Page 28 • The HERALD • 17th September 2026 v BRINGING THE GOOD NEWS TO YOU SINCE 1994 v Acorn Building Contracts Ltd u Reliable, local builders offering affordable, quality workmanship u Our employees are fully qualified and fully insured u All aspects of building undertaken including extensions, structural alterations, roofing, ground works, kitchens, bathrooms, carpentry and plastering u Drawings arranged u Insurance work undertaken u Local Approved Contractor For free quotations and friendly advice please call Office: 023 8024 3336 Mobile: 07786 656865 Email: acornbuilding@gmail.com or visit our website: www.acorn-builders.co.uk You will not be disappointed Andy Morrison Builders 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 A.M.H. Handyman Services Internal & External Painting All aspects of DIY Work • Flat Pack Assembly Power Washing: Driveways, Patios, Paths & Decking, Gutters, Fascia Boards Call or email Andy for a free estimate Tel: 07961 443623 handyandyharding@gmail.com Local and Reliable To advertise your business in The Herald, contact Sue on 023 8084 0815 or email: sjones@herald-publishing.co.uk HYTHE IN BLOOM Hythe in Bloom took place again in July, despite the very warm weather there were still many participants including: Waterside Homecare Services, Solent Mind, Hythe Post O ce, Bebe’s Café, Meeple Play Café, Meraki Beauty Salon and Luis Liu as well as the winners below. Hythe and Dibden Parish Council are grateful for those that did take part and understand the difficulties of growing plants this year, as well as what an expense it can be. Thank you to all of those involved. e winning displays were: Best Hanging Basket: The Lord Nelson and Hythe Pier Garden. Best Planter: Hythe Pier Garden and The Lord Nelson. Best Window Display: Philpotts Fish and Chips and Fully Woolly. Big thanks to go to John Trim, Lisa Smith from Fairweather’s Garden Centre and Sue from the Healthy Haven Garden for judging, fun was had Philpotts Fish and Chips - winners of Best Window Display by all and hopefully the weather brings a little more rain for participants next year. A special mention for Philpotts who created a stunning painted masterpiece in their window, if anyone would like something similar for their home or business please contact WhimseyWindows. Representatives from Fairweather’s Garden Centre Waterside Scrapstore Upcoming Event Closures Please note that the Waterside Scrapstore (Sunny elds Farm, Totton, SO40 9FX) will be closed in order to support Sunny elds Farm with parking during their very popular annual Pumpkin Time event Waterside Scrapstore will also be closed on the following dates: Saturday 3rd October, Saturday 10th October, Saturday 17th October and Friday 23rd October – Saturday 31st October. Scrapstore usual Opening Hours (outside of above closure dates) are: • Mondays and Fridays: 3pm–5pm. • Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays: 10am–12noon. For regular news, stock arrivals, ideas of what can be donated and project inspiration, please follow: facebook. com/WatersideScrapstore
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