Herald - Issue 405

Page 28 • The HERALD • 22nd April 2021 v WE’VE BEEN YOUR LOCAL SINCE 1994 v ELECTRICIAN/HANDYMAN FULLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN (30YRS EXPERIENCE) • Mains Upgrades • Testing • Extra/Replacement Points/Lights • Outside Lighting • Sockets • Ponds • BT/TV Points • Ethernet Points • CCTV • Fire/Intruder Alarms • Basic Plumbing Repairs • Outside Taps • Showers • Heating Problems • Blinds/Poles Fixed • Flatpacks • Loft Work Boarding, Tidying etc ALL OTHER DOMESTIC WORK CONSIDERED Call Mick on 07738 166453 or email: michaelshelley80@googlemail.com FREE ESTIMATES • 10 YEAR GUARANTEE HYTHE: office.atlaswindows@gmail.com FAX/PHONE 023 8084 0441 Unit 2, Hardley Ind Est, Southampton ESTABLISHED FOR 30 YEARS THE LOCAL WINDOW COMPANY WITH THE BIG REPUTATION SUPPLY & INSTALL • Windows • Porches • Conservatories in PVCu • Doors • Choice of Colours & Woodgrain FLAT ROOFING SPECIALISTS All Roof Repairs Tel: 023 8184 5632 Mobile: 07880 508415 Email : steve@braithwaiteroo ng.co.uk THE FLAT ROOF SPECIALIST Foodhub makes Substantial Donation to Struggling Charities When leading food delivery app Foodhub heard that donations to charitable causes have fallen substantially during the pandemic, bosses acted quickly to help. Restrictions during lockdown have forced people everywhere to tighten their purse strings over the last year, and as a result, there has been a worrying reduction in charitable donations. So Foodhub pledged to help raise vital funds for three national charities close to the company’s heart. For every order placed via the Foodhub website/app for one month, 10p was donated to either the Trussell Trust, Make-A-Wish UK, and the Macmillan Cancer Support, with Foodhub customers choosing which charity they’d like each order donation to go to. A staggering £55,000 was raised in total and distributed to the three national charities to mark the 12 month lockdown anniversary. Foodhub spokesperson, Wil Chung, said: “This past year has been a tough time for everyone, especially charities, as fundraising events have been placed on hold and charities have really felt this with a big reduction in donations. Each of the charities chosen holds a special place in the heart of Foodhub employees, as everyone knows someone who has been affected by a terminal illness or by cancer. Food banks have also felt the pinch and have been really stretched with so many people relying on this service now more than ever, so it was vital we did what we could to help out.” Jason Suckley, CEO of Make-A-Wish UK said: “The pandemic has dramatically affected our ability to fundraise, so we are hugely grateful to all our supporters, including Foodhub. The donation will help to grant more wishes to seriously ill children who desperately need that priceless, positive experience to cherish with their families. This generous contribution will help grant wishes of five children living with critical illnesses in the UK.” Every penny raised will play a vital role in enabling us to continue to provide cancer care, fund essential services and offer the crucial support so many people with cancer rely on. Thanks to the donations of Foodhub and their customers, we’ll be able to ensure that no one faces cancer alone.” Samantha Stapley, Chief Operations O cer at the Trussell Trust, said: “We’ve seen unprecedented numbers of people needing help from food banks as the impact of Coronavirus has hit people’s incomes. This isn’t right. But thanks to the support of Foodhub, we have been able to remain agile to the fast-changing situation, ensuring food banks in our network are better equipped to provide the lifeline of emergency food to people in crisis today while we work towards a future where everyone can afford the essentials. Thank you so much.” Claire Rowney, Executive Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Innovation at Macmillan Cancer Support said: “We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of everyone at Foodhub and their supporters. During a global pandemic, these donations to Macmillan help ensure we can do whatever it takes to support people with cancer. WORK TO TEMPORARILY PROTECT HYTHE PIER BUILDING STARTED Hythe Pier Heritage Association (HPHA) has commissioned work to prevent further deterioration of the south side building on Hythe’s Victorian pier. Work commenced on Monday 22nd March for temporary protection only, while plans are put in place and funding raised for a permanent restoration. The temporary works include: • Removal and disposal of the internal asbestos sheeting • Installation of battens and protective Perspex sheeting along the south elevation walls • Repairs to the glazing • Installation of battens and protective corrugated metal sheeting to the at roof • ‘Flashband’ repairs to the lead roof • Repairs to the internal ooring to make safe • Any additional structural supports required to maintain the at roof • Installation of guttering HPHA awarded DPB Contractors the contract to complete the project which is expected to take approximately three weeks to complete. e building on the south side of the pier head was built in 1894 and extended in 1896 when that on the north side was erected. In 1894 the tenant of the south side building, the Hythe Sailing Club was saying that their clubhouse was: “Very nicely furnished with dressing rooms for members”. At the outbreak of WWI in 1914, the Hythe Sailing Club handed their clubhouse over to the authorities for use in the war e ort. e club declined to take up its option of re-occupation at the end of the war, so the premises were let to the YMCA. During 1921, the Royal Motor Yacht Club took up residence and March 1922 when it was announced that : “Comfortable and roomy quarters are now available, including a large dining room, galley, bar and four berth sleeping cabins, there is besides a bathroom”. From the early 1950’s until the mid-1970’s the building was home to a restaurant. Although also in need of attention, the building on the north side of the pier, which includes the waiting room, is more structurally secure and in a better condition than appearances might suggest. For further information visit: www.hythepierha.org.uk immediately set about an extensive modernisation. Work was completed in Hythe Pier South Building Temporary Protection (Photos: John Greenwood)