Page 18 • The HERALD • 12th March 2026 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v Waste Licence Number: CBDU560170 Internal & External Decorating Wallpapering & Dustless Sanding FULLY INSURED PROFESSIONAL PAINTER & DECORATOR MARK 1 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Your Local Professional Electrician • Complete Rewires • Periodic Inspection Reports • Fault Finding & Repair • New Consumer Units • New Circuits • Central Heating Wiring • Extra Sockets/Lights • PAT Testing • No Job Too Small • Part P Registered • Fast & Efficient Service • Free Estimates Telephone Gary on 07788 865081 forestelectrical@gmail.com The next Herald is out on 2nd April Four Days of Brilliant Community Theatre in Totton e Totton Festival of Drama is back at Hanger Farm Arts Centre from the 18th–21st March with four days of brilliant community theatre. e festival brings four days of engaging, thoughtprovoking and entertaining short plays to local audiences, celebrating the talent and creativity of community drama groups. It promises a vibrant programme of performances showcasing a wide range of styles. e annual One Act festival is a ‘Stage One’ of the All England National One Act eatre Festival and the winning group from Totton will go forward to the Western Area Final where they will compete for a space in the English Final. Audiences can expect an exciting mix of comedy, drama, and original work, all performed by passionate community actors and actresses from across the south. e Totton Festival of Drama is not only great entertainment for enthusiastic theatre goers at a reasonable cost it is also a celebratory platform for grassroots theatre. Performances will be adjudicated by professional adjudicator Annie Rees, o ering constructive feedback and recognition for excellence in acting, direction, lighting, writing and production. “The festival is about bringing people together through live performance,” said Chairperson Mike Farleigh. “It’s a chance for local drama groups to share their work, learn from each other, and perform to an enthusiastic audience.” Audiences can see up to three plays each evening. It is curtain up at 7pm each night and the evenings will nish at approximately 10pm. ere will be a Saturday Matinée starting at 2pm which will be followed by a Ploughman’s supper (to be booked) before the nal at 7pm, evening performances on the 21st March will culminate with the award ceremony. Tickets are £10 (£9 students) including booking fee. “Don’t forget book for three or more nights and you get £1 off each ticket!” adds Mike. To book your tickets visit: www.hangerfarm.co.uk or phone: 023 8066 7683. For more information on the festival and the weeks programme visit: www.tottondrama.co.uk/2026, www.facebook.com/tottondrama or email: info@ tottondrama.co.uk Thank You For Your Donations To The RNLI On Saturday 24th January, RNLI Hythe and Calshot Fundraisers collected a fantastic £477.30 in donations at the Tesco Superstore (Dibden). e Branch would like to thank Tesco and all the volunteers who gave their time to help, but especially those who donated so generously. Support such as this is crucial in enabling the RNLI to save lives at sea. Terry and Chris Ashmore collecting at Tesco
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