v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v 19th February 2026 • The HERALD • Page 5 DECORATOR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING General Small Maintenance Works Reliable, Prompt with a High Standard of Work Fully Insured • Free Estimates NICK CROUCHER 07395 042193 MPL Roofing & Guttering Services • Fascias, Guttering, Soffits, Cladding and much more PVCu work • All roof repairs, gutters, flat roofs, chimney repairs • Moss removal 15% Discount for OAP’s Established 30 years 07920 122984 023 8087 9135 mplroofing@hotmail.com Ancient Tradition Raises Over £2000 For Local Learning Disability Charity King George, the Turkey Snipes and Little Johnny Jack were brought to life again as the New Forest Mummers toured the local pubs and hostelries with their traditional East Boldre mummer’s play, raising money for a local charity at the same time. ey raised a glass to all the generous patrons and the welcoming landlords who helped them raise £2,325 which they presented to learning disability charity Minstead Trust on 13th January. e New Forest Mummers have been performing the script every year for the past 59 years but the play dates much earlier with its origins back in the 16th Century. Minstead Trust is a fantastic local charity focused on removing barriers for people with learning disabilities. Lesley Brooks from Minstead Trust said: “We are so very grateful to the New Forest Mummers and all the pubs and their patrons for their generosity. We rely on voluntary donations to support people to thrive, and it is really wonderful that over the Christmas period the local community can come together like this and raise a brilliant amount of money to help our work.” Keith Petty has been part of the group for over 40 years. “On behalf of all of us I would like to say thank you to everyone who helped us raise this fantastic amount. Mumming is a true Christmas tradition and it’s great that we can keep it alive here in the New Forest, performing in over 35 venues across the Forest over the Christmas week.” If you are interested in getting involved this December then please contact Keith on: 07986 353362 or via Facebook: www.facebook.com/NewForestMummers New Forest Mummers presenting the cheque to Lesley Brooks from Minstead Trust Waterside Repair Café If you have an item sitting at home, not working, take it along to the Waterside Repair Café on the last Saturday of each month. eir volunteers will do their best to repair it, and if they can’t they might know someone who can. If your item is beyond repair the team will tell you the best way to dispose of it. From clocks, household electricals to umbrellas, they have seen it all. Go on down and say hello and enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake whilst you wait. e Repair Café takes place on the last Saturday of each month from January to November at the Black eld Baptist Church Hall. Doors open at 10.30am, with the last repair checked in at 1pm. Free parking is available on site. Follow the Waterside Repair Café Facebook page for regular updates.
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