Herald - Issue 405

Page 8 • The HERALD • 22nd April 2021 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v WILLIS DECORATING & JOINERY SERVICES Est Since 1986 Interior & Exterior Painting & Decorating Wallpaper Hanging Hand-painted Kitchens & Spray Finishes Wardrobes, Bookcases, Radiator Covers Call David on 023 8084 9800 or 07946 048261 E: david.willis24@btinternet.com A.M.H. Handyman Services Internal & External Painting All aspects of DIY Work • Flat Pack Assembly Power Washing: Driveways, Patios, Paths & Decking Gutter, Fascia Boards & Window Cleaning (Bungalows only) Call or email Andy for a free estimate Tel: 07961 443623 handyandyharding@gmail.com Local and Reliable P olar P lastics PVC-U SPECIALIST IN: l WINDOWS l DOORS l CONSERVATORIES l FASCIAS l CLADDING l GUTTERING l GLASS UNITS l WINDOW REPAIRS l FENCING & GATES www.polarplastics.co.uk Email:  sales@polarplastics.co.uk l Open 6 Days a Week l No Hard Sale Family Business l 10 Year Insurance Backed Guarantee Registered Company 10 HOLBURY PRECINCT, HOLBURY DROVE, HOLBURY TEL: (023) 8089 9611 If you’re new to this way of shopping then pop in and speak to either Kay or Helen and they will go through the whole process. Just bring your container, weigh, full weigh and pay or you can have a paper bag on us. Unique Retail, 19 High Street, Hythe SO45 6AG 023 8084 5340 www.facebook.com/uniqueretailshop Subscripton Available email: uniqueretail@outlook.com for more information are selling zero waste dried food in Unique Retail Send your local news to The Editor, The Herald, 2 High Street, Hythe SO45 6AH or email editor@herald-publishing.co.uk Changing Times – Unique Retail Moves Online by Owner, Kay Bentley Unique Retail has brightened Hythe’s high street since 2016 when we opened our doors selling handmade cra items made by the local community. e pandemic, although a challenge, hasn’t slowed us down as we’ve been lucky enough to showcase beautiful hand-cra ed items online. With the support and exibility of our wonderful customers who swapped the high street for online, we have been lucky enough to continue trading throughout lockdown. However, as the uncertainty with the ongoing pandemic continues, we have made the decision to close our (physical) doors at the end of July. It is a sad decision for all involved and one we haven’t taken likely, but feel it is for the best at this time. Even though we won’t be on the high street we won’t be far from you. Unique Retail is continuing via the virtual online shop on our website. is allows you to purchase beautiful handmade items, along with the zero-waste, plastic-free ‘Nudie foodie’ range which o ers dried food goods delivered direct to your door. So, if you have any special events coming up or are looking to treat yourself then pop by before July and see what we have to o er! Our stockists have been keeping busy during the lockdown period and have lots to show o . For more information on how to sell through our website or if you would like more information regarding the zero-waste food range please contact us through our website: www.uniqueretailshop.com Unique Retail in Hythe High Street NEW BENCH AT SCHOOL ROAD, FAWLEY Councillor Alan Alvey has made a donation of £500 from his District Councillor Grant monies towards a new bench for School Road, Fawley. e original bench was destroyed by a joy rider late last year - the Council grounds team replaced this with a red bench which they had in stock, however although some people were grateful for any bench to sit on, it must be said this was not met with much enthusiasm by other local residents! Following emails and messages on social media the red bench was removed and has been replaced with one more ‘in keeping’ with the village. Deputy Clerk Sue Markides said : “It was interesting to learn from one local resident that in 1951, his grandmother arranged and paid for the first bench installed there, and another on the green at Ashlett Creek. As a senior member of Fawley W.I., she had been involved with a wartime scheme to provide extra food for isolated rural dwellers. When the scheme was wound up after the war, the remaining money was to be spent on improvements to local communities. She petitioned Fawley Parish Council to install a bench, so that mothers and children waiting for the bus could rest while they waited.” Cllr Alvey added: “Jason Mansbridge and his team of Ground Staff have positioned this bench 1.5 meters from the original position making it further away from a newly installed road light. The seat has been positioned perpendicular to the oak tree with safety (the tree gives potential protection from vehicles on the main road), shade and ease of access (closer to the path for members of the public that may struggle on slippery or uneven ground) in mind. I hope the bench will be enjoyed for many a year by the residents of Fawley.” Jason Mansbridge, Grounds Manager Fawley Parish Council and District Councillor Alan Alvey A er a year of cancelled events the organisers of the annual ‘Fawley Show’ are delighted to announce the event will now be held on Saturday 28th August 2021. With classic cars, live music, food, drink and more this event is FREE for all the family. Just bring yourselves and the sunshine from 10am. More details to follow but pencil this date in your diary! The (Fawley) Show Must Go On!