v SHOP LOCALLY FOR VALUE v 29th October 2026 • The HERALD • Page 77 AMT MOBILE MECHANICAL 07950 638228 • Servicing • Repairs • MOT’s Arranged • Diagnostics • Breakdowns All Makes & Models incVans Competitive Rates Waterside Based amtmobile2@gmail.com Mobile Mechanic, Air Conditioning & Tyre Fitting TOWBARS SUPPLIED & FITTED TOWBARS SUPPLIED & FITTED TOWBARS SUPPLIED & FITTED TOWBARS SUPPLIED & FITTED BLACKFIELD GARAGE SERVICES LTD Tel: (023) 8089 3146 MOT’s AND SERVICING, ACCIDENT REPAIRS, INSURANCE AND PRIVATE WORK FREE ESTIMATES EXHAUSTS AND BATTERIES ETC All makes and models of vehicle Courtesy cars available Members of the Retail Motor Industry Federation Blackfield Crossroads, Blackfield FAWLEY GARAGE MOTs/Repairs/Tyres Diagnostics/Servicing Call Now for your Free No Obligation Quote 023 80891057/023 8089 0552 Email: accounts.fg@btconnect.com LOCAL AUTHORS & ARTISTS EVENT from Jenny Knowles, Little Knoll Press You are invited to come and meet talented local authors and artists at an event to be held in St John’s Hall in Hythe, on Saturday 14th November. e doors will be open from 9.30am to 2.30pm. e event will be free to enter; there will be refreshments available and you are welcome to stay as long as you like. Among the authors and artists taking part will be Alan Langford, Janet Langford, Simon Chadwick, Robin Somes, Sally Marsh, Patricia Headley-Goddard, Courtney Legget, Frances Mason, Vikki Bramshaw and erese Plastow. You can browse and buy popular local books, such as WELGORA – Alan Langford, LITTERBUGS – Simon Chadwick, Digging Up the Past – Robin Somes, High Forest Farm Mystery – Sally Marsh, Tales from the Graveyard, All Saint’s Fawley – Patricia HeadleyGoddard, New Forest Folklore, Traditions & Charms – Vikki Bramshaw, and many more titles, factual and ction. e artists’ work covers a wide range; both large and small paintings in oil, acrylics and watercolour, lino prints, ceramics, gi s and cards. Local publisher, Jenny Knowles, will be there with Little Knoll Press books, and some of the authors will be calling in: Trish Wilson (Romany Truths), Heather Cooper (Living in a Kenner), Anthony Ridgway (WIZZY the Animal Whisperer), and Michelle and Jessica Burgess (RAVEN the Extraordinary New Forest Pony). e refreshments will be provided by omas Davidson and helpers, with the proceeds going towards funding for omas to take part in a trip to Kenya in early 2028 when he and other pupils from Li New Forest will be helping to build a school. Remember to put this event on your calendar. Looking forward to seeing you there. Romsey Young Carers Charity Receives £1,500 From Housebuilder A Romsey charity supporting young carers in the region has received a £1,500 donation from Barratt David Wilson Homes. Romsey Young Carers has been awarded the funding through the Hampshire housebuilder’s Community Fund, a dedicated nancial resource, funded by e Barratt Redrow Foundation, which provides support to worthy causes in the region. e charity o ers practical help and emotional support Barratt David Wilson Homes shows support for Romsey Young Carers Barratt means we can continue providing this essential service for young people, and it’s hugely appreciated.” Sales Director at Barratt David Wilson Homes Southampton Division, Tammy Bishop, said: “Romsey Young Carers is providing an incredible service to children who need it in the community, and it’s been a pleasure to hand over this donation.” to young people whose lives are a ected by caring for a family member. e organisation has welcomed the nancial contribution from Barratt David Wilson Homes. Chris Hall, Operational and Strategic Lead at Romsey Carers said: “Our young carers carry far more than children ever should, and we want to ensure they have a safe space to discuss their concerns, seek support, and, most importantly, have fun. This generous donation from Ceramic bowls by Therese Plastow LITTER PICK IN HYTHE On a beautiful sunny, but fresh, October morning members of Hythe & Waterside Rotary carried out a litter pick in Hythe village centre. Rotarians and their friends were joined by Alison, from Litter Pickers of the New Forest and lled several sacks with litter. Organiser Ian Wheeler said: “We were pleasantly surprised that there was not as much litter as we usually find but we still managed to fill several bin bags. As usual we received thanks and praise from many passers by. Hopefully some of them will join us next time!” Hythe & Waterside Rotary regularly organise local litter picks. Details can be found on their Facebook page: Rotary Club of Hythe and Waterside. Team litter pickers!
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