Page 8 • The HERALD • 1st June 2023 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v NEW FOREST PLUMBING AND MAINTENANCE 24/7 LTD *YOUR LOCAL 24 HOUR EMERGENCY CALL OUT PLUMBER* We provide a wide range of plumbing services, with an established reputation for quality, service and customer satisfaction. www.newforestplumbing247.com Contact us on 07912 092557 or 023 8194 0237 newforestplumbing@yahoo.com PVCu FASCIAS & GUTTERING CLEANING SERVICE Gutters checked for leaks and repaired Also new installations Driveway, Patio and Decking Cleaning and Restoration Service Very reliable and fully insured Good Rates and Professional Service Special Rates for OAP’s Call us now for a free quote Holbury 07884 112416 FLAT ROOFING SPECIALISTS All Roof Repairs Tel: 023 8184 5632 Mobile: 07880 508415 Email: steve@braithwaiteroo ng.co.uk THE FLAT ROOF SPECIALIST WILLIS DECORATING & JOINERY SERVICES Est Since 1986 Interior & Exterior Painting & Decorating Wallpaper Hanging Hand-painted Kitchens & Spray Finishes Wardrobes, Bookcases, Radiator Covers Call David on 023 8084 9800 or 07946 048261 E: david.willis24@btinternet.com Sequel to Popular New Forest 222 Guidebook Coming Soon! Jodi Longyear is set to launch his second guidebook, New Forest 222+, at a special launch event on 1st July. Jodi’s rst book, New Forest 222, was a guidebook with a di erence, dividing the New Forest National Park into 222 individual square miles. e book covers the fascinating history, geology, ora, fauna of the New Forest National Park, as well as helpful mentions of pubs with good food and ale along the way and grid references to help you nd your destination! Finding himself frustrated by the New Forest boundaries, which arbitrarily cut out some amazing sights just outside them, Jodi decided to write his second book covering parts of the area around the New Forest. New Forest 222+ is entirely new and is based on the same format as New Forest 222, coastline, enchanting woodlands and an abundance of ora and fauna. e area surrounding it is full of military history, delightful villages and towns, and the world’s best chalk streams. Jodi’s new book explores the highlights of all these areas. e o cial book launch will take place at Sunny elds Farm in Marchwood on 1st July from noon onwards with a chance to meet and talk to Jodi. Followed by a post-launch party at e Anchor Inn, in Eling from 7pm featuring music from Jester’s Dead. For those who can’t wait until July, e Herald have pre-launch copies available, priced at £9.95 as well as the original New Forest 222 book. For more information about the New Forest 222 books please visit: www.newforest222.co.uk Jodi Longyear New Forest 222+ dividing the New Forest and the surrounding area into individual square miles. e New Forest has a vibrant Fundraising Old Time Music Hall Hythe & District Inner Wheel recently held an Old Time Music Hall at the Parish Hall in Hythe, raising money for the Countryside Education Trust in Beaulieu. e evening was a nostalgic and light-hearted tribute to music hall stars with songs, instrumentals, comedy songs and monologues, along with lots of audience participation. Both guests and performers dressed up. e performers included e Beaulieu Warblers with conductor Robin Phillips, violinist Toby Cuss, singer Alexia Hill, Mark Ponsford and Master of Ceremonies Colin Hawkins. e evening raised £1,700 for the BeaulieuCountryside Education Trust. Hythe Inner Wheel Club comment: “We would like to thank all who participated to help us raise such a magnificent sum for a worthwhile charity.” Time to Sign Up for the Solent Half Marathon! e 2023 Solent Half Marathon is set to take place on Sunday 1st October at 10am. Organised by Hardley Runners, the Solent Half Marathon is a friendly race with up to 500 runners that has been held for over 30 years. e 13.1 mile route starts at Gang Warily Recreation Centre and heads out through Rollestone Road towards Hill Top where runners take in excellent views of the New Forest, from there the course leads towards Exbury Gardens and continues along the coast road and Lepe shoreline with spectacular views of the Solent and the Isle of Wight, then continues on country lanes towards Fawley before heading back to the nish on the grass at Gang Warily. It’s a great course for the accomplished competitive runner or for anyone just wanting to take on their rst half marathon challenge, or as a training run for a full marathon. ere’s a friendly encouraging environment from the Hardley Runners organising team and their fabulous local volunteers. e race starts at 10am and all nishers will be chip timed and receive a bespoke medal and running mementos. ere will also be the opportunity to have a post race massage and some cake! Minimum age for runners is 17; there will also be a Children’s Fun Run (£3 entry on the day). Spectators are very welcome and really give the runners a boost! Entries close on 24th September and the cost is £22 for England Athletics Members and £24 for general public entries. Enter online at: www. hardleyrunners. co.uk/solenthalf if you would like more information please email: solenthalf@gmail.com Solent Half Marathon Runners from 2022 (Credit: Hayley Coates)
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