Herald - Issue 405

v SPEAK TO THE EXPERTS FOR THE BEST ADVICE v 22nd April 2021 • The HERALD • Page 63 • Latest 4-Wheel ComputerisedWheel Tracking • FREE Wheel Alignment Check with Service • FREE Local Collection & Delivery BOOK ONLINE H Clutches H Diagnostics H Air Conditioning H 4 Wheel Alignment H H Cambelts H Service to Manufacturers Specification H BADMINSTONS HYTHE PHONE: 023 8001 9090 • EMAIL: b.hythe@hotmail.com Web: badminstonsgroup.co.uk/hythe • F badminstonsofhythe 50 SHORE ROAD, HYTHE SO45 6GJ MOT & SERVICE CENTRE for Cars, Vans and Motorhomes 0800 028 7878 • 07866 041192 Litter Pickers of the New Forest - The Six Questions Supplied by Group Moderator Rosie Edser You can now do your bit to help save the Hythe Ferry by buying a copy of a new children’s picture book. A Seal Swam In From e Sea is written and illustrated by local author Simon Chadwick, and was originally created for Hythe Library’s story trail to be told across a number of shop windows in Hythe village. Simon’s now compiled it into a book, with £5 from every copy sold going towards the Save e Ferry campaign. e book is inspired by the recent sightings of seals out on Southampton Water, and features local landmarks such as the Daymark, Hythe Pier and the ferry itself. Asked why he wanted to create the book, Simon replied: “ For almost a decade I took the Hythe Ferry to work in Southampton. It was always far better than driving, and so to lose it now, when there’s such a focus on environmental impacts, would be madness .” e book can be purchased from the Herald o ce, WHSmith Local Dibden Purlieu, the Ferry O ce, Toys Ahoy and on: www. ceratopiabooks.co.uk - look out for the posters for more information and details of other outlets. A Seal Swan In From The Sea Who leaves litter scattered around the forest? Who hangs dog poo bags in bushes? Who nishes their beer and throws the can out of the car window? Why don’t people take rubbish home or use a designated bin? ese are the great mysteries of our time. What can be done to help? Find us on Facebook and start collecting if you can. We’ll supply some basic kit. is is a very friendly group. Once restrictions end there will be group social events. Whether you join us or not, there are some easy xes: It is annoying to see plastic cones and tra c warning signs le by the road. e metal signs and sandbags seem to remain inde nitely. Please join us in reporting potholes, road signs, cones, and sandbags, to: roads@ the forest. When do you collect litter? Anytime you like within restrictions. Maybe as part of daily exercise? It adds to the calorie burn! Where is all this rubbish? Just about any forest car park and path, on our lovely beaches, towns, and villages. Some places are in nitely more generous than others, we joke, dragging bags of rubbish back to our cars. How many bin liners of rubbish have Litter Pickers of the New Forest collected? Over 8,000 in less than a year since you ask! ere are more local groups and individuals who’ve probably cleared the same amount. ank you to everyone working for a better environment. Why would anyone want to pick up someone else’s litter? It just feels better than letting the situation continue. More about this next time... hants.gov.uk or call: 0300 555 1388 if urgent. e what3word app on your phone gives a location code and most agencies are grateful for this as part of your description. Landmarks or postcodes are also useful. Please report y tipping to: customer.services@nfdc. gov.uk or call: 023 8028 5000 (longer waiting time at the moment.) Food le overs, including vegetables, that will harm forest animals. If you can take a picture and post it on our Facebook page one of the commoners will see it and be aware of places they need to watch. Please clear the food if you can. Sadly, a few ponies have had poor outcomes a er eating vegetables. Tempting as it is, don’t challenge anyone about their rubbish or feeding ponies. Some litter pickers have been threatened as a result. Rope swings in the forest are dangerous to the deer, their antlers get hooked, and they are trapped. Please report swings to Forestry England for a ranger to cut down. Call: 0300 067 4600 or email: southern. enquiries@forestryengland.uk ey will also deal with res, visitors using disposable BBQ trays, visitors wild camping and anything else in Learn to Paint or Draw Are you looking for an interest? Maybe you have always wanted to learn to paint or draw? All subjects and media covered and all abilities are welcome. e sessions take place on Monday evenings and Friday mornings at Hythe Community Centre and cost £10 per session. If you are interested contact Derek to book your place on 07598 935902 or email: brummieartist@yahoo.com Simon Chadwick’s new book