19th February 2026 • The HERALD • Page 31 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v 07946 222820 info@hunterwgc.co.uk www.hunterwgc.co.uk WINTER’S HERE - GET YOUR GUTTERS CLEANED OUT & REPAIRED Domestic & Commercial • WINDOW CLEANING • FASCIAS • SOFFITS • GUTTERING • CONSERVATORIES • GUTTER REPAIRS ABOUT US Our roofers are the best in the business and are ready to give your roof a full and completely FREE inspection Creating A Travel Art Journal, At Waterside Art Group Following on from Waterside Art Group’s article in the previous issue of e Herald about using holiday photos to inspire your painting or drawing, here’s another idea to explore: create your own, personal travel art journal. It doesn’t need to be a complicated a air. A simple notebook with a small watercolour set or coloured pencils, or just pen or pencil are enough. e idea is to sketch, for example, an interesting feature in a landscape or a quirky-looking building, an unusual street sign, sailing boats, deer in a forest, beautiful sunset, castle on a hill, café chair – anything that grabs your attention or captures your imagination. It could be a detailed image or quick outline, and it doesn’t matter if it isn’t nished to perfection. Handwritten words, maybe a couple of sentences or short re ections, can be added alongside the sketches as reminders of what the light was like, what was special about the location or subject matter, and so on. It will serve as a pleasant keepsake of a holiday abroad or an enjoyable day trip. Creating a visual I always take my special little leather-bound journal. I pack a small watercolour set, pencil and a black ink pen.” She continues, “My journal is very precious to me and is a very personal memento, whether that’s from a safari in Africa or a walk in the New Forest.” Waterside Art Group meets on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm at Hythe and Dibden Community Centre in Brinton Lane, o Jones Lane, Hythe SO45 6DU. Membership costs just £65 a year, which gives members the chance to attend weekly meetings and to show and sell their artwork at the summer exhibition. Or, for those not wanting to commit to a whole year, they can attend occasional meetings as a non-member for £5 a session (but they won’t have the option to enter the exhibition). Why not go along on a Tuesday evening for a free “taster” session? Or for further details about the Group and its programme, visit: www.watersideartgroup.co.uk or email: secretary@ watersideartgroup.co.uk Pages from Fran’s travel diary story, with drawings or small paintings representing the day’s activities, also becomes useful material to gather together at home to create a larger painting. Fran, a member of Waterside Art Group, says: “Whenever I go on holiday or have a day out, THANK YOU Terry Scott’s Singing Group very kindly entertained Age Concern New Forest’s two Christmas Sunday Lunches held at the Horrill Centre in December, with everyone’s favourite Christmas songs. Fiona, one of their Volunteers, dressed up as an in atable “Frosty e Snowman” and gave out Christmas Presents. is all brought many smiles and much cheer. A good time was had by all. Age Concern New Forest’s Christmas lunch IT 4 ALL Hythe 2000’s IT 4 ALL group run sessions on Mondays 1.30pm–3.30pm in St John’s Hall, Hythe. e lovely volunteers will try to help you with your technology challenges; from laptops to tablets to mobile phones they’re happy to share their knowledge. e cost of sessions is just £4 and a tea break and cake £1.50 at 2.30pm helps wash away your worries. Additionally they hold interest sessions once a month, where a short presentation/activity is provided on a range of topics. For more information please visit: hythe2000.org
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