Page 10 • The HERALD • 3rd October 2024 v F @heraldpublishing v Kitchen & Bathroom Showroom with free design service Tel: 023 8084 3787 Email: showroom@pcbuildingsupplies.co.uk Web: www.pcbuildingsupplies.co.uk FREE ESTIMATES • 10 YEAR GUARANTEE HYTHE: office.atlaswindows@gmail.com FAX/PHONE 023 8084 0441 Unit 2, Hardley Ind Est, Southampton ESTABLISHED FOR 30 YEARS THE LOCAL WINDOW COMPANY WITH THE BIG REPUTATION SUPPLY & INSTALL • Windows • Porches • Conservatories in PVCu • Doors • Choice of Colours & Woodgrain MASTER CHIMNEY SWEEP Clean Professional Service Brush & Vacuum Sweep, Power Sweeping • open fires • rayburners • agas • stoves • biomass boilers • nest removals • cctv inspection of appliances & flues 07963 039013 Discount for OAP’s & Blue Light Card Holders ROMSEY POET PUBLISHES ANTHOLOGY DEDICATED TO LATE WIFE AND SUPPORTING LOCAL CHARITY A local man recently found inspiration in poetry, leading him to write over 20 poems re ecting on themes such as love, loss, and life’s simple pleasures. Among these works is a poignant tribute to his late wife, Gail, a beloved Romsey resident for over 35 years, who sadly passed away from cancer in 2019. e rst of several planned anthologies by Leo Patrick has now been privately printed and published in her memory. is rst collection named “Grasp Each Sunrise” and dedicated to Gail is available for purchase at the Jane Scarth House charity shop in Latimer Street, Romsey. All proceeds will be donated to Jane Scarth House, which provided care and support to the author and his wife during her illness. e anthology o ers an eclectic mix of poems ranging from the bittersweet experiences of losing a father and grandfather to the heartwarming tale of his son’s relationship with Lego. It also includes light-hearted re ections on life’s essential skills, such as dunking biscuits in tea. is heartfelt project directly bene ts the Romsey community, with all proceeds going to support a Leo Patrick with his late wife Gail local cause. e anthology is available to purchase at the Jane Scarth House charity shop for £9.50 for those who wish to make a meaningful di erence while enjoying a diverse collection of poetry. Do you enjoy walking? Have one or more evenings to spare in December from 5pm to 9 pm? Why not join the Christmas Fire Engine on its rounds collecting? We are looking for volunteers to walk with the Fire Engine to collect for charity throughout December. You need to be physically t enough to walk the distance the Fire Engine covers each night. You could join us for one night or as o en as you like. Think you may be interested? Why not pop along to our open evening and chat with some of the committee members; Monday 7th October, 6pm–8pm, in the Rainbow Rooms, St Andrew’s Church, Dibden Purlieu. Drop in for a chat and a cuppa – we may even bring out the chocolate biscuits! If you can’t join us on the Monday and you are interested in volunteering then please check out the Facebook page: @WatersideChristmasEngine or email your interest to: waterside reengine@ gmail.com Waterside Christmas Fire Engine from the Waterside Christmas Fire Engine Volunteer Gardener Needed! Local charity Headway Southampton and West Wessex are looking for a volunteer gardener to help look after their allotment, jobs will include weeding, mowing, watering etc. Based in Totton, Headway Southampton & West Wessex o er support, advice and rehabilitation services to adults with an acquired brain injury. Headway’s service users, use the allotment at the Salmon Leap site, on Testwood Lane in Totton, to grow produce, some of which is then used in their Day Centre to provide cooking skills. For more details please email: megan.newman@ headway-southampton. org.uk
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