Page 20 • The HERALD • 25th June 2026 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v All joinery and carpentry requirements undertaken • Bespoke wooden windows, doors and staircases • PVCu windows and doors fitted • Decking, pergolas and out buildings • Custom made wardrobes and cupboards • Fencing and gates Contact us for advice and quotes Tel 023 8066 8021• Mobile 07467 594993 fillisjoinery@outlook.com Professional quality joinery for over 25 years Team Wessex Crosses the London Marathon Finish Line with Over £43K Raised Ten dedicated runners have raised over £43,000 for Wessex Cancer Support, helping ensure that no one in Dorset, Hampshire or the Isle of Wight has to face cancer alone. Wessex Cancer Support is proud to announce that its 2026 TCS London Marathon team raised a remarkable £43,230.87 for the charity, a testament to the incredible commitment of ten runners from across the region who took on one of the world’s most iconic races in aid of people living with cancer. e #TeamWessex squad comprised eight Golden Bond runners and two Ballot place holders, each fundraising to support the charity’s network of centres across Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, where free, professional support services are available to anyone a ected by cancer. Every pound raised goes directly towards the services Running 26.2 miles is no small feat and to do so while raising such a magnificent sum for our charity is truly humbling. This money will help us keep our support services running for everyone in our communities who needs us. Thank you Beth, Ben, Sophie, Chloe, Mark, Paul, Patrick, Deon, Zia and Liam!” Run for Wessex Cancer Support in 2027: Applications Now Open Applications for a Wessex Cancer Support ‘Golden Bond’ place at the 2027 TCS London Marathon are now open. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or lacing up your trainers for the rst time, they’d love to have you on the team. To apply for a place, visit: wessexcancer.org.uk/event/londonmarathon Chloe and Sophie Ben Wessex Cancer Support provides free of charge, from emotional support and counselling to practical guidance and group activities. e funds raised by this year’s marathon team will make a real di erence to the lives of local people and their families at one of the most challenging times they will ever face. Ian Creek, Wessex Cancer Support’s Chief Executive, said: “We are absolutely overwhelmed by the generosity and determination shown by every single member of #TeamWessex. Heritage Day in Hythe A free Heritage Day is taking place in Hythe on Saturday 27th June, 10am-4pm, organised by Hythe and Dibden Parish Council, Waterside Arts Festival, Hythe Alive, Hythe Pier Heritage Association and Waterside Heritage Centre. Events will be taking place throughout the day, including live actors walking around the village for residents to talk to – to help them not feel out of place dressing up in historical out ts is encouraged! e Pier will be open with free train rides, take a look at the carriage restoration taking place and pop into the Hythe Museum. Join in the vintage photo trail and spot old photographs of di erent locations around the village to see what has changed over the years! Local Hampshire dance group Swing Shi Lindy Hop will be performing and hosting workshops for the public to watch and then get involved with behind the Lord Nelson at 12.30pm, 1.10pm and 2.30pm. e Waterside Heritage Centre in Dominy Close, just o Shore Road have their Open Day, with a focus on Hollybank, WWI memorials and those that lost their lives in the local parishes, as well as information on both Marchwood and Fawley. Following the removal of the tree on Prospect Place, a new memorial made by members of Waterside Woodcarvers, will be unveiled during the Heritage Day.
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