Herald - Issue 414

v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v 28th October 2021 • The HERALD • Page 5 MP Guttering & Roofing Services • Fascias, Guttering, Soffits, Cladding and much more PVCu work • All roof repairs, gutters, flat roofs, chimney repairs • Moss removal 15% Discount for OAP’s Established 30 years 07730 377114 023 8087 9135 mpgutteringservices@outlook.com DECORATOR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING General Small Maintenance Works Reliable, Prompt with a High Standard of Work Fully Insured • Free Estimates NICK CROUCHER 023 8084 8154 or 07594 582194 Lord Lieutenant Celebrates Wessex Cancer Trust’s 40th Birthday The Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson, and the new leader of Southampton City Council, Daniel Fitzhenry, were among 100 guests who came together at Kuti’s Royal Pier in Southampton on Thursday 23rd September to celebrate Wessex Cancer Trust’s 40th birthday. Almost 100 representatives from local businesses and organisations enjoyed a drinks reception and canapés before being treated to performances by singer, Martin Murphy, and magician, Paul Newton. Wessex Cancer Trust’s Head of Fundraising, Sally Hillyear, says it was a very special evening: “We’re proud to be a charity that provides free and local support to anyone living with cancer, so it was wonderful to be able to come together with guests from our local community to say a huge thank you for all the support they’ve given us throughout the past 40 years. We’re incredibly grateful to Kuti Miah and his team for putting on such a great evening, as well as DEOS and Drive Personnel for sponsoring the event.” e Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire and his wife marked the occasion by cutting a 40th birthday cake donated by Donna’s Cakes and Bakes. He said: “Much has changed within our local communities over the past 40 years, but Wessex Cancer Trust has been a constant; providing unwavering support to those who really need it. The past 18 months have been incredibly tough for those living with cancer – and for Wessex Cancer Trust, yet its team of dedicated staff and volunteers has really stepped up to make sure everyone who needs support can continue to access it. It’s therefore poignant that so many people who have been part of this charity’s journey since 1981 could be here tonight and a real testament to how valued it is throughout Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. Congratulations Wessex Cancer Trust and here’s to the next 40 years.” e evening was a highlight in a year of special 40th birthday events designed to celebrate, re ect and give thanks. ese have included a sponsored Solent swim, virtual balloon race and Walk for Hope. Still to come in 2021 are the charity’s Starlit Trail and Christmas concert. For more information on how you can get involved, visit: www.wessexcancer.org.uk Celebrating in style, Diane Cutler, Chair of Trustees at Wessex Cancer Trust, Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson, and Rachel Billsberry-Grass, CEO of Wessex Cancer Trust. Photo credit: Dave Dodge e Wednesday ‘A ernooners’ Bridge Club would welcome new members. ey are a small friendly club meeting in the Hythe & Dibden Community Centre, Brinton Lane, Hythe on Wednesdays 1pm until 4pm . Some knowledge of bridge would be necessary. If you are interested in a friendly social bridge game please call Ann on: 023 8084 7455 or Jan on: 023 8084 5744 for more details. Afternooners Bridge Club