Page 24 • The HERALD • 12th March 2026 v INDEPENDENT, LOCAL AND PROUD v Next Level Scaffolding Ash 07702 082961 Next Level Scaffolding Josh 07896 883508 ashcarroll@nextlevel-ltd.co.uk A&D Morrison Builders Ltd FOR ALL YOUR BUILDING NEEDS • Renovations • Alterations • Cedral cladding • Fascias & Guttering • EPDM Rubber Roofs • Drives & Patios 07768 599704 adlmorrison@sky.com Free Estimates • Fully Insured • Based in Dibden Purlieu The Town Council wish to receive expressions of interest from parties in acquiring the lease of the Café and Bar situated in the West Totton Centre, Totton. This is an exciting opportunity for the lease of a very popular Café and Bar with high footfall location and the ideal space for experienced operators wishing to launch or expand this food and drink business. Full details of the project and specification document can be obtained from Totton and Eling Town Council, Civic Centre, Totton SO40 3AP via: info@tottoneling-tc.gov.uk and applications must be received by the Town Council by 12 noon on Thursday 9th April 2026. Applications should be submitted via post, addressed to the Town Clerk and marked private & confidential. Testwood Lakes Sailability Prepare for a New Season On Mondays and ursdays in March you will nd the volunteers of Testwood Lakes Sailability (TLS) at the lake preparing for the new season. e rst sailing day will be Thursday 2nd April, so before then a lot of work will be completed. e tasks that are required are rst to clean and check the pontoon, then to check and rig the dinghies. All of the safety equipment needs to be checked and the hoists and slings are tested by accredited personnel. Later in March they will get the dinghies on the water so that all are fully ready for the start of another busy season. TLS operates six Hansa Access 303 dinghies which are specially built for use by people with disabilities. ey are very stable and have positive buoyancy so even if full of water they will remain a oat. Access to the water is provided by the wheelchair accessible pontoon which is tted with hoists. e Charity is always on the lookout for new volunteers to assist at the lake with the sailing. ese roles are on Reception and Front of House to welcome customers, Shore Side on the pontoon, Dinghy Skippers and Powerboat Skippers with PB2. ey are and fundraising. If you are looking to volunteer and are interested in any of the roles mentioned above please contact TLS using the contact details below. ey look forward to welcoming you as a member of the team in any role that appeals to you. If you would like more information about Testwood Lakes Sailability please visit: www.facebook.com/ TestwoodLakesSailability or www.testwood.org.uk where you can email TLS. Or if you prefer, you can call: 0300 102 4427, please leave a message and someone will return your call. also looking for a Chair of Trustees along with volunteers to support the operation by providing admin support, publicity by attending local events, The TLS dinghies Wheelchair accessible pontoon with hoists Out on the water LANGLEY HUB UPDATE from Langley Hub A few tickets are le for the family friendly music event, Swing From Paris on Saturday 21st March, 7.30pm at Fawley Royal British Legion, Exbury Road, Black eld. SO45 1DX. Swing From Paris is a quartet of professional musicians (two guitarists, a violin player and a double bass player) who perform a varied repertoire of Parisian avoured jazz and gypsy swing which has been inspired by the likes of Gershwin, Piaf, Django Reinhardt, and Stephane Grappelli. e music is interspersed with humour and storytelling. Swing From Paris has performed at major UK and international festivals as well as appearing on the BBC TV. is event is in collaboration with New Forest Artsreach and Culture In Common whose mission is to bring people together through performing and ne arts, as well as a rich shared history to strengthen the local community. e venue will have our usual ‘Nightclub’ setup and feel, creating a relaxed and warm atmosphere. Tables as a rule seat six, but we can make the odd table for 7 or 8 if you have a bigger group. You do not have to book a full table; seating will be on a rst come rst served basis. Tickets are £13 for adults or £6.50 for children, including the booking fee. Tickets are available from: https://www. ticketsource.co.uk/newforestactingup/ swing-from-paris/e-ogjkgx Co ee Morning – Come and join us for our rst co ee morning at the Empower Centre, (formerly known as St Francis Church), West Common, Langley, on Thursday 19th March between 10am and 11.45am. Langley Hub Quiz returns on Saturday 18th April at the Empower Centre, starting at 7.30pm. e cost is £2 per head, payable on the door. Please bring your own drinks and snacks as well as glasses or whatever you need. Book your table (max 8) in advance of the night, using the email address below. We will be holding a ra e, £1 a strip. If you would like to become involved in the Langley Hub then please visit: www.langleyhub.co.uk or email: Langleyhubnewforest@gmail.com
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