v THE HERALD - YOUR COMMUNITY MAGAZINE v 29th January 2026 • The HERALD • Page 15 MEETING ALL YOUR GLASS AND MIRROR NEEDS • Glass cut to size • Mirrors made to measure • Broken glass repaired • Misted up or broken double-glazed units replaced • Glass table tops • Heat-resistant glass for woodburners 75 Rumbridge Street, Totton Tel: (023) 8086 3074 TOTTON GLASS Free Estimates • Fully Insured • Quality Service Tel: 023 8194 0878 • Mobile: 07710 464093 Email: mark@markparsonsdecorating.co.uk Web: www.markparsonsdecorating.co.uk Interior & Exterior Painting & Decorating Services Hythe Pier Heritage Association Round Up of 2025 Despite the di culties arising from the suspension of the Hythe Ferry throughout the year and the temporary closure of Hythe Pier for electrical works in the latter weeks, Hythe Pier Heritage Association (HPHA) has continued with its objective of restoring the Grade II listed Victorian pier, its auxiliary buildings and the iconic Hythe Pier Railway so that local residents and visitors alike can enjoy the jewel of the historic village. Consultation with the Hythe Pier Company Limited (owner of Hythe Pier) and the Hythe and Southampton Ferry Company Limited currency. Individual donations can be made via the organisation’s website: www.hythepierha.org.uk Carriage restoration in progress (Credit: Tina Brown) (owners of the Hythe-Southampton Ferry) is ongoing to best provide its support and expertise. Restoration of the oldest continually operating electric train on a pier, which is owned by HPHA has continued, with volunteers from the Hythe Shed (at the Pier) providing their own expertise to bring the rst of the two driving carriages dating from 1923 back to its original condition whilst using as much of the original material as is possible. Work has also started on the rebuilding of the luggage truck, which is even older, dating from 1909. e truck was rst used on the pier, manually propelled along sunken tracks on the opposite side to the current rails thirteen years prior to the opening of the electrically operated Hythe Pier Railway. Raising the necessary funds to maintain its objectives is a perpetual task. HPHA acknowledges the generous donations from local companies, organisations and individuals that have allowed it to have another successful year. Rock the Pier, despite the wet weather, was a roaring success, raising £4200. HPHA is extremely grateful to its main sponsor of this event, the Scratch Project, and to the other sponsors and the performers, all of whom gave their time for free. Among other notable donations was one from the Hythe Wives Club which made HPHA its charity of the year. e Herald o ce collected and donated £1,636 in foreign
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