Herald - Issue 414

v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v 28th October 2021 • The HERALD • Page 15 High-end New and Quality Used Bikes, Servicing and Accessories H GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE H Open Tuesday to Saturday 9.30am – 5pm www.blakescycles.com 15 Shamrock Way, Hythe Marina, Hythe, SO45 6DY 023 8084 7886 Adventure in Travel Travel Consultant 07403 122216 F: Adventure in Travel SP DECORATING Painting & Decorating Specialist Simon Perks Tel: 07889 091420 Email: simonperks@rocketmail.com • Interior & Exteriors • Wallpaper Hanging • Prompt & Reliable Service • Free Quotations & Expert Advice • Fully Insured Approved by Trading Standards PRIVATE, COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL Send your local news to The Editor, The Herald, 2 High Street, Hythe SO45 6AH Autumn Exhibitions at the New Forest Heritage Centre Dedicated cyclists know how important it is to ‘Be Safe & Be Seen’ whilst enjoying the many cycle routes this beautiful part of the country has to o er. Cycling has seen a massive spike in popularity over the last couple of years and rightly so, with so many more people dusting o their cycles the demand for advice, servicing and parts has increased dramatically. Now is the perfect season to dedicate some of your time and attention to your trusty two wheelers. When it comes to looking after cars, services and MOTs are second-nature in this country. However, the humble bicycle sometimes gets over looked. With shorter days and icy weather ahead, now really is the time to get your wheels ‘winter-ready.’ Blakes Cycles at Hythe Marina Village are fully stocked and ready for the season. ey have their own servicing department and will assess your bike, giving you an honest estimate of cost before starting work, so you can rest assured there will be no nasty surprises when the bill comes in! As well as offering a range of servicing options, in store you will nd everything you need to keep you safe during your ride with a selection of fluorescent Giro bike helmets, Muc-O products to keep your bike clean and the cogs greased, along with USB charging LED bicycle lights for those darker mornings and gloomy evenings. Blakes Cycles owner Richard Blake is thrilled to have been so warmly welcomed by the local cycling community and is always keen to talk ‘bike’ to enthusiasts that stop by his shop in the Marina. Are you considering a bike upgrade soon? Then why not go along and see the range of high calibre bicycles in store, whether you are a commuter, recreational rider, tourer, roadie, or mountain biker, they offer something for everyone. For something Pedalling into Winter really special why not check out the latest Argon-18 bikes or even consider a custom-made bicycle just for you. From advice and accessories to servicing and purchasing, Blakes Cycles truly is your one-stop bicycle shop. New Forest Heritage Centre will be hosting a stunning exhibition of photography. David Bailey: Wildlife Wanderings, running until 9th January 2022 e international award-winning David Bailey will be displaying magni cent wildlife photographs. David has the reputation for being one of the UK’s best photographers of hares; this exhibition will feature quality detailed images of hares amongst other wildlife, such as red squirrels, deer, and birds. In October 2020, David had his second book published by Halsgrove Publishing and this, along with many images from the exhibition, will be available to purchase, including greeting cards, framed and unframed prints, and detailed images printed on aluminium boards. ‘Outstared by a hare’ photograph by David Bailey