Herald - Issue 409

v THE NEXT HERALD IS OUT ON 5TH AUGUST v 15th July 2021 • The HERALD • Page 77 HERALD RECRUITMENT PART TIME SCHOOL RUN DRIVERS REQUIRED We are currently looking for new drivers to fill rewarding, part time roles in our busy, family run business. We specialise in transporting disabled and vulnerable children and young adults with a range of special needs to school’s across Hampshire. All applicants must be physically fit, 100% reliable and punctual with a pleasant attitude towards others. A New Forest District Council Private Hire License would be an advantage, however, we can help you obtain this. In return we offer good rates of pay and a reliable and well maintained company vehicle. Our working days are Monday-Friday and approximately 17-20 hours per week during term times. These positions may suit retired or semi-retired persons but all applicants are welcome. To enquire in the first instance, please email: tccsoton@gmail.com Poets Corner SPORTS EXTRA GOLF GALORE FOR THE LADIES OF BRAMSHOTT HILL GOLF CLUB June was yet another busy month of competitions for the ladies section at Bramshott Hill golf club and the Anniversary Medal saw a large number of entrants. Division 1: Winner M Shepherd, 2nd M Tennant , 3rd J Renyard ; Division 2: Winner P Colmer , 2nd U Symes , 3rd L Compton ; Division 3: Winner P Hedges, 2nd M Robinson , 3rd C Boiling . On the same day the weekly competition took place on the 9 hole short course and congratulations go to the winner P Hansford and in second place J Richardson. Another week and yet another competition, this time the Centenary Foursomes. What a close competition this turned out to be with only four points separating the 1st and 12th place. e winning team were H Hanmore & C Davis closely followed in second place by J Merrett & D Ryan and third were S Leonard & L Bell . And nally the stableford quali er on the 17th June saw Jackie Howells winning Division 1. Second place was Jocelyn Renyard and in third place Lynn Dunkason . Dividion 2: Winner K Cotterell , 2nd J Physick , 3rd L Compton ; Division 3: Winner S Drodge , 2nd C Jones , 3rd M Robinson . ursday 24th June, was a ne day in many respects. Weather was kind. Amp eld par 3 Golf Course was a lush green. Greens were lightning fast. And New Forest Seniors beat Amp eld GC Seniors by three and a half to two and a half. is was a superb follow-up to their 6-0 home victory against Amp eld Seniors in April. An excellent two course meal was enjoyed on the patio, old friendships were rekindled, new ones made and, all in all, a ne day’s golf. New Forest Golf Club Seniors Win Away at Ampfield The Hythe Ferry by Vic Lee THE SONG OF THE SEA by Dorothy Lockyer I’m feeling a little apprehensive, at’s a big word for me to use. I’m trying to get my head in gear Since I’ve heard the news. I know how to greet people, But then my mind goes blank. I can no longer make small talk, My conversation will turn rank. I’ve been studying the dictionary Now we are allowed to mix, But I will get confused And burst into nervous hysterics. It’s a big step to take. A real jungle out there. Full of chatty people All with stories to share. ere’s those who have lost love ones, And those who’ve been through Hell. If they need a good listener at’s something I do well. But if they’re in need of conversation I’m afraid they’re out of luck. I’m sure a er the rst sentence I will literally be stuck! You see all this time It’s just been my pen and me. And I’ve put all my thoughts Into poetry. BACK TO THE JUNGLE by Marlene Parmenter I took my children down to Hythe And for a treat, well go down the pier But as we waited my daughter said How the engine had just shed a tear. We all looked at the engine And have to admit it did look rather sad. It then told of the news he’d just received And how all of it was bad, ey were doing away with the ferry; ey were closing the service down, As most of the passengers were going by bus, When they wanted to go over to town, My children were very upset ey started to sob and then cried, As the pier train and ferry Would no longer take part in the making of History on the Waterside, So we owe it to our children; To make sure the ferry survives. So they can still enjoy the treasures at has enriched all of our lives. But they are not going down without a ght. And have organised a petition And spending thousands of pounds On restoring us back to our original condition. Come dive with me into the deep blue sea There are wonders to behold, come and see! I’m sure you’ve heard tell, the song of the whale There’s so much more to this fantastic tale! Beneath rolling waves an orchestra plays A crescendo of sound that fills then wanes. Can you see the octopus? Tentacles spread Stroking the harp strings, sweet music to shed. The muscle and cockle clap with their shell Keeping the rhythm at which they excel. Shrimps and prawns dance on the glockenspiel Music to the ears of a passing seal. The squid floating past with a cheery “Hello” Settle down with the fiddles and their bow. The hammerhead shark likes to beat the drum Its reverberations causing, oh, such fun! Behind the orchestra such variety of fish A more holistic choir, you could not wish. Enter the crab, baton in his front claw Draws the music together, as you listen in awe. SEND YOUR POEMS TO 2 HIGH STREET, HYTHE SO45 6AH