Herald - Issue 412

Page 46 • The HERALD • 16th September 2021 v GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH THE HERALD v SPADEWORK Family Landscaping & Fencing Team ] Decking & Natural Sandstone Paving ] Patios ] Driveways ] Block Paving ] Turfing ] All Types of Domestic & Commercial Fencing ] Security Fencing Supplied & Fitted Tel: (023) 8089 4909 Mobile: 07703 566814 u F ree E stimates u F ully I nsured | DOWN THE GARDEN PATH | Blackfield Flower Club Black eld Flower Club n xt meeting takes place on Tuesday 12th October for a talk by Pip Bentley. ey have a programme which will take them to February 2022 when the AGM will be held. is is followed on Tuesday 9th November for a demonstration by nati nal demonstrator Mig Kimpton. Meetings take place at the Royal British Legion Club, Exbury Road, Black eld, SO45 1ZD. Please call Jan Gordon on: 023 8084 4835 for more information or visit: www.black eld owerclub. co.uk Pruning your Roses Beaulieu Horticultural Societymeet on Thursday 14th October at 2pm in East Boldre Village Hall, for a talk by John Baker ‘Gardens of Japan’; and Thursday 11th November at 2.30pm in East Boldre Village Hall, AGM followed by Gardeners Question Time and refreshments. Visitors to talks £2. New members always welcome, contact: 01590 612408. Gardens of Japan Woodlands Gardening Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month. Meetings start at 7.30pm at Hanger Farm in Totton, and their next meeting takes place on Tuesday 12th October for a talk by Stuart Pocock titled ‘Pruning Your Roses’. Visitors will be very welcome at £2.50; for more information about the club, call Susanna on: 023 8029 2953. Charity Celebrates Supporters’ Return A charity in Hampshire has welcomed its supporters back to its headquarters in-person a er a long 14 months of restrictions. Learning disability charity Minstead Trust welcomed people back with a picnic party in the beautiful grounds of Minstead Lodge near Lyndhurst in July. e Trust supports more than 200 adults with learning disabilities across Hampshire to nd work, learn new skills and live in their own homes. Although social distancing remained in place, guests were able to enjoy a relaxed a ernoon lled with cream teas and Pimm’s in the stunning gardens of Minstead Lodge. e Lodge has been closed to the public for over a year due to COVID-19 restrictions so this was a wonderful way to celebrate the easing of restrictions and the warmer weather. Live entertainment was provided by Romsey Ukulele Band and REMbrandt, an REM tribute act. ere were also some great prizes up for grabs in the ra e thanks to support from New Forest Hampers and NMPI Digital Incubeta. e funds raised from the event will help Minstead Trust continue to o er training and support to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities. As well as direct support for people with learning disabilities, the Trust runs social enterprises Furzey Gardens, Hanger FarmArts Centre andMinstead Lodge events venue. All of these social enterprises o er work experience for people with learning disabilities. If you would like to nd out more about Minstead Trust or how you can get involved with the charity, please visit: www.minsteadtrust.org.uk View of Minstead Lodge gardens HOLBURY MANOR WI Holbury Manor WI are a small but very friendly group, whose membership ranges from women in their 30’s to the more mature! Usually they meet on the 4th Monday of every month at 7.30pm at e Good Shepherd Community Hall, Roewood Road, Holbury, SO45 2JN but right now, things have changed a bit, due to COVID-19. ey’re still meeting regularly – but virtually (via Zoom instead of face to face) and are currently planning their Meeting Schedule on a rolling 3 month basis. Don’t worry if you’ve never used Zoom before, there’s plenty of help available, so why not give it a try? eir next two meetings are scheduled for Monday 27th September for a talk titled ‘Vision On’ by Twinkle Patel from the local opticians, who will be telling the about life as an optician. Following on Monday 25th October for a talk titled ‘My life in the police force’ (as told through the medium of quilts) tbc. eir Cra Club continues but currently on a virtual basis. Anyone interested in attending please contact Anita M. eir next meeting is on T hursday 4th October for Beaded Christmas Tree, Anita M will be hosting this cra club session. Please note that this will be held 7-9pm. eir Book Club runs monthly, 1st ursday of the month, starting at 7.30pm (Zoom). On Thursday 7th October with e Moonstone by Wilkie Collins, hosted by Karen; and Thursday 4th November with e Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, hosted by Anita P. Visitors are always welcome and with no obligation to join, so why not give it a try? To find out more and take part in their Zoom meetings please email: tracybaker@hampshirewi.org.uk When things are back to normal they will resume their meetings at their usual venue. Music in Romsey next concert in Romsey Abbey takes place on Saturday 2nd October at 7.30pm for e Four Seasons & Requiem, Nova Foresta Classical Players with e Romsey Singers. en on Saturday 23rd October at 7.30pm for Gabrieli Roar: Re-creation Haydn: e Creation Gabrieli, under Paul McCreesh, performs Haydn’s e Creation, joined by a chorus of 200 local young singers and a line-up of stunning soloists. en on Saturday 30th October at 7.30pm for An Evening with Michelmersh Silver Band. With a reputation for top-quality entertainment, Hampshire’s premier brass band returns with a concert packed full of music to suit all tastes. For ticket purchases and enquiries (unless stated otherwise) please contact Romsey Visitor Information Centre, 13 Church Street, Romsey. Tel: 01794 512987 (no booking fee) or book online for Music in Romsey Abbey concerts in Romsey Abbey (booking fee applies) at: www.ticketsource/musicinromsey MUSIC IN ROMSEY