16th February 2023 • The HERALD • Page 39 v THE HERALD - PART OF YOUR COMMUNITY v New Build, Extensions, Renovations and Roofing • All aspects of carpentry, brickwork and Roofing • All Roof repairs • Patios and Landscaping • Bathroom and Kitchen design and install Architectural Services with design, planning, technical and 3D offered in association with 023 8028 4420 info@blaydondev.co.uk info@newforestas.co.uk Call for a FREE Quotation 023 8084 0257 www.gasworks.co.uk Visit our showroom at 299 Shirley Road, Southampton SO15 3HU Fireplaces and Surrounds Gas and Electric Fires Full Installation Service Service and Maintenance Send your local news to The Editor, The Herald, 2 High Street, Hythe SO45 6AH or email: editor@herald-publishing.co.uk Local Author Inspired by Garden Gnomes for New Children’s Book Local author Dell Winslade has taken inspiration from his garden gnomes to create his rst children’s book - Billy and the Garden Gnomes. Dell’s mother o en said to him as a child that he should write a book, and following a conversation with his sister Amanda about the gnomes in their garden, with Gerry the disco-dancing gnome, Cedric and his in atable pink amingo, Hawaiian Annie in her Hula skirt and Myrtle the old lady who loves gardening. As well as the gnomes are two chubby, very lazy cats and a pesky mouse. Dell has previously written a non- ction book ‘ e Royal Hotel’ about his family who ran the hotel in Lime Street, Liverpool in the early 1900’s. Billy and the Garden Gnomes is available to buy directly from Dell, please email: dell.05@hotmail.co.uk he set about writing. e book, which is aimed at children 6 years+, follows the adventures of 6 year old Billy who is staying with his Grandfather at his park home for the summer holidays. The gnomes in his Grandfathers garden come to life and a summer of mischief and adventures begins Dell’s latest book Art in Totton Totton Art Society’s New Membership Year started in January. If are looking for an arty activity for 2023 with a friendly and inspiring group please contact them via their website: www.tottonartsociety.org for more information. Totton Art Society meet on Wednesday 22nd February for ‘ e Graphic Novel’ with Alan Langford, 7.30pm. On Saturday 4th March, for an All Day Workshop: Painting with Knives, 10am to 4pm, £10. On Wednesday 8th March, for Adventurous Artists Sketching, 2pm. ey will be holding an Art Extra Workshop on Tuesday 14th March, 2pm to 4pm, in Calmore Community Centre. Meetings take place from 7.30pm until 9.30pm at the ree Score Club, Totton SO40 3RS (unless otherwise stated). Visitors are welcome to go along on the night for a small fee of £4pp. For more details of all the activities visit: www. tottonartsociety.org
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