Herald - Issue 412

Page 14 • The HERALD • 16th September 2021 v READ THE HERALD ONLINE: www.herald-publishing.co.uk v New Forest Scaffolding All aspects of scaffolding undertaken • Extensions • Chimneys • Re-Roofing • New Builds etc For a friendly, local, reliable service and a free quotation Telephone: 07734 476855 www.newforestscaffolding.co.uk Full Liability Insurance Lychette Cottage, Roughdown, Blackfield SO45 1XG PC PAINTING & DECORATING SERVICES Interior/Exterior Painting Decorating & Small Home Improvements Paul 07783 405977 Free Estimates ~ Fully Insured 30 years experience pcdecor8@gmail.com FLAT ROOFING SPECIALISTS All Roof Repairs Tel: 023 8184 5632 Mobile: 07880 508415 Email: steve@braithwaiteroo ng.co.uk THE FLAT ROOF SPECIALIST SOLENT SKIP HIRE FOR ALL YOUR COMMERCIAL AND DOMESTIC WASTE MINI ~ MIDI ~ MAXI EXTRA REACH VEHICLES WE COVER YOUR AREA 023 8066 0123 Email: solent.skiphire@btconnect.com Send your local news to The Editor, The Herald, 2 High Street, Hythe SO45 6AH RNLI Great Waterside Raft Race Best Presented Raft ‘RNLI Wifeboat’ - a well-deserved win for the wives and girlfriends of the RNLI Calshot Crew. Photo Credit: Penny Wade & RNLI Most Ingenious Raft’ was awarded to ‘Fish and Ships’ – all made out of cardboard! Photo Credit: Penny Wade & RNLI Winners of the Junior Raft Race ‘Drowned Rat’, receiving their award from TV presenter and historian, Dan Snow. Photo Credit: Penny Wade & RNLI After an uncertain weather forecast, a pleasant summers’ day brought spectators out in their numbers for the 33rd RNLI Great Waterside Raft Race on Sunday 22nd August. The whole side of the marina was filled with spectators, with others watching from Prospect Place and the Pier. not sure how it would compare to previous years, but it has gone very well. There was a great atmosphere and I think people were just glad to get out again and enjoy themselves. Each year, our small team of volunteers work tirelessly to ensure the event goes to plan, so I am pleased it has paid off.” Also at the ra race was a Cole’s Fairground, BBQ and refreshments, Souvenirs, their Main Sponsor, TMT Legal Services had a stall and RNLI Mascot Stormy Stan. Before the presentation of the trophies and medals by TV presenter and historian, Dan Snow, the ra e was drawn, where several excellent prizes were won. Proceedings were once again superbly covered by John McGuinn. Since it began in the 1980’s, the race is organised by RNLI Hythe and Calshot Fundraising Branch. is year it has raised just under £5,000 so far, before sponsorship is received from the ra teams. e Branch would like to take this opportunity to thank sponsors, volunteers, and competitors for all their hard work and kind support, not forgetting the many spectators for their continued generosity. ere were 11 ra s with well over 50 crew, competing for trophies and medals. The winners of the rst race, Best Decorated, as well as the Most Ingenious Ra was “ Fish and Ships ”, which did very well, considering it was made from cardboard! Next was e Formula 1 Race, which was won by Ebenezers Pub in Hythe, where they also won the Pub Race. Next came the Ladies’ Race, which was won by “ The Sarah Bee ” ( e Eastleigh Boxing Club). Best Presented Ra was the “ RNLI Wifeboat ” - a well-deserved win for the wives and girlfriends of the RNLI Calshot Crew, who also came second in the Handicap Race. The Junior Ra Race was won by “ Drowned Rat ”, which was manned by Hythe Sea Scouts. Lastly, the Handicap Race was also won by “ The Sarah Bee ”, which won the Parnell Cup for Best Overall E ort. RNLI Press Officer, Dan Poole, said: “Given the past 18 months or so, we were absolutely delighted with the turnout. We were