Page 14 • The HERALD • 29th January 2026 v READ THE HERALD ONLINE: www.herald-publishing.co.uk v ALL ASPECTS OF ELECTRICAL WORK UNDERTAKEN • Full Rewires • New Circuits • Consumer Unit Replacements • Electric Vehicle Charging Points • Landlord Certification • Smart Homes • Central Heating Controls 023 8089 0932 or 07534 343631 www.alnelectrical.co.uk info@alnelectrical.co.uk Call Richard on 07554 421544 or 023 8178 8299 PEST CONTROL All aspects of control and treatment undertaken including: Rodents, Insects, Moles, Wasps, Birds and Property Proofing Licensed waste removal of all types of waste Local Friendly Family Run Business • Fully Trained & Insured PVCu FASCIAS & GUTTERING CLEANING SERVICE Gutters checked for leaks and repaired Also new installations Driveway, Patio and Decking Cleaning and Restoration Service Very reliable and fully insured Good Rates and Professional Service Special Rates for OAP’s Call us now for a free quote Holbury 07884 112416 • Re-Skimming • Rendering • Coving • Dry Lining • Tacking • Artex Covered • Floor Screeding www.tbrownplastering.co.uk Call: 07919 183989 Friendly • Reliable • Professional • Free Estimates Richard Neylon, son of Eddie and Jackie Neylon of Ashurst was recently awarded an honorary Doctorate in Law by Swansea University. Richard grew up in Ashurst, attending Foxhills, Hounsdown School and Brockenhurst College before studying at Swansea University Law School, where he graduated in 1998. He is now a leading authority on managing major incidents and disputes in hostile and complex environments and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) by the University during a winter degree ceremony held in December. Since completing his undergraduate studies at Swansea, Richard has built a distinguished career advising on major incidents involving marine casualties, liability issues, war risks, and kidnap and ransom situations. He is widely regarded as an expert in these elds and regularly handles cases involving unlawful detentions, drug seizures, fraud, and other complex challenges faced by global businesses. His work has taken him into some of the world’s most challenging maritime con ict zones, including Somalia, West Africa, Russia and Ukraine, the Red Sea, and the Arabian Gulf. He now leads the global Complex Environments team Local Son Awarded Honorary Doctorate in Law at international law rm HFW. His team provides specialist legal advice and support to organisations operating in challenging and high-risk regions. In addition to his legal work, Richard lectures in the UK and internationally on crisis response, shipping, and insurance topics, and contributes to leading industry publications. He is a founder member of the Hostage Support Partnership (HSP), which was commended by the United Nations Security Council in 2017 for its role in securing the release of 26 hostages held in Somalia for four and a half years. Richard and his team have also received the Lloyd’s List Corporate Social Responsibility Award for their pro bono work to free 48 “forgotten” hostages in Somalia. He is a former winner of the prestigious Lloyd’s List Global Maritime Lawyer of the Year Award. On receiving his honorary degree, Richard said: “It is a deep personal honour to accept this award. I spent a wonderful three years as a law undergraduate at Swansea – a University that laid the foundations for my professional journey, and continues to hold a special place in my life. Since graduating, I’ve been fortunate enough to work alongside the University, supporting the next generation of lawyers, including as a visiting lecturer. I am deeply appreciative of this distinction, and I am committed to supporting the University’s mission and its future success.” Left to right: Jackie Neylon, Nina Neylon, Richard Neylon and Eddie Neylon Rotary Christmas Collections Once again the Tesco Store at Applemore and the Co-op in Holbury kindly allowed Hythe & Waterside (H&W) Rotary to hold their annual Christmas collections over two weekends before Christmas. Shoppers at both stores gave most generously and a total of £1,500 was collected for Rotary charities and good causes. “We cannot express how grateful we are to the local community for supporting us again this year” says Ian Wheeler, President of H&W Rotary. “As well as their amazing generosity we appreciate how many people took the time to have a chat with us and find out what H&W Rotary does during the year. We hope everyone had a joyful, peaceful Christmas with Rotary best wishes for the New Year”. H&W Rotary President Ian Wheeler (left) and his wife with Christmas Collections organiser and Rotarian John Samuels (centre) Introduction to Beekeeping Course Southampton & District Beekeepers Association are running an Introduction to Beekeeping Course, starting on Wednesday 18th February at 7.30pm. e course includes 6 theory sessions conducted via zoom, hands on training at the Association Apiary and support from a bee buddy during your rst year of beekeeping. For further information visit: www.southamptonbeekeepers.co.uk/ beginners-courses
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