Herald - Issue 398

v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v 19th November 2020 • The HERALD • Page 15 Windows, Doors & Conservatories BAILEYS BUILDING LTD (Established 30 Years) Visit Shop/Showroom: UNIT 9, GRAHAM NORRIS BUSINESS CENTRE 114-118 HAMPTON LANE, BLACKFIELD Email: sales@baileysbuilding.co.uk Tel: 023 8024 3538 Web: www.baileysbuilding.co.uk • Conservatories • A, B & C Energy Rated Windows and Doors • Bi-fold Doors • Garage Doors • Carports • Fascias, Soffits & Gutters • Double Glazing Repairs • Cane Furniture • Replacement Conservatory Roofs • Composite Doors • 10 Years Insurance Backed Guarantee Find us on Facebook Send your local news to The Editor, The Herald, 2 High Street, Hythe SO45 6AH or email: editor@herald-publishing.co.uk ANXIETY? PANIC ATTACKS? STAY CALM, IN CONTROL AND RELAXED Break Free from a Fear or Habit. Regain Confidence and Happiness Fast and Effective Solution, Lasting Results CALL 07786 376980 E: alan@alanjoneshypnotherapy.com Getting Together Matters (GTM) is an exciting new project of free activities and events that will bring older people together across our communities. Activities include online gentle exercise, singing and quizzes. Not all activities are delivered online; they have a varied and growing list of postal and telephone activities including pen pals, creative writing and telephone pals. Volunteering Matters has been leading UK volunteering in policy and practice for more than 50 years. ey know, through years of successful work, that investing in people through the power of volunteering makes a tangible di erence to the volunteer, the bene ciary and society. ey believe that everyone can play a role in their community and should have the chance to participate and they build projects and programs to re ect this, focussing on the needs of four distinct communities: young people, disabled people, families, and older people. Due to COVID-19, they have had to change the way they deliver some of the projects and engage with bene ciaries who are most risk of loneliness & isolation. How you might help? ey would like to connect with as many partner organisations as possible so they can reach more people and reduce isolation. To view and share the calendar of events please visit the website www. volunteeringmatters.org.uk/project/ getting-together-matters or get in touch: gtm@volunteeringmatters.org.uk or call: 080 8196 6831. VOLUNTEERING MATTERS Hythe Pier Railway Carriage Restoration Making Good Progress e Hythe Pier Heritage Association (HPHA) in conjunction with the Hythe Men’s Shed (at the Pier) have in recent weeks been repairing and restoring the rst of the four Hythe Pier Railway carriages. Despite having to work under COVID-19 restrictions, the project is ahead of schedule. Project Leader Tina Brown details the work to date: “The structure has been strengthened by new frames being made along one side of the carriage and new timber and refurbishment on all other areas is underway. The new panels on both sides, front and rear are painted and many of these are in place and look fantastic, thanks to the efforts and hard work afforded by the volunteers from the Shed at the Pier. “Work is currently underway on the repair and re-staining of the carriage doors in another workshop nearby and once all the external refurbishment is complete, replacement glass panes will be sought to comply with the British Standard specified for rolling stock. “The internal paintwork will need cleaning and preparing for a fresh coat of paint. The original seats although nearly 100 years old are beautifully made and show the carpentry skills of that time, these have been given a good clean and only a touch up in restoration. Donations can be made via the HPHA website www.hythepierha.org.uk which is updated regularly with news of all its activities. pandemic has severely impacted upon the Association’s fund- raising opportunities. e popular and highly-successful ‘Rock the Pier’ music festival cancelled along with its other activities this year is planned for 31st July 2021 but in the meantime, funds are still required to maintain the progress of the train’s keeping with restored furniture”. In July 2022, the Hythe Pier Heritage Association is planning to celebrate the centenary, hoping to have the restoration complete in time. The COVID-19 Outer skins, side, painted and positioned (Photo: Tina Brown)