14th May 2026 • The HERALD • Page 81 v INDEPENDENT, LOCAL AND PROUD v Poets Corner HERALD RECRUITMENT TANGO AND SAMBA by Gerald Payne© (to the tune of Frankie & Johnny) Tango and Samba were sisters – Marwellwards being transferred; Yet they agreed with each other The open country preferred. That was their Plan – Nor did they think it was wrong. They put their plan into action, And they were free for a while; Tango was quickly recaptured, So she resigned with a smile. They had their Plan – Too bad it had to go wrong. Samba with vigour absconded, For she was up for the chance – And though repeatedly sighted, She led her seekers a dance. That was her Plan – And kept it going so long. She ran along by the river – Maybe looked back with a grin; She saw the keepers approaching And with a splash she dived in. A real good Plan – Perhaps it wouldn’t go wrong. One Capybara detraining Uncomplicated may seem – But in the free-flowing water Scent is quite lost in the stream. Her captors’ Plan Was pretty sure to go wrong. Sightings of Samba were many, And there were photographs, too; (But, with the modern devices, Not all the pictures were true), With cunning plan, Some shots just had to be wrong. Tango, I guess, thought it lonely – Samba still out on the run; Though she may well have conceded; ‘Sister’s entitled to fun.’ That was the Plan – And she would not think it wrong. Capable cute Capybara! Welcome the note you infuse Into those grim daily citings We must endure in ‘The News.’ If that’s your plan – I’m sure it couldn’t be wrong. A blackbird visits every day I can set my clock by him, e garden door is glass you see So he can look right in. Last winter it was just the same A nosey, piercing stare, I’m sure he knew when I was in To get his daily fare. He’s here right now Staring through the glass, How can I ignore him when He’s out there on the grass! The Blackbird by Carole Dear© The copyright of all poems that are published in The Herald belong to the author and must NOT be reproduced without their permission BROCKENHURST MUSIC SOCIETY - 2026 SEASON Brockenhurst Music Society is excited to launch the 79th season of bringing great live music to the New Forest. e concerts are all given by young highly talented professional musicians and held at St Saviour’s Church in Brockenhurst, starting at 7pm. Tickets are £18 from www.ticketsource. co.uk (booking fee applies), or from Pot Pourri in Brockenhurst or Sway Deli, or £20 at the door. Season tickets are also available at £90. For more information please visit: www. brockenhurstmusicsociety.co.uk Monday 18th May - Sofia Sacco (piano), praised for her ‘intelligence and sensitive artistry’, and first prize winner at many international competitions, playing works by Bach, Couperin, Shostakovich, Satie, Debussy and others. Monday 15th June - Rob Burton (classical saxophone) and Mark Rogers (piano), recent BBC Young Musicians woodwind finalist and extensive concerto soloist, playing works by Ravel, Poulenc, Piazzolla, Lili Boulanger and Franck. Monday 13th July - Joel Munday (violin) and Julian Trevelyan (piano), recent recipient of an Artist Diploma at the RCM and an international soloist and chamber musician, playing works by Mozart, Brahms, Stravinsky and Richard Strauss. Monday 24th August - Duncan Honeybourne (piano), a colourful pianist and music educator, frequent soloist and chamber performer and Radio 3 broadcaster, playing works by Schumann, Redman, Brahms - and Gordon Jacob (founder of the Brockenhurst Music Society). Monday 14th September - Iuno Connolly (soprano) and Dylan Perez (piano), ‘blessed with a powerful pliant voice’ and a prize winning performer in lieder, oratorio and opera in the UK and abroad, with a programme of works by Hahn, Poulenc, Richard Strauss and Liszt. Monday 12th October - The Regency Quartet, winners of the ROSL String Ensemble prize 2025 and praised for their passionate and vivid performances, playing works by Haydn, Bridge, Webern and Ravel. Sofia Sacco Langley Hub News from Langley Hub Our next Co ee Morning will be on Thursday 21st May from 10am to 11.45am, come and join us at the Empower Centre, (formally St Francis Church), West Common, Langley. Everyone is welcome. Pop in whilst out for a morning walk, we would love to see you! Please note, dogs are not allowed in the Centre. Future co ee mornings will take place on Thursday 18th June and Thursday 16th July. Village tidying - we regularly hold village tidying sessions that last no longer than a couple of hours at a time. ese sessions include clearing the pavements around the Empower Centre and from the corner of West Common to the bus stop on Lepe Road. e aim is to keep the pavements clear of debris and as wide as possible by cutting back the hedges and removing brambles that encroach on the walking space. To add a little bit of colour to the roadsides, we’ve planted bulbs and have recently added planters to the green verges. If you would like to join our small and enthusiastic team, then please get in touch using the email address below. Some future dates for your diary: Saturday 12th September, The Henrys, 7.30pm - Black eld British Legion Club, we are delighted to have been able to book e Henrys for a return visit later in the year. e show last year was a sell out and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Booking details will be available soon. Saturday 5th December, 7.30pm, Liam White at Black eld British Legion Club, another return visit, this time the ever-popular Liam White. Last year we had his Motown evening this year he is going to set us up for the festive season with his Christmas show. Again, a sellout show is expected, more details will be available soon. If you would like to become involved in the Langley Hub then please look at our website: www.langleyhub. co.uk or contact us via email: Langleyhubnewforest@gmail.com
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