Herald - Issue 411

26th August 2021 • The HERALD • Page 27 v INDEPENDENT, LOCAL AND PROUD v • Re-Skimming • Rendering • Coving • Dry Lining • Tacking • Artex Covered • Floor Screeding www.tbrownplastering.co.uk Call: 07919 183989 Friendly • Reliable • Professional • Free Estimates PRIVATE, COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL Acorn Building Contracts Ltd u Reliable, local builders offering affordable, quality workmanship u Our employees are fully qualified and fully insured u All aspects of building undertaken including extensions, structural alterations, roofing, ground works, kitchens, bathrooms, carpentry and plastering u Drawings arranged u Insurance work undertaken u Local Authority Approved Contractor For free quotations and friendly advice please call Office: 023 8024 3336 Mobile: 07786 656865 Email: acornbuilding@gmail.com or visit our website: www.acorn-builders.co.uk You will not be disappointed HYTHE’S BEST KEPT SECRET by Donna Head, Editor Tucked away under the canopy opposite Waitrose is Hythe’s best kept secret, Harvey’s of Hythe. Established in 2007, the local family run business prides itself on serving the freshest produce, selling baguettes, sandwiches, rolls, panini’s, along with New Forest Ice Cream and sweets. However, they are harbouring a secret weapon, in the form of International Cheese and Dairy Awards UK Ambassador, Jonathan Broomfield. Back in 2020 when the world went into lockdown Harvey’s diversi ed. Jonathan’s knowledge and expertise in the cheese world, coupled with the renowned customer service of Mum Amanda, and Sister Pippa made for an excellent pairing, adding cheese to Harvey’s repertoire. Passionate about supporting local, British cheesemakers and purveyors, Jonathan seeks out only the nest quality to stock in the shop. Always stocking a large array of different cheeses and with an ever- changing selection you would be hard pushed to nd a better, more authentic selection. On meeting Jonathan you can instantly see why he carries such an accolade – He certainly knows his onions (or rather his cheeses!) e Ambassador is regularly called up as an event speaker, and has hosted alongside leading Sommelier’s from some of the nest hotels and Michelin star restaurants around the globe. Jonathan simply loves bringing the world of cheese to the high street, making local and British cheese accessible to all, he explains: “Britain produces some of the finest cheeses and accompaniments I’ve ever tasted, but to many selecting ‘new’ cheeses can be daunting. This is why; whenever I describe cheese I use a simplistic approach to make it accessible to all. People want to know; what it tastes like, where it’s from, what it goes with, how to cook with it and from there I can recommend cheeses they might like to try. I am also dedicated in highlighting local produce – we live in one of the most beautiful parts of the Country and the local produce is second- to-none”. One of the Harvey’s Cheese’s most popular options is their £10 taster box. 10 individual cheeses for you to try, hand selected by Jonathan for you to experience a diverse selection of cheeses. A wonderful opportunity to try some of those unfamiliar cheeses – enabling you to ‘dip your toe’ into the cheese world! Another C word worth an early mention is Christmas (there you go, I’ve said it!) I know where I will be putting my Christmas Cheese order this year, and may I add with such expertise on hand they, no doubt, will need to extend the counter in the near future. For more information about Jonathan and the Love Cheese Live! Event he will be attending visit: www. internationalcheeseawards.co.uk/content/visitors Jonathan Broomfield, International Cheese and Dairy Awards UK Ambassador at Harvey’s of Hythe’s Cheese Counter Tales from the Graveyard of All Saints’ Church, Fawley the end of the Vice Admiral Francis Parry article (issue 409). I am delighted to tell you that DAVID QUENSELL is NOT deceased. Much of the text in that article was based or substantiated by the text from the book he wrote called ‘A SOLID AND JUDICIOUS OFFICER’. Thank you David for contacting me. Papier maché heads, hand-made by ‘Popeye’ Continued from page 26 Kerney who have given so generously of their time and k n o w l e d g e , plus The Herald Office for their help and patience. My sincere apologies for the incorrect statement at