Herald - Issue 403

Page 38 • The HERALD • 11th March 2021 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v OPEN SUNDAYS & BANK HOLIDAYS • RINGWOOD ROAD, TOTTON • PLAZA PARADE, ROMSEY • THE PRECINCT, CHANDLERS FORD ALL DAY COD & CHIPS £1 OFF On presentation of this advertisement MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY ONLY Not valid with any other offer. Valid until 31st March 2021 The Blackfield Baker Ltd Traditional Quality Bakery Bread, Cakes, Savouries and Take-away Birthday Cakes Tel: 023 8089 8688 • 139 Hampton Lane, Blackfield ‘The Blackfield Baker’ Makes & Bakes the best Bread & Cakes FOOD FOR THOUGHT Send your local news to The Editor, The Herald, 2 High Street, Hythe SO45 6AH or email editor@herald-publishing.co.uk this iconic British dish; from Fish & Chip shops, pub chains, restaurants, retailers, to the shermen and farmers who provide the sustainable and natural ingredients needed to create this family favourite. Despite 2020 being a year like no other, this amazing industry, who are at the centre of every community, adapted the way they operate to ensure they could continue to keep the nation fed, just as they did during two world wars. National Fish and Chip Day 2020 saw people across the country coming together to celebrate their love of sh and chips and TV, radio, newspaper and social media was buzzing with stories! e #nationalfishandchipday hashtag was trending all day long. Friday 4th June 2021 looks set to be a fantastic celebration and we want as many shops to get involved as possible! is event is championed by trade organisation, e National Edible Oil Distributors Association (NEODA) who represent all the major re ners, key packers and distributors of edible oils as well as suppliers of non-oil products (such as batter mix, sausages, packaging, range manufacturers and potato preservatives) in the UK. National Edible Oil Distributors Association (NEODA) is delighted to announce that the most popular awareness day of the year, National Fish and Chip Day, will be returning for its sixth year and will take place on Friday 4th June 2021. Thank Cod for Fish and Chips! e celebration of the nation’s favourite dish will bring together everyone involved in creating CLLR NEVILLE PENMAN WINS AN AWARD an award for going above and beyond the call of duty to help vulnerable and disadvantaged people in Totton! People who know Nev will know that he never stops in his quest to make Totton a better place! His dedication to Totton and the people that live there is second to none. Whenever you see him he’s always dashing o to help someone else, or going litter picking, doing someone’s shopping, organising events or a multitude of other good deeds! Sadly, the awards ceremony in Winchester has been cancelled due to COVID-19, but the High Sheri , Rev Sue Colman, is arranging for him to be presented with his award before the end of March. As many will know Councillor Neville Penman is quite a modest chap but he has won an award for his community work!! Launched in 2020, the High Sheri of Hampshire Awards recognise local people for their work within the community. Neville has received Cllr Neville Penman e Railway Club of the New Forest gather together for a Zoom presentation on Friday 26th March . ‘ e Swanage Railway’ is the topic of Mike Walshaw’s presentation covering a broad sweep of the Swanage Railway from its inception in the 1880’s though the LSWR, SR and BR (SR) Eras, closure and its re-construction as a Heritage Railway connected once again to the National Network. Visitors can find them on: www. railwayclubo henewforest.org where visitors may message on ‘Track Back’ to request an invitation. Swanage Railway Like many local clubs, Waterside Wooodcarvers have e ectively been ‘on hold’ for almost a year. ey know their members have really missed the camaraderie and support that their regular workshops and socials have provided. However, looking ahead, they are optimistic about the summer and autumn and have booked the large hall at St Andrew’s, Dibden Purlieu for the a ernoon of Saturday 18th September . With such a good, large indoor space and adjacent free parking, they plan to have an exhibition of their member’s work and there would be room for other cra groups to join in. ey know how important the social side of these clubs can be. So if you are part of a local cra club and would like to join them at St Andrew’s on 18th September, please get in touch with Di Smith on: dianasmith291@ btinternet.com A Local Craft Club Fair? by Councillor Dave Hills