people starting to flood in from 11 o’clock. There was a steady flow throughout the day”. is year’s Rock the Pier was relocated away from its previous location behind Hythe’s historic High Street to the Ewart Recreation Ground in nearby Jones Lane. Whilst the change of venue had its doubters, the site of the 2025 event was warmly received with its greater The Dodgy Jammers back at Rock the Pier for the first time since 2019 capacity for more food and drink vendors, children’s attractions and side-shows. Plans for Rock the Pier 2026 are already in hand. Totton and Eling Carnival Needs Your Help! from Totton and Eling Carnival Committee Firstly, the Committee would like to thank everyone who participated and also supported us in our e orts in putting on Totton and Eling Carnival Day on June 21st 2025. We had positive feedback from the public and it seems they express their desire to see it continue in 2026 and beyond. However, for this to happen we need to have funding and/ or sponsorship in place to enable the feasibility to keep it going. Funds are necessary to cover the upfront costs including insurance, medical cover, security, musicians and road closure payments. In addition to these costs, new signage is needed to meet the requirements of the local Council. erefore, we would be very appreciative of anyone who is in a position to help with funding or sponsorship to contact: tottonelingcarnival@ gmail.com at their earliest possible convenience, as unless we have these issues resolved, we will be unable to carry on which would mean the Totton and Eling Carnival Day will cease, following in the wake of many other carnivals across the country. e Committee have also set up a Just Giving page for anybody who would like to make a donation: www.justgiving.com/ crowdfunding/tottoncarnival
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