Herald - Issue 420

10th March 2022 • The HERALD • Page 13 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v PVCu DOOR SPECIALIST LOCK PROBLEMS? We Can Help with ALL types of Locks • Fix or Replace • Gain Entry Call us on 07453 327708 or 023 8155 0025 (24hr Service) • P olice A pproved K ey S afes • A ll W ork G uaranteed • F ully I nsured • N o C all O ut C harge • N o VAT YOUR LOCAL INDEPENDENT LOCKSMITH The next Herald is out on 31st March Attention to Detail – African Connections! by alexandra@alexandrasafrica.com As Richard Branson once said: “When making experiences, attention to detail matters”. It reminds me of a story that will resonate I am sure with many of you. A few years ago, I was on a scouting trip in the area of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe is situated in tropical South Central Africa, between the mighty Limpopo and Zambezi rivers - a country about three times the size of England. I was in the Victoria Falls Hotel, a magni cent hotel by any standard. Part of our very detailed scouting procedure is to review all the guest information provided in the rooms. As I perused the information, I was entranced by the beautifully documented history of the hotel, built in 1904 by the British, and initially built as accommodation for workers on the Cape to Cairo railway line! As I scanned the colourful list of events, the following caught my eye “1948 - Imperial Airways started the Solent Flying Boat Service from England to South Africa. The stop on the Zambezi River was affectionately nicknamed the ‘Jungle Junction’ where the passengers would disembark to spend a night at the The Victoria Falls Hotel”. is is an incredible story and chapter of British history that Southampton Water, the Waterside and Hythe are right at the heart of. ere I was in the middle of Africa reading about the Solent! Attention to detail matters. is hotel has Original Victoria Falls Hotel artwork by ‘Larry Norton’ and inset photograph of Imperial Airways Short S.23 Empire “Caledonian” G-ADHM which started services to South Africa in June 1937 - credit to: hampshireairfields.co.uk now become a favourite stop for many of our guests. 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, Website: www. alexandrasafrica.com Thanks from Totton Poppy Appeal Thank you to everyone who helped with the Poppy Appeal in Totton during 2021, they raised a wonderful £20,500. The Totton Poppy Appeal Team are already planning for the 2022 Appeal and they need extra volunteers to help in Totton. They will be attending car boot sales and other events during the year as well as collecting in and around Totton from the end of October until Remembrance Sunday on 13th November. If you are able to spare a few hours to help collect please contact Susan on: 023 8087 3143 or email: poppy@compark.co.uk 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 homewares to suit every pocket Mother’s Day & Easter Gifts in stock now!