Herald - Issue 409

v INDEPENDENT, LOCAL AND PROUD v 15th July 2021 • The HERALD • Page 25 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 Todd Beverley Carpentry Services Quality workmanship with over 20 years experience All Household Carpentry Undertaken including: • Kitchen/Bathroom/Bedroom fitting • Purpose Built Cupboards and Wardrobes • Internal/External Door Hanging • Solid/Laminate Flooring • Window Renovation • Decking For a friendly & reliable service you can trust call: Tel: 023 8086 0969 Mobile: 07941 021558 NEW FOREST PLUMBING AND MAINTENANCE 24/7 LTD *YOUR LOCAL 24 HOUR EMERGENCY CALL OUT PLUMBER* We provide a wide range of plumbing services, with an established reputation for quality, service and customer satisfaction. www.newforestplumbing247.com Contact us on 07912 092557 or 023 8194 0237 newforestplumbing@yahoo.com 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 www.newforestfabrics.co.uk Tel: 023 8178 3386 Fabulous fabrics, Sirdar Wools, Janome Sewing Machines & Haberdashery Beaulieu Road, Dibden Purlieu SO45 4PX Open Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm; Sat 9am-4pm Send your local news to The Editor, The Herald, 2 High Street, Hythe SO45 6AH or email editor@herald-publishing.co.uk New Forest Fabrics continues to support the whole of the Waterside area with fabulous fabrics for patchwork, dressmaking, curtains and upholstery. ey also have an ever increasing range of hand knitting wools from Sirdar, Hay eld and Patons plus DMC embroidery threads. As the local agent for Janome sewing machines and overlockers, they have a good selection of models in stock to suit all budgets and abilities. Cra ing activities in general and needlecra s in particular have long been known to aid mental wellbeing. Due to their repetitive nature, most crafts require focus and attention which can provide healthy distraction from other stresses, increasing pride, enjoyment and self-awareness. Sue and Niki are always on hand to o er help and advice no matter what project you have in mind. e shop is open from 9am to 5pm every weekday and 9am to 4pm on a Saturday and they are following all the COVID-19 government guidance to keep everyone safe. Call in to the shop on Beaulieu Road, Dibden Purlieu SO45 4PX and see what a treasure trove there is on your doorstep! For more information visit: www.newforestfabrics.co.uk The Fabric of the Waterside LEARN TO SING IN HARMONY the Southampton, Winchester and New Forest areas as restrictions are gradually released. Chorus director John Masters said : “It has been a tough time for most choirs but we have managed to keep interest high by making the most of the internet. It has not been easy but we are a tight-knit group and have been keeping in touch with our members throughout so that we are ready to carry on as soon as the restrictions are lifted. Anyone from choirs who have not been so fortunate are more than welcome to come along, see what we do and join in for three months for free to see if they like it. Many current Ocean Harmony members had never sung before they joined us.” Ocean Harmony has grown steadily since it was formed in 2003 and performs locally as well as taking part in local and national competitions. Its best performances have come in recent years - claiming 12th place in the prestigious British Association of Barbershop Singers UK competition in 2019. “You do not have to take part in the competitions to be part of Ocean Harmony,” added John. “It is just one small part of what we do. Singing locally and social events are just as important to us.” Barbershop singing is made up of four sections - bass, lead, tenor and baritone - which blend to give the chorus its unique sound. Anyone interested in giving a cappella singing a try will be given free tuition for three months at the choir’s weekly meeting on Wednesday evenings at Colbury Memorial Hall, Ashurst (7.30pm). For more information call Frank on: 07798 800028 or John on: 07969 899399, or email: welcome@ oceanharmony.co.uk A New Forest based male voice choir is o ering free lessons to rst time singers and people looking to join a new group a er more than a year of lockdown. While many choirs have struggled to keep going because of strict COVID-19 rules, popular barbershop chorus Ocean Harmony have made the most of the internet and camaraderie to keep the chorus together. It is now looking to bolster its own line-up by welcoming newcomers from in and around Ocean Harmony is welcoming new members Totton Repair Cafe e aim of the Totton Repair Café, along with all repair cafés, is to try and prevent small household goods from going to land ll if they stop working. ere are so many items being thrown away with minor faults which can normally be xed by their team of repairers. While they can never guarantee to x all items, they will always give it a good go! If they cannot repair it they are able to give advice on the repair items and will also PAT test electrical items once they have worked on them. A er your repair is completed all they ask for is a voluntary donation towards the cost of the hall and any money raised over cost will go to the Community Centre. Totton Repair Cafés are running on Saturday 21st August and Saturday 16th October. They will be open from 10.30am until 1pm at Totton & Eling Community Centre. Please feel free to pop down & see what it’s all about and have a chat & if you have the necessary talents, please come and volunteer as a repairer. For further details please contact the Totton & Eling Community Centre on: 023 8086 3769 or email: tottonrepaircafe@gmx.co.uk