v IF IT’S ON LOCALLY, IT’S IN THE HERALD v 29th October 2026 • The HERALD • Page 53 KIDS ZONE Dictionaries4Life As part of a long-running literacy project organised by Rotary GB&I (Great Britain and Ireland), in collaboration with Usborne Books, and the UNESCO literacy programme, Hythe & Waterside Rotary have been distributing illustrated dictionaries again this year to local primary school children. A total of 268 dictionaries have been delivered and handed out to year 4 pupils at 7 local primary and junior schools - Marchwood Junior, Cadland Primary, Wildground Junior, Hythe Primary, Waterside Primary and Beaulieu Primary. 24 dictionaries were also delivered to Orchard Junior School. Hythe & Waterside Rotarian and project leader, Craig Webber, says “Despite modern technology and the Internet, the children really appreciate getting a dictionary, which is theirs to keep. This project remains very popular and it was a pleasure to take part in it again this year”. Pupils at Waterside Primary School with their dictionaries Join Lepe Country Park this Halloween for the Enchanted Lepe Trail! Follow the story around enchanted Lepe and help Emerald the dragon nd his Mum. ere will be many magical locations to venture through with mystical creatures around every corner! £3 per trail; only participants pay. Running until Sunday 1st November, 10am - 3pm. A story trail for all ages; accessible and dog friendly! For more information and booking visit: https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryparks/lepe/whats-on/ Halloween-Trail-26 Enchanted Lepe Trail A FIRST VISIT TO WATERSIDE CRAFT CLUB by Sara – New member of Waterside Craft Club I recently joined the Waterside Craft Club and wanted to share my experience to encourage anyone considering joining to do so. The group meets on Thursday afternoons at the Hythe Sea Scout Centre on Shore Road. It is a gathering of local ladies (men welcome) who come together to work on a range of craft activities and projects in a relaxed and supportive environment. On arrival, I received a warm welcome and was shown around the venue. Commencing, naturally, was the important logistics around tea, coffee and biscuits. Then several members introduced themselves, explained how the Club runs, and provided reassurance that members participate at whatever level they feel most comfortable. I found the atmosphere friendly without being overwhelming, and I found it easy to settle in and chat with the others. Each week, the Craft Club offers a different type of activity. During my first 2 weeks, the activity was to design and make Suncatchers. I was encouraged to experiment and share my ideas. The instructions were straight forward and there was always a friendly face willing to offer guidance if needed. Since then, I have had the opportunity to try decoupage, quilling, and to make resin pendants — all crafts I had little or no experience with beforehand. The materials were provided, and the activities were chosen with accessibility in mind, meaning that beginners as well as those with more experience can challenge themselves. Since my first week, there have been some occasions when I’ve preferred to work on a personal project from home, and space is provided for this too. A few members bring their knitting, crochet, or other small projects. There is no expectation to follow the planned group activity, although the organising committee clearly take great pains to ensure that there is a good variety of activities in the schedule. As well as the focus on the activities, the space is a friendly, social one too. Conversation and ideas flow naturally. It is simply a pleasant space in which to spend an afternoon being creative, learning new techniques, or making progress on existing projects. As someone attending for the first time, I found the group approachable, well organised, and easy to join. There was no need to book in advance, and no prior experience of any craft was required. If you are looking for a welcoming, lowpressure environment in which to explore different crafts or enjoy some dedicated creative time, the Waterside Craft Club offers exactly that. Children’s Activities At Hythe Library Rhymetime for under 5s Mondays, 11am, and Thursdays, 2pm. Stay & Play Tuesdays, 2pm-3pm. Share a Story Tuesdays, 3pm-4.30pm. Storytime for 3 - 7s Wednesdays, from 11am. New Parent Meet & Connect for 0 - 12 months, Wednesdays, 10am-11am. Baby Play for 1 - 3s Thursdays, 11am12noon. Saturday Family Fun Saturdays, 10am1pm. ROMSEY WINTER CARNIVAL e fabulous Romsey Winter Carnival is taking place on Saturday 28th November, including the famous Lantern Parade. An amazing spectacle of lights, music, dancing, oats and much more! Lanterns and procession entrants are welcome - please register before 21st November, visit: https:// romseycarnival.co.uk/events-andtickets for details. e procession starts at 6pm from Cros eld Hall, processing through Romsey Town. WATERSIDE HEALTH WALKS Everyone is very welcome to go along and join in any of the free Waterside Health Walks on: Thursday 29th October, 3pm at Matley for a 2.4 mile walk; Monday 2nd November, 10am at Black eld QE2 rec for a 2 mile walk; Thursday 12th November, 2pm at Blackwell Common for a 2.1 mile walk; Saturday 14th November, 10.30am at Ashlett Creek for a 6 mile walk; Monday 16th November, 10am at Roundhill Campsite for a 2.1 mile walk. For more information about the Waterside Health Walks group please contact Mike Roberts on: 023 8084 7461 or 07811 361319. Stoma Support Waterside Stoma Support meets at St Andrew’s Church, Dibden Purlieu every other month. e meetings include a presentation of interest to ostomates and there is usually a Stoma Nurse present to answer any questions you might have. Tea and cake follow with the chance to talk to other members of the group. £2 a session to cover the cost of the room. eir next meeting will be on Wednesday 11th November from 1.30pm until 3pm. Friends and carers are welcome to go along to chat to fellow ostomates. For more information telephone Ian on: 07710 288785 or email: Iangapp13@gmail.com
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