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Earlier on arrival at the Pier, His Royal Highness had been met by Nigel Atkinson Esq, the Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire who in turn introduced him to Anthony Smith, Chairman of the Hythe Pier Heritage Association (HPHA), which had undertaken the renovation project. Mr Smith proceeded to introduce e Duke to Sath Naidoo, Manager of the Hythe Ferry, HPHA Directors Philip Appleyard, Councillor Alex Wade and Allan Fairhead, also a Director of the Hythe Shed (at the Pier) which carried out much of the work. His Royal Highness subsequently inspected one of the railway carriages under renovation in the adjacent workshop, where he was introduced to Alan Titheridge, HPHA Director who explained the progress of the train renovation project, and a group of ferry company engineering sta and volunteers working on the carriage that had carried King George VI along the pier during a Second World War visit. Outside of the workshop, he spoke with HPHA Director John Goddard about the track renovation scheme. A er cutting the ribbon, e Duke boarded the train and travelled the 640 metres length of the pier. At the pier head John Goddard explained future planned renovation works. e Duke then met Jill Gower, HPHA Director responsible for education, who presented him to a group of schoolchildren and their teacher from Hythe Primary School. He was invited to view an exhibition of children’s art depicting the train and pier. from an Admiralty launch. Accompanied by Princes Leopold and Maurice of Battenberg (grandsons of Queen Victoria) and Princess Beatrice of Battenberg (youngest child of Queen Victoria), the Spanish monarch ambled along the pier to the joyous cheers of onlookers, before being taken to Highcli e Castle by a eet of cars assembled at the Drummond Arms. A er a lunch, the royal party returned to Hythe, en route to Osbourne Castle on the Isle of Wight. King Alphonso subsequently returned to Madrid for his wedding to Princess Ena of Battenberg (youngest grandchild of Queen Victoria) on 31st May. e occasion was marred by a fortunately unsuccessful assassination attempt. Almost two decades earlier, on 13th August 1888, Princess Beatrice of Battenberg’s husband Prince Henry of Battenberg had promenaded along Hythe Pier during a private visit to the New Forest, having alighted from a launch from his yacht at anchor nearby. Princess Beatrice would become a frequent visitor during the rst decade of the 20th Century, as on 25th August 1909 when she attended a garden party at West Cli Hall. Kaiser Wilhelm II, the last Emperor of Germany, graced Hythe Pier on 6th December 1907. At shortly before noon, he arrived at the pier entrance by car from Highcli e Castle. During a well-orchestrated visit, he walked the length of the pier applauded by a large crowd to board a launch that took him on a tour of the harbour before embarking the German Royal Yacht Hohenzollern at anchor o Netley. e crowds on and nearby the pier had swollen considerably by the time he alighted the pier landing stage, carpeted for the occasion, again at about 4 o’clock. He subsequently made his way through the excited gathering to his car, waiting at the pier entrance to take him back to Highcli e. His Royal Highness reboarded the train and returned to the renovated landward pier station. Before he departed Hythe Pier, Allan Fairhead presented His Royal Highness with a gi of thanks for the visit, a small section of the railway track that had been in service for more than four decades mounted on a piece of polished wood reclaimed from a previous railway carriage restoration. Royal visitors treading the boards When His Royal Highness visited Hythe Pier, he was following in the footsteps of a number of previous royal visitors. On 27th April 1906 King Alphonso XIII of Spain stepped onto Hythe Pier HRH the Duke of Gloucester cutting the ribbon with Anthony Smith, Chairman of HPHA (Credit: HPHA) Continued on page 5
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His Royal Highness visited Sway in the heart of the National Park and toured the site of arts, architecture and education charity SpudWorks. e Duke viewed ‘ e Living Room’ – an informal art therapy space for people with dementia and mental health issues, the design being a modern spin on an oast house found across Hampshire and beyond. Finished in locally sourced materials and incorporating several energy e cient features, the building received an NPA Building Design Award earlier this year with the judging panel describing the design as having ‘remarkable detailing’ and being ‘innovative on every level’. Artists’ studios were also open to view. His Royal Highness was accompanied by His Majesty’s Left to right: Tom Sofikis of SpudWorks charity in Sway greets HRH The Duke of Gloucester with Emily Carter and Steve Avery of the New Forest National Park Authority and His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire Nigel Atkinson Esq buildings went through a series of iterations before planning permission could be granted. e Duke was presented to Sway Parish Chair Councillor Howard Millett and Sway Parish Council Clerk Katie Walding at Sway Manor Hotel to hear about building design considerations in the village. A discussion point was a display about the NPA’s Local List – an initiative to work with communities to highlight assets of architectural or historic interest which contribute to the character and appearance of the National Park. Special consideration is then given to assets of local interest when planning proposals are submitted. New Forest National Park Authority Chair David Bence said: “The New Forest is renowned for its natural environment but its built environment is also an important part of the local character of the area. The National Park Authority receives around 1,000 planning applications each year. Over 80% are approved thanks to work with the applicant to ensure that any developments are in keeping with and enhance local communities. His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester has a keen interest in architecture and local heritage and we were delighted to show him high quality schemes ranging from new homes to businesses and vital community services.” e Duke also visited converted chapel East Boldre Community Stores in the New Forest National Park – a community owned and run shop which opened in February 2024 to safeguard vital local services when the existing village shop and Post O ce closed. Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire Nigel Atkinson Esq and they met NPA Chair David Bence, NPA Planning Committee Chair Gordon Bailey and Cllr David Hawkins, Chairman of New Forest District Council. Tom So kitis and Suna Imre of SpudWorks explained the work of the charity while Steve Avery, the NPA’s Executive Director of Strategy and Planning, and Building Design and Conservation Officer Emily Carter discussed building design in the National Park. Two other nearby developments were highlighted – a former pub and Grade II Listed Building called Forest Heath House which has been turned into ve ats; and a former garage business site which in 2019 was turned into the Sway Co-op building, with four ats above and four new houses behind. e design of the new Bramshaw WI Jumble Sale Bramshaw WI is holding a Jumble Sale at Bramshaw Village Hall on Saturday 2nd November at 2pm. Entry is 50p, children free. Refreshments will be available. 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24th October 2024 • The HERALD • Page 13 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v • Fascia and Guttering • Loft Insulation and Boarding • Conservatory Repairs • Glazing • General Maintenance • Conservatory Roof Insulation Karen Caplen Becomes a Fellow of the Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishings Dee Cee Upholstery of Portswood is delighted to announce that co-founder Karen Caplen has been recognised as a Fellow of the Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishings (AMUSF). Karen has not only been pivotal in the success and growth of Dee Cee Upholstery; she has also been an active member of AMUSF. “We were delighted to enrol Karen as a Fellow of AMUSF for her great contribution”, said AMUSF Clerk Bob Bishton. “Karen has worked tirelessly behind the scenes for many years and supported the association with her partner, Derek Caplen.” Karen is justi ably thrilled. “Having worked within the upholstery industry for over 40 years, and been a member of AMUSF for as long, I’m over the moon to have received recognition. At Dee Cee we pride ourselves on providing a great service to both our customers and our industry peers.” Michael Gilham added: “At the recent AMUSF Fellows weekend it was with great pleasure that I invested Karen Caplen into our fellowship. Karen read her declaration of loyalty and I presented her with a signed certificate, citing that the award was made in recognition of loyalty and service to the Association and to her involvement in the running of Dee Cee Upholstery, all to rapturous applause.” Dee Cee provides local people and businesses with fantastic quality new and renovated upholstered furniture including sofas, armchairs, and rise & recline mobility chairs. ey also stock a range of DIY supplies and foam. To visit Dee Cee’s store, please call in advance to schedule an appointment and enjoy a personalised service. Tel: 023 8055 5888. Karen receives her AMUSF Fellowship Certificate from Upholder Michael S Gilham
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A trusted tradeswoman with sensible rates covering Southampton, New Forest & Waterside areas CONTACT HANNAH 07585 778136 W: www.hannahs-electrics.co.uk • E: hannahelectrics@gmail.com Like us on Facebook Fawley Parish Council Triumphs at Prestigious Awards Ceremony Fawley Parish Council is delighted to announce its double victory at Hampshire Association of Local Councils Village of the Year awards ceremony in Sher eld-on-Loddon. e council received the ‘Best Young Person’s Initiative’ award for their innovative Story Quest project and the prestigious ‘Steven Lugg Award’ for Excellence in Community Engagement. e Story Quest project, in collaboration with Culture in Common, the National Literacy Trust, and local author Simon Chadwick, created an engaging treasure trail around Gang Warily Sport Centre. e trail, featuring a captivating story, puzzles, physical activities, and nature exploration tasks, aimed to encourage families to be active and explore new areas. Additionally, the council’s e orts at Jubilee Hall were recognized with the ‘Steven Lugg Award’. rough a community survey, the council identi ed a need for a community hub and responded with several initiatives, including: Café and Cinema: In partnership with Exxon, a monthly cinema was launched by Deputy Clerk Josh Bond and café was launched, by Councillor Laura O’Halloran, the local church, and the volunteers of ‘Fawley Events’ team. Clock Repair: e hall’s clock was restored by a local company. Events and Activities: Collaborating with Waterside Arts, the council organised various performances, including a pantomime, play, live music, and a did on Story Quest. His enthusiasm for the project in terms of it being accessible was palpable to all. He also really focussed on involving the children in the design of the trail and the materials, going over and above what he needed to do to ful l his brief. Fawley Parish Council remains committed to fostering community well-being through creative and inclusive projects. Cllr Josie Poole receiving the ‘Best Young Persons Initiative Award’ from Dawn Hamblet Chair of Fawley Parish Council Alan Alvey receiving the ‘Excellence in Community Engagement’ award and Cllr Laura O’Halloran receiving the ‘Inspirational Individual’ award on behalf of Simon Chadwick from Dawn Hamblet Ceilidh. D-Day 80 was commemorated with a talk and a swing band accompanied by a ernoon tea. ese e orts mark the rst steps in transforming Jubilee Hall into a vibrant community hub, fostering engagement and connection among residents. It is hoped this will be transferred to other communities in the Parish. Local children’s author Simon Chadwick was presented one of two ‘Inspirational Individual’ Awards for the work he Stunning Sparkling Nerines on Display at Exbury Exbury Garden’s stunning collection of sparkling Nerine Sarniensis, also known as Jewel Lilies as their petals glitter in the light, will be on display in the Five Arrows Gallery until 3rd November. Originally found on Table Mountain overlooking Cape Town in South Africa, Jewel Lilies ower in a spectrum of colours from their original oranges, scarlet and white through to new purples, pinks, mauves, reds, scarlets, copper and bronzes. ey scintillate in the sunshine with gold or silver crystalline ecks that make their petals sparkle. Exbury Director, Nicholas de Rothschild has produced over 100 new hybrids, and welcomes visitors to view these stunning plants in this exclusive exhibition. Nerines will also be available to purchase. Entry to the exhibition is free with gardens admission or Friends of Exbury membership. For more information please visit: www.exbury.co.uk/nerineexhibition1
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Page 16 • The HERALD • 24th October 2024 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v A New Phone For Less by Lewis Watson, LWRepairs Phones have become an essential part of everyday lives, assisting us with far more than just making calls. Whether it’s buying someone their rst phone or you upgrading out of necessity, it’s no small cost. At LWRepairs, we aim to make that process easier. Firstly, we hold many refurbished phones in stock, each with a 12 month warranty to give you peace of mind. By buying a refurbished model you can save considerably when compared to buying new. Stock changes o en, but there’s always a choice of makes, models and storage to ensure that there’s something suitable for you. And if all that bamboozles you, we can guide you through it to help you make the best choice. Secondly, once you have your new phone, setting it up or transferring data from your old one can ll many with dread. If that’s you, we’ve got that covered too. Our helpful, patient team can do it for you, or guide you through it, for a stress-free change over. Visit lwrepairs.co.uk to see our stock, or call in to see for yourself at Pylewell Road, Hythe. We look forward to seeing you. way to complete a room than have something made especially for it. And there’s more. MBuchan Carpentry Ltd specialise in helping you to create more space in your home. Perhaps you’re in a position to convert your garage to create an additional room or extend an existing one. Or, maybe you need an extension because of working from home or your growing family. Either way, Matt and his team can take care of it all and help you make the most of where you live. Is your kitchen looking tired? en MBuchan Carpentry Ltd can deliver you that striking kitchen you’ve always dreamed of, including knocking through to an adjoining room for open-plan living. Or maybe all you require is just a refresh of new doors and worktops to give your kitchen a new lease of life. Or perhaps it’s your bathroom that’s seen better days. MBuchan Carpentry Ltd can transform the space and project manage the trades to get the job done. So, whether it’s fantastic ooring or terri c tiling, functional furniture or bespoke builds, you’ll know that you’re getting a quality creation from a local cra sman. To learn more, visit the MBuchan Carpentry Ltd Facebook page, or give Matt a call, using the contact details in the featured member box, opposite. It’s the turn of MBuchan Carpentry Ltd to be under the spotlight this issue. Matt Buchan is a fully qualified professional carpenter with an eye for detail and nish. His exceptional creations o en grace Facebook’s pages, showing off the high standards of his work. From built-in wardrobes to entertainment units, through to under-stairs storage to exterior decking, Matt’s work is exceptional. Rather than make do with something shop-bought, what better WATERSIDE NETWORK GROUP: MEMBER FOCUS by Simon Chadwick Matt Buchan, MBuchan Carpentry
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