Page 86 • The HERALD • 20th November 2025 v THE HERALD - INDEPENDENT AND PROUD OF IT v AUTOPAT A Family Business Established since 1982 PROMPT & EFFICIENT v Servicing v Mechanical Repairs v MOT’s - Petrol & Diesel v Air Conditioning Service Unit 3, Hardley Ind. Est., Hythe 023 8084 0163 145 Long Lane, Holbury SO45 2NZ Tel: 023 8024 3300 FOR ALL YOUR MOTORING NEEDS LOCALLY • Free fit batteries (most cars) • Free fit wiper blades • Battery chargers • Oils • Braking • Service parts • Tools/tool hire • Car paints • Engine management diagnostics/reset • Towing accessories • Number plates • Exhaust systems • Steering/suspension • Haynes manuals W: www.cobramotorcomponents.co.uk E: sales@cobramotorcomponents.co.uk A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS AT MOTTISFONT is festive season, National Trust places are ready to make your Christmas magical. Step into beautifully decorated historic houses full of festive sparkle and be immersed in favourite fairytales and pantomimes. Indoors and out, there are family games and wonderful photo opportunities. A Cinderella Christmas at Mottisfont, is running from 22nd November to 4th January, (closed 25th and 26th December) you will be given a timed ticket for the house upon arrival. is Christmas, Mottisfont sets the stage for Cinderella, as the curtain goes up on a pantomimeinspired celebration of the much-loved fairytale. Step into a world of glittering ballgowns, lost slippers and colourful characters as the house is transformed with theatrical air, seasonal sparkle and a pinch of fairy godmother magic. Collect your programme at the ‘Box O ce’ then begin your journey, from Cinderella’s kitchen in Hardup Hall to over-the-top party preparations at the Royal Palace. Create your own invitation and nd out what your funny panto name is. In the Ugly Sisters’ dressing room hilarious wigs and gaudy accessories spill across the surfaces. Watch a pumpkin and mice turn magically into a carriage and footmen, then it’s o to the Royal Ball where the clock is about to strike midnight! Outdoors, the fun continues for families with themed games and interactive stations including a colourful stage for panto performances, and a life-size Cinderella carriage cut-out for photos. Additional activities: · Pantomime Dame meet and greet: award-winning panto dame Mama G will be mingling with visitors and getting ready for your sel es! 22nd and 23rd November, set times throughout the day. · Professional storyteller Amanda Kane-Smith brings Cinderella to life with high-energy, interactive performances full of fairytale magic and imaginative fun. 25th November, 4th and 10th December, 11.30am and 2.30pm, free, pre-booking essential. · Festive-themed cra s for pre-schoolers: your little ones can enjoy the popular free drop-in cra sessions whilst you explore the gardens and grab a co ee. 27th November, 3rd and 12th December, 10.15am and 11.45am. No need to book. Entry to the decorated house is free with usual admission. For more information and to book visit: nationaltrust. org.uk/mottisfont Mottisfont - A Cinderella Christmas, (Credit: National Trust, The Studio Romsey) TREFOIL GUILDS NEWS Members of Hampshire West Trefoil Guilds have thoroughly enjoyed their busy summer. Fair Oak Guild carries on entertaining the area by producing postbox toppers to support their annual charity PICU. Members also ran a stall at their Annual Family Fun Day at Chandlers Ford. Many Guilds continue to support their local communities, New Forest held a barbecue at the Longparish Village Fete raising money for local charities. The County couldn’t wait to return to Foxlease Park when it reopened, holding a County garden party which then led to individual guilds visiting to use the facilities now on o er. Groups have continued with their programme of activities, including cra ing, a group visited the Cra y Bug Cafe to enjoy painting pottery a er enjoying a dinner. Another guild went tenpin bowling and one group held a fundraising quiz evening. A retired Beefeater entertained a Guild with his talk entitled Kings of the Realm. Many Guilds have enjoyed boat trips including the Kennet Canal, River Hamble and Beaulieu River. The New Forest is an asset for the Walking Group, the Fordingbridge Guild led a walk in their area. Hythe led a walk in Dibden Inclosure and a group member arranged for a leader to take them on a foraging demonstration near Brockenhurst, after which the walkers were able to sample Sloe Gin, Sloe Brandy, Beech Leaf liqueur, Bog Myrtle Schnapps or Nettle soup. All walks usually end with a nice lunch at a local hostelry. e Scrabble Club le their boards on a nice sunny afternoon to enjoy a Cream Tea. All Guilds are now looking forward to organising their cooler weather programme and welcome anyone that would like to join them – if you cannot nd a local group to you especially on local social media, please contact the National Office email: trefoil. guild@girlguiding.org. uk and you will be put in contact with a group in your area. A Jane Austen Christmas Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth with an enchanting a ernoon of Regency festive cheer in Romsey. Taking place just days before her actual birth date on 16th December, this event will pay tribute to one of England’s most beloved authors in true Austen style. e celebration will be held on Saturday 13th December, 4pm, at Abbey Hall in Romsey. Guests will be treated to a delightful programme of Christmas carols, classical music, poetry and readings inspired by Jane Austen’s life and works. Seasonal refreshments will include mince pies, Yule log, and the traditional Twel h Cake - it will be a feast for all the senses! Regency nery and period costume are optional - though not required. Tickets are £10 for adults and £6 for under 16s; with all proceeds going to church funds. To book your ticket, please contact Carole by email: carole.cox@ btinternet.com or call: 07787 630297. ey look forward to welcoming a goodly number of kindred spirits to this Yuletide Celebration of Jane Austen — a most agreeable occasion indeed!
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