Page 18 • The HERALD • 8th January 2026 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v EXPERT DOMESTICS APPLIANCE SERVICES Sales and Repairs to All Makes and Models 169-171 LONG LANE, HOLBURY • TEL (023) 8089 0054 POSSIBLY THE ONLY INDEPENDENT MAIN DEALER IN THE NEW FOREST For Bosch, Belling, Britannia, Candy, Ebac, Hotpoint, Hoover, Indesit, Ice King, LG, LEC, Liebherr, Miele, Neff, Sebo, Siemens, Stoves, Whirlpool, Zanussi and more... Free Standing & Built In Sales Centre Over 300 appliances in stock www.expertdomestics.co.uk Internal & External Decorating Wallpapering & Dustless Sanding FULLY INSURED PROFESSIONAL PAINTER & DECORATOR MARK 1 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Happy New Year to all our Readers, Advertisers and Distribution Points from Paula, Sarah, Sue and James at The Herald Important things to consider • Motor Options – Single motors move footrest and back together; dual motors work independently. Giving you in nite comfort levels. • Fabric or Leather – Choose based on lifestyle and budget. • Chair Size – Ensure correct seat height, width and depth. • Chair & Sofa Options – Available as risers, recliners and xed seating. • Room Size – Recliners require space behind them. New features e Cloud Zero 3-motor li o ers in nite positions and increased li ing power (up to 30 stone), plus seat tilt and height adjustment. Mammoth Medical Grade Foam enhances support, pressure relief and comfort. For personal attention, visit the showroom. Please call: 02380 555 888 to book an appointment. Derek and Karen Caplen, Fellows of the Association of Master Upholsterers & So Furnishers. A riser recliner can improve your mobility, comfort and independence. Choosing from di erent sizes, styles and features supports your di erent needs. Key features Size is the most important factor. Waterfall backs with adjustable zipped pillows provide personalised support, and some chairs o er adjustable headrests and lumbar support. Wooden knuckles can make standing easier, especially with weaker grip or arthritis. Why correct size matters A recliner must t your body. Visit Dee Cee Upholstery – specialists for over 38 years – to try before you buy as comfort di ers from person to person. When seated, your head and shoulders should meet the backrest, arms rest naturally, and your hips sit back into the chair. You should also be able to place Members and guests of Waterside Woodcarvers gathered at St Andrews in December for their annual Christmas social. The a ernoon was lled with fun, games and a superb bu et. Members took part in a endish quiz, won by Diane White, and played the throwing game of corn hole – won by Pat Pass eld. e festivities nished with a Christmas ra e. is is also the time when the woodblock challenge creations are revealed. is year the theme was ‘a toy’ and members had been issued with identical blocks of jelutong wood earlier in the year. As ever the resulting carvings were varied and inventive, including a car, rocket, rocking horse, toy soldiers, a games console and a unicorn. With the votes in, the novice category was won by Annette Threlfall with a wiggly sh. e intermediate category was won by Dot Woodland with a mobile of carved sea creatures – star sh, seahorse, dolphin, sh and turtle. e experienced category cup was won by Maggie Port with Mu n the Mule, which was a TV puppet in the 1950’s. Fortnightly workshops at Noadswood School start up again on Thursday 8th January, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. e next social is in midMarch, when the 2026 woodblock theme will be chosen. For more details about this small but very supportive club, please visit: www.watersidewoodcarvers. co.uk or phone Di Smith on: 07413 394689. HOW CAN AN AWARD-WINNING CELEBRITY RISER RECLINER CHAIR HELP YOU? from Dee Cee Upholstery the back of your knees into the front of the seat with your feet at on the oor. What Can You Create From A Block Of Wood? Maggie Port winner of the Woodblock Trophy with her Muffin the Mule
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