Page 18 • The HERALD • 1st June 2023 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v PolarPlastics PVC-U SPECIALIST IN: l WINDOWS l DOORS l CONSERVATORIES l FASCIAS l CLADDING l GUTTERING l GLASS UNITS l WINDOW REPAIRS l FENCING & GATES www.polarplastics.co.uk Email: sales@polarplastics.co.uk l Open 6 Days a Week l No Hard Sale Family Business l 10 Year Insurance Backed Guarantee Registered Company 10 HOLBURY PRECINCT, HOLBURY DROVE, HOLBURY TEL: (023) 8089 9611 S H PLASTERING Contact Sam on 07896 830160 No Job is Too Small! Local • Reliable Service Diamond Exterior Cleaning Local Exterior Cleaning specialists ■ Roof Moss Removal & Coating Applications ■ Driveway & Patio Cleaning ■ Gutter Cleaning & Clearing ■ Solar Panel Cleaning DiamondExteriorCleaning.com 07452 824555 nick.diamondexteriorcleaning@gmail.com Steamship Shieldhall Returns from Dry Dock Ahead of a Busy Sailing Season Southampton’s heritage steamship SS Shieldhall has returned from her annual dry dock in Falmouth looking pristine and ship-shape ahead of her rst 2023 sailing on Friday 16th June. Shieldhall’s new high tech, electric blue silicone coating (more environmentally friendly than traditional antifoul) initially applied in 2022, was re-applied in certain areas in Falmouth. e anti-foul has already proved its worth with less marine life attaching itself to the hull, meaning Shieldhall is moving signi cantly quicker through the water. Chairman Martin Phipps was delighted with the work undertaken in Falmouth: “Whilst we have had to incur some unexpected and significant additional costs the Martime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) inspection has confirmed that Shieldhall is in good condition and ready to welcome guests on board. We have had new steel welded into a couple of areas and a number of surveys undertaken. Our volunteers are now looking forward to our trips along Southampton Water, into the Solent and further afield commencing in just six weeks time. New for 2023 we have introduced some Friday evening sailings into our programme. We also have a sailing to mark the 75th anniversary of the Windrush on Saturday 24th June in conjunction with Black History Month South. We hope there will be a good take-up on the sailings, which have been put together the opportunity of visiting Shieldhall’s impressive Engine and Boiler Rooms; to meet the Captain on the Bridge; walk the teak decks and listen to an informed commentary on the sights and sounds of Southampton Water and the Solent. A wide range of refreshments is available on board. Free parking is available close to the Shieldhall berth in the Western Docks. For more information on all the cruises mentioned, including details of prices and joining instructions, plus a full list of 2023 sailings, please visit: www. ss-shieldhall.co.uk, or call 023 8155 0242. to offer a variety of trips and entertainments. With the additional costings of Dry Dock, it is vital that we sell as many tickets as possible for our cruises. Shieldhall is listed as the ‘Number 1 thing to do in Southampton’ on Trip Advisor and we look forward to giving all our guests the ultimate steam experience.” Shieldhall Chief Engineer Graham Mackenzie observed: “People often ask why we need to go to dry dock every year and why we travel to Falmouth, over 320 nautical miles away. Given that the ship is over 15 years old, MCA rules state that Shieldhall must have an annual out-of-the-water inspection. Whilst there are dry docks in Portsmouth, these are currently not available to commercial shipping. It costs us more than £17,000 in fuel alone for the return trip to Falmouth. This year our additional and unplanned work added a total of some £50,000 to the dry dock bill, which approached £150,000. Please do consider sailing on Shieldhall this summer, where you will be able to see the works that have been undertaken, and help us to manage Shieldhall moving forwards. It’s vital that we keep this part of our maritime heritage ‘alive and steaming’ for future generations to enjoy. If you are unable to join us for a sailing, please consider a donation or a membership plan.” On all cruises, guests have Steamship Shieldhall, nearing St. Anthony’s Lighthouse to exit Falmouth Harbour (Credit: Miles Carden) Shieldhall in the dry dock at Falmouth SCULPTURE AT BEAULIEU SHOWCASE A showcase featuring hundreds of stunning sculptures returns this summer with Sculpture at Beaulieu throughout the grounds and inside the Montagu family home, from 17th June to 24th September. e prestigious and unique collection of work from around 50 international and national sculptors will build on the success of two previous exhibitions. New for 2023 will be special viewings when the attraction opens a er-hours, for warm summer evening visits during July and August. e impressive display will include eye-catching, life-size sculptures to more intricate pieces, inspired and created from a wide range of materials and Sculpture at Beaulieu 2023 Joanne Risley Virus themes. From the atmospheric ruins of 13th century Beaulieu Abbey to the Victorian ower garden, each sculpture will be set in the perfect surroundings. For tickets and details please visit: www.beaulieu.co.uk/ events
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