Page 78 • The HERALD • 22nd June 2023 v READ THE HERALD ONLINE: www.herald-publishing.co.uk v Holbury Service Station MOT’S & SERVICING and Repairs to Cars and Vans TYRES FITTED WHILE YOU WAIT Budget and Branded Tyres held in stock Member of Good Garage Scheme Long Lane, Holbury SO45 2NZ Tel: 023 8089 3727 Web: www.holburyservicestation.com Email: holburyservicestation@hotmail.co.uk All Major Cards Accepted Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour Awarded the ‘International Clean Marina’ Accreditation Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour, on the Beaulieu River has been assessed and awarded with e Yacht Harbour Association’s ‘International Clean Marina’ accreditation, in recognition of its e orts to help protect the UK’s oceans and waterways. e Beaulieu River is a special place and the Beaulieu Estate works closely with environmental agencies to do what they can to protect this unique environment. It is one of the few privately owned rivers in the world and the custodianship of the Montagu family for over four centuries, has focussed on maintaining its natural charm and protecting its habitats and species. According to e Yacht Harbour Association, the accreditation criteria and assessment includes blackwater capture and treatment, correct management of hazardous waste, spill prevention and treatment, washdown capture and ltration, drain interception, the use of sustainable products and preventing plastic pollution. As well as in uencing the important impact berth and mooring holders can have on protecting wildlife and waterways. e Beaulieu River and its surroundings form part of a Site of Special Scienti c Interest which o ers habitats for some 200 species of birdlife. It is an important feeding ground and lifeline for birds, with up to 125,000 wildfowl and wading birds visiting the Solent each winter, which is home to 10% of the world’s population of dark bellied brent geese. It is of vital importance to the marina that they continuously strive to improve the sustainability of their daily operations. Harbour Master Wendy Stowe and the team at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour have worked hard to improve their own environmentally friendly practices over the recent years. Sta are trained to respond to oil spills and have additional training in waste management. A free-ofcharge pump-out facility is available to berth holders and visitors alike, plus the marina agreement ensures protection of the river’s environment is still the most important consideration, and the whole marina team work hard to maintain our high standards of sustainability and environmentally friendly practises.” e accreditation is a great source of pride to the marina team, who continually work to keep the river a special place for generations to come. is achievement follows the Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour being awarded ‘Marina of the Year’ in the British Yachting Awards 2022. Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour has a long track record of outstanding customer service and o ers full marina services, an open policy boatyard and chandlery, along with a range of bene ts. e marina o ers a sheltered setting, centrally located on the Solent with the pleasures of the New Forest on the doorstep, including the beauty spot of Buckler’s Hard village, just a stroll away, with its hotel and restaurant, tea shop and museum and visitor centre. For moorings and berths visit: beaulieuriver.co.uk, email: harbour.o ce@beaulieu.co.uk or call 01590 616200. berth holders do not discharge into the river and its surrounding waters. Pontoons are inspected annually and cleaned regularly along with monthly monitoring to ensure pollution of the watercourse does not occur. e marina is working to eliminate its use of singleuse plastics, and on-site caterers are also encouraged to support the team with this approach. In addition, all boat owners are encouraged to use environmentally friendly products whilst on-site. Harbour Master Wendy said: “We are delighted to be one of the first marinas assessed and awarded the International Clean Marina accreditation. The TOTTON IN TREBLE TROPHY TRIUMPH by Benjamin Rees AFC Totton wrapped up a remarkable season by retaining the Southampton Division FA Cup with a 3-0 victory over rivals Sholing. In front of a crowd of over 2,000 at St. Mary’s, Totton started brightly and took the lead when Scott Rendell converted from the spot a er Ethan Taylor was brought down. e duo combined for the second, Taylor’s shot from range parried by Sholing ‘keeper Ryan Gosney for Rendell to nish. e Boatmen were brighter a er the break, but couldn’t unlock a tight Stags defence, before Rendell set up Taylor for Totton’s third. AFC Totton celebrate Southampton Division FA Cup win is victory adds the SDFA Cup to their Southern League Division One South and Champion vs. Champion triumphs, to cap a treblewinning season. Lepe Country Park are excited to announce that this year Lepe will be taking part in the Waterside Arts Festival. Join them for a drop-in art session on Friday 14th July, 12noon to 4pm. Explore di erent art mediums to create a piece about what Lepe means to you. All art supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring along your own if you would prefer. Whether you are a complete novice, or the next Picasso, feel free to drop in at any point between 12noon and 4pm! Free to attend, but the usual parking charges apply. Sorry, no dogs allowed on this occasion. For more information, please contact: lepe.enquiries@hants.gov.uk Splash into Art at Lepe
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