Page 6 • The HERALD • 30th March 2023 v PART OF YOUR COMMUNITY FOR OVER 28 YEARS v Waterside Furnishings & Re-Upholstery 023 8020 7895 16 Marsh Parade, Hythe (Opposite Hythe Club) Est 2006 REPAIRS ANTIQUE, MODERN & MARINE REFURBISHED FURNITURE FOR SALE RE-UPHOLSTERY Kitchen & Bathroom Showroom with free design service Tel: 023 8084 3787 Email: showroom@pcbuildingsupplies.co.ukWeb: www.pcbuildingsupplies.co.uk Call Richard on 07554 421544 or 023 8178 8299 PEST CONTROL RODENT AND INSECT TREATMENT PROPERTY SURVEYS, PROOFING AND HONEY BEE REHOMING Local Friendly Family Run Business Fully Trained & Insured Send your local news to The Editor, The Herald, 2 High Street, Hythe SO45 6AH Garden Celebrates 230th Anniversary Houghton Lodge Gardens, near Stockbridge is celebrating its 230th Anniversary with a programme of special events to delight and entertain visitors. e Gardens o cially open on 1st April. Houghton Lodge is a Grade II* listed ‘Cottage Orné’ surrounded by mature trees and lawns sweeping down to the banks of the famous River Test, arguably one of the most beautiful privately owned gardens to visit in Hampshire. In May a new Oriental Garden will be o cially opened, including a cherry orchard, acer walk, rose garden, stream, and beautiful Torii, Moongate and Japanese bridge, as well as new water-loving marginal plants growing on the banks of the pond and island. Tours of the 18th century historic house will take place throughout the year and a new guidebook for the music and singing - the perfect way to spend an a ernoon! ere will also be an outdoor cinema in September with 3 new lms to look forward to and an Apple Day in the Autumn, celebrating Houghton’s wonderful heritage apples and pears grown within the ancient walls of the walled garden. For more information about any of the above events and to book tickets please visit: houghtonlodge.co.uk amusing, bringing out the personality of this glorious family home. Visitors will be able to appreciate the beauty of the exquisite rooms, including the dining room, music room, and drawing room, full of treasures collected by the family. Visitors will hear the stories and history that have been part of the house since it was built in 1793. Later in the year will be a special version of Houghton Lodge’s ‘Music on the Test’, taking place on the stunning banks of the River Test. Visitors are welcome to take a picnic lunch and enjoy Houghton Lodge Gardens Celebrates 230th Anniversary this year house and gardens will be launched as part of the anniversary. e house itself is a wonderful example of the kind of Gothic architecture that ourished for about 25 years from 1790. Tours are made interesting and Waterside Poppy Appeal Raises £27K e Waterside community raised a staggering £27,394.29 for e Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal last year. Donations were collected by a dedicated team of poppy collectors who gave their time and energy to help others who need the help of e Royal British Legion. Thank you to those who made a donation or volunteered as a poppy collector. Looking ahead to the 2023 Poppy Appeal, if you would like to volunteer to be a collector please call: 0808 802 8080 or email: Fawley.secretary@rbl. community. Please note you do not have to join the Royal British Legion to be a collector. If you nd yourself in need of help especially if you’re ex-service or their family, e Royal British Legion is only a phone call away: 0808 802 8080. To make a donation please call: 0345 8451945.
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