Herald - Issue 419

v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v 17th February 2022 • The HERALD • Page 15 Come in and see our stylish range Tables, dressers, mirrors, lamps, home fragrance, coasters, art, giftware and lots more! Open Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 4pm 023 8084 4472 • beashomeltd@gmail.com Bea’s Home, 50 Pylewell Road, Hythe SO45 6AQ Quality furniture to suit every pocket T: 023 8086 1278 HANDY WOMAN - CHRIS Send your local news or events to The Editor, The Herald, 2 High Street, Hythe SO45 6AH or email: editor@herald-publishing.co.uk The Ubiquitous and Versatile Retreat! by alexandra@alexandrasafrica.com e word ‘RETREAT’ has come to mean many things. To those with military experience, it will likely mean an act of moving back or withdrawing from something dangerous, di cult, or disagreeable. For others it might conjure up visions of a lovely, quiet, isolated place, a country cottage for example - many of which are to be found in our wonderful New Forest. It is where one goes to get away from it all. A spot under a shady tree to sit lazily for hours reading a favourite book with just the birds, the wind, and trees for company. ere are, of course, spiritual and yoga retreats, symbolic of a place of sanctuary where one might withdraw for prayer, study, or meditation. ere are also cooking, detox, weight-loss and those that o er an escape that is a little quirkier and eclectic – just look at the wonderful options on: www.newforestescapes. com! If you fancy a nature and wildlife retreat a little further a eld in Southern Africa - please get in touch! Alexandra’s Africa is a local Tour Operating Company, offering a range of eco-cultural safaris, retreats & volunteering for mature travellers in Southern Africa. Tel: 023 8086 1278 or visit: www.alexandrasafrica.com JST Launches First Ever ‘Big Weekends’ Revealing Life Onboard a Tall Ship about getting involved in this snapshot of what a longer voyage may be like, and to book tickets, visit: www.jst.org.uk/voyages For those looking for a new challenge in the new year, a Southampton- based sailing charity is offering ‘Big Weekends’ onboard its flagship, Tenacious. Global sailing charity, the Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST) has announced ve special weekends in February and March designed for anyone wanting to experience what it’s like on board a tall ship. Budding sailors will have the chance to work with the JST’s permanent crew and its volunteers, while learning new skills and making new friends. Starting in Portland Harbour, situated in the heart of the world- famous Jurassic Coast, participants will spend the weekend aboard in Weymouth Bay. ere will be speakers and team challenges, a chance to learn all about the JST and an opportunity to climb the rigging. And, weather permitting, the ship may even venture further a eld. e JST’s mission is to o er people of mixed abilities the opportunity to explore their potential at sea – all ages, backgrounds and abilities – so for anyone who may require assistance, or is lacking con dence at any time, the charity’s permanent crew and volunteers will be on hand to help. Speak ing f rom JST’s Southampton headquarters, Chief Executive, Patrick Fleming, said: “We are thrilled to be offering these Big Weekends in addition to our normal schedule of voyages this year. Here at the JST we take pride in removing barriers and enabling people of all abilities and backgrounds to not only experience what life is like on Tenacious, but also to be able to take an active role on board.” JST’s ve Big Weekends will take place in February and March. For more information