Herald - Issue 418

Page 14 • The HERALD • 27th January 2022 v READ THE HERALD ONLINE: www.herald-publishing.co.uk v Chris Hopkins Painting, Decorating, Carpentry, Tiling Free Estimates Photographs & references available on request Telephone: 023 8081 5210 Mobile: 07986 806277 FREE ESTIMATES Call Richard on 07554 421544 or 023 8178 8299 PEST CONTROL Domestic, Commercial & Agricultural • WASPS • MOLES • RABBITS • RATS • BEES • MICE • SQUIRRELS • PIGEONS • INSECTS Local Friendly Family Run Business Fully Trained & Insured A.M.H. Handyman Services Internal & External Painting All aspects of DIY Work • Flat Pack Assembly Power Washing: Driveways, Patios, Paths & Decking Gutter, Fascia Boards & Window Cleaning (Bungalows only) Call or email Andy for a free estimate Tel: 07961 443623 handyandyharding@gmail.com Local and Reliable M.D.S. DIGITAL INSTALLS/SERVICE • DIGITAL AERIALS/FREEVIEW • SKY DIGITAL/FREESAT DIGITAL • EXTRA TELEVISION POINTS • TELEPHONE LINES/POINTS • TELEVISION SYSTEMS SETUP/TUNED • WALL MOUNTED TV’S QUALIFIED, FAST FRIENDLY SERVICE FREE SURVEYS/QUOTES BEAULIEU: 01590 611011 MOBILE: 07717 194441 LOCAL ARTIST UNVEILS NEW COLLECTION by Mandy Smith Artist Despite starting last year under the gloom of restrictions from the pandemic, 2021 proved a successful year of experimentation and ‘firsts’, participating in several Southampton based exhibitions, both solo and group exhibitions with Cowprint Artists Group and newly created Zest Arts Collective. It was great to open my studio and welcome visitors for Hampshire Open Studios in the Waterside last August and to meet people again at God’s House Tower Christmas Makers market in December. Much of my inspiration for my printmaking comes from the things that I see every day from the landscape, the changing seasons and architecture. I graduated from Solent University in 2018 and am well known outlets in the area. Two of the Lepe greetings cards are now on sale at e Herald o ce in Hythe. Both the Watch House and the Millenium Beacon greetings cards retail at £2.75 each. Watch House at Lepe Millennium Beacon, Lepe for my range of original heritage prints depicting the cultural and old town buildings in Southampton and the boats found on the water between Hythe and town. More recently I have focused on views and compositions inspired by Lepe. My new greetings cards are available in several Motown Evening a Success!! An evening of Motown, organised by Carol and Merv Langdale, was held at e Fawley British Legion on Saturday 27th November 2021. Despite concerns with numbers, over 125 attended the evening and danced the night away with ‘DJ Arf’ and Mark Blondel keeping the tunes upbeat. e evening was to raise money for charity. In the current climate, all charities rely heavily on donations. e two chosen charities were ‘Solent Mind’ and ‘Reach the Streets (Southampton)’. In addition to the disco, a ra e also took place with the local community donating some great prizes. anks go out to everyone who gave a prize, unfortunately too many to mention. All monies from the whole evening, totalling almost £1,200, was shared between the charities. In addition to the fundraising, feedback has been positive with everyone having fun, a real boost that people needed. Details of ‘Solent Mind’ can be found at: www. s o l e n t m i n d . o r g . u k . Carrie Langdale and Julie England-Merritt are the founders of ‘Reach the Streets (Southampton)’ and you can see more about how they are helping those living on the streets by visiting them on Facebook. As everyone knows, the next couple of months are the coldest time of the year, so if you have any spare single duvets, hats, scarves and gloves, they would be gratefully received. The organisation are more than happy to collect if you text Carol Langdale on: 07834 557830 . Once again, a huge thank you to everyone who helped organise and run the event, making it the success that it was. See you at the next one! A ‘Hythe’ of Activity at Hythe Library New Games Afternoons for grown-ups at Hythe Library. The first, second & third Monday of every month 2pm until 4pm - just drop in. Go along and play a variety of board games/ cards with friends old & new. ey supply the games, or you can take your own. Only £1 which includes a hot drink. Local History - Discover more about the history of your local area at Hythe Library. Look through old photos, pamphlets & news articles. Includes Hythe, Blackfield, Beaulieu and more. e Last Monday of each month 2pm until 4pm. Only £1 which includes a hot drink. First session begins Monday 31st January 2022. Chatterbooks is a group for everyone aged 7-11, who love books, arts and cra s and having fun! Second Tuesday of the month 3.45pm until 4.45pm. FREE Photography & Digital Skills - Tuesday 8th and 15th February 2022 10am until 12pm. An introduction to the basic and more advanced functions of your camera to help you take photos to be proud of. Booking is essential , please visit: www.hants. gov.uk/shop to book your place. If you have issues booking online please contact branch sta or call: 023 9223 2957