Herald - Issue 483

v WE’VE BEEN YOUR LOCAL SINCE 1994 v 20th November 2025 • The HERALD • Page 83 AMT MOBILE MECHANICAL 07950 638228 • Servicing • Repairs • MOT’s Arranged • Diagnostics • Breakdowns All Makes & Models incVans Competitive Rates Waterside Based amtmobile2@gmail.com Mobile Mechanic, Air Conditioning & Tyre Fitting TOWBARS SUPPLIED & FITTED TOWBARS SUPPLIED & FITTED TOWBARS SUPPLIED & FITTED TOWBARS SUPPLIED & FITTED • Latest 4-Wheel Computerised Wheel Alignment • FREE Wheel Alignment Check with Service • FREE Local Collection & Delivery BOOK ONLINE H Clutches H Diagnostics H Air Conditioning H 4 Wheel Alignment H H Cambelts H Service to Manufacturers Specification on all makes and models H BADMINSTON GARAGE HYTHE PHONE: 023 8001 9090 • EMAIL: mhbgarage100@gmail.com Web: badminstonsgroup.co.uk/hythe • F badminstonsofhythe 50 SHORE ROAD, HYTHE SO45 6GJ MOT & SERVICE CENTRE for Cars, Motorcycles,Vans and Motorhomes Paultons Park Announces Extended Christmas Celebrations e family owned and operated park won seven gold awards including Best New Attraction for its UK rst indoor dark ride, Ghostly Manor, and the Best Customer Service trophy. Recognising its leading space in the UK theme park landscape, the attraction also won gold awards for Best eme Park for Families and Best eme Park for Toddlers (large). Pre-book tickets online now for Paultons Park’s Christmas events. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment. Santa’s Grotto is an add on experience, and park tickets need to be booked separately. For more information visit paultonspark.co.uk For the first time ever, the fun doesn’t stop after Father Christmas returns to the North Pole for a well-deserved rest. The magic of Christmas at Paultons, including thrilling rides, character meet and greets, and our festive menu, continue throughout the Christmas holidays this year. As well as plenty of festive family photo opportunities across the park, daredevils have the chance to ride our rollercoasters throughout the winter season, and for little ones, Peppa Pig World’s festive décor is completely captivating and notto-be-missed.” Most of Paultons Park’s 70+ rides and attractions remain operational throughout the festive season, including spinning and swirling rollercoaster, Storm Chaser, the Cyclonator that swings guests 25 metres into the air, and the park’s brand-new indoor dark ride, Ghostly Manor. Paultons Park recently took home an astonishing 10 trophies in the UK eme Park Awards, including the highest accolade, eme Park of the Year, further cementing its status as the UK’s favourite theme park. Paultons Park, the UK’s top theme park and home to Peppa Pig World, has announced the return of its Celebration of Christmas events, transforming the park into a magical Christmas wonderland with hundreds of festive lights and magical illuminations. For the rst time ever, Paultons Park’s winter season extends throughout the Christmas holiday period, opening on selected dates between Saturday 6th December 2025 and Saturday 3rd January 2026. Peppa Pig and her friends dress up in their Christmas out ts for the festivities with daily meet and greet opportunities at Peppa Pig World. Santa’s Christmas Wish Show brings the Christmas spirit to the Show Stage with heaps of singing and dancing. Popular characters, Billy and Belinda the elves, Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Reindeer, and Father Christmas himself, are back at Paultons Park on selected dates between Saturday 6th December and Wednesday 24th December. Father Christmas welcomes guests to his grotto for family photos and to meet his reindeer, polar bears, and the toy makers who make the season so special. Early booking for Santa’s Grotto is advised. James Mancey, deputy managing director at Paultons Park, said: “Christmas memories are some of the most special a family can have and so we dedicate an immense amount of effort to creating something really special at Paultons. Christmas at Paultons Christmas Cookery and Craft Show Christmas Event Hythe & Dibden U3A meet at Hythe Parish Hall on the second Monday of the month at 2pm. e next meeting takes place on Monday 8th December for a Christmas Event. If you would like further details, or if you are interested in nding out more about the various activities available, please email: hdu3amembership3@ gmail.com or call 07814 623023. Exbury Club’s Christmas Cookery and Cra Show is taking place on Sunday 7th December, opening at 1pm with the prize giving at 2pm. Entry forms must be submitted no later than 7pm on Thursday 4th December. Pick up a schedule from the Club or e Herald o ce. Entry is 50p per class for adults, free for children. Christmas Event and Games Christmas Social Raffle and Lunch e Lordshill and Lordswood Historical Society meet on the second Thursday of the month from 10.30am to 12noon in the lounge of Manston Court, Lordshill, Southampton SO16 8HF. eir next meeting is on Thursday 11th December for their Christmas social, ra e and lunch. No membership fees, just £2 on the door which includes tea/co ee and biscuits. ere will also be a ra e. Any further information call Chairman Bryan Norton on: 07866 348032. Ashurst WI is an active and growing institute, where members can look forward to an interesting programme of talks and events throughout the year. e next meeting takes place on Wednesday 10th December for a Christmas Event and Games. Meetings take place on the second Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm at Colbury Church Rooms, Deerleap Lane, Colbury SO40 7EH. New members and visitors are always welcome. For more details email: ashurstsec@hampshirewi.org.uk

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