v THE HERALD - YOUR COMMUNITY MAGAZINE v 22nd June 2023 • The HERALD • Page 15 ANXIETY? PANIC ATTACKS? STAY CALM, IN CONTROL AND RELAXED Break Free from a Fear or Habit. Regain Confidence and Happiness Fast and Effective Solution, Lasting Results CALL 07786 376980 E: alan@alanjoneshypnotherapy.com Commercial & Domestic flooring • Vinyl • Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) • Carpet and Carpet Tiles • Wet room specialist Small Showroom Based in Totton & Home Selection Service (by appointment only) Contact Jim on 07922 250670 or richardsonscontractflooring@gmail.com www.richardsonscontractflooring.com Rogation of the Seas Service Observed Aboard Steamship Shieldhall Martin Phipps thanked Associated British Ports for accommodating Shieldhall within the Port. He noted that Shieldhall’s home of 110 Berth allowed the ship to host community events such as Rogation Sunday, together with their traditional sailing programme. Steamship Shieldhall welcomed e Lord Mayor of Southampton, Councillor Jacqui Rayment, and her Chaplain Will Rosie, who oversaw a ‘Rogation of the Seas’ service on Sunday 14th May, the 5th Sunday following Easter. e ‘Blessing of the Waters’ was revived a er many years of absence in the Port of Southampton, with a service conducted in ne weather on Shieldhall’s open deck. ose assembled onboard sang ‘All ings Bright and Beautiful’; ‘Eternal Father Strong to Save’ and the city hymn ‘Our God, Our Help in Ages Past’ ahead of an address and prayer of thanks and blessing. An explanation of the history of Rogation Sunday was given by local author Martin Brisland, and readings led by the Lord Mayor and See Southampton’s Katie Santos. e Lord Mayor was delighted to see the ceremony reintroduced as one of the nal acts in her mayoral year, and hoped that it would be repeated in years to come. Her presence was most welcome as the ‘Admiral of the Port’, with the Admiral’s own ag ying – a St. George’s Cross on a white background with a black anchor motif in the canton. Fittingly, as the service commenced a large container ship approached its berth. It provided a backdrop to Will Rosie’s address re ecting the importance of the water to Southampton in providing a recreational, business and natural resource, that should not be taken for granted. Rogat ion Sunday concluded with the ritual blessing of the waters, with the Chaplain’s request that we improve our stewardship of the sea and to note the symbolism of the service. Shieldhall Chairman Rogation Sunday party on Shieldhall Right to Left: Shieldhall Chairman Martin Phipps, Luca Willis, Sea Cadet Corps Southampton, Mayoral Chaplain Will Rosie, The Lord Mayor and Consul Time to Sign Up for 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 postrace 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
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