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No 229 • FREE Community Magazine • 9th Dec 2010-6th Jan 2011 

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Local representatives of the Stop Climate Chaos 

coalition of nearly forty aid agencies and green organisations 

met with Dr Julian Lewis MP on 5th 

November to press for urgent action on climate 

change. They are part of the Big Climate Connection, 

which saw thousands of people all over the country 

lobbying their MP’s on 5th or 6th November. 

The group asked Julian to push for strong measures to be 

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CROCUSES FOR POLIO 

“Focus on the Crocus” came to 

Romsey when the Rotary Club of 

Romsey Test planted 650 ‘Ruby 

Giant’ purple crocus bulbs near the 

A27 Luzborough roundabout. It was 

part of the UK Rotary Clubs’ campaign 

to raise awareness and funds 

for the worldwide eradication of the 

crippling disease, Polio. Purple crocuses 

represent the dye dabbed on 

every child’s little finger to show 

that they have been immunised. 

The International Rotary organisation, 

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funding for the vaccination campaign 

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to only 1,900 last year. The remaining 

strongholds of the disease are 

India, Nigeria and Afghanistan. 

Worldwide, Rotary plans to raise 

$200million. The Bill and Melinda 

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child for life. Very recently a new, 

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announced. The goal of completely 

The New Forest Group of the 

Ramblers' Association has arranged a 

Festival of Winter Walks from Sunday 

26th December to Sunday 2nd 

January. Anyone is welcome to go 

along, there is no charge, and discounted 

membership forms will be available 

Romsey Test Rotarians get ready to plant 650 crocus bulbs 

eliminating Polio is within reach. 

As a reminder of this goal, in late 

February next year the purple crocuses, 

flowering beneath the boughs of an 

English oak tree, will brighten the footpath 

and cycle route between Romsey 

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February, there will also be an event in 

Romsey town to highlight Rotary’s 

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Festival of Winter Walks 

on the walks, for anyone wishing to 

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advisable to take a packed lunch on the 

10mile walks. Details can be found in 

the What’s On section of The Herald 

on pages 60 and 79 of this issue. 

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events. The Trust now boasts a membership of over 

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Dragons Represent England 

Cllr Alexis McEvoy 

recently used some of 

her Hampshire County 

Council Grant to provide 

support for Hythe 

Dragons Kickboxing 

Club. The money will 

help four of the club 

members to represent 

England at the WKA 

World Championships to 

be held in Scotland. 

Founded in 1997, the 

club currently meets in 

Blackfield and attracts a 

considerable number of 

participants who, over 

the years, have achieved 

several top honours. Last 

year alone the club had 

no less than six members 

who became British 

Champions in competitions 

run by the 

Independent Martial 

Arts Association 

(IMAO). In the same 

year, two Hythe Dragons 

became World 

Kickboxing Association 

champions and another 

took third place, which 

saw them go on to represent 

England at the 

WKA World 

Championships in Spain, 

resulting in a new World 

Champion in the 

club as well as silver 

and bronze medals. 

Commenting on the 

grant from Cllr 

McEvoy, Martin 

Binge who runs the 

club, said: “Hythe 

Dragons would like 

to thank County Cllr 

McEvoy for approving 

the grant, which 

has enabled four of 

our club to be able 

to represent England 

at the WKA World 

Championships in 

Scotland. Although 

we have raised a lot 

of funds in our 

recent Quiz and 

Fight Night, we were 

still quite a way off the 

total amount required. 

Without the help and 

support from Cllr 

McEvoy we would still 

be struggling to attend 

Cllr Alexis McEvoy presents 

the cheque to Jordan 

Sellamuthu, Darren Binge 

and club leader Martin Binge 

this event”. 

The members of Hythe 

Dragons going to 

Scotland are Morgan 

Sellamuthu, Jordan 

Sellamuthu, Darren 

Binge and Martin Binge. 

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Mountbatten Do it For Pudsey 

Staff and Year 11 students 

at the 

Mountbatten School, 

Language and Sports 

College, staged a 

friendly netball match, 

as part in their annual 

fundraising event for 

‘Children in Need’. 

The staff won the game 

14-5, but Chris Cox, 

Deputy Headteacher 

and staff coach, said: 

“Everyone was a winner 

and it was great to 

see our senior students 

continuing their charity 

endeavours”. 

Along with a non uni- 

form day and other 

events, the total raised 

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Green Christmas 

Escape the crush during Christmas 

week and get back to nature at 

Testwood Lakes Wildlife Reserve on 

Tuesday 21st December from 1.30pm 

until 3pm at a ‘Chill Out Earthwalk’ 

with Assistant Education Officer Helen 

Robinson, for a chance to wind down 

and open your eyes to nature through 

some simple activities along the way. 

Suitable for adults and families with 

children over 4 years, there is a suggested 

donation of £1.50. 

Then, on Wednesday 22nd 

December, drop in any time between 

10am and 3pm to join the Education 

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Create your own Christmas scene, 

make a holly wreath and listen to 

Winter Tales with a warm drink and a 

mince pie. Suggested donation £2.50. 

The Testwood Lakes Centre is located 

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Estate, Totton. Free parking is available 

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on either event, contact Sam 

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Students Stage Art Exhibition 

GCSE Art Students from Hardley School were 

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exhibition in the Chichester Room at the 

Master Builder’s Hotel in Bucklers Hard. 

Officially opened by Julian Lewis MP, the 

exhibition showcased the work of these 

promising students, and was well attended by 

many interested people, including a number of 

professional artists who were very encouraging 

to the young artists. Belinda Lady Montagu, 

the Hon Ralph Montagu and Mary Montagu- 

Scott were also able to attend the opening, and 

everyone commented on the high standard of 

the art. 

James Robinson, Head of Art at Hardley 

School & Sixth Form, commented: “We are 

immensely proud of the talented and imaginative 

students that study Art & Design here. This 

exhibition shows examples of their finest work 

– final pieces alongside sketchbook investigations, 

experiments and developments that our 

GCSE students have produced for their course 

Student Georgie Reed, with one of her artworks 

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Cancer Research UK is to benefit from Santa’s Sleigh 

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work projects ‘Natural Forms”. 

The work was so stunning that visitors staying 

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whilst the exhibition was being put up. 

Several even asked if they could buy some of 

the art, but as it was course work it could not be 

sold at that time. 

Students attending the official opening were 

Faye Argent, Hope Collenette, Kerry 

Etheridge, Chrissie Hughes, Jessie Jones, 

Keisha Kennedy, Chloe Parsons, Matt Price, 

Georgie Reed, Molly Speaight, Poppy Tanner 

and Jennifer Thorn. 

[The Master Builder’s Hotel is keen to help the 

local community and can offer the use of the 

Chichester Room for exhibitions, workshops 

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Julian Lewis MP, The Hon Ralph Montagu and Colin Curran, 

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Ferry Safety Exercise 

The Venturers recently 

took part in a rescue 

exercise involving the 

Hythe Ferry, when they 

received a mayday that 

the ferry had collided 

with the jetty, the captain 

of the Ferry was 

incapacitated, two passengers 

had head 

injuries and a third had 

a heart attack! 

Thankfully not a real 

mayday on the marine 

distress channel, but by 

mobile phone to the 

Venturers’ Search and 

Rescue rib ‘Steadfast 

Venturer’ as part of the 

exercise to test the ferry 

crew’s reaction to an 

emergency after the 

loss of their skipper, 

with Venturer cadets 

acting as passengers 

and casualties. 

The Venturers were 

quickly at the scene and 

their ambulance techni- 

cian dealt with the 

injuries, while the crew 

dropped anchor off 

Hythe Pier stabilising 

the ferry’s position. 

Casualties were transferred 

to the rescue rib 

for transmission to hos- 

pital and the ferry was 

brought safely back to 

its mooring. Philip 

Pearce-Smith, Hon 

Executive Officer for 

the Venturers, stated 

that the exercise went 

very well. 

VIllAGE FETE 

The organisers of Marchwood 

Village Fete are on the look out for 

some much needed storage space. 

There is a range of equipment – such 

as barbecues, a small marquee and 

various signs – which needs to be 

stored somewhere until the 2011 fete 

next July. Anyone who has a garage 

that is not being used, or a business 

that can offer a bit of space in its 

yard, is invited to contact the fete 

committee chairman, Mike Proctor, 

on 023 8086 1931. 

Meanwhile, if you have any ideas 

that you would like to put forward for 

the 2011 Marchwood Village Fete, or 

if you would like to offer your help, 

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Sparkling Success 

More than 3000 people enjoyed 

Lymington Rotary Club’s 12th annual 

fireworks display at Pennington recreation 

ground. The event made a profit 

of about £3500 for local charities. 

As well as fireworks, there was an 

opportunity for families to enjoy a 

variety of stall around the arena. The 

outstanding 20-minute fireworks display, 

which was created by local fireworks 

specialist Graham Butler, 

commemorated 70 years since the 

Battle of Britain and the music was in 

keeping with the theme. 

Club President, Tony Marshall, commented 

‘Graham is a great asset and 

each year he provides us with a spectacle 

which is enjoyed by everybody’. 

He went on to say that major events 

such as this require enormous organisation 

and thanked the local groups 

Families enjoying the evening 

who had helped during the evening, 

including Lymington Air Cadets, who 

managed the car parking; Lymington 

Girl Guides, who cooked hot dogs and 

burgers; Lymington & Pennington 

Scouts, who supplied drinks and 

sweets; Lymington Army Cadets, who 

assisted with site security; Lymington 

Inner Wheel, who sold hot soup; St 

John Ambulance for First Aid cover; 

and the local Police. Thanks also went 

to the District and Town Councils for 

their assistance. 

Rotarian Eddie Haffenden, who coordinated 

the event, was very pleased 

that it had been such a successful and 

enjoyable evening, which had passed 

off safely, and said that the earlier start 

this year had certainly been popular 

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special attention to the Forest’s unique 

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environmental photographer Conway 

offers tips to keen-eyed visitors and locals 

on spotting and photographing the distinct 

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their own calendar for 

2011. 

Each month features a 

different photograph 

taken by the members 

themselves whilst they 

were on various outings 

during the year, and the 

front cover shows a 

group photo of all the 

club members. Among 

the images is a delightful 

penguin taken during 

a visit to Marwell, a 

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chameleon, an appealing 

pair of donkeys, and 

a carefully framed 

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pedal power for Heroes 

Charity cyclists and 

sporting celebrities 

turned out in force to 

honour Britain’s Armed 

Forces heroes on 

Remembrance Sunday, 

in the unusual setting of 

a gym. 

More than 180 fundraisers 

got on their stationary 

bikes at Totton 

Health and Leisure for 

The Big Spin, a 

marathon four hour long 

exercise class. 

Thousands of pounds are 

expected to be raised 

from the event, organised 

by New Forest 

District Council in tribute 

to colleague and 

charity cyclist Arthur 

Platt, who died in July. 

More than £1,000 was 

raised from the raffle 

alone and more money is 

expected over the next 

few weeks in support of 

Arthur’s chosen charity, 

Help For Heroes. A second 

charity, The Stroke 

Association, will also 

receive funds raised 

from the entry fee. 

Former Saints legend 

Francis Benali, 

Hampshire wicket-keeper 

Nic Pothas and Jo 

Tessem, (ex Saints and 

Norway International), 

all attended to support 

The Big Spin, which 

comprised four 45 

minute challenges with 

181 people taking part. 

Francis joined in the spin 

class fun for the first 20 

minutes and worked up a 

sweat, to a massive 

round of applause. 

Arthur, a shift manager 

at the leisure centre, was 

killed in a road accident 

while participating in a 

cycle ride from John 

O’Groats to Land’s End 

for Help for Heroes. 

The charity has already 

Top row, l-r, Francis Benali, 

Nic Pothas, Jo Tessem, 

Justine Pickford, Shaun 

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Bottom row, l-r, Totton 

Health and Leisure fitness 

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Burden, Toby White and 

Lydia Lockheart 

received more than 

£2,000, collected earlier 

this year by NFDC from 

friends, colleagues and 

well-wishers, in memory 

of Arthur. 

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years of dedicated service. 

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totton legion remembers 

The active members of 

Totton & Eling Branch 

of the Royal British 

Legion attended the ceremony 

held at Totton 

War Memorial on 

Armistice Day and the 

Parade and Service held 

on Remembrance Day. A 

number of other local 

organisations, public services 

and youth groups 

also took part in these 

events. 

Prior to the 

Remembrance Service it 

was announced that the 

name ‘K Griffiths’ will 

be added to the war 

memorial. Kinikki 

Griffiths died earlier this 

year whilst on active service 

in Afghanistan, 

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well known in the Totton 

area and, although he 

and his family moved to 

Devon prior to Kinikki 

joining the RAF 

Regiment, his relatives 

and friends approached 

the British Legion 

branch and local councillors 

about having his 

name placed on the 

Totton Memorial. 

Arrangements are now 

being made for this to be 

done. 

Anyone who would like 

to contribute to the maintenance 

of the memorial 

can make donations via 

any member of Totton 

Royal British Legion 

Branch or direct to 

Totton & Eling Town 

Council at the Civic 

Centre. Cheques should 

be made payable to 

‘Totton War Memorial 

Fund’. 

For more information 

about Totton Branch of 

the Royal British 

Legion, contact the 

branch secretary David 

Taylor on 023 8086 

3618. 

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The New Forest Centre in Lyndhurst has proved itself 

to be one of the top visitor attractions in the region, 

according to ‘the Beautiful South’ awards 2010. The 

centre was ‘highly commended’ in the ‘small visitor 

attraction of the year’, aimed at smaller attractions 

which offer visitors a high quality experience and a 

series of activities as part of their visit. 

Ednyfed Hudson Davies, Chairman of the Ninth 

Centenary Trust that owns and runs the New Forest 

Centre, is delighted with the award. “The award is a 

great achievement for everyone who works at the centre; 

their constant hard work and dedication has paid 

off,” he said. 

Martin O’Neill, Director of Information and visitor 

Services at the New Forest National Park Authority, 

added: “The New Forest Centre is also the National 

Park Visitor Centre and this award shows that it really 

is the perfect starting place for anyone who wants 

to learn more about the New Forest.” 

The centre is made up of an exhibition are supporting 

local artists and organisations, a gift shop and visitor 

Information Centre, a New Forest reference library 

and the New Forest Museum which is packed full of 

displays, activities and a family fun tree. For information 

about the New Forest Centre and its events, 

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Opportunity Knocks at Totton 

Several groups of Totton College students have been 

successful in gaining places on exciting programmes 

and projects in a number of different fields. One 

group in the ‘Engineering Education Scheme’ will be 

placed on the ‘Royal Academy of Engineering’ programme 

and work on a ‘live’ project for six months, 

with Selex-Galileo, a local electronics company 

working in the area of defence, supported by John 

Roberts, Head of Physics at Totton College. The project 

includes a residential course at the University of 

Brighton's Engineering Faculty, ending with a high 

profile Presentation Day at HMS Collingwood, 

Portsmouth in March 2011. 

Another group has gained a place on 'Pathways to 

Law', a prestigious programme run by The Sutton 

Trust at The University of Southampton, for two 

years of extracurricular law-related activities, including 

guaranteed work experience placements in law 

firms and a summer university residential at the 

University of Warwick, ending with a 'Graduation' 

from Barristers Chambers, London. 

Finally, students have also been successful with 

placements on a fascinating activity at the 'Veterinary 

Laboratories', Winchester Taster Day, exploring the 

Home Electronics Support 

VTR, a long established electrical 

retailer in Dibden Purlieu, has ceased 

trading. It is sad to see a local business 

finish, and the difficulty this causes for 

its staff and customers. VTR was a 

member of the Euronics Buying 

Group. One of the Founder Members 

of Euronics is Gibbs Home 

Electronics, who are based in Shirley, 

Southampton. Gibbs have no financial 

liability to VTR customers, but are 

willing to help with service or underwarranty 

problems that may occur. 

work of the virology and anaerobic bacteriology laboratories 

investigating zoonotic diseases and livestock 

management. 

June Crump, Student Services Manager, said: 

“Students are due to take part in a range of subject 

Taster Days at different regional universities ranging 

from Healthcare at Southampton, Humanities at 

Portsmouth, Childhood/Youth and Community 

Studies at Winchester, and Maths at Reading 

University. In addition, the college is committed to 

encouraging students to enter into volunteering 

opportunities. All of these activities greatly enhance a 

student's CV and Personal Statement for university 

entry”. 

PRODUCT RECALL 

Unipart has issued a product recall on some of its 

portable gas heaters purchased since 1st August 2010, 

due to reports that a small number of products have 

been malfunctioning, and advises that any Royal 

Classic, Calor Classic or Calor Compact portable 

heaters bought after this date, should be immediately 

switched off and returned to the point of purchase. 

The affected heaters were sold through Calor centres 

Gibbs have supplied customers in the 

Waterside for over 30 years and continue 

to do so today. In 2008, the Gibbs 

Store in Totton closed when the landlord 

would not renew the lease. Since 

then, the Head Office Store has continued 

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Waterside area, and they are pleased to 

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SPORTS AUCTiOn SUCCESS 

The Mountbatten School’s 27th annual Sports 

Auction and Sports Quiz, was hosted by the 

school’s quartet of Platinum and Gold 

Ambassadors – Molly Batchelor, Dudley 

Mason, Felicity Shaw and Nicky Taylor. A 

large audience enjoyed a close contest in the 

annual sports quiz between Hampshire Royals 

and Southampton FC. The annual contest finished 

with a 31-26 victory for the Royals. 

The sports auction featured 43 items of sporting 

memorabilia from an array of sporting 

celebrities and sports organisations from home 

and abroad. There was some very competitive 

bidding, with a signed Manchester United 

football fetching £160. Other items that 

attracted good bids were a photograph of 

Ascot Gold Cup winner Yeats signed by Aidan 

O’Brien and Johnny Murtagh, FIFA 2010 

World Cup memorabilia donated by Sepp 

Blatter, and a signed bandana by Roger Federer. 

The auction realised £1,987. The two beneficiaries 

will be Jane Scarth House (Wessex Cancer) and the 

MJP Cancer Care Trust Fund. An additional raffle 

Hampshire Royals and Saints with Young Ambassadors 

Dudley Mason, Nicky Taylor, Molly Batchelor, Quantae 

Ramdin and Stephanie Bottell 

Lyndhurst Fun Day 

The village of Lyndhurst is holding its 

Christmas Fun Day on Saturday 11th 

December, with activities starting 

from 9am. There will be live music in 

the High Street, children’s competitions, 

fancy dress, singing and stalls. 

After making his grand entrance, courtesy 

of the local Fire & Rescue Service, 

Father Christmas will be in his grotto at 

the Fox & Hounds, and there will be a 

children’s disco in Lyndhurst Working 

held during the interval, raised £170 for Southampton 

General Hospital. 

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A raffle, tombola, face painting, 

fundraising activities, refreshments, 

and special in-store promotions will 

ensure that there is something for all 

the family to enjoy. 

The Fun Day comes to a rousing close 

with a Carol Service at 6pm in 

Lyndhurst Community Centre, with the 

New Forest Choir and the Silver 

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Splashing Success 

Totton and Eling Town 

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this year, to improve the 

paddling pool at 

Testwood Recreation 

Ground. In addition to 

the paddling pool 

improvements, a new 

toilet suitable for users 

with disabilities was 

provided and is available 

for paddling pool users 

and people using the 

football pitches. 

Councillor Di Brooks, 

Chairman of the 

Council’s Amenities 

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so good to see the paddling 

pool this summer 

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children at the 

refurbished 

paddling pool 

for public use” 

Safer Communities network 

Hythe & Dibden Parish 

Council residents, can 

now receive an email 

bulletin advising them of 

what is going on in the 

area, with special email 

alerts to warn of any 

problems that they need 

to be aware of, courtesy 

of the Parish Council’s 

Community Safety 

Team. It also provides a 

mechanism whereby residents 

can alert the 

Safety Team to any 

unsocial or criminal 

behaviour and provide 

information that might 

assist to identify those 

responsible. 

Following positive feedback 

to the monthly 


Report from local residents, 

which identified 

any ‘hot-spots’ of unsocial 

or criminal behaviour 

in the parish and 

posted on the Hythe & 

Dibden Parish Council 

website, Accredited 


Officer, Norman 

Bareham launched the 

email messaging system, 

designed to provide residents 

with ‘real time’ 

information, rather than 

waiting until the end of 

each month for the 

report. He has recently 

been out and about locally 

putting letters through 

residents’ letterboxes 

informing them of the 

service, and is encouraged 

by the growing 

number of residents 

signing up for the 

scheme. 

Norman used the system 

in his previous post as a 

police officer in 

Northamptonshire, finding 

that this communication 

had a very positive 

effect in promoting community 

cohesion, stopping 

rumour and 

speculation, and reducing 

crime and disorder, 

as well as giving residents 

a simple link to 

report problems and to 

provide information. 

This free service is available 

to all residents. The 

Community Safety Team 

is not an emergency ser- 

vice, but it does provide 

an additional uniformed 

presence in the Parish, 

working to promote 

Community Safety and 

combat low level crime 

and anti-social behaviour. 

Easily recognisable 

in their distinctive uniforms, 

the team patrol 

the area in their vehicle, 

bearing the Parish 

Council logo and contact 

details, on mountain 

bikes, and on foot. As 

the officers can only be 

in one place at any one 

time, this growing email 

system provides “eyes 

and ears” on the ground. 

To receive Community 

Safety information, or to 

inform the team of any 

unsocial or criminal 

behaviour, email 

Norman at 

comm.safe@btconnect.c 

om. The Community 

Safety Team can also be 

contacted by telephoning 

023 8084 2111. 

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PUBLiSHinG 

DATES 

To help advertisers and editorial contributors to plan 

their publicity over the holiday season, here are the 

dates of the next two issues of The Herald. 

The New Year issue of The Herald will be published 

on Thursday 6th January; the last date for booking 

advertising space and for submitting editorial will be 

Friday 10th December, with advert copy deadline on 

Thursday 16th December. 

The following issue will be published on Thursday 

27th January, bookings & editorial by 7th January, 

and advert copy by 13th January.

Highly Commended in ICT 

After being one of just 

four Secondary Schools 

nationally to have been 

shortlisted for a BECTA 

ICT Excellence Award, 

Noadswood School has 

achieved second place in 

the national awards programme 

that recognises 

innovative use of computers 

and other new 

technologies for learning, 

in the category 

‘Beyond the School’. 

This, in itself, was a fantastic 

achievement for 

the school as the judging 

criteria for the award are 

very rigorous and wideranging, 

covering everything 

from e-safety to 

how they use their 

Virtual Learning 

Environment (VLE) and 

help parents, and the 

quality of staff training 

in the use of ICT. 

Mr Crowley, E-Learning 

D e v e l o p m e n t 

Coordinator at 

Noadswood, commented: 

“We are absolutely 

delighted with the 

award; we have invested 

a huge amount of 

resources into enhancing 

IT provision in the 

school and to finding 

new ways of using technology 

to help students 

learn.” Mr Crowley 

continued: “Technology 

additionally has massive 

potential to free learning 

from the confines of the 

traditional timetable; we 

are using technologies 

such as our Virtual 

Learning Environment 

to engage students and 

parents in new and exciting 

ways.” 

The ‘Beyond the school’ 

category seeks to identify 

those schools who are 

using ICT to break down 

barriers to learning outside 

the school environ- 

Learning Development Coordinators, Miss 

Stephenson and Mr Crowley, accept the ICT 

Excellence Award on behalf of Noadswood School 

ment, for example 

through encouraging the 

use of ICT in the home 

as part of family learning 

or by offering opportunities 

for pupils to access 

learning from outside the 

school building. 

BiD to Beat reCession 

There’s a group of 40 

people in the Waterside 

who are far too busy to 

think ‘doom and gloom’ 

during the current economic 

climate. They are 

members of the 

Waterside Network 

Group (WNG). 

A year ago, the WNG 

was formed by Daren 

Leftwich and Simon 

Chadwick, to enable 

small local businesses to 

group together and survive 

the recession. At 

that time, their target of 

40 members seemed a 

long way off. But today, 

not only has that target 

been reached, but an 

amazing £150,000 in 

business has been generated 

through the group. 

Why has the group been 

so successful? It’s down 

to members learning 

about one another’s 

businesses, getting to 

know each other as individuals 

and, above all, 

being confident in recommending 

others for 

their friendly, efficient 

and personal service: 

recognising that people 

buy from people they 

know, like and trust. 

The group includes a 

wide range of businesses 

– trades, services and 

professions. All are 

committed to using local 

services and ploughing 

money back into the 

local community. 

There’s a lot to be said 

for good old fashioned 

customer service and 

pride in one’s work – 

and this is found in 

abundance with all 

group members. The 

result is a group of local 

Christmas 

tree sales 

The Forestry Commission is holding its sales of real 

Christmas trees at New Park Farm, near Brockenhurst 

through to sunday 19th December, from 10am to 

4pm daily. There’s a choice of different sorts of tree 

ranging from 4 to 8 feet tall. 

Bus Timetables available 

free from the Herald Office 

at 6 High Street, Hythe 

business people who are 

very positive about their 

future. 

To find out more about 

the Waterside Network 

Group, call Daren on 

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Fawley Bridge Club meets and plays 

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Wartime memories sought 

Well known local historian 

and author, John 

Leete, is seeking personal 

anecdotes and family 

stories about the New 

Forest and surroundings 

areas for recording in the 

second of his books 

about the area during 

WWII. 

John, whose book The 

New Forest at War was 

published six years ago, 

hopes to hear from people 

who have never previously 

shared their 

stories, as well as those 

who are able to add to 

the anecdotes they have 

already provided. 

“Sharing stories through 

books is a good way of 

ensuring personal and 

family memories are not 

lost forever,” he said. 

“Taking this information 

forward to new generations 

also means that the 

impact of WWII, and its 

effect on all those who 

were caught up in this 

momentous struggle, 

will never be forgotten.” 

Anyone who is interested 

in being part of this 

project can contact John 

either by telephone on 

077 483 10996, email 

southampton.1@btinter 

net.com or drop a letter 

into the Herald office in 

Hythe, marked for his 

attention. All contact 

will be acknowledged 

promptly and no personal 

information will be 

passed on to third parties. 

Every contribution 

will be credited in the 

book and a local launch 

is planned, to which contributors 

will be invited. 

“I look forward to hearing 

from Herald readers 

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opportunity of making 

sure your contribution is 

preserved as part of this 

country’s rich history”, 

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January. 

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mayor and councillors try to trick the 

piper out of the money he wants for 

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THINGS TO DO, PLACES TO GO 

light anD lanDsCaPe 

Textile artist Hilary 

Marshall and fine art photographer 

Ellie Davies, 

have collaborated to present 

the exhibition ‘Light 

and Landscape’, an exploration 

of the Forest landscape 

at the New Forest 

Centre, Lyndhurst until 

sunday 2nd January. The 

exhibition is open daily 

WatersiDe 

methoDist 

ChurCh 

from 10am until 4.30pm, 

although the Centre will be 

closed on Christmas and 

Boxing Day. 

Hilary’s work focuses on 

the juxtaposition of the natural 

and the scientific 

world whilst Ellie’s work 

tackles the notion of landscape 

as viewed as a cultural 

fiction. Both artists 

Christmas serViCes 

A warm welcome awaits you 

Carols by Candlelight 

Sunday 19th December, 6.30pm 

North Road, Dibden Purlieu 

Christingle Service 

Friday 24th December, 4.30pm 

Chapel Lane, Fawley 

Midnight Communion 

Friday 24th December, 11.15pm 

North Road, Dibden Purlieu 

All Age Christmas Day Celebration 

Saturday 25th December, 10am 

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Christmas Menu £17.95 

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have created work which, 

whilst diverse in size and 

scale, represents a personal 

response to the landscape. 

By drawing on rich cultural 

and historic aspects of the 

Forest, each artist has managed 

to share a vision of the 

Forest that is beautiful and 

beguiling as well as challenging, 

and even threatening 

at times. For more 

information contact Hilary 

Marshall on 023 8028 6159 

or email hilary.mar 

shall@newforestcentre.org 

.uk or visit www.new 

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musiCal anD 

literaCY genuis 

There is a rare opportunity to see musical and literary 

genius, Louis de Bernières, author of the famous 

‘Captain Corelli’s Mandolin’ and ‘Birds without 

Wings’, in person at Minstead Village Hall on 

sunday 12th December at 7.30pm In a superb blend 

of music, poetry and gentle banter, Louis will read 

from his own work and a range of poems. He will also 

play mandolin, guitar and woodwind, together with 

flautist and keyboard player, Ilone Antonius-Jones. 

The show focuses on readings from de Bernières’ 

most recent novels, with complementary music originating 

from Serbia, Eastern Europe, along with classical, 

and even some Bob Dylan! 

Tickets are £7.50 each, available from Minstead 

Village Shop. There will be a licensed bar. Enquiries 

and advance bookings to 

Jane Pownall 023 8081 

3437, or Barry 

olorenshaw 023 8081 

2178. 

Musical Fun at Buckler’s Hard 

Following a successful 

taster musical evening 

at the Master Builder’s 

Hotel in Buckler’s Hard 

last year, local musician 

Amy Marshall offered 

to hold a regular monthly 

acoustic evening 

there during the autumn 

and winter months. 

The first of these 

evenings was a huge 

success with a number 

of people taking and 

playing their own 

instruments, and everyone 

singing (or hum- 

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ming!) to lots of well 

known folk and topical 

songs. Amy’s musical 

background has included 

folk festivals, traditional 

village 

celebrations, fiddle 

playing, clog dancing, 

and many other related 

Enjoy a tea or coffee and 

mince pie at a free 

Christmas Coffee 

Morning at Totton and 

Eling Community Centre 

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Pirates of old 

southampton 

The Sarah Siddons Fan Club is putting an unusual 

slant on Christmas with its roving production around 

the streets of Southampton, taking a wry look at some 

of the pirates who have featured in the city’s colourful 

past. 

Those going along to join the walk can meet the 

mayor’s private executioner, and the leader of the Sea 

Beggars, and hear tales of the Barbary pirates, the privateers, 

the Tudor seadogs, and lots of characters 

from history and legend. 

Performances on monday 13th , Wednesday 15th, 

Friday 17th and monday 20th December start at 

7.30pm from Holy Rood Church, High Street, 

Southampton. Booking is recommended and tickets at 

£4 are available from the Tourist Information Centre 

in Civic Centre Road (023 8083 3333), or for more 

information cal 023 8086 2882 or visit www.sarah 

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forms of traditional 

entertainment. 

The next acoustic 

evenings with Amy at 

the Master Builder’s 

will be on thursdays 

23rd December, 27th 

January and 24th 

February. 

December from 10am 

until 12 noon. There will 

be free activities for children, 

and everyone is 

welcome. Telephone 023 

8086 3769 for more 

information. 

messiah 

Southampton Choral 

Society is presenting 

Handel’s ‘Messiah’ at St 

Mary’s Church, 

Southampton on 

saturday 18th 

December, starting at 

7.30pm. 

Tickets at £14 (concessions 

£12) are available 

by phoning 023 8089 

4612. If you live in the 

Waterside area and transport 

to the concert is a 

problem, you may like to 

take advantage of a special 

minibus service 

being organised for the 

concert. It will pick up at 

convenient locations in 

Blackfield, Dibden 

Purlieu and Hythe, and 

the cost is £3 return. To 

book a place on the 

minibus, call 023 8089 

4612.


Be Part of the Magic 

The magic of Disney’s ‘Beauty 

and the Beast’ is coming to the 

Waterside Theatre in Holbury – 

not a pantomime, but the original 

musical which enthralled 

Broadway audiences for more 

than 13 years, and which will 

now be presented by Waterside 

Theatre Company. It is adapted 

from the Oscar winning animated 

feature film and includes all 

those favourite characters such 

as Belle and the Beast, and a 

collection of enchanted characters 

in the spell bound castle. 

This is an unforgettable and 

entertaining family musical 

extravaganza, which will dazzle 

the senses and touch the hearts 

of young and old alike. 

Christmas 

CoCktail 

Nomads amateur dramatic 

group is presenting a 

‘Christmas Cocktail’ to put 

everyone in festive mood. This 

evening of music and mirth 

takes place at Woodley Village 

Hall, School Road, Romsey on 

Friday 17th and Saturday 18th 

December at 7.30pm each 

evening. Tickets at £6 include a 

buffet supper and are available 

from Nomads members or by 

phoning 01794 523578 or 

01794 523947. 

Members of the audience can 

even be part of the story – at 

every performance two lucky 

children, wearing the best 

Beauty & The Beast costumes, 

will win the chance to go up on 

stage with all the cast at the end 

of the show to be presented with 

a prize. 

Early booking is a must for this 

half term treat, which takes place 

at the Waterside Theatre, 

Holbury from 22nd to 26th 

February at 7.30pm each 

evening, with a 2.30pm Saturday 

matinee. Tickets are £8.50 on the 

Tuesday, then £10 (£8.50 concessions) 

for all other performances. 

For tickets, ring 07743 

444819 or visit www.watersidetheatrecompany.org.uk 

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CoNCerts 

The Woodside Singers have put together 

a new concert of Christmas music to 

entertain audiences around the Waterside 

and New Forest areas. This year’s programme 

includes Vaughan Williams’ 

‘Fantasia on Christmas Carols’, as well as 

carols and Christmas songs from across 

the years. As well as listening to the 

singers, there will be plenty of opportunities 

for the audience to join in, making the 

Woodside Singers’ Christmas Concert 

thoroughly entertaining. 

Concerts will be at St Mary’s Church, 

Copythorne on monday 13th december; 

and at St Matthew’s Church, Netley 

Marsh on tuesday 21st december. Both 

concerts begin at 7.30pm and tickets will 

be available at the door. 


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Magical Farmyard Grotto 

Longdown Activity Farm is expecting 

a very special person this Christmas. 

Santa Claus will be in his own special 

farmhouse in a magical farmyard grotto, 

complete with his tractor sleigh 

loaded with presents for the children. 

There will also be a nativity scene with 

real live animals, a peaceful reminder 

of the true meaning of Christmas. 

Santa will be ready to meet visitors at 

Longdown Activity Farm between 

11am and 4pm every day from 

saturday 11th until Friday 24th 

december. The farm itself is open 

from 10am till 4.30pm. Santa has got 

his own magic ticket system, which 

means that queuing is reduced. There’s 

no need to book, just turn up on the 

day. 

All the usual farm activities will be 

taking place, including bottle-feeding 

baby goats and calves, handling small 

animals, and feeding the larger goats, 

ducks and pigs. The farm includes a 

tearoom, gift shop and three different 

indoor play areas, so no matter what 

the weather, Longdown is a great place 

for all the family. 

All children visiting the farm between 

Late Night Christmas 

Shopping in Romsey 

will be on Friday 10th 

december, with lots of 

entertainment and special 

attractions to help 

add a little extra fun to 

seeking out those special 

festive purchases. 

The event, which is coordinated 

by Romsey & 

District Chamber of 

Commerce, will feature 

street entertainers, 

charity stalls, festive 

fare, old fashioned 

sweets and lots of 

added extras to create a 

really traditional 

atmosphere. Many of 

the shops will be staying 

open past their nor- 


11th and 24th December get a chance to 

visit Santa, tell him what they would 

like for Christmas, and receive a gift 

from him. Admission prices (including 

the gift from Santa) are: £2.50 under 3’s 

and child season ticket holders; £6.25 

children 3-14 years; £7.25 adults. For 

more information visit www.longdown 

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Celebrate in Dibden Purlieu 

ConCerT For Toybox The community and businesses of 

For excellent pre-Christmas entertainment and to support 

a very worthwhile cause, Ann Turner and friends 

are presenting a concert entitled ‘Concert for Toybox’ 

on Saturday 11th December at 7.30pm in St 

Andrew’s Centre Hall, Dibden Purlieu. The participants 

will consist largely of Ann’s students, and the 

concert will be a mixture of vocal and instrumental 

music, including a wide of range of music and styles 

Music for Christmas 

For a really atmospheric start to Christmas, it’s worth 

paying a visit to Beaulieu Abbey Church on 

Saturday 11th December when Music at Beaulieu 

will be staging its festive concert. The award winning 

Highcliffe Junior Choir will present ‘Music for 

Christmas’, which will include readings, seasonal 

songs and even an interval treat of mince pies and 

mulled wine. Tickets at £8 can be purchased from the 

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Admission to the concert is free, 

with a retiring collection in support 

of the Toybox charity. 

Following the ‘Never Mind the 

Weather’ concert in November, Ann 

and David Turner are pleased to 

announce that, due to the generosity 

of the audience on the night, £370 

was collected and has been sent to 

the Orpheus Trust. 

Dibden Purlieu are coming together 

to organise a Christmas celebration 

in the village centre, on 

Thursday 9th December from 

3.30pm to around 6.30pm. 

Among the many attractions will 

be entertainment from carol 

singers, bands and choirs, plus a 

puppet show for the children, face 

painting and fairground rides. Best 

of all, Santa will be in his grotto 

ready to meet the children and listen 

to their Christmas wishes. 

Local groups and charities will be 

setting up stalls around the village, 

and if you start to feel peckish, 

look out for the barbecue, hogroast, 

hot chestnuts and warming drinks. 

A number of local community 

organisations will also be taking 

part, including Hampshire Fire & 

Rescue, the Ambulance Service, 

the RNLI and New Forest Nature 

Awareness Unit, as well as charitable 

groups such as Age Concern 

NFE, Hythe Hospital League of 

Friends, and Hythe & Waterside 

Rotary Club. 

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Santa Steams into exbury 

The Santa Specials at Exbury Gardens 

are getting steamed up ready for the 

Christmas festivities over six days in 

December, as Exbury re-opens on 

Saturday 11th, Sunday 12th, 

Saturday 18th, Sunday 19th, Monday 

20th & Tuesday 21st December, with 

the first train leaving at 10.15am and the 

last train at 3.15pm. 

Visitors can enjoy a musical train ride 

through a winter garden wonderland, 

with seasonal characters to spot along 

the way. Children can visit Santa in his 

grotto and receive a gift-wrapped present. 

There’s hot punch and a mince pie 

for the grown ups and a Christmas 

chocolate for the children. Exbury’s Gift 

Shop & Plant Centre will be open for 

some Christmas shopping and you can warm up with 

a delicious hot meal or drink in Mr Eddy’s 

Restaurant. For those wanting to stretch their legs, a 

winding winter trail takes visitors to see the winter 

highlights of the award-winning gardens, including 

‘Christmas Cheer’, a late flowering rhododendron. 

Palace House and the National Motor 

Museum at Beaulieu are offering visitors 

a glimpse of Christmas past 

between 18th December and 2nd 

January. Victorian-style decorations 

and a magnificent Christmas tree will 

transform Palace House; children can 

delve into a Box of Delights and dress 

up in period costumes, while there will 

be carol singing around the grand piano 

in the lower drawing room. 

Visitors can talk to characters from 

Victorian times and discover what life 

CHRISTMAS TURKEYS 

If you want only the best, most delicious fare to grace your table this 

Christmas, order one of our New Forest Marque barn-reared, corn-fed bronze 

turkeys fresh from the Countryside Education Trust’s farm at Beaulieu. 

ORDER NOW - only a limited number available 

Super mini hen, roly poly hen, wrolstad hen, plumpie hen and wrolstad stag. Weights from 

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Order for collection from Out of Town Centre, Beaulieu on Thursday 23rd or Friday 24th December 

Remember, a happy turkey is a tasty turkey! 

Also available from the CET, our range of home-produced products: premier beef, pork and bacon, lamb 

and free range eggs, all displaying the sign of the New Forest Marque, a symbol awarded to quality produce 

that has been reared, caught, grown or produced in the New Forest 

To book Telephone 01590 612401 or 

email: mail@cet.org.uk 

Out of Town Centre, Palace Lane, Beaulieu, Hampshire SO42 7YG 

Website: www.cet.org.uk 

The Santa Specials are very popular and must be prebooked 

by calling 023 8024 5750 between 10am and 

4.30pm Mondays to Fridays. Train availability and 

further information can be found on-line at 

www.exbury.co.uk 

TeDDy bear book 

For ChriSTMaS 

A new children’s book, 

featuring the popular 

Bartie Bristle teddy bear 

from Beaulieu, has been 

published just in time for 

Christmas. Written by 

Julie Tatchell, who runs 

the Bear it in Mind shop 

in Beaulieu village, and 

beautifully illustrated by 

local artist Jill Fry, 

‘Bartie’s Christmas’ 

would make a lovely 

stocking filler for any 

child. Ideal for parents 

and grandparents to read 

to very young children, 

the book is also suitable 

for older children to read 

for themselves. 

The story includes lots 

of local references and 

Christmas Past 

was like ‘upstairs and downstairs’ at 

Christmas time; they can warm themselves 

in front of the Yule log in the 

hearth of the great fireplace, while 

enjoying a glass of hot fruit punch. 

The Victorian theme continues in the 

Motor Museum where visitors can discover 

what driving was like in those 

early days of motoring. 

The Beaulieu attraction is open 10am 

to 5pm daily, except Christmas Day. 

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tells of Bartie’s adventures 

during a memorable 

Christmas time. 

Priced at just £3.99, 

‘Bartie’s Christmas’ is 

on sale at Herald 

Publishing in Hythe 

High Street.


Café Reopens at 

Lepe Country Park 

After a three month closure for refurbishments, 

Lepe Beach Café is now 

open for business again and under new 

management. Included within the new 

cafe is a small shop, the ideal place to 

pick up stocking fillers and other 

Christmas gifts in a relaxed setting. 

Country Park Manager, Alison Steele 

says: “We are delighted to be able to 

offer this improved facility to our visi- 

tors, and will continue to develop the 

dining experience as we get feedback 

on what our customers want”. 

Winter opening times, until the end of 

March, are Thursday to Sunday from 

10am to 4pm each day, with daily 

opening during school holidays. If you 

are looking to book something special 

for a group, telephone 023 8089 9108. 

BEAULIEU CONCERT 

The annual Beaulieu 

Village Christmas 

Concert will be held on 

Wednesday 15th 

December starting at 

7.30pm in Beaulieu 

Village Hall. 

Beaulieu Band will provide 

some seasonal 

music, and there will be 

a cast of local amateur 

performers presenting a 

mix of humour, singing 

and solo performances. 

The recently formed 

Beaulieu Warblers choir 

will make its debut for 

the show, and it is 

rumoured that the hilarious 

Sand Dancers will 

be back again. 

Mulled wine and mince 

pies will be available, 

with a raffle being 

drawn at the end of the 

evening. Tickets at £7 in 

advance can be purchased 

at Queensmeade 

Village Shop in 

Beaulieu High Street. 

Feast of Music 

Romsey Abbey will be the venue for a Feast of 

Christmas Music on Friday 17th December when 

Romsey Singers will be joined by Salisbury Brass 

Ensemble for a programme of festive melodies. The 

evening, which begins at 7.30pm, will include carols 

for choir and audience. For ticket information, call 

Romsey Visitor Centre on 01794 512987. 


The Lady or The Tiger? 

Rownhams House is to 

be the venue for a performance 

of ‘The Lady or 

the Tiger?’ with storyteller 

Rosey Tyler. This 

timeless and deeply 

intriguing tale that you 

will never forget will 

take place on Thursday 

16th, Friday 17th and 

Saturday 18th 

December starting at 

7.30pm (doors open 

7pm) in the Old Library 

at the magical 

Rownhams House. 

Completely redecorated 

since the last theatrical 

performance there and 

now looking really beautiful, 

the Old Library is a 

perfect place for such a 

production, as Percy and 

Mary Shelley’s papers 

were housed there during 

the First World War, 

including the handwritten 

manuscript of 

‘Frankenstein’. 

Tickets are £8 on the 

door (cash or cheque), or 

can be booked in 

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434471, or by emailing 

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HAPPY CHRISTMAS IN HYTHE 

BOxFULS OF LOVE 

Hythe & Waterside Rotary Club collected a record 

number of 188 decorated shoeboxes filled with gifts 

for some of the world’s poorest and most disadvantaged 

children. Club members ferried 19 large cartons 

of the shoeboxes full of seasonal gifts to the district 

collection point in Southampton Docks, where they 

were sorted and packed by a small team of Rotarians 

ready for shipment to Tanzania, Montenegro and 

Romania. 

As well as Hythe Rotary Club members getting 

involved by filling, checking, sorting, storing, and 

transporting shoeboxes, a number of other people 

donated filled shoeboxes including Hardley School, 

Hythe Primary School, Wildground Infant School, 

and the Ichthus Charity Shop in Totton. 

Dave Hoy, the shoebox appeal co-ordinator for Hythe 

& Waterside Rotary, expressed his thanks to all those 

who contributed to the appeal and helped spread a little 

happiness during the festive season. 

Hythe & Dibden Parish Council is 

again seeking nominations for the 

Young Sports Person of the Year 

Award. Those nominated must be aged 

between 5 and 18, and live in the 

Parish of Hythe & Dibden; they must 

also meet at least one of the following 

criteria: 

• Worked hard to make a success of a 

sport or sports 

• Endeavoured to overcome a handicap 

in sport 

Rotarians Dave Hoy and Trevor Hanmore prepare 

to sort some of the shoeboxes 

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beginning of February 2011. The winning 

nominee will be invited to receive 

their award at the Annual Parish 

Meeting in May. For more information, 

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Hythe Christmas Tree Festival 

The Hythe Christmas Tree 

Festival is running in St John’s 

Church until Sunday 12th 

December. Local groups and 

organisations have decorated trees 

on their own chosen theme and 

these are displayed around the 

church. 

Admission to see the trees is free, 

and all those visiting are invited to 

bid for any they particularly like, 

in a silent auction – with the highest 

bidder for each tree being able 

to take it home, complete with 

decorations, after the festival closes. 

Trophies will be presented for the 

best tree entered by a youth group 

and the best from an adult organisation. 

Money raised by the 

Christmas Tree Festival will be 

shared by Hythe 2000 and St 

John’s Church. 

For more details or to enquire 

about opening times, contact St 

John’s Hall on 023 8084 4336. 

CANCER SUPPORT 

CENTRE OPEN IN HYTHE 

Following its Launch Day 

on 29th October, the 

Waterside Cancer Support 

Centre is now open as a 

‘drop-in’ centre at The 

Grove, Hythe on 

Mondays, Tuesdays and 

Wednesdays between 

10am and 4pm, for anyone 

affected by cancer, 

whether they are a patient, 

family member or carer. 

Trained volunteers, called 

Befrienders, offer a warm 

welcome and confidential, 

listening ear, and help to 

provide relevant information. 

There is also one-to-one 

counselling and a trained 

therapist for easing stress 

through aromatherapy or 

reflexology; a yoga specialist, 

who can tailor a 

gentle programme to help 

breathing and relaxing to 

meet each individual person’s 

needs; and advice for 

hair and wig requirements. 

The trustees and all the 

team intend to continue 

working to extend services 

and extend opening days 

as soon as there are sufficient 

trained volunteers. 

Visitors have already been 

welcomed to the centre 

and the team hopes that 

they leave feeling a little 

better, and knowing that 

they can come again as 

often as they choose. 

The centre is totally self- 

funding, so it is necessary 

to raise money and the 

team is quite overwhelmed 

by the thoughtfulness, 

kindness and 

generosity that local residents 

and organisations 

have shown, and would 

like to extend its grateful 

and appreciative thanks. 

With Christmas and New 

Year approaching, it is 

often a difficult time for 

poorly or bereaved people. 

The Centre will be open 

Beat Surgeries 

For the opportunity to meet local officers from the Hythe 

and Dibden Safer Neighbourhood Team to discuss any 

issues or concerns that you may have in your neighbourhood, 

beat surgeries are taking place at Chapter One 

Bookshop, High Street, Hythe between 11am and 2pm on 

the first and third Wednesday of every month and St 

Andrew’s Church, Beaulieu Road, Dibden Purlieu between 

10am and 11am on alternate Thursdays, as of Thursday 2nd 

December. Alternatively you can contact the Safer 

Neighbourhoods team by calling 101 or emailing: new.for 

est.east.snt@hampshire.pnn.police.uk 

up to and including 

Wednesday 22nd 

December and will reopen 

on Tuesday 4th 

January. The centre can 

be contacted on 023 8178 

0409. 


Coming Events 

Saturday 8th January 

NEW YEAR LUNCH 

Saturday 29th January 

BURNS SUPPER 

Saturday 19th February 

HAMPSHIRE POLICE BAND 

Saturday 5th March 

MARCHWOOD ORCHESTRA 

Wedneday 30th March 

WATERSIDE YOUTH ORCHESTRA 

at 6pm 

Saturday 2nd April 

MURDER MYSTERY EVENING 

with evening meal, 7.30pm 

Saturday 14th May 

NEW FOREST BRASS 

at 7.30pm 

Tickets and details from the church office 

023 8084 5005 or the Herald Office 

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NEW ROAD, HYTHE 

Tiffany’s Tearooms 

Seasons 

Greetings 

to all our 

customers 

Proprietor: Lynne Edmunds 

OPEN CHRISTMAS DAY 

12 Noon to 2pm 

£30 for 4 Courses 

• Full English Breakfast 

• Traditional Lunches 

• Daily Specials • Home Made Cakes 

• 2 for £10 Dinners 

• Buy One Coffee Get Refill Free 

2 Pylewell Road, Hythe • Tel: 023 8084 9106 

JANUARY DAY TRIPS 

Friday 21st January - 9am - CHICHESTER MARKET - £9 

Sunday 23rd January - 9am - JANUARY JAUNT - £10 

Friday 28th January - 9am - PORTSMOUTH AND GUNWHARF - £9 

Sunday 30th January - 9am - VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM - £16 

FORTHCOMING 

HIGHCLERE CASTLE - Join us to visit this castle which was used in the filmset for Downton Abbey 

Sunday 1st May - 9am - Adult £25 CH £18 

CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW - The Amazing show is back again. 2 days available (afternoon entrance) 

Thursday 26th May - 12 noon - £45 

Friday 27th May - 12 noon - £45 

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Treasure in Hythe’s Streets 

For an unusual stocking 

filler, or for something 

different to do with the 

children, grandchildren 

or visitors, the Hythe 

Treasure Trail could be 

the answer. 

Costing just £5, the trail 

pack can be purchased 

at the Herald office in 

Hythe High Street and 

will guide you on a fascinating 

walking tour of 

the village, taking in 

points of interest, historical 

features and 

intriguing facts about 

some of Hythe’s former 

residents. All along the 

route there are things to 

look out for and things 

Dawkins & Lodge 

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Dawkins & Lodge of Hythe are one of Hampshire’s leading independent 

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Our friendly, trained opticians and staff can offer a range of eye care options 

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options with flexible aftercare packages. 

Choose from a wide selection of frames - from budget through to designer - 

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Our new Visioffice will design lenses to suit your individual eyes needs, and we 

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to do, with clues to follow 

and questions to 

answer as you go in a 

treasure-trail format. 

The Hythe Treasure 

Trail is suitable for all 

ages, for families, individuals 

or groups. It is 

all on pavements and 

will take about 2 hours 

to complete. The trail is 

Over the weekend of 4-5th June 2011, 

Hythe & Dibden will receive a visit 

from residents from Mauves-sur-Loire, 

France, the village twinned which 

Hythe. The Twinning Association, who 

organises accommodation and events 

over the weekend, is hoping that there 

are non-members in the community 

who would like to be involved, and 

ensure that it is a visit to remember. 

The visitors are individuals, couples 

and families and need accommodation 

during their stay. Some have good 

English, most have a strong understanding, 

whilst some may have limited 

English. The Association always 

know in advance of the visitors’ language 

ability and consider this when 

matching to the English host families, 

as well as matching as far as possible, 

individual and family interests. 

The weekend normally involves a full 

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for all sales and lettings 

approximately 2 miles, 

and is suitable for 

pushchairs and wheelchairs. 

As an added bonus, if 

you send in your completed 

trail card, your 

name will be entered 

into a free draw with a 

cash prize for the lucky 

winner drawn from all 

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day out by coach to places of interest 

on Saturday, with a social evening and 

meal on Sunday. Hosting families 

entertain their visitors for the remaining 

time, although often host families 

work together. 

If you would like to become involved 

by providing accommodation, working 

with a host family to support them during 

the weekend, or helping with the 

organising of the day out or social 

evening, Hythe & Dibden Twinning 

Association would be delighted to hear 

from you. If you or your children are 

learning French, this could be an 

opportunity to practise whilst having 

an enjoyable time. Further information 

can be obtained from Graham Parkes at 

Hythe Community Centre on 023 8084 

4074 during the day, or on 023 8084 

7388 at other times. 


the correct entries for 

the year. 

The Hythe Treasure 

Trail, which is sponsored 

by Waitrose and 

Herald Publishing, is 

one of a series of similar 

trails being developed 

for towns and 

villages around 

Hampshire.


Ghosts of the Past 

The film to be shown at 

Hythe’s New Hampton 

Cinema for December 

will be Julian Fellows’ 

‘From Time to Time’ 

(15), a perfect film for 

the pre-Christmas season. 

In times of war two centuries 

apart, two distinct 

worlds are linked by a 

single family and the 

house in which they live. 

In 1944, thirteen year 

old Tolly Oldknow 

(Alex Etel-Millions) is 

sent to spend Christmas 

with his grandmother 

(Maggie Smith), whilst 

his mother searches for 

news of his father in 

wartime London. In the 

old house, he becomes a 

witness to events during 

the Napoleonic wars, 

and finds himself slowly 

drawn into the drama. 

Invisible to most people 

in the past, yet able to 

move amongst them, he 

Art on 

the MArinA 

Two local artists are holding a pre-Christmas exhibition 

in Hythe. Richard Ashford, who lives in the vil- 

lage, will be celebrating 

his recent invitation to 

join the prestigious 

Maritime Art Group. 

Joining him in the exhibition 

will be Hardleybased 

artist Brian 

Harrild, who has been 

coaching and encouraging 

Richard since he 

decided to take up painting 

after his retirement. 

Richard and Brian have 

put together a collection 

of paintings that include 

watercolours, oils and 

acrylics. The exhibition, 

which will also include 

work by some specially 

invited guest artists, will 

be held from Friday 

10th to Sunday 12th 

December, at 10am till 

4pm daily, in the Solent 

Community Room 

(signposted) on Hythe 

Marina, and admission 

is free. 

begins to unravel the 

mystery that has bewildered 

his family for two 

centuries. The solution 

to the puzzle leads him 

into a great adventure. 

The film also features 

Hugh Bonneville, 

Timothy Spall, Harriet 

Walter and Pauline 

Collins. 

‘From Time to Time’ is 

on the big screen at the 

Parish Hall, West Street, 

Hythe, on tuesday 14th 

December at 2.30pm 

and 7.30pm. Tickets at 

£5 are available at the 

door, or in advance from 

The Herald office in 

Hythe High Street. 

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Celebrate Community Spirit 

The Hythe & Dibden Community Spirit Award, 

sponsored by The Herald, seeks to recognise some 

of the ‘local heroes’ within our community. 

Nominations are now being invited for the 2011 

awards which will be presented at the Annual 

Parish meeting in the spring. 

If you know someone who deserves recognition 

because they give up their time voluntarily to help 

others within the community or to improve the 

local environment for the benefit of others, send 

their details to Community Spirit Award, Parish 

Clerk, Hythe & Dibden Parish Council, The 

Grove, 25 St John’s Street, Hythe. 

hiStory WAlkS 

For an opportunity to find out more about Hythe’s 

fascinating history and some of the personalities who 

have played a part in its past, there is a series of Hythe 

History Walks, lasting about 45 minutes, led by local 

resident Sarah Marsden. 

All walks start from the entrance to Hythe Pier and 

take place on Mondays 

and Fridays at 2pm and 

on Saturdays at 11am 

during November. A 

small donation would be 

appreciated. There are 

no walks planned for 

December at time of 

going to press, however, 

to find out about future 

dates, visit www.hythenewforest.org, 

email 

HstryTlks@aol.com or 

phone 07971 272477. 

To qualify for an award, the voluntary work must 

be carried out within the parish of Hythe & 

Dibden, or directly for the benefit of residents of 

the parish. Send in the name and address of the 

person you are nominating and a brief outline of 

why you think they deserve an award, together 

with your own contact details. 

For further information about the Community 

Spirit Awards, contact either David Shimpe at the 

Parish Council on 023 8084 1411 or Herald editor 

Janice Taylor on 023 8084 5700. 

toWnSWoMen’S 

GuilD 

Hythe Townswomen’s Guild welcomed Ruth 

Crouch and her team comprising of Maureen 

Powell, Ric Mills and Alec Coates at their 

November meeting. Ruth spoke enthusiastically 

about the British Red Cross, who support the Fire 

Service both night and day, comforting people 

who may have lost everything and supplying them 

with a welcome hot drink and basic items they 

may need. Guild members were invited to look at 

their camper van, which was comfortably arranged 

and held all the items that they may need, and were 

very impressed with the amount of work the Red 

Cross take on in this country, staffed by volunteers. 

Hythe Townswomen’s Guild’s next meeting is on 

thursday 9th December at 7.30pm in St John’s 

Church Hall, Hythe. It will be a Christmas Party 

with an American Supper. For more information 

telephone Joy on 023 8084 8807. 

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Mobile: 07986 806277 



Help The Hedgehogs 

Bees Hedgehog Rescue has been looking after sick, 

injured and orphaned hedgehogs in the Waterside for 

over 20 years, but is now in danger of closure, due to 

lack of funding and food etc. Jackie Bennett, who 

runs the Rescue, currently works at the Nationwide 

Agency in kings Estate Agents in Hythe, which also 

acts as a local drop off point for food, shredded paper 

and donations. From the New year, as the Building 

Society Agency closes on 31st December, the Herald 

office in the High Street, will become the new drop 

off point for tins of cat and dog food (not fish varieties), 

towels and donations. 

All donations received go towards the care of the 

hedgehogs, including food, vets bills, cleaning items 

and hoglet milk, which costs £29 per tin. 

Bees Hedgehog Rescue urgently needs local support 

to enable it to keep helping these endearing and now 

endangered creatures. Jackie can be contacted on 023 

8042 8112. 

CrAFt CluB 

Hythe knit & Craft Club meets at Hythe Community 

Centre on the third Thursday of each month, starting 

at 1.30pm. Members enjoy a busy programme of talks 

and demonstrations covering a wide variety of crafts 

and interests. They also share their skills and expertise 

with each other. 

On thursday 20th January there will be a demonstration 

of ‘Christmas Card Boxes’, and on thursday 

17th February members will be invited to ‘Show and 

Tell’. 

New members are always very welcome; for more 

details phone 023 8081 4309. 

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Hythe & Waterside Rotary Club works to help the 

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financial donations and by giving practical assistance. 

Members organise fundraising events throughout the 

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and to give aid to those in need. 

Applications for financial or practical support are 

invited from organisations and individuals; if you or 

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Meet & Make New Friends 

If you are physically disabled 

and would like the 

opportunity to meet new 

people and make new 

friends in an informal 

group, why not join 

MODCATS (Members 

of Disabled Community 

Aiding Themselves 

Successfully)? The 

group has been established 

for 18 years and 

provides a pop-in centre 

at St John’s Church Hall 

in Hythe on Friday 

mornings from 10.30am 

until 12.30pm. 

Accessible transport can 

be provided to collect 

Did you know that Herald Publishing 

in Hythe is a Local Information Point 

for the New Forest National Park? A 

wide range of free leaflets and information 

is available to help both visitors 

and locals to get the most out of this 

special part of England, to help conserve 

its best features for future generations, 

and to learn more about the 

members from home if 

needed, in the Totton 

and Waterside area. 

Members enjoy a variety 

of talks bi-monthly and 

regular outings to interesting 

places, as well as 

Christmas and annual 

birthday parties. 

MODCATS is supported 

by a much appreciated 

group of volunteer 

helpers, who assist with 

driving minibuses and 

providing refreshments 

at the weekly meetings. 

The group is in need of 

more volunteers, including 

a new treasurer to 

join the committee. If 

you can help MOD- 

CATS in any way, a 

warm welcome awaits 

you, so why not call in 

for a cup of tea or coffee 

on a Friday morning. For 

more information, contact 

Jo Wastrell on 023 

8084 5033. 

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history, nature and heritage of the area. 

In addition, Herald Publishing offers a 

variety of other free information 

leaflets about attractions, events and 

activities in the area. Call in and see if 

we can help you to get the best out of 

the place where you live. We’re in the 

High Street right opposite the Lord 

Nelson. 

Magpie Fashions 

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Shopping Windfall 

Earlier this year, Paul 

Jeffreys estate agents of 

Hythe celebrated their 

18th birthday, and as part 

of their celebrations they 

put up a selection of 

offers for vendors to take 

advantage of. One such 

vendor was Mrs Clifford 

of Hythe, who instructed 

Paul Jeffreys to sell her 

mother’s maisonette in 

Hythe, and opted for the 

offer of £350 of John 

Lewis vouchers. 

Whilst the property sold 

quickly, the transaction 

took longer than average 

to actually complete. 

Mrs Clifford commented: 

“I was beginning to 

think the sale would 

never go through and 

Shoppers Carols 

St John’s Church in Hythe is offering the chance to 

enjoy a little more of the real meaning of Christmas 

amid all the hustle and bustle of shopping and festive 

preparations. On Tuesday 21st december, the church 

will host ‘Shoppers Carols’, with sessions starting at 

10.30am and 11.30am. Everyone is welcome to take a 

break, pop in to the church, and join in or just listen to 

the carols. 

Mrs Clifford receiving her vouchers 

from Paul Dettmer 

then I would have the 

double disappointment 

of losing a buyer and 

also not receiving the 

John Lewis vouchers!” 

After presenting Mrs 

Clifford with the vouch- 

Bryley Hardware 

‘Bah Humbug’ said Scrooge it’s Christmas again 

Why buy presents, I have no friends 

But behold, what’s this I see? 

Tis a store of hardware, Bryley 

A fascinating variety of goods therein 

I could give as gifts, if I had friends 

Trees, Tinsel, Wreaths and Lights 

Prices so fair they give me no fright 

I shall buy gifts here and perhaps by year end 

In my life I shall have an abundance of friends 

Now wouldn’t that be nice 

ers, Director Paul 

Dettmer commented: 

“We look forward to seeing 

Mrs Clifford modelling 

her new range of 

clothing!” 

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Call in to check us out in 

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Also access from car park 

Tel: 023 8084 3295 


THE LORD NELSON 

NEW YEAR’S 

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• DJ 

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LIVE MUSIC 

11th December - Gasoline Alley 

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Lots of Fun Nights during Christmas Holiday 

Sunday Night is Quiz Bingo (Cash Prizes) 

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arts & Crafts fair 

Hythe & Waterside Rotary Club will be running 

another Arts & Crafts Fair in Hythe on Saturday 

16th april. 

The aim is to give local artists and craftspeople a 

chance to showcase and sell their work to the public, 

and for the Rotary Club to raise some funds to support 

local charities. Exhibitors will be by invitation in 

order to maintain a high standard of work and to 

avoid too much overlap of similar types of work. 

Any artists or craftspeo- 

ple who would like to be 

considered for the event, 

which will be held at 

Hythe Community 

Centre, are invited to 

send brief details of their 

work (together with photos, 

if possible) by post 

to Janice Taylor, Hythe 

& Waterside Rotary, c/o 

6 High Street, Hythe, 

Southampton, SO45 

6AH, or by email to 

jtaylor@silverockenter 

prises.co.uk 

over 

60’S in 

hyThe 

The Evergreen Club for 

over 60s meets twice a 

month at St John’s Hall, 

Hythe for a programme 

of social events, games 

and talks. Meetings take 

place from 1.45 to 4pm 

and newcomers are 

always welcome. For 

more information and 

details of the next meeting 

call 023 8089 1721. 

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Helpful Advice 

New Forest Disability Information Service holds free 

information and advice sessions in Hythe. They are 

held at The Grove in St John’s Street every 

Wednesday from 12 noon to 4pm. A similar service 

is offered at Hythe Library from 10am to 12.30pm on 

the first Tuesday of alternate months, the next one 

being on Tuesday 11th January. 

Confidential advice and information is available on a 

wide range of topics, such as benefits, equipment, 

transport, holidays, access, home adaptations and 

clubs. The information is of interest to people with 

disabilities, their carers, families and friends. 

For more information, call 01425 628750. 

ClairvoyanCe 

Hythe Spiritualist Church is holding an evening of 

clairvoyance on friday 10th december, starting at 

7pm for 7.30pm in the Community Centre in Brinton 

Lane, Hythe. Leading the evening will be mediums 

Geoff and Alan Potts. All are welcome, and the 

admission charge is £2.50. 

Charity Concert 

A programme of specially chosen Christmas music 

will fill the air when Waterside Musical Society presents 

a charity concert at Cornerstone (Hythe United 

Contact us with any enquiries on 023 8084 3787 or 

come and see our showroom for yourself at 2 South Street, Hythe, SO45 6EB 

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Reformed Church) on 


december, starting at 

7.30pm. The concert is 

in aid of the Waterside 

Cancer Support Centre 

which is now open at 

The Grove in St John’s 

Street, Hythe. Tickets at 

£6 are on sale at The 

Herald office in Hythe or 

by phoning 023 8084 

8529. 



HAPPY CHRISTMAS IN HYTHE TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT 

T FOR A REAL TASTE OF T 

T CHRISTMAS COME TO 

healThier lifeSTyleS 

During the past few months, Sexual Health sessions 

for young people have been held at Netley View and 

in Hythe. The Handy Trust team has been working 

alongside the Waterside Sexual Health Nurse and 

Hampshire Teenage Pregnancy Partnership to inform 

local young people about healthy lifestyles and positive 

sexual health attitudes. After consultation, the 

young people themselves decided on ‘Hen’ and ‘Stag’ 

night events, and so far more than 60 young people 

Floral Sunshine 

Hythe Flower Club meets monthly on a Thursday at 

7 for 7.30pm in the Parish Hall, West Street, Hythe. 

Members enjoy a programme of interesting and 

skilled demonstrators who cover a wide variety of 

topics and styles of floral decoration. They will begin 

the new year on a bright note when Katie Baxter will 

present ‘Bring Me Sunshine’ on Thursday 13th 

January. Visitors will be very welcome at a charge of 

just £4 each. For more information call 023 8084 

2672. 

youth Club Soccer Challenge 

Youngsters from Hythe Youth Club and Totton’s 

Garage Youth Club played a friendly football match, 

organised by the Handy Trust and local Community 

Safety Officers. Hythe & Dibden Football Club 

offered their venue at Ewart Recreation Ground at no 

charge and also let the Hythe side borrow some kit. 

The match went off really well with participants on 

both sides thoroughly enjoying it. The winners on this 

occasion were Hythe Youth Club, but the Garage YC 

have the chance to redress the balance at a planned 

return match in Totton. 

have attended, with those who are sexually active 

being screened for Chlamydia. Follow up evenings 

are being planned, with these sessions being termed 

‘wedgie’ nights by the youngsters. 

For more information, call Handy Trust Youth 

Worker, Candy Huxham, on 07718 47032 or email 

candy.huxham@btconnect.com 

Christmas bag pack 

Volunteers from the Waterside Cancer Support Centre 

will be in Waitrose, Hythe on Saturday 18th 

december offering a ‘Bag Pack’ to assist shoppers 

with packing their Christmas shopping. The newly 

opened Support Centre, at The Grove in Hythe, is 

totally self-funded and relies on donations to run its 

service as a drop-in centre for anyone affected by cancer. 

The team running the centre is grateful for the 

support Waitrose has shown, and to all the customers 

who popped their green buttons into the Community 

Fund box during November. 

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MATTRESSES 

BEDSTEADS 

HYTHE 

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Medals, Salvers, Figurines 

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No need to struggle with those heavy bags, 

use the FREE* buses to and from 

Hythe Ferry Terminal at Town Quay 

direct to West Quay. 

Ferries depart Hythe at 10 minutes past 

and 20 minutes to the hour. 

Last Ferry Monday-Thursday 9pm; 

Friday-Saturday 10.30pm; 

Sunday 6pm 

Telephone 

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Tel: 023 8084 8340 

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McNeill’s Catering 

Catering for any occasion 

We offer imaginative catering of the 

highest possible standard, using only the 

best ingredients 

Being a small company we are more able to 

meet most challenges demanded of us 

Call Prim McNeill on 023 8084 8242 or 

07505 593232 for sample menus or to 

discuss your requirements 

Email: primmc@tesco.net 

HYTHE & 

DISTRICT CLUB 

DECEMBER ENTERTAINMENT 

Friday 10th - Chips 

SATURDAY 11TH - HARD SELL 

THURSDAY 16TH 

THURSDAY LUNCH CLUB PARTY, 12 NOON 

GRAND CHRISTMAS DRAW, 8PM 

FRIDAY 17TH - THE MARAUDERS 

Saturday 18th - Plus One 

SUNDAY 19TH - GRAND SUNDAY MEAT DRAW 

Meat Draw 2pm, followed by Lucky 7 Cash Prize 

Mystery Prizes drawn all afternoon - choose a box!! 

Goodies or boobies who knows? 

£100 Cash Prize Around 4pm 

Friday 24th - Cruisers 

SUNDAY 26TH - TBA 

Monday 27th - TBA 

FRIDAY 31ST - IAN HARVEY ROADSHOW 

Saturday 1st January - Ian Harvey Disco 

• Bingo Every Tuesday & Sunday 

• Ballroom Dancing every Wednesday 

• Lunchtime Club every Thursday 

• Live Entertainment Fridays & Saturdays 

• Pot Luck Competition Every Saturday 

• Meat Draw Every Sunday 

• Key to Fortune Every Friday 

• Free Members Draw every Saturday 

• Snooker • Pool • Darts etc 

SPORT ON THE LARGE SCREEN 

PYLEWELL ROAD, HYTHE 

• (023) 8084 5047 


Traditional Service 

There will be a chance to celebrate Christmas in 

Hythe in a traditional way on Sunday 19th 

december, at 6.30pm, when the Parish Church of St 

John will hold its candlelit service of 9 lessons and 

carols. All are welcome. 

feSTive MagiC 

There will be magical Christmas crafts and activities 

for children to join in at Hythe Library from 10am to 

12 noon on Tuesday 21st december. There’s no 

need to book, just turn up and join in the festive fun. 

ToWn Crier Can 

help - oyez he Can 

Organisers of local events such as fetes, fairs and 

charity fundraising activities are always in need of 

some additional publicity to help attract more support 

for their causes. Having the Hythe Town Crier spread 

the word in his very distinctive way could be just the 

thing you are looking for. 

If you think that your event could benefit from this 

traditional way of passing on news and information , 

contact mac1950mclaren100950@fsmail.net 

Badgers Holt 

Residential Care Home 

We offer home from home comfort 

l 24 hour waking care l Entertainments 

l Open visiting hours 

v day Care available v 

Telephone MrS T rayner 

or MiSS g rayner on (023) 8084 9310 

www.badgersholtresidential.co.uk 

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and Debbie would like to wish all 

our customers a Merry Christmas 

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holiday drop-in 

During school holidays, Hythe Youth Club opens its 

doors every day from 1pm to 3pm for children and 

young people of all ages to drop in with their friends 

and use the facilities of the club and Ewart Recreation 

Ground. 

These sessions are free, due to support and funding 

from the Handy Trust, Hythe Youth Club and Hythe 

& Dibden Parish Council. So far this year, more than 

600 different children and young people have used 

the facilities during their school holidays. 

To find out more, contact Handy Trust youth worker 

Candy Huxham on 077181 47032 or email 

candy.huxham@btconnect.com 

More Than 

JUST Coffee 

St John’s Hall in Hythe (opposite the church) has its 

own Coffee Shop which is open to the public every 

Tuesday (market day) for everything from homemade 

cakes to full breakfasts and cooked lunches. There is 

also a lunch club from 12 noon every Wednesday, 

offering appetising home cooked meals. 

For more information about activities and facilities at 

St John’s Hall, call in and ask or phone 023 8084 

4336. 

Parish Council Holiday 

Hythe & Dibden Parish Council has announced its 

opening hours over the Christmas and New Year 

Period. 

Friday 24th December – 9am–4pm; Saturday 25th 

December to Monday 3rd January – Closed; Tuesday 

4th January – 9am–5pm (although the office closes to 

personal callers at 4.30pm). 

DO YOU KNOW ANYONE IN NEED? 

or 

SUFFERING HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS 

Help may be available to residents of the 

PARISHES OF 

HYTHE - FAWLEY - MARCHWOOD 

and Organisations in the same area 

To find out more write to: 

Dibden Allotments Fund 

7 Drummond Court, Prospect Place, 

Hythe, Southampton, SO45 6HD 

Tel: (023) 8084 1305 

OFFICE OPEN TUESDAY & THURSDAY 

9.30AM-12.30PM 

DIBDEN ALLOTMENTS FUND IS PARISH BASED FOR THE RELIEF OF HARDSHIP 


CHRISTMAS EVE 

Live Entertainment 

with 

The Panhandles 

Potted Spiced Crab 

Served with toasted bread and homemade 

piccalilli 

Wild Mushroom and Champagne Risotto 

Served with parmesan shavings and drizzled 

with extra virgin olive oil 

Seashells N Y E Salad 

Crumbled goats cheese, Parma ham and 

Satsuma orange segments with mixed leaves 

NEW 

YEARS EVE 

CELEBRATION 

DANCING ONLY 

Ticket Entry 

£5 per ticket 

lounge bar & restaurant 

NEW 

YEARS 

EVE 

3 COURSE MENU 

Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb 

Served with a red wine and rosemary jus 

Roasted Whole Sea Bass 

Oven roasted fresh bass served 

with cherry tomato compote 

Fillet Steak 

Served with a brandy and mixed 

peppercorn sauce 

Cheese and Spinach Pancakes 

Handmade pancakes filled with cheese 

and spinach and topped with a 

creamy white wine sauce 

DJ PLAYING 

YOUR FAVOURITE 

PARTY TUNES 

BOOKINGS NOW 

BEING TAKEN 


BOXING NIGHT 


with 

Plus One 

Lemon and Lime Syllabub 

Double cream and a hint of sherry whipped 

to soft peaks and flavoured with citrus 

Warm Chocolate Fudge Cake 

Served with chocolate orange ice cream 

and chocolate sauce 

Baileys Bread and Butter Pudding 

Served with pouring cream 

£30 per person 

(includes Entry) 

Seashells wishes a 


to all our customers, 

past, present and 

future 

NEW YEARS DAY 

OPEN FOR BREAKFAST FROM 10AM 

Full English & Tea or Coffee only £5.95 

TRADITIONAL ROAST LUNCH 

EXTRAVAGANZA 

Roast Beef, Pork or Lamb 

Served with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, 

seasonal vegetables and homemade gravy 

plus 

Choice of Dessert 

2 Courses only £9.95 (£4.95 Children) 

BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN 

Seashells, 37 High Street, Hythe • Tel: 023 8084 7188 

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Good Gift Guide 

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Clocks made out of Recycled 

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With the look and feel of 

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Range includes: 

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Thermometers 

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6 High Street, Hythe Tel: 023 8084 5700 



Good 

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NEW DAWN 

HYPNOTHERAPY 

CHRISTMAS PAST FOR A 

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For a gift with a difference, treat a loved one or 

friend to a session of past life regression. 

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For more information: visit www.newdawnhypnotherapy.co.uk 

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or call me for a chat on 023 8084 8929 

Visits are strictly by appointment only 

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Get ready for the Festive Season 

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Shop at: Unit 215, 

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For enquiries call 

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BLACKFIELD 

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LOTS OF TOOLS 

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- Ideal Christmas Gifts 

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for beautiful floral gifts at Christmas 

{ Fresh Flowers & Plants 

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{ Holly Wreaths 

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Local Deliveries up to and including Christmas Eve 

e-florist Services available for national & international deliveries 

Phone 023 8084 4114 or call into the shop 

at 4 Pylewell Road, Hythe 

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The Beauty Therapy Specialists 

• GIFT VOUCHERS 

• GELERATION NAILS 

• HYDRADERMIE FACIALS 

• MASSAGE 

• WAXING 

• ALL BEAUTY TREATMENTS 

7 Village Centre, Marchwood 

023 8087 3636 

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Would like to wish all our clients, past 

and present, a Very Merry Christmas 

and a Happy New Year 

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• CBT & Test Training • Free Appraisal 

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Written 

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CHAPTER ONE 

Books - stationery - art 

A Great Book is a Great Gift and vice versa 

10 High street, Hythe • 023 8084 2148 

Carved and handpainted 

resin gifts with sentimental and 

humorous texts 

Range includes magnets, wall hangers, 

candleholders and wall plaques 

Co-ordinating gift bags available 

Make your 

choice at 

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6 High Street 

Hythe 

023 8084 5700 

John Boots 

Music 

• Guitars • Flutes 

• Clarinets • Violins 

• Recorders 

• Saxophones 

• Music Books 

• Sheet Music 

• Amplifiers 

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Large Private Car Park 

Personalised Snow 

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Delightful Snowman, Santa Hat and 

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Experienced stylist with 

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Colouring, Cutting & 

Children’s Hair 

Specialising in Prom and 

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Tel: 023 8089 0004 

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The Garden Retreat 

Introductory Offer 

50% off all treatments for new clients 

A contemporary Beauty and Wellbeing Studio 

situated in 3 acres of private gardens on the 

edge of the New Forest. It provides a range of 

treatments and offers the perfect getaway to 

Relax, Revive or Simply Indulge! 

Contact Sara on: 

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Lovely organic facial and body products 

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Fabulous Miche handbags with magnetic covers 

Vouchers for Holistic and Beauty treatments, 

Toning, Circuit Training and Vibrostation available 

Fab jewellery, hair clips and Alice bands at great prices! 

Pop in for a chat and a browse 

Let us create the new you, or revive the old one! 

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Cards For 

All Occasions 

COME AND CHOOSE FROM OUR LARGE RANGE 

OF CHRISTMAS CARDS NOW ON DISPLAY 

‘Cards for All Occasions’ has both boxed packs and 

individual cards, from Traditional, Religious and 

Humorous, to those for the special people in your life 

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WE ALSO STOCK A WIDE SELECTION OF 

2011 CALENDARS AND DIARIES, AS 

WELL AS NUMEROUS GIFTS INCLUDING 

THE WILLOW TREE COLLECTION AND 

THE TATTY TEDDY CHRISTMAS RANGE 

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And Naturally we have all the Seasonal 

Gift Wrap, Bags, Tags and Bows to make 

that present perfect! 

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(023) 8084 5508 


take a look at totton 

Festive Entertainment 

Christmas is all wrapped up at 

Totton’s Hanger Farm Arts 

Centre, with plenty of events to 

satisfy your festive needs. 

On Sunday 19th December, 

capella vocal group Delicious 

Soundbites provides ‘A Song to 

Warm You’. This feast of harmony 

will bring cheer to the chilly 

winter night with familiar tunes 

like ‘Winter Wonderland’, and be 

prepared for a little audience participation! 

The evening starts at 

8pm and tickets are £7. 

On Tuesday 21st December at 

2pm, ‘Goldilocks’ will provide a 

real treat for all the family. This 

original adaptation of the wellloved 

tale combines traditional 

glove puppetry and live music to 

create a patchwork of delights. 

Tickets are £7. 

The final pre-Christmas offering 

sees the fantastic AndyCadabra’s 

specially designed festive magic 

shows at 1pm and 3pm on 

Thursday 23rd December. 

Tickets are £5 (concessions £3). 

Magic Trip Showcase 

Performing Arts students at Totton 

Totton U3A is organising an Evening 

of Magic at The Magic Circle’s headquarters 

in Euston, London. This will 

be an opportunity to learn something 

about the history of magic, to visit the 

museum and then take a seat in their 

theatre and prepare to be amazed! 

The visit takes place on Tuesday 15th 

February with the coach leaving 

Totton at 4.15pm, and arriving back 

home at approximately 12.15am that 

night. Seats are available at a cost of 

£44, to include refreshments, ticket 

and coach. Anyone interested can get 

more details from Chris Farleigh on 

023 8086 2882. 

College will be presenting a showcase 

of their work at Hanger Farm Arts 

Centre on Monday 13th and Tuesday 

14th December, starting at 7.30pm. 

Audiences will be treated to an 

evening of drama, dance and music, 

including a one-act musical based on 

the wartime sinking of the Lancastria. 

A great opportunity to see the range of 

talents and skills offered by these local 

students, tickets for the Showcase 

Evening cost £6 (concessions £5) and 

are available from Hanger Farm Box 

Office on 023 8066 7683. 

If you want to extend that festive 

feeling into the New Year, go 

along to Forest Forge Theatre 

Company’s performance of ‘The 

Wolves of Willoughby Chase’, a 

new version of the classic children’s 

story which is a perfect 

winter tale. It is on Wednesday 

5th January at 7pm; tickets are 

£9 (concessions £7.50). 

For more information or to book 

tickets for any of these shows, call 

Hanger Farm on 023 8066 7683 or 

visit www.hangerfarm.co.uk 


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Gentle Exercise 

Following a successful 3 week trial a seated exercise 

classes are starting at Totton and Eling 

Community Centre and will run every Tuesday at 

2pm. The classes are gentle exercises for all abilities 

and all are welcome to go along and have a go; 

the class costs £1 and includes refreshments. There 

will be a class on Tuesday 21st December, but not 

Tuesday December 28th. It will resume again on 

Tuesday 4th January. For details, telephone 023 

8086 3769. 

Dancing Strictly 

for BeginnerS 

in Ballroom and latin american 

10 Week courSe 

Learn the basics for your 

Holidays, Parties, Weddings, etc. 

commencing friDayS 

7th & 14th January 2011 

7pm until 8pm 

intermeDiate claSS 

Fridays 8.15pm until 9.30pm 

at The Youlton School of Dancing 

I.D.T.A - N.A.T.D 

Calmore Community Centre, 

Calmore, Totton, Southampton 

tel: 023 8086 2058 or 023 8086 6326 


ToTTon’S Big PainT 

Thirty young people 

from The Garage Youth 

Club in Totton, at their 

own request, recently 

formed the ‘Totton Town 

Locals Crew’ and took 

part in a challenge to 

paint the skate and football 

areas at Bartley 

Skate Park, giving them 

a fresh new look. The 

youngsters, following 

their involvement in 

‘Project Fresh’ over the 

summer, are taking an 

active role in transforming the park, making it an area 

they can take ownership for and be proud of. 

The skate park is a Totton and Eling Town Council 

facility, whose youth workers in partnership with 

Totton’s accredited community safety officers have 

spent the summer encouraging young people to take 

responsibility to reduce litter and graffiti in the area 

with great success. As a reward for their improved 

attitude and behaviour, the council has promised the 

park users a new large bench with back rest that will 

seat over 20 young people, and will continue to carry 

out other renovation work over the winter to make 

sure the rest of the park is kept in top condition. The 

council will also carry out improvements suggested 

by the Totton Town Locals Crew, proving that when 

young people volunteer and work together they can 

make a significant difference to both their own lives 

and the lives of others in the local community. 

The youth club would like to thank Just Rolls, who 

provided the hot food van for lunch, and John and 

Kate who played great music during the event. 

it’s a Cracker 

Members of Totton U3A are planning a festive trip to 

London and are inviting other people to join them, 

spaces permitting. 

The trip will include a visit to the Cadogan Hall in 

Sloane Square to enjoy the Royal Philharmonic 

Orchestra’s ‘Christmas Cracker’, a glittering selection 

of Christmas favourites, plus sing-along carols. 

The coach will leave Totton at 9.30am on Tuesday 

21st December and return at about 8.30pm. (The performance 

starts at 3pm). The cost is £36.75 for concert 

ticket and coach. Anyone interested in joining 

this trip can get full details from Chris Farleigh on 

023 8086 2882. 




Centre of the Community Revival of Totton & Eling Carnival 

The Carnival Committee 

The Totton and Eling 

Community Centre, in 

the centre of Totton, has 

full disabled access and 

free car parking. The 

centre is a registered 

charity and run by a volunteer 

board of Trustees. 

From January, the centre 

will start showing films; 

the first will probably be 

“Made in Dagenham” on 

Monday 24th January 

Preparations are in hand for the 2011 

Totton Festival of Drama which will be 

held at Hanger Farm Arts Centre during 

the week of 21st March. The popular 

local festival is a Round One stage 

in the All England One Act Theatre 

Festival, which could put local am 

dram groups on the path to regional 

and national glory. 

The Totton Drama Festival is open to 

all schools and amateur drama groups 

Councillor David 

Russell, Chairman of 


Council’s Policy & 

Resources Committee, 

said that he was pleased 

that, following the 

Policy Resources meeting 

on 17th November, 

the Committee were recommending 

to the full 

Council a small reduction 

in the Town’s 

Council Tax. 

The recommendation is 

for a reduction of about 

0.3% of the existing 

town council tax, and 

there would be no cuts in 

any of the town council’s 

services. 


Council will also be one 

of the first in the country 

to be instigating its green 

at 2pm, provided by the 

local film group 

Movieola. 

There are also gentle 

seated exercise classes on 

Tuesdays at 2.30pm, this 

costs £1 and includes 

refreshments. 

There are many activities 

to suit all ages, abilities 

and interests. A ‘what’s 

on’ leaflet is available, or 

details of events can be 

ToTTon & Eling Town - 

CounCil Tax 

initiative with the fitting 

of photovoltaic cells on 

a number of community 

buildings, which will not 

only reduce CO2 emissions 

but will be a source 

of income to the council 

in view of the feedback 

tariffs available. 

Councillor Russell said: 

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found on the information 

boards. 

The centre is always 

looking for new ideas, 

volunteers and new 

Trustees, without whom 

they could not operate. If 

you are interested in finding 

out more about the 

Community Centre call 

023 8086 3769, email 

tandeca@hotmail.co.uk 

or drop into the office. 

Festival of Drama 

in the area, and more information is 

available from Mike Farleigh on 023 

8086 2882 or by emailing tottondra 

ma@ntlworld.com If your group 

would like a presentation about the festival, 

what is required and what the 

benefits are, Mike would also be 

pleased to arrange one for you. 

Meanwhile, make a note in your new 

diary – Totton Drama Festival, w/c 

21st March 2011. 

“With inflation running 

at over 4%, Totton & 

Eling residents will, I 

hope, be pleased at the 

proposed Council Tax 

for 2011/12. This has 

been made possible by 

the council, over many 

years, having a rational 

financial policy”. 

and Totton and Eling 

Town Council have 

announced they are planning 

the Totton and 

Eling Carnival to take 

place on Saturday 25 th 

June 2011. This may 

sound a long way off, 

but there is a lot of 

organising and planning 

required behind the 

scenes of the event and 

the committee urgently 

needs help from as many 

volunteers as possible to 

help spread the work 

load. 

The Carnival Committee 

is now up and running, 

with sub committees in 

place that meet regularly. 

Do you want to be a 

part of the success? To 

volunteer, you do not 

need any previous experience 

or particular 

skills, just enthusiasm. 

There are no set rules 

and no pressure to do 

more than you are happy 

with; the main idea is 

that it is fun, but ultimately 

rewarding. 

If you (or anyone you 

know) would like to help 

in the Revival of Totton 

and Eling Carnival, contact 

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WATERSIDE SPORTS 

& SOCIAL CLUB 

Saturday 11th December - Christmas Draw Night 

from 7.30pm. Draw tickets on sale at the club, plenty of prizes to be won, hot mince pies and 

sausage rolls will be given out during the evening. 

New Years Eve - Entertainment by Plus One, 

and Disco by John Scott • Bar open till 1am 

Opening Hours: Christmas Eve Normal Hours; Christmas Day 12noon–3pm 

Boxing Day 12noon- 10.30pm; Monday 27th 11am-10.30pm 

Tuesday 28th 11am-10.30pm; New Years Eve 11am – 1am 

New Years Day 11am- 10.30pm 

Big Screen TV’s 


Bingo: Wednesday 12.30pm and Friday 7.30pm 

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Christmas Draw Night 

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FESTIVE FAWLEY 

Note Up The Chimney 

During their current extensive refurbishment of the 

Falcon Hotel in Fawley, landlords Tim and Karen 

Hutton came across a broken bottle with a note inside, 

placed in one of the old fireplaces in the Lounge Bar, 

which is being re-opened as a feature. The note reads: 

“Falcon Hotel 2nd October 1973 

On the above date, Joy, Maureen and Dot, three 

Barmaids from the Falcon Hotel, buried this bottle 

with sadness at losing the only fireplace during alterations, 

and frustration in having to work under such 

awful conditions. This note is signed by Joy, Maureen 

and Dot.” 

Karen said: “We would very much like to try and 

track down the three barmaids and invite them back 

to the pub to see that the fireplace has once again 

been re-opened. It will not be used as a real fire, but 

still I think they may be interested in seeing their note 

after 37 years, which we are going to frame and place 

on the fireplace. From the note found it would appear 

that a refurb was going on at this time. It would be 

great to be able to track down these 3 ladies who 

obviously felt strongly enough about the fireplace 

being bricked up to place a note inside”, she added. 

nEw FawlEY 

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Calling all teenagers in the Fawley area, as the Parish 

Council has launched a new youth club at Gang 

Warily. The club, which is open from 7 to 9pm on 

Fridays, offers young people of secondary school age 

a range of activities such as Wii Fit, XBox 360 and 

internet access, along with games, sports, and arts & 

crafts. Refreshments are also available. 

The youth club will also allow the young people 

access to sporting facilities at Gang Warily, as well as 

the opportunity of learning how to sail, thanks to the 

generous donation of a yacht by one of the councillors. 

For more information about the club, contact Debbie 

Elliott on 023 8089 0761 or email debbie@fawley 

parishcouncil.org.uk 

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oF FESTivE Fun 

Fawley village will be full of festive 

glow this December as the local businesses, 

residents and the Parish 

Council have got together to organise a 

Christmas Celebration event for all the 

family from 4 to 7pm on Saturday 

11th december. 

With funding from the National 

Lottery and local businesses, 

Christmas lights are to be put up on the 

Jubilee Hall and around The square to 

create a colourful festive atmosphere. 

Among the many attractions during the 

evening will be ‘real reindeer’ which 

children will be able to pet. santa will 

be in his grotto, helped by his elves, so 

make sure the children have their 

Christmas wishes ready. The children 

can also have fun on the fairground 

rides and enjoy the spectacle of guaranteed 

‘snow’. A real party atmosphere 

is sure to develop with a Christmas 

market, bazaar and hogroast. 

Fawley Parish Council is delighted that 

the community is coming together to 

stage this Christmas Celebration, 

which they hope will become an annual 

event. Anyone who would like to get 

involved in the Christmas Celebrations 

at Fawley, or who would like more 

information about the activities and 

attractions, can call the Parish Council 

at Gang Warily on 023 8089 0761 or 

email clerk@fawleyparishcouncil. 

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is a Big Hit 

Copies of Waterside 

Heritage’s latest book, 

‘Fawley and the 

southern Waterside’, 

written by well known 

local historians Clare 

Murley and Graham 

Parkes, have been flying 

off the shelves at 

The Herald office in 

Hythe. 

Many years of 

research had gone 

into this fascinating 

book, which is 

packed with photographs, 

maps, documents, 

facts and 

anecdotes. Many of the 

old photographs evoke 

memories of events, 

people and buildings 

that have long since 

gone, but are interestingly 

clearly recognisable 

today, despite a few 

changes. 

Planned as the first in a 

series of similar books 

that will eventually 

cover the whole of the 

Waterside area, this first 

volume is ideal for anyone 

whose family 

comes from the Fawley 

area, lives there, or is 

interested in 

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past. 

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CoMMunity 

Fawley Parish Council’s new Community 

Sports Coaches are providing a range of activities 

at Gang Warily recreation centre and 

offering further activities at local schools during 

term time. 

During school holidays, children can benefit 

from free activities covering everything from 

skateboarding and mountain biking to arts & 

crafts and cheerleading, all organised by the 

Community Sports Coaches. 

The coaches are being employed for an initial 

period of six months, during which time it is 

hope that the demand for their skills and expertise 

will be such that they can be kept on for a 

further period. 

In an extension to this scheme, the Parish 

Council is also taking on 6 Park Wardens to 

work alongside ground staff and arrange activities 

for schools and the local community. 

For more details about the coaches, or to 

enquire about using their services, contact the 

Parish Clerk on 023 8089 0761 or email 

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The Parish of Fawley has a full 

programme of special services in 

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Saturday 11th December, 

Madding Crowd will present a 

concert in All Saints’ Church, 

Fawley, starting at 7.30pm. 

There will be a Carol Service at 

All Saints’ starting at 6.30pm on 

Sunday 19th December. There’s 

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Services on Christmas Eve – at 

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Merry-Go-Round of a Show 

Staging Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 

‘Carousel’ is always a challenge for amateur 

companies, not least because of the 

difficulty of effectively representing an 

ornate fairground roundabout on stage; 

Waterside Musical Society’s set designer, 

James Robinson, was certainly up to the 

challenge and created a wonderful illusion 

that left just enough to the audience’s 

imagination. 

Not content with devising some excellent 

sets for this superb show at the Waterside 

Theatre, James also made his debut on 

stage in the role of the sinister and manipulative 

villain Jigger Craigin; he was very 

convincing, but I hope it was due his acting 

ability rather than his natural character! 

‘Carousel’ is a delightful, but sometimes 

tragic, love story and everyone involved 

was clearly swept along by the emotions 

of the tale, with Dawn Hall and Chris 

Wortley making a fine leading pair, both 

with memorable voices and an ability to 

get inside their respective characters. 

Mention should also go to Julie Gower 

and David Putley as the other major duo, 

both of whom displayed not only polished 

acting skills, but also charming 

voices. Christobel Thomas gave a strong 

performance as the motherly and sensible 

Aunt Nettie, with a self-assurance and 

lovely voice that brought an added 

dimension to the storyline. 

The plot calls for a number of children to 

take part, and Waterside MS were fortunate 

to have recruited two teams of very 

Theatre Review by Janice Taylor 

competent and appealing young people 

from local schools who brought a freshness 

to the production. Young Victoria 

Sarker, in particular, is a quite outstanding 

dancer, gymnast and actor who looks 

destined for a future in the world of performing 

arts. 

The costumes for this colourful show 

were an absolute triumph, the majority 

having been made in-house by a team of 

society members led by wardrobe mistress 

Maureen Wills. 

Full of haunting melodies and rousing 

chorus numbers, ‘Carousel’ is the perfect 

show for those who love singing; it features 

a surprising number of songs that 

have become classics, such as ‘When the 

children are asleep’, ‘June is bustin’ out 

all over’ and the timeless anthem that 

brings the show to a moving finale 

‘You’ll never walk alone’. The orchestra 

for this production was somewhat larger 

than is the norm for this company comprising 

6 accomplished musicians who, 

under the direction of Ian Peters, created 

a beautiful accompaniment to the action 

on stage. 

Such was the success of this production 

of ‘Carousel’ that it would be easy to miss 

the fact that one of its co-directors, Robin 

Watton, was actually making his very 

first foray into the challenges of direction; 

but, as he would be the first to admit, 

he did have the benefit of the more experienced 

Chris Stanway as his co-director 

– it was a partnership that quite obviously 

paid off. 

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT 

Christmas Thermal Cooking 

Take the work out of your Christmas preparations 

with Mr D’s Thermal Cooker. A ham will take just 15 

minutes on the hob, a Christmas cake only 35 minutes 

of simmering, and a scrumptious Festive Vegetarian 

Loaf 15 minutes simmering in the inner pot. All the 

rest of the cooking takes place inside the insulated 

Thermal Cooker with no further power or gas, no risk 

of overcooking, burning or drying out and no need to 

stay at home to keep an eye on the cooking. It not 

only makes home cooking easy but much more economical, 

with savings of up to 80% on your fuel bill. 

Ham is easy to cook at any time of the year. Using 

smoked or unsmoked gammon, remove the plastic 

wrapper, put enough water in the Thermal Cooker 

inner pot to cover the ham. Add flavourings to your 

taste, such as a few bay leaves and peppercorns with 

a mustard coating on the ham, or cloves or star anise 

for a festive flavour. Place the ham in the water, put 

the lid on the inner pot and bring it to the boil on the 

hob. Skim off any impurities that form on the surface. 

Simmer for 15 minutes then put the inner pot 

into the outer vacuum-insulated container. Leave to 

Thermal Cook for 3 hours or longer. Take the cooked 

ham out of the hot stock, allow it to cool and then 

refrigerate. 

Recipes for Rich Whisky Fruit Cake, Festive 

Vegetarian Loaf and much more can be found on the 

Thermal Cooking website 

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RoMSEy FaRMERS MaRkEt GoES MonthLy 

Hampshire Farmers Market is to 

double its presence in Romsey by 

going monthly from January. 

Until now, the market has been 

held once every alternate month, 

but because of the huge success of 

the market since the change of 

location last February, the deci- 

sion has been made to bring local 

produce to the town every month. 

Hampshire Farmers Market 

Business Development Manager, 

Alex Handford, said: “We are 

really excited about increasing the 

number of markets in Romsey and 

enabling people in the town to 

access our range of locally produced 

goods twice as often as they 

can now. Since we moved to Alma 

Road car park earlier this year, 

we have seen a large increase in 

footfall and we would like to thank 

everyone for helping to support 

our producers.” 

LoCaL FEStivE FooD 

Browse in Longdown 

Farm Shop, Dearleap 

Lane, Ashurst for a wide 

range of delicious locally 

sourced festive food. 

Situated at the entrance 

to Longdown Activity 

Farm (free entry to Farm 

Shop) and open daily 

from 10am-5pm, the 

shop offers whole traditional 

barn reared 

turkeys starting from 

£3.42 per lb/£7.52 per 

kilo, bronze turkeys, 

turkey crowns and chicken 

crowns, as well as 

free range geese from 

£4.92 per lb/£10.83 per 

kilo. Succulent gammon 

joints and local game, 

such as venison, rabbit, 

brace (two birds) of 

pheasant or partridge are 

available, plus a large 

range of beef, pork and 

lamb joints and cuts, 

plus many varieties of 

juicy sausages and 

chipolatas available to 

order or in store. 

There are also seasonal 

vegetables and fruit, 

More than 23 million working days are 

lost each year because of food poisoning. 

The estimated cost to the nation of 

all food poisoning is more than £1,000 

million per year. The cost to the nation 

of Salmonella food poisoning alone is 

estimated to exceed £360 million. 

Not all bacteria are harmful – some 

help to make cheese and yoghurt, for 

example. Food poisoning bacteria are 

very hard to detect; they do not usually 

affect the taste or smell of the food. In 

ideal conditions, bacteria can double 

their numbers every 20 minutes and in 

Christmas puddings, 

mince pies, Christmas 

cake, cheeses and 

creams, chocolates, teas 

and more, locally 

sourced. 

An order form is also 

available; telephone 023 

8029 2837, option 5 on 

the phone menu or, visit 

www.longdownfarm.co. 

uk. Deliveries are free to 

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multiply into 1 million. 

The symptoms of food poisoning can 

last for days and include abdominal 

pains, diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea and 

fever. Young children, the elderly, the 

sick and pregnant women are particularly 

vulnerable to food poisoning. 

The main causes of food poisoning are: 

poor cooking; keeping cooked food too 

warm; and contamination of cooked 

food from raw food in the preparation 

areas. 

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Delivery day is 

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December. 

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT 

waterside Foodbank is two 

Waterside Foodbank is celebrating its 2nd birthday, 

having provided Emergency Foodboxes to over 2,000 

people on the Waterside over the two years. More 

than 25 professional agencies now hold Foodbank 

vouchers, with churches, schools, supermarkets, 

shops and individuals providing support with food 

donations. 

The charity would like to say a very big “Thank You” 

for harvest contributions this year, from almost every 

school and church in the Waterside, collecting 2 

tonnes of food. 

Earlier this year Foodbank received £400 from Radio 

Solent’s Community Chest Fund, and was given 

some valuable air time to highlight its work and the 

very real need in the community. Foodbank has also 

been featured on South Today, highlighting the plight 

of people dependent on government help, but following 

a change of circumstance, finding benefits are 

stopped until they are reassessed, which takes up to 6 

weeks, and means they have no reserves. 

A recent development was the opening of the charity 

clothes shop at Foodbank’s premises in Blackfield, 

providing clothing at affordable prices from 50p to £2 

and clients who need food, are able to choose clothes 

free of charge. 

New Hope Debt Advisory Service, under the direction 

of Linda Matthews, has also relocated to 

Foodbank’s premises, offering a valuable service to 

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Come and buy all your local meats, 

fruit, veg, cheese, chutney, bread, 

cakes, craft products and much more 

at Plaitford 

Village Hall 

Saturday 11th December 

10am until 2pm 

‘local produce . . . more than just local food’ 

New Forest Producers Markets 

those experiencing debt problems. 

Foodbank has been awarded a grant of £4,000 from 

Dibden Allotments Fund and was included in the 

Waitrose, Hythe token scheme during November, who 

also held a Food Collection day. 

For the first time Foodbank is including Christmas 

goodies in its Emergency Foodboxes. Donations can 

be made at Foodbank’s premises, Hampton Lane, 

Blackfield on Mondays 10am–12noon, tuesdays & 

Fridays 2pm–3.30pm. Ron the Barbers in Blackfield 

will accept donations and pass them on to Foodbank. 

The donations requested are: mince pies, tinned ham, 

Christmas puddings, Christmas cake, long life cream, 

boxes of biscuits, children’s selection boxes, large 

bars of chocolate, snacks and nibbles, or Christmas 

crackers. 

Waterside Foodbank is totally dependent on its team 

of some 30+ volunteers. 

If you have a spare 1 1 ⁄2 hours and would like to help 

call Jan on 077 687 13329. 

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a taLE oF 

GRowinG up 

Theatre Review by Janice Taylor 

It was but a short step from the New Forest to rural 

Gloucestershire in the early 20th century when 

Minstead Players took their audience on a nostalgic 

trip back to a gentler, slower time with their delightful 

production of ‘Cider with Rosie’. 

James Roose-Evans’ stage adaptation of Laurie Lee’s 

much loved book about growing up in the little village 

of Slad, Gloucestershire, could present amateur 

groups with something of a staging challenge; but, 

despite the relatively small stage in Minstead Village 

Hall and a series of required scene changes, the 

Players did a marvellous job, creating a warm and 

rustic atmosphere with the bare minimum of props. 

Knowing that the play included characters representing 

not only the young Laurie Lee at various ages, but 

also his five siblings and several schoolmates, I wondered 

if this small group would have sufficient 

younger members to carry it off. I need not have worried, 

because the team of young actors and actresses, 

who doubled and even trebled their roles with great 

ease, were like a breath of spring. Playing with great 

confidence, they did a wonderful job of recreating the 

young people growing up in the little village. Full 

marks must go to Rupert Ferder, who took the role of 

the young Laurie with consummate professionalism, 

despite the fact that he was supposed to be just 3 at 

the beginning of the play and a young man by the 

final curtain. 

Of the adult actors, Ingrid Bond had the main role as 

Laurie’s mother, and did well to portray the major 

influence that she had on her extended family’s life, 

holding them and the story together at the same time. 

Linking the various scenes as the narrator, Laurie Lee 

himself, was Frank Abbott, whose smooth, easy listening 

voice added a really personal touch to the 

story. 

In all, it was a most enjoyable journey into a way of 

life that was very different from our own, and yet is 

well within living memory. The production was well 

directed by Geoff Green, sensitively acted and lovingly 

narrated: Laurie Lee would have been well 

pleased. 

Christmas Basics 

New Forest Basics Bank is a scheme that provides 

basic food and hygiene items for local people in need 

and in dire emergency situations.Through the generosity 

of local people, the Basics Bank distributed 

795 parcels last year, helping 1803 people. 

Non-perishable items required include tins of fruit, 

soup, pasta and meat, as well as packets of soup, sugar 

and pasta. 

Lymington councillor, Cllr Elizabeth Lewis, said: 

“The need does not stop at Christmas and donations 

are welcome throughout the year.” 

Donations are welcome at Basics Bank, rear of United 

Reformed Church, Lymington (Tuesday, Wednesday 

and Friday mornings). Alternatively, the chairman of 

New Forest District Council, Cllr Mrs Pat Wyeth, has 

placed collection boxes at Lymington Town Hall, 

New Milton Town Hall and the council’s Appletree 

Court office, Lyndhurst, and cheques can be sent to 

the Treasurer of New Forest Basics Bank, United 

Reformed Church, High Street, Lymington SO41 

9AG. 

Merry Christmas to all 

our readers, advertisers and 

distributors from 

everyone at The Herald 



pink Ladies in Blackfield 

Fun and frolics continued for the fourth consecutive 

year at the Hairport salon in Blackfield, as the ladies 

who work there did their bit to raise money for the 

‘wear it pink’ Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. 

Once again in a fun packed week, there were lots of 

treats for their clients in the salon including a raffle 

with a chance to win a free haircut per stylist, pink 

nails, a quiz, wearing something pink and the very 

popular ‘bosom’ cakes, all washed down with cups of 

tea. A total of £296.09 was raised and the stylists at 

Hairport would like to thank all of their clients for 

their support. 

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Residents should be alert for a carpet cleaning offer 

which could prove more costly than advertised. 

Following a BBC Watchdog investigation, 

Hampshire Constabulary received complaints from 

householders about the hard-sell tactics used by a 

Dorset cleaning company. 

Many local homes have had cold calls offering to 

clean any two carpets for a special offer price of 

£8.99, but residents have found the technician who 

calls at their homes very persistent in trying to sell a 

much more costly service. 

The hard-sell tactics used by the company include 

telling customers that the £8.99 service offered would 

“make your carpet look worse” because it brings deep 

down dirt to the surface. They then try to sell more 

expensive treatments. 

NFDC portfolio holder for crime and disorder, Cllr 

Goff Beck, warned: “Residents should be on the alert 

against this type of hard-sell which seems to be operating 

in the New Forest. Cold calling puts unwanted 

pressure on householders who may feel overwhelmed 

by the salesperson and obliged to sign up for some- 

Treat Yourself 

For Christmas 

The run up to Christmas and the big day itself can be 

a hectic time for most people, so if you are feeling a 

bit overwhelmed by it all, treat yourself to some ‘time 

out’. 

Take an hour off.....sounds strange when you think 

you have a lot to do, but it can really make a difference 

and help calm the mind, enabling you to think 

and plan more clearly. Why not put your feet up with 

a cuppa and a book, or take a luxurious bath? Spend 

time watching a film that appeals to you alone and 

lose yourself in the story. Go for a long drive in the 

New Forest, and then stop at the first tea room you 

find, or wrap up and then walk around the neighbourhood 

after dark, to enjoy other people’s Christmas 

decorations. 

Having a little ‘time out’ can really make a difference. 

thing they don’t want. Tell them that you are not interested 

and that you will be informing the police of 

their call.” 

The Safer New Forest Partnership has free No Cold 

Calling window stickers available. You can collect 

one from the NFDC local offices or telephone 

Stephanie Bennett, Safer New Forest Co-ordinator, 

on 023 8028 5148 or email 

stephanie.bennett@nfdc.gov.uk 

If you are being pressurised in your home or feel you 

are being overcharged by a cold caller, contact the 

police on 0845 045 4545 or the local Trading 

Standards department on 0845 404 0506. 

watCh youR puRSE 

The pre-Christmas shopping frenzy will soon be upon us, 

and with it the annual spate of purse thefts. To avoid 

becoming a victim of this crime whilst busy buying your 

Christmas gifts, follow these tips: 

• Use a bag that has a zip and/or shoulder strap 

• Keep it closed until you need to pay 

• Consider putting your purse separate from your other 

belongings, inside an inner zipped coat pocket 

• Privilege cards should be carried separately so you are 

not tempted to open your purse at the checkout and leave 

it vulnerable while you pack your bags 

• If your bag has a flap, carry or wear it next to and across 

your body; consider wearing a ‘bum bag’, but wear it at 

the front, not the back 

• Consider wearing your bag under your coat, out of sight 

• Put your purse at the bottom of your bag, with other 

items covering it 

• Be aware of people around you, in case you are jostled 

or distracted 

• At the checkout, keep your purse secure until you make 

payment, then put it back in your bag before you leave the 

checkout 

wives’ Group 

Hythe Wives meet on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each 

month from 7.15pm in Hythe Community Centre. 

Members enjoy a wide variety of interesting speakers 

and also organise outings, socials and charity 

fundraising events. 

Coming up in December and early January are 

Christmas and New Year social evenings, followed on 

Friday 21st January by a talk on ‘Doorstep Crime’ to 

be given by Jane Gulliver of Hampshire Trading 

Standards Service. 

New members and visitors are always made very welcome; 

for more information, ring 023 8084 5519. 

Natural Touch 

HOLISTIC & BEAUTY 

u Aromatherapy u Reflexology u 

u Indian Head Massage u 

u Baby Massage Instruction u 

u Hopi Ear Candles u 

Relaxing Treatments for Pain, Stress and Tension 

u Beauty Treatments u 

Wishing all my clients, 

past and present, a very 

Happy Christmas 

Glenda Hayward - IHBC, IIHHT, ICHT 

For Appointment Ring (023) 8089 2493 

or Mobile 07821 823083 


SPOTLIGHT ON THE YOUNG 

Teddies Support Children in Need 

Although Pudsey couldn’t be there in person to join in 

the fun, there were lots of other bears in Beaulieu High 

Street to take part in a human and bear chain in support 

of this year’s Children in Need appeal. 

Some of the bears and their humans get ready to form 

a chain for Children in Need 

(Photo credit: John James Photography) 

Strutz in Marchwood 

Due to the popularity of local dance 

school Strutz Stage Dance and Drama, 

a new branch will open in Marchwood 

in January, with classes including 

Jazz/Hip Hop, Ballet, Drama, and, also 

new from January, Musical Theatre. 

Principal Susan Colclough says: “Our 

classes are structured, non-competitive 

and fun, and in these financially worrying 

times, we pride ourselves on 

keeping costs down, with no extra 

expenses on top of class fees. We have 

twice yearly performances for family 

and friends, including our annual 

awards concert, and I’m delighted to 

be bringing another branch of Strutz to 

Marchwood”. 

NEW FROM JANUARY 2011 

Classes will also be starting at the New 

Hall at St John’s Church in Marchwood! 

Stage Dance and Drama 

DANCE FOR FUN, FITNESS 

AND MAKING FRIENDS 

CLASSES INCLUDE 

JAZZ/HIP HOP - Modern Pop moves to funky music 

BALLET - Enjoy Classical Dance while improving posture and strength 

MUSICAL THEATRE - Have fun performing Songs from the Musicals 

DRAMA - Be inspired while building confidence and self assurance 

BABY BALLET - For toddlers developing their movement and musical talent 

AT WI COMMUNITY HALL, LUNEDALE ROAD, DIBDEN PURLIEU 

AND THE NEW HALL AT ST JOHN’S, MARCHWOOD 

FOR CHILDREN FROM 2 1 ⁄2 YEARS TO TEENS 

BEGINNERS OF ANY AGE WELCOME - TASTER SESSION FREE! 

For details call Susan Colclough A.P.T.D. 

(023) 8084 1454 

Children and parents from the village school, as well 

as business people, local residents and passers-by, 

joined in the teddy bear and human chain which 

stretched down one side of Beaulieu High Street, with 

everyone taking part giving a donation to the charity. 

The event was organised by Julie Tatchell, whose 

shop, Bear It In Mind, is in the High Street. This 

was the second year that Julie had organised this 

fun event. Last year £600 was raised for the 

appeal. 

Julie said: “Thank you to all who got involved and 

joined in this fun event. We hope we have helped to 

remind everyone of the 

fantastic work done by 

this charity to change 

the lives of disadvantaged 

children and 

young people throughout 

the UK.” 

Susan has a wealth of experience, having 

taught in the area for many years, 

and also teaches at the Eastleigh 

branch of Stagecoach Theatre Arts. 

Previously she enjoyed a successful 18 

year career in showbusiness working 

with: Morcambe and Wise, the Two 

Ronnies, Tommy Steele, Bob Hope, 

and Nigel Lithgoe (‘So You Think You 

Can Dance’) to name but a few, 

appearing on TV in the West End of 

London, and frequently touring the 

UK, including Southampton’s 

Mayflower Theatre. 

For details of all classes and to book 

your free taster sessions, call Susan on 

023 8084 1454 or 07770 403717. 


THE LINDSEY READ 

SCHOOL OF DANCE 

Principal: Mrs Lindsey Shelley A.I.S.T.D. Dip 

DANCE FOR ALL AGES 

• I.S.T.D. Modern (5yrs & up) 

• I.S.T.D. Ballet (3yrs & up) 

• I.S.T.D. Tap (5yrs & up) 

• Jazz (9yrs & up) 

• I.S.T.D. Examinations in all subjects 

Classes are held at Applemore Health & 

Leisure Centre & Hounsdown Community Hall 

Professionally Trained and Qualified Teachers • CRB Checked 

For details please contact 

Mrs Lindsey Shelley on (023) 8086 3503 

mail@lindseyreaddance.com 

24 hour answering service 

1 Downs Park Crescent, Eling 



Dance for Fun, Fitness and making Friends 

BABY BALLET from 2 1 Stage Dance & Drama 

⁄2 years 

for toddlers, developing their movement and musical talent 

TASTER SESSION FREE! 

Classes at WI Community Hall, Lunedale Road, Dibden Purlieu 

and the New Hall at St John’s, Marchwood 

For details call: Susan Colclough A.P.T.D. 

023 8084 1454 

BRADLEY 

The New Forest Bear 

Adventure 

stories for 

children, set in 

the New Forest, 

written and 

illustrated by 

Christine Rix 

On Sale at Herald Publishing, 

6 High Street, Hythe 

SPOTLIGHT ON THE YOUNG 

Bright Sparks at Hardley 

Students from Hardley School and Sixth Form, 

along with engineers from Fawley Power Station, 

took part in npower’s ‘Enthuse’ day, a programme 

designed to inspire and engage students aged 12-14 

years old in science, technology, engineering and 

mathematics. Over 145 Year 9 students participated 

in a range of interactive activities designed to help 

them think about the impact science and engineering 

has on their daily lives. The students were 

encouraged to think of ways to improve an existing 

electricity generation idea and product, or to design 

a completely new concept, before considering the 

problem of meeting and reducing future energy 

demands. The activities were followed by a ‘facts 

Pupil Lee Pender investigates electromagnetic induction 

converting kinetic energy into electrical energy with npower 

volunteer at the recent Enthuse day 

Day of Languages 

Noadswood Secondary School recently held a day of 

European languages with numerous activities, including 

speaking in a different language when answering 

the register. At lunchtime, everyone found that the 

menu had changed in the canteen to pastas, croissants 

and numerous other delicacies from across the continent. 

Students also took part in a spot the country competition, 

identifying the clues to the different countries 

which the teachers wore on their tops around the 

school, as well as a library quiz, which was open to 

all. The winner was Aaron Farrant from Year 9. The 

Modern Foreign Languages Department would like to 

thank all pupils that got 

involved in the day and 

the Language Leaders 

for their help. 

Childminder in Romsey 

OFSTED Registered 


Tina Roberts 

07730 588365 

tinarobertschildminder@yahoo.co.uk 

(L-R) Pupils Elliot Larkin, George Thomas and 

Connor Still with npower volunteer, learn about 

engineering at the Enthuse day 

and fiction’ session where students had the opportunity 

to meet the engineering team from Fawley 

Power Station. 

Head of Technology at Hardley, Stephen Coote, 

said: “The variety of activities gave the students an 

excellent insight into the diversity and challenges 

which might face an engineer. It was extremely useful 

in helping to dispel the stereotypical notions 

some students have about engineering. Also, the 

opportunity to meet with staff from the power station 

made the day’s activities more relevant and 

real. It was wonderful to see how students of all 

abilities were engaged in the activities offered. The 

staff and students would like to thank the people 

from Enthuse and npower for their enthusiasm and 

hard work.” 

CHRISTMAS 

DECORATION 

WORkSHOp 

Fun for children of all ages will be on offer at a festive 

workshop held in the classroom at Lepe Country 

Park on Monday 20th December from 1pm until 

3pm. 

Older children can try their hand at making a tradi- 

tional willow star, whilst younger ones can let their 

Would like to wish its staff, 

suppliers, students and their families 

a very Happy Christmas 

Dancewise Studios - for the best in dance classes 

Call Alison on 07884 110368 or 023 8024 3230 

principal@dancewisestudios.com 

imaginations run wild 

creating unique pine 

cone decorations. All 

materials will be provided, 

including lots of glue 

and glitter; and the 

rangers will be on hand 

to guide and encourage. 

Prices from 50p per 

child; no need to book, 

just turn up and join in. 


Telephone 023 8089 0088 

www.fawleydaynursery.co.uk 

A Very Special Place 


• Large garden with a castle and tower, climbing frame, play house, 

pond, large sandpit, picnic tables, pet corner and builder’s yard 

• French lessons by visiting tutor every Monday for over 3’s 

• Music and movement sessions by Jo Jingles and Amanda fun 

• IT room, sensory room, soft play room and 

communal dining room 

• Consistently Good Ofsted reports 

with 3 graduate childcare professionals 

raising the standards 

Limited vacancies for all ages including babies 

Partially funded places for 3–5 year olds 

based in turtles with the nursery teacher 

Fawley Independent Day Nursery, 1 Rollestone Road, Holbury, Southampton, Hampshire SO45 2GD 

Telephone/Fax: 023 8089 0088 Email: info@fawleydaynursery.co.uk Web: www fawleydaynursery.co.uk 

v SEND YOUR NEWS TO: editor@herald-publishing.co.uk v


Centre of Physiotherapy Excellence 

For The Waterside & New Forest 

Gang Warily Recreation Centre, Newlands Road, Fawley SO45 1GA 

Back pain � Whiplash � Arthritis � Sciatica � Sports injuries 

Muscle strains � Tendinitis � Neck pain � Shoulder pain 

Knee pain � Ankle injuries � Foot pain � Joint replacements 

Tennis elbow � Post operative rehabilitation 

www.newforestphysio.co.uk 

We have a highly professional team and will conduct a thorough 

assessment and diagnosis. Treatment is designed to suit your own 

specific needs and can consist of massage, manipulation, acupuncture, 

electrotherapy or exercise. To book an appointment please call 

023 8089 3603 

HEALTH & WELLBEING 

Hip and Knee Rehabilitation Class 

Sports Therapist Emily Crawford of 

New Forest Physiotherapy Clinic has 

been running the Hip and Knee 

Rehabilitation Classes at Gang Warily 

Recreation Centre, for over a year. 

Patients who have undergone joint 

replacement surgery, or suffer from 

osteoarthritis in their hip or knee joints, 

have seen great results. The aim of the 

class is to increase joint range of movement 

and muscle strength, improve 

balance and function. It also gives 

patients the opportunity to come 

together and discuss their experience 

of arthritis and surgery. 

Class participant Annette had a revision 

operation to her hip in July 2009, 

and has been going to the class since 

October 2009, said: “My mobility has 

improved beyond recognition; I am 

nearly back to normal and able to tackle 

most movements. I can’t speak highly 

enough of the class”. 

The Red and Green 

Practice at the Waterside 

and Blackfield Health 

Centres has announced 

its Christmas and New 

Year closing times. 

The Practice will close 

at 6.30pm on Friday 

24th December and reopen 

at 8am on 


December; and will 

close at 6.30pm on 

Friday 31st December, 

1 HOUR 

DENTURE REPAIRS 

Another participant Valarie, suffers 

from osteoarthritis in both knees and 

said: “Emily is a lovely person and 

very efficient at her job, I have been in 

her care for approximately 3 months 

and I am really feeling the benefit”. 

Jane Rode has previously undergone 

knee arthroscopies to her left and right 

knees, has been attending the class 

since October 2009 added: “I am 

delighted to say I rarely have any pain 

in my arthritic knees since coming to 

the class. I have complete trust in the 

staff because of their professional 

background… I feel I have taken back 

control… I know I am doing everything 

I can to improve and maintain my knee 

strength”. 

For more information on the Hip and 

Knee Class visit www.newforest 

physio.co.uk or call Gang Warily on 

023 8089 3603 to book an initial 

assessment. 

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR 

pRACTICE CLOSuRES 

re-opening at 8am on 

Tuesday 4th January. 

For medical emergencies 

during these times, 

call 0844 811 3060 or 

NHS Direct on 0845 46 

47. 

All at the Red & Green 

Practice would like to 

wish everyone a very 

merry Christmas and a 

happy New Year. 

HATHA YOgA 

cOuRSE 

starting again 

January 2011, 

Tuesday evenings 

7.30-9pm at 

Hythe & Dibden 

Community Centre 

call Margriet at 

Holistic Youth 

Tel: 023 8087 9209 for 

more information 

FOUR 

SEASONS 

DENTAL 

LABORATORY 

North Road, 

Dibden Purlieu, 

Southampton 

SO45 4RE 

Tel: 023 8084 6443 

Mobile: 07919 074360 


HEALTH & WELLBEING 

CHANGES IN LOCAL 

DEMENTIA SUPPORT 

New Forest Alzheimer’s Society 

has said farewell to Jennie 

Chapman, their first Dementia 

Support (Outreach) worker, as she 

has left to spend more time with her 

Sue Phillips 

Oakdene Dental Practice 

Quality Dentistry for all the family 

Drs. Andrew Girling, Caroline Morgan & Don Cousin 

Free New Patient Consultation if you join our 

Dental Care Plan and collect your free gift 

Private Practice 

9 Long Lane, Holbury, SO45 2LF • 023 8089 2559 

www.groupdental.co.uk 

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“over the past 3 years, Jennie has 

made an outstanding contribution 

to the development of services for 

people with dementia and their carers 

living in the east of the Forest,” 

said David High, manager of the 

local Alzheimer’s Society. 

Taking over from Jennie is Sue 

Phillips, a former registered mental 

health nurse who has strong local 

connections. She is covering the 

same area as Jennie did – 

Lyndhurst, Totton, Hythe and the 

Waterside. 

To contact Sue, email 

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What’s On 

THURS 9TH DECEMBER 

Thrift Shop, open 

9.30–11.30am, Marchwood 

Village Hall. Quality secondhand 

items for sale, including sparkly 

Christmas dresses and toys. 

Dibden Purlieu WI Christmas 

Party. By invitation only. 

National Trust Southampton 

Centre, Salvation Army Hall, 

Victor Street, Shirley. 2.30pm. 

‘The Solent from the Nab Tower 

to Portsmouth Harbour’ Dave 

Allport. Non members £2. 023 

8084 9533. 

Christmas Bingo, Crosfield 

Hall, Romsey. Doors open 7pm, 

eyes down 8pm. 01794 502237. 

Hythe Townswomen’s Guild, St 

John’s Church Hall, Hythe. 

7.30pm. Christmas Party and 

American Supper. Telephone Joy 

023 8084 8807. 

THURSDAY 9TH- 

SAT 11TH DECEMBER 

Debut Youth Theatre present 

Trail by Jury by Gilbert & 

Sullivan, Hanger Farm Arts 

Centre, Totton. 7.30pm, Saturday 

matinee 2.30pm. Tickets £8, £6 

concessions. Telephone Box 

Office 023 8066 7683. Details 

www.hangerfarm.co.uk 

FRIDAY 10TH DECEMBER 

Waterside Country Market, 

10am-12 noon, St Andrew’s Hall, 

Dibden Purlieu. 

Christmas Coffee Morning, 

Totton and Eling Community 

Centre, 10am–12 noon. Free 

entry. Free activities for children. 

All welcome. 023 8086 3769 for 

any more information. 

Friday Night Bridge Club. 7- 

10pm, Chicago Bridge (Acol) at 

Hythe Community Centre. 

Partner not necessary. All welcome. 

Hythe Spiritualist Church 

Clairvoyance Evening, 

Community Centre, Hythe. 7pm 

for 7.30pm. Medium Geoff & 

Alan Potts. £2.50. 

Railway Club of the New 

Forest, Lymington Royal British 

Legion Club, 7.30pm. Christmas 

Dinner. 

Southampton Geology Club, 

National Oceanography Centre, 

Dock Gate 4, Southampton, 

7.30pm, AGM. £2. Telephone for 

directions Simon Green 023 8066 

3655 or Lawrie Bubb 023 8089 

8008. 


Christmas Celebrations in 

Fawley Village, 4–7pm. 

Reindeer, Santa’s Grotto, snow, 

market, hogroast. 

Lyndhurst Christmas Fun Day, 

street entertainment, Santa’s 

Grotto, competitions, etc, all day, 

with Carol Service at Community 

Centre, 6pm. 

Music for Christmas with 

Highcliffe Junior Choir, 7pm, 

Beaulieu Abbey Church. 01590 

611404. 

‘Madding Crowd’ Concert, 

7.30pm, at All Saints’ Church, 

Fawley. 

SUNDAY 12TH DECEMBER 

Hythe Spiritualist Church 

Sunday Service, Hythe Parish 

Hall, 6.30pm. Medium Bill 

Roberts. 

MON 13TH DECEMBER 

Thrift Shop, open 

9.30–11.30am, Marchwood 

Village Hall. Quality secondhand 

items for sale, including sparkly 

Christmas dresses and toys. 


Gateway IT for All, informal FRIDAY 17TH DECEMBER 

computer lessons, 1.30–3.30pm, Waterside Country Market, 

St John’s Hall, Hythe. Just call in. 10am-12 noon, St Andrew’s Hall, 

Information 023 8084 7503, 8084 Dibden Purlieu. 

6447 or 8084 4336. 

Santa’s Sleigh Rides, 

Marchwood Parish Council, 3.30–6.30pm at Carlo’s Tea 

Planning Committee, 7.30pm, Rooms, West Wellow. £2 per ride 

Pine Room, Marchwood Village including small gift. In aid of 

Hall. 

Cancer Research UK. 

MON 13TH & TUES 14TH Friday Night Bridge Club. 7- 

DECEMBER 

10pm, Chicago Bridge (Acol) at 

Totton College Performing Arts Hythe Community Centre. 

Showcase Evening, Hanger Partner not necessary. All wel- 

Farm Arts Centre, Totton. come. 

7.30pm. Tickets £6, £5 conces- Hythe Wives, 7.15pm, Hythe 

sions. Telephone Box Office 023 Community Centre, Christmas 

8066 7683. Details www.hanger- Social Evening. 023 8084 5519. 

farm.co.uk 

Music in Romsey, A Feast of 

TUES 14TH DECEMBER Christmas Music with Romsey 

Thrift Shop, open Singers & Salisbury Brass 

9.30–11.30am, Marchwood Ensemble, 7.30pm Romsey 

Village Hall. Quality secondhand Abbey. 01794 512987. 

items for sale, including sparkly 17TH & 18TH DECEMBER 

Christmas dresses and toys. Nomads Christmas Cocktail, an 

Winter Waddlers Toddler Club, evening of music & mirth, 

Testwood Lakes 7.30pm Woodley Village Hall, 

10.30am–12noon or 1-2.30pm. School Road, Romsey. Tickets £6 

“Tremendous Trees” wildlife inc buffet supper, 01794 523578 

walks, games and stories for 2-4 or 01794 523947. 

year-olds. Details and bookings SAT 18TH DECEMBER 

Helen Robinson on 023 8066 Romsey Craft Fair, Crosfield 

7929. Suggested Donation £2.50 Hall, Romsey, 10am-4pm. 

per child. All children must be Admission free. Catering by 

accompanied by adults. 

Romsey Carnival Committee. 

‘From Time To Time’ (15) Enquiries 01794 677049 

2.30pm and 7.30pm, New Stan Seaman’s Musical 

Hampton Cinema, Parish Hall, Evening Christmas Party. East 

West Street, Hythe. Tickets £5 Boldre Village Hall, 7pm. (Doors 

from Herald office, High Street, open 6.30pm). £1.50 including 

Hythe. 

refreshments. 023 8089 3605 or 

WED 15TH DECEMBER 023 8089 7563. 

RSPB New Forest Group Field Handel’s Messiah performed by 

Trip. Normandy Marsh (SZ 328 Southampton Choral Society, 

942). 10am-12.30pm. Beginners 7.30pm, St Mary’s Church, 

special. Park at end of Maiden Southampton. Tickets £14/£12; 

Lane. Wear dark clothes, suitable minibus from Waterside £3 – 023 

footwear & bring binoculars. 8089 4612. 

01425 622515. 

18TH DEC-2ND JANUARY 

Beaulieu Village Concert, Victorian Christmas 

7.30pm, inBeaulieu Village Hall. Celebrations at Beaulieu. 01590 

Scottish Country Dancing, 612345. 

7.30–9.30pm, WI Community SUNDAY 19TH DECEMBER 

Hall, Lunedale Road, Dibden Waterside Natural History 

Purlieu. 023 8084 3786. 

Society, outdoor meeting to 

Waterside Musical Society Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve. 

Christmas Concert, Cornerstone Meet Oak Rd car park, Dibden 

(United Reformed Church) Purlieu, 10am. There is no indoor 

Hythe, 7.30pm. Raising funds for meeting this month. Tel: 023 

the Waterside Cancer Support 8089 3803. 

Centre. Tickets £6 including Children’s Christmas Praise, St 

refreshments, telephone 023 8084 Andrew’s Church, Dibden 

2557 or Herald office. 

Purlieu.10.30am. 

RCTS/Mid Hants Railway, ‘It’s a Boy!’, Christmas produc- 

Eastleigh Railway Institute, tion at New Hope Centre, 

Romsey Road, Eastleigh. Hardley Green. 6pm. All wel- 

7.45pm. ‘Social evening with come. Admission free. 023 8024 

slides on three specific freight 3306. 

services, Alistair Jeffery. 023 Carols by Candlelight, St 

8084 9533. 

Andrews Church, Dibden Purlieu 

THURS 16TH DECEMBER 6.30pm. 

Thrift Shop, open Service of 9 lessons and carols, 

9.30–11.30am, Marchwood 6.30pm, Beaulieu Abbey Church. 

Village Hall. Quality secondhand Hythe Spiritualist Church 

items for sale, including sparkly Sunday Service, Hythe Parish 

Christmas dresses and toys. Hall, 6.30pm. Carol Service. 

Hythe Knit & Craft Club, Medium Sandie Cox. 

1.30pm, Hythe Community Traditional Candle-lit Service 

Centre. Christmas Party. 023 of 9 lessons & carols, 6.30pm St 

8081 4309. 

John’s Church, Hythe. 

Evergreen and Topaz Clubs for Carol Service, 6.30pm, at All 

over 60’s, 1.45pm, Christmas Saints’ Church, Fawley. 

Party. 023 8089 1721. 

Carols by Candlelight, 

Weyhill Electronic Organ Waterside Methodist Church, 

Society. ‘Christmas Concert’ Tim North Road, Dibden Purlieu, 

Flint. Fairground Hall, Weyhill. 6.30pm. 

7.30pm. £4 (in advance). £5 on A Song to Warm You, a capella 

door. 01264 323213. 

concert. Hanger Farm Arts 

16TH-18TH DECEMBER Centre, Totton. 8pm. Tickets £7. 

‘The Lady or the Tiger?’ with Telephone Box Office 023 8066 

storyteller Rosey Tyler, 7 for 7683. Details 

7.30pm, in the Old Library, www.hangerfarm.co.uk 

Rownhams House, SO16 8LF. MON 20TH DECEMBER 

Tickets £8 on the door or 07850 Children’s Christmas 

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What’s On 

Continued FRom Page 59 

Decoration Workshop, 1–3pm 

Lepe Country Park. From 50p. No 

need to book, just turn up. 

Gateway IT for All, informal 

computer lessons, 1.30–3.30pm, 

St John’s Hall, Hythe. Just call in. 

Information 023 8084 7503, 8084 

6447 or 8084 4336. 

TUESDAY 21ST DECEMBER 

Magical Christmas crafts & 

activities for children, 

10am–12noon, Hythe Library. 

Just turn up. 

Shoppers Carols, 10.30am and 

11.30am, St John’s Church, 

Hythe. 

Hand to Mouth Theatre present 

Goldilocks, Hanger Farm Arts 

Centre, Totton. 2pm. Tickets £7. 

Telephone Box Office 023 8066 

7683. Details 

www.hangerfarm.co.uk 

Totton U3A trip to The Cadogan 

Hall, Sloane Square, London for 

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s 

‘Christmas Cracker’. Ticket & 

coach £36.75, full details and 

bookings 023 8086 2882. 

Chill Out Earthwalk Testwood 

Lakes 1.30-3pm. Quiet earthwalk 

with activities along way with 

Assistant Education Officer 

Helen Robinson. Suitable for 

adults and families with children 

over 4 years. Booking essential; 

bookings Sam or Helen 023 80 

667929. Suggested donation 

£1.50. All children must be 

accompanied by adults. 

WED 22ND DECEMBER 

Christmas Past, Present and 

Future, Testwood Lakes 10am- 

3pm. Create your own Christmas 

scene, make a holly wreath and 

listen to Winter Tales with a warm 

drink and a mince pie. Contact 

Sam or Helen 023 8066 7929. 

Suggested donation £2.50. All 

children must be accompanied by 

adults. 

FRIDAY 24TH DECEMBER 

Christingle, St Andrews Church, 

Dibden Purlieu. 3pm and 5pm. 

Innocent faces shining in the 

Christingle light remind us what it 

is all about. 

Crib Service, 4pm, St John’s 

Church, Hythe. 

Christingle Service, 4pm, at All 

Saints’ Church, Fawley. 

Christingle Service, 4pm, at 

Good Shepherd Church, Holbury. 

Christingle Service, 4pm, at St 

Francis’ Church, Langley. 

Christingle Service, Waterside 

Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, 

Fawley, 4.30pm. 

Midnight Mass, 10pm, St Anne’s 

Church, Warry’s Close, Butts 

Ash. 

Midnight Communion, St Andrews 

Church, Dibden Purlieu. 11pm 

Midnight Communion, 

Waterside Methodist Church, 

North Road, Dibden Purlieu, 

11.15pm. 

Midnight Mass, 11.30pm, St 


Midnight Communion, 11.30pm, 

at All Saints’ Church, Fawley. 


Holy Communion for 

Christmas, 8am, St John’s 

Church, Hythe. 

Traditional Communion, All 

Saints’ Church, Dibden. 9am 

Christmas Communion for all, 

10am, St John’s Church, Hythe. 

Christmas Day Communion, 10am, 

at All Saints’ Church, Fawley. 

All Age Christmas Day 

Celebration, Waterside 

Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, 

Fawley, 10am. 

Family Communion, St Andrews 

Church, Dibden Purlieu, 10.30am. 


Holy Communion with carols on 

the Feast of Stephen, 10.30am St 



New Forest Ramblers. 10am. 

6mile. Start: (OL22) SU257172 

Bramshaw Wood car park. 

Bramshaw, Penn Common. 

Leader Pam 01425 674006. 

MONDAY 27TH DECEMBER 


5mile. Start: (OL22) SZ 162985 

Sopley School (outside on road) 

Sopley Circular. Leaders 

Marguerite & Chris 01425 

672060. 

TUESDAY 28TH DECEMBER 


Start: (OL22) SZ250997 Wootton 

Bridge car park, Forest circular 

Leader: David 07770 964408. 

WED 29TH DECEMBER 


6mile +5mile. Start: (E131) 

SU316278 Spearywell Wood car 

park B3084, Figure of 8 walk 

West Tytherley. 1.30pm 

Mottisfont. Do one or both. 1 

Leader: Peter 023 8086 3529 

THURS 30TH DECEMBER 

New Forest Ramblers. 10.30am, 

8 mile. Start: (E117)ST 908030 

Spetisbury School, turn left just 

past Spetisbury Church. Leader 

Ruth 01258 452283. 

FRIDAY 31ST DECEMBER 

New Forest Ramblers. 10am, 

5mile. Start:(OL22)SZ136976 

Avon Causeway PH, Town 

Common. Optional drinks/snacks 

after. Leaders Chris & John 

01202 477309. 

SATURDAY 1ST JANUARY 

New Forest Ramblers. 10.30am, 

6mile. Start:(OL22)SZ321942 

Woodside Playing Fields car park, 

Keyhaven, sea walls. Finish at 

Chequers pub. Leader Ruth 01590 

643919. 

SUNDAY 2ND JANUARY 

New Forest Ramblers. 10am, 

10mile. Start:(OL22) SU253007 

Wilverley Inclosure car park, 

Burley, Markway. Bring lunch. 

Leader Ruth 01590 643919. 

WED 5TH JANUARY 

Keyhaven Birdwatch 9.30am- 

12.30pm. Another in the regular 

short walks with Steve Lankester 

to see wintering birds of the 

Keyhaven/Pennington marshes. 

Details contact Steve on 01590 

682421. Suggested donation £2. 

FRIDAY 7TH JANUARY 

Blackfield Ladies Circle, 2pm, 

Blackfield Baptist Church Hall, 

Members Day. 023 8089 3082. 

Hythe Wives, 7.15pm, Hythe 

Community Centre, New Year 

Social Evening. 023 8084 5519. 

SUNDAY 9TH JANUARY 

RSPB New Forest Group Field 

Trip. Pennington Marsh (SZ 319 

927). 10am-12.45pm. Meet at end 

of Lower Pennington Lane. Wear 

dark clothes, suitable footwear & 

bring binoculars. 01425 622515. 

TUESDAY 11TH JANUARY 

Testwood Toddler Club - “Diamond 

in the Snow”, Testwood Lakes 

10.30am-12noon or 1-2.30pm. 

Wildlife walks, games and stories for 

2-4 year-olds. Wear wellies and waterproofs. 

For details and booking contact 

Helen Robinson on 023 8066 

7929. Suggested donation £2.50 per 

child. All children must be accompanied 

by adults. 

ANIMAL MAGIC 

Cattle Help Restore Land 

A herd of cattle has become the National Trust’s 

secret weapon to kick-start regeneration of scrub and 

heathland at Foxbury Common near Copythorne. 

Foxbury consists of 150 hectares of land which is 

being returned to heathland and deciduous woodland, 

after decades of use as a conifer plantation. Project 

Officer Doug England reports that 60 beef cattle, 

owned by New Forest Commoners, have been turned 

out on 50 hectares of the land. 

“the cattle are an important tool in our regeneration 

plan” he explained. “they help to control the bracken, 

and where they stir up, or poach the ground, 

grasses and plants that seed will be able to germinate 

and grow, restoring the land to a mix of acid grassland 

and heath”. 

Doug and the area warden, Ian Bradwell, and their 

team have already removed alien species such as 

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rhododendron, and have worked to restore three natural 

ponds, ditches and streams. They now hope to 

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and damselflies, more insectivorous plants 

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HORSE 

ACCIDENT 

WEBSITE 

The British Horse Society has launched a dedicated 

horse accidents website, designed to provide statistics 

and data which will be used to lobby the Government 

for better riding conditions. 

The website, www.horseaccidents.org.uk, is to provide 

anyone involved in an equine-related incident 

with an easily accessible method of reporting it. 

Previously, an equestrian-related road incident may 

have gone unrecorded unless a human was injured 

and taken to hospital for treatment from the scene of 

the accident, so statistics were poor. 

Now, the website will 

record road traffic incidents 

involving ridden 

and driven horses, and 

those relating to low flying 

aircraft, road surface 

dressings, dangerous 

dogs, fireworks, wind 

turbines, and issues with 

gates. There will be provision 

to add other concerns 

as they are 

identified. 

The British Horse 

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fallen victim to any such 

incidents; sharing these 

experiences could make 

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a huge difference to all 

riders. 

Sheila Hardy, BHS 

Senior Executive 

(Safety), explained: 

“Without hard evidence 

and hard statistics it is 

impossible to lobby those 

in power to make the 

changes that are 

required to ensure riding 

is safer for all – we need 

the public to help us 

before we can help 

them”. 

ANIMAL MAGIC 

Tails Keep on Wagging 

Wagging Tails Ltd is celebrating its most successful 

year to date. The company, which was founded over 

3 years ago by local resident Lisa Suswain, has had 

a very busy year providing exclusive holiday homes 

for dogs, as an alternative to kennels. 

Wagging Tails matches dogs and their owners with 

one of their specially selected carers, giving the 

dogs a loving family home in which to spend their 

holiday. This service has proved increasingly popular 

with dog owners across Hampshire and, despite 

the economic climate, Wagging Tails are seeing 

demand for their business continue to grow. 

Director Lisa commented: “owners are now looking 

for alternatives to traditional kennels and our 

personal and family run business is here to meet 

those needs. We believe the reason we are so busy is 

because of the calibre of our carers, the fact we 

don’t mix different families’ dogs together so can 


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The Dibden Purlieu based company has been in 

such high demand that, as well as covering 

Hampshire, parts of Surrey and Berkshire, the business 

is now franchising around the country with 

their first franchisee Teresa Bowers launching the 

Oxfordshire branch this December. 

Wagging Tails are looking forward to an exciting 

2011 with more carers across the Waterside area to 

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more information on giving your dog a Wagging 

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Feed the Birds This Winter 

Last winter people rallied 

to help garden 

birds survive the record 

freezing temperatures, 

and the RSPB is urging 

people to step up again 

as the days grow shorter, 

it gets colder, and 

garden wildlife needs 

help during the colder 

months of the year. By 

stepping up bird feeding 

now, you might 

also be rewarded with 

some more unusual 

characters feeding in 

your gardens, as longtailed 

tits, blackcaps, 

redwings and fieldfares 

can visit gardens in 

their search for food. 

If natural food 

becomes covered in 

snow and ice, it is 

impossible for birds to 

get to it and they struggle 

to find the food 

they need to survive the 

winter in a healthy condition, 

vital for breeding 

in spring. 

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Local friendly dog grooming service 

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Collection and delivery available 

Discounts for OAP’s 

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We are now stocking our own brands 

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t New Forest Working Crunch Dog Food £9.99 

t New Forest Chicken & Rice Dog Food £11.50 

t New Forest Complete Cat Food £16.50 

Coloner’s Wild Bird Food 20kg sacks 

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All Seasons Wild Bird Food £15.80 

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The wonderful country clothing that was to be found at 

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Start of the Gardening Year 

By the time you read this, Dibden Purlieu Gardening 

Association will have enjoyed its Gardening Quiz 

and Christmas Social and be looking forward to 

another year of interesting speakers and activities. 

The 2011 programme kicks off on Thursday 6th 

January with the Annual General Meeting where 

membership is renewed and new members may 

enroll as well. The first speaker, on Thursday 3rd 

February, will be Rosina Brandham who will tell 

members about “Plants which changed the world 

and the way we live”. Rosina has spoken to the 

group before; she researches her subject very well 

and makes a lively presentation, so this talk should 

be informative as well as entertaining. On Thursday 

3rd March, Gilly Drummond will talk about her listed 

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a visit that she will be hosting at the garden itself on 

Thursday 2nd June. 

Meanwhile, on Thursday 7th April, the larger than 

life John Negus will make a welcome return visit, 

this time talking about “Beautiful Borders”, to get 

everyone in the mood for looking forward to the 

summer months. 

David Beeson, who is a professional horticulturalist 

as well as a gardening club chairman, is aware 

that many gardeners know very little about the 

mechanisms by which plants propagate and grow, so 

he has devised a talk entitled “How plants work”, 

which he will present on Thursday 5th May. 

For details of the meetings of Dibden Purlieu 

Gardening Association in the remainder of 2011, 

look in future issues of The Herald. The association 

meets at St Andrew’s Church Centre on the first 

Thursday of each month, except August. New 

members and visitors are always welcome. For 

more information, contact the secretary Peter York 

on 023 8084 9349 or athelingvillas@tiscali.co.uk 

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Tuesday 14th December. The Club meets on the 2nd 

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Are you pulling on an extra jumper, 

closing the curtains to keep in the heat, 

and laying rugs on your tiled floors for 

the winter? Well, we’re not the only 

ones who adapt our homes for the cold 

weather. 

Garden birds use nestboxes to shelter 

in over the winter, as well as to raise 

families in the spring, and the RSPB 

urges gardeners to put their nesting 

boxes in the right place ready for 

spring roosting. 

Nestboxes don’t always sit unused 

over winter as many people believe, 

and you may have some unexpected 

winter guests. Many birds enter a nestbox 

looking for a suitable place to 

roost or feed. Then they often use the 

same box for nesting in the spring. 

But it’s no good just putting them up 

wherever you have space. Siting nestboxes 

wrongly could lead to young 

birds literally baking to death if 

exposed to too much sunlight when the 

spring days warm up. 

Unless there are trees or buildings 

which shade the box during the day, 

they need to face north and east to protect 

them from strong sunshine, and to 

shelter them from the prevailing damp 

southwesterly winds. Make sure the 

birds have a clear flight path to the 

nestbox. Do not locate them too close 

to the ground or on a fence or shed 

where cats could lurk. Boxes for robins 

and wrens, however, should not be too 

high and are best placed among greenery 

for added protection. 

If you have more than one nestbox, site 

them as far apart as possible, because 

many birds like their own space and 

are very territorial during the breeding 

season. 

To find out more about nestboxes and 

where to site them, visit 

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WraP UP For WInter 

by Peter York 

If our winter weather follows the usual pattern, then 

we probably have the lowest temperatures yet to 

come. It is not too late to take some precautions to 

protect your plants from freezing conditions. On balance, 

plants in pots survive better if they are drier 

rather than damper. This situation can be achieved by 

standing pots on ceramic feet or similar so that they 

drain better. They can also be put under the eaves of 

houses or garages so that they receive less rainfall. 

Wind can dry out and damage plant growth, as well as 

cooling down the compost in the pot itself, so try to 

place your pots in a sheltered position. Compost that 

freezes solid, especially if it continues into the daytime 

as well, is the greatest hazard. Wrapping the 

pots in bubble wrap or similar, and even wrapping 

horticultural fleece around the plant help to protect 

the plants. Placing your pots in an unheated greenhouse 

or cool porch or conservatory will add to the 

level of immunity to freezing conditions, but it will be 

necessary to monitor for 

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plants outside soon enough to prevent soft leggy 

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Garden Lovers’ Diary 

2nd tUeSdaY 

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It’s a Plant officer! 

Cadnam Garden Centre has 

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officers for their help over the 

years, that they have donated 

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Group plant area co-ordinator, 

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beat officers, who are always 

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so when they 

approached us to help tidy up 

the station garden we were 

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Make it a Green Christmas 

With the Christmas season approaching, New Forest 

residents are being encouraged to keep recycling as 

much as possible. Household refuse collection dates 

have also been announced. 

Every household can recycle paper (not gift wrap), 

card, plastic bottles, tins, cans and empty aerosols in 

the clear sack. Glass bottles and jars, textiles and 

shredded paper should be taken to one of the local 

recycling centres and put in the designated container. 

Changes to household refuse and recycling collections 

have been kept to a minimum and will only 

affect residents that have collections on a Monday or 

Tuesday. 

There will be no collection on Monday 27th 

december or tuesday 28th december, but a double 

collection will take place on Monday 3rd January 

and tuesday 4th January 2011. 

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday collections will not 

be affected. 

When the festivities are over, real Christmas trees can 

be taken to one of the Christmas tree collection 

points, open from Monday 3rd January until 

Sunday 9th January, which are: 

Fawley: Gang Warily Recreation Centre, Newlands 

Road, Blackfield SO45 1GA 

Hythe: New Road car park 

Lyndhurst: Village car park SO43 7NY 

New Milton: Crossmead Avenue car park BH25 6NF 

You can also take your Christmas tree to one of the 

household waste recycling centres, or put trees less 

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Christmas can be found at 

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CoUnCIL taX 

SCaM WarnInG 

New Forest District Council is warning residents of a 

council tax phone scam in which residents are told 

that, due to making regular and timely payments, they 

are due a one off payment from the government. The 

caller quotes values in the £’000’s. 

Residents have contacted the council after bogus 

phone calls were made to their homes. The residents 

were given a phone number to call to receive their 

payment and in some cases were asked for their bank 

details. 

New Forest District Council wishes to make it clear 

that the caller is not from the council and the number 

given to call is not known by the council. 

NFDC portfolio holder for crime and disorder, Cllr 

Goff Beck, warned: “Forest residents should be on 

the alert for these types of calls. They are a scam, 

CONTiNuED ON PAGE 67 

BatterY reCYCLInG 

Don’t throw away your old batteries with the household 

rubbish – recycle them. All dry cell household 

batteries can be recycled through the BatteryBack 

scheme at any New Forest District Council public 

building during normal opening hours. Containers are 

available at Appletree Court, Lyndhurst; Town Hall, 

Lymington; Health & Leisure Centres such as 

Applemore and Totton; The Grove, Hythe; and 

Totton Civic Centre, among other locations. Batteries 

can also be placed in the special battery collection 

containers at Household 

Waste Recycling Centres 

Call design@GW on 

Buy With 

such as those at 

Marchwood, Efford and 

(023) 8029 3246 

Confidence 

Timsbury. 

If you’re having trouble 

finding tradesmen you 

can trust, take a look at 

the ‘Buy with 

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603 0081. 

Run by Hampshire 

County Council Trading 

Standards Service, the 

Buy with Confidence 

scheme website now 

details over 600 

approved firms in more 

than 200 different trade 

categories. 

You can buy with confidence, 

knowing that 

each company listed has 

signed up to the standard 

of customer service set 

out in the scheme rules. 

They have also been 

independently checked 

by Hampshire Trading 

Standards to make sure 

they give good service 

and comply with both 

the spirit and the letter of 

the law. 


Gifts to the Environment 

The robin is showing off his bright red chest, houses 

are bedecked with colourful lights, and couples are 

kissing under the mistletoe – yes, the festive season 

has definitely arrived. This is also the time of year to 

celebrate and share gifts with the people we value. 

But why not spend a little time giving a gift to the 

environment as well? 

Here are a few simple ideas on reducing, reusing and 

recycling your waste this Christmas: 

Food 

We all love the big feast on Christmas Day, but this 

year think about how much food your family can 

really eat in just one afternoon. On average, a third of 

all food bought is actually thrown away. Try to plan 

your meals in advance and only buy what you need; 

this will not only reduce your food waste, but will 

save you money as well. 

Wrapping 

Traditional Christmas wrapping, made from a combination 

of paper and foil, is not recyclable. Why not 

present your gifts in reusable bags or make your own 

COUNCIL TAX 

SCAM WARNING 

ContInued from page 66 

which has been operating 

around the country 

and now it seems the 

new forest is being targeted. 

the council would 

never call council taxpayers 

and ask for their 

bank details over the 

phone, or request that 

another telephone call is 

made to claim a payment, 

so I urge everybody 

to be wary if they 

do receive such a call 

and obviously do not 

give any account 

details.” 

giftwrap by decorating some paper? If you receive a 

present in un-recyclable giftwrap, try to save the 

wrapping to use next year. 

Cards 

Christmas cards are recyclable. After you have taken 

them down, make sure they end up in your clear 

recycling sack. That way you could be giving your 

cards the gift of becoming notepaper, newspapers or 

even another Christmas card. 

Recycling 

Carry on separating your card, paper, plastic bottles, 

tins and cans ready for your recycling collection, and 

use the recycling centres 

for glass, textiles and 

many other items that 

you no longer need. 

Don’t just dream of a 

White Christmas – make 

it a Green Christmas, 

too. 

Anybody concerned 

after receiving such a 

call or seeking further 

advice can contact 

Glenda Chambers, audit 

services, on 023 8028 

5789 or the Fraud 

Hotline 0800 0851 637. 


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SHORT MAT BOWLS 

Test Valley Short Mat Bowls Association 

held the first of their one-day competitions 

recently at Wellow Village Hall, 

with 12 members of the League teams 

taking part in a round robin competition. 

Broughton entered two players: Kathy 

Buckman ended in 6th place after a 10–0 

win over Mike Percy (Wellow); and in 

her very first short mat bowls competition, 

Sarah Devall, ended with a 6–4 win 

against last year’s Singles Champion, 

Stan White. 

Winterslow’s player, Ray Hesford was 

unlucky, leading during the first half of 

the competition, with a 9–1 win against 

Pete Senior (Landford), he finally accumulated 

14 points, equalising with Nigel 

Fox (Wellow Growmore). The final decision 

was on total woods scored during 

the day, and as Ray had 53 against 

Nigel’s 54, with the narrowest of margins, 

Nigel Fox came in 3rd place. 

Barbara Davies from Landford ended in 

fifth place, following a 12–2 win over 

Pam Passotti, but the star of the Landford 

team was again Stan White, after a 7–2 

win over Barbara Davies and a 7-1 win 

over Norman Norrish (Landford) helped 

him to the runners-up spot overall. 

This year’s winner came from Wellow. 

Shirley Palmer had an excellent day, losing 

only two matches 3–6 against Nigel 

Fox and 3–4 against fellow Wellow player, 

Mike Percy. Her most convincing win 

of the day was against Stan White (9–4). 

Surprisingly, although Shirley has 

played in all of the previous Singles 

competitions, this was the first time that 

she had won the competition. 

Bramshott Seniors 

October Results: 

Yellow Peril - 1st Pete Summers, 

Peter Paine & Tony Walton; 2nd 

George Brown, Dave Campbell 

& Colin Peall; 3rd Derek Birch, 

Ken Barge & Brian Cox. 

Stableford Qualifier - Div 1: 1st 

Dave Campbell, 2nd George 

Brown, 3rd Johnny Hooper; Div 

2: 1st Peter Ennion, 2nd Mike 

Hedges, 3rd Peter Paine; Div 3: 

Local Adistars 

The Youth Sport Trust has teamed up 

with Adidas for the new AdiStars 

initiative, an online game encouraging 

young people to do more sport. 

Through the support of Adidas, the 

Trust has created an additional 7,000 

AdiStar Young Ambassadors who 

1st Dave Hood, 2nd Richard 

Elliott, 3rd Tom McCreadie. 

Over 70’s versus Under 70’s 

Match Play – Under 70’s won. 

November Results: 

Pairs Stableford – 1st Tim 

Dudman & John Cross, 2nd 

Dave Lowman & Ed Moseley, 

3rd Bernard Easton & Keith 

Cartwright, 4th Derek Birch & 

Richard Elliott. 

will promote the programme and 

also the Olympic and Paralympic 

values of Friendship, Respect, 

Excellence, Determination, 

Inspiration, Courage and Equality in 

schools. 

The Mountbatten School, Romsey 

has selected Year 9 students, 

Stephanie Bottell and Quantae 

Ramdin to be the new 

AdiStars. They will launch the 

project, which helps 13 to 19 

year olds set up fun sporting 

challenges and offers rewards 

for sustained activities. 

Stephanie, an outstanding athlete 

and sports leader, represents 

many school teams and 

is the current Hampshire 

Schools AA U-14 200m champion. 

Quantae is also an outstanding 

sportsman and plays for 

Tottonians Rugby Football Club 

Both youngsters have already 

experienced the excitement of 

delivering presentations at conferences 

in the county. In June 

they made a presentation at the 

Hampshire and IOW PE 

Conference and took a lead role in 

the promotion of the ‘Lighting the 

Torch to 2012’ Conference in 

July. 


ASK A PROFESSIONAL 

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by Mark Davis, Waterside Independent Financial Advisers Ltd 

Green and ethical investments look at the wider 

impact of investing on society, and the environment, 

while seeking financial returns. If you want to invest 

your money, but are concerned about the activities of 

some companies, you might want to consider an ethical 

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or environmental criteria. 

This area has grown considerably - particularly with 

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tripled in the past 10 years. Overall, the ethical market 

in the UK was worth £36 billion in 2008 compared 

to £13.5 billion in 1999. 1 

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Have a Peaceful Christmas 

by Jenny Bakewell, Wills & Probate Solicitor, at Eric Robinson Solicitors in Hythe 

For me, Christmas has always been 

the perfect opportunity for reflection. 

It is a time when most businesses take 

a rest and there is a genuine pause in 

the hustle and bustle of everyday life 

for people to spend time with their 

friends and family. 

Having worked for many years as a 

Solicitor in Wills and Probate, I have 

seen a variety of ways in which people 

in my profession link the importance 

of making a Will to the festive season: 

‘give your family the ultimate gift this 

Christmas’, ‘Look after your loved 

ones this Christmas’; or ‘peace and 

goodWILL to all men’. 

Although I completely understand 

these campaigns - and some of them 

are very clever - I have personally 

always shied away from using a time 

of happiness to point out one’s mortality, 

especially when Christmas is a 

time when people tend to remember 

loved ones who are no longer around 

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‘undesirable’ companies, such as weapons manufacturers, 

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In November, National Ethical Investment Week 

(NEIW), which is in its third year, focused on raising 

awareness of green and ethical investments. Research 

done for NEIW has found that half of investors are 

interested in making money and making a difference 

through their saving and investment decisions, as 

long as they can do both at the same time. Green and 

ethical investing is no longer just a minority concern. 

According to Experts In Responsible Investment 

Solutions (EIRIS), there are currently around 100 UK 

retail green and ethical investment funds available 

and approximately £9.5 billion invested in UK retail 

ethical funds. 2 An Independent Financial Adviser 

should have access to these funds, and Waterside 

IFAs offer a free consultation for investors interested 

in green and ethical 

to celebrate the holiday with. 

I do agree with the association of 

Christmas with calm and resolve. I 

think Christmas Day is the one day of 

the year, when we are lucky enough to 

live in a country where we can feel a 

sense of peace, and that is what I truly 

wish for everyone. In a year when we 

have seen natural disasters abroad, 

casualties in Afghanistan, and fearful 

speculation over the economy, 

Christmas is a time when we can be 

thankful for all we do have. 

So, on behalf of all the staff at Eric 

Robinson Solicitors, I would like to 

wish the people of Hythe and the readers 

of the Herald a Happy Christmas 

and best wishes for 2011. 

[Jenny Bakewell is a Wills & probate 

Solicitor at eric robinson Solicitors 

in Hythe and can be contacted on 

(023) 8084 4304 or 

jenny.bakewell@ericrobinson.co.uk] 

investments. 

Source: 1 , 2 National 

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2010. 

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DoN’t DelAY - Jump AboARD! 

At the end of a turbulent year, house prices are higher 

than they were a year ago. Interest rates are similar, 

with some mortgage products cheaper, and the 

number of repossessions at their lowest for 2 1 ⁄2 years. 

Council Tax rises may well be more modest in the 

future. 

So why do we not feel optimistic? 

One reason is that the first Coalition budget, together 

with the recently announced spending cuts, have left 

purchasers and vendors bewildered, not knowing 

what to do. 

What do most people do? 

They sit on their hands and wait.... firstly for the 

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Certainly, long term demand for houses will increase 

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prices will increase in the long term. So rather than 

risk missing the boat, why not consider jumping 

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My prophecy for 2011 is that both house prices and 

interest rates will be higher next Christmas. 

A Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year to 

all our present and future clients. 

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Choosing the Right Solicitor 

by Paul Waring, of The Waring Partnership LLP 

How much does it cost 

to make a will? Can I 

have a quote for the costs 

of a sale and a purchase? 

How much will a 

straightforward divorce 

cost? 

These are often the first 

questions a potential 

new client will ask us 

when they first contact 

the office. They are naturally 

concerned that 

using a solicitor is going 

to be expensive. But, 

before deciding whether 

or not the service offered 

by the solicitor is going 

to be expensive, I suggest 

there are better 

questions to ask. 

For example…. 

• Who will actually be 

working on my file? 

• Are they qualified and, 

if so, for how long? 

• Are they specialists in 

this field? 

• Do they have substantial 

local knowledge of 

the area which is so 

important, particularly in 

property work? 

• How long will they 

spend with me in getting 

to know me, to ensure 

they understand my 

needs and requirements? 

• Do I have to fit around 

their hours of work, or 

will they fit their hours 

around mine? 

Ask those questions first 

and consider their 

replies. If you are satisfied 

with them, then find 

out the price. That way 

you can decide whether 

what you are being 

offered is expensive or 

actually good value for 

money. You may be surprised. 

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Open plan sitting/dining room, kitchen, 

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Well presented 4 bedroom detached property. 

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A 2 bedroom cottage style terrace house 

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4 bedroom town house fronting the water 

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two Double beDRoomS 

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Pococks Estate Agents are pleased to offer 

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house located in a cul-de-sac position in 

Marchwood. The 

property has many 

benefits, including 

PVCu double glazed 

windows, refitted 

kitchen and bathroom, 

enclosed rear 

garden, 2 allocated 

parking spaces, and 

no forward chain. 

The accommodation 

includes a sitting 

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kitchen/breakfast room with range of fitted 

cupboards, electric oven and gas hob; 

two double bedrooms with laminate flooring; 

refitted bathroom with heated towel 

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prising panelled bath with electric shower 

over, wash basin and WC. 

There is an easily maintained front garden 

and a side gate 

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rear garden 

which features 

lawn, patio 

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are two allocated 

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Internal viewing of this property, which is 

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For further details and an 

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AttRACtIve FAmIlY Home 

Morris Dibben in Hythe 

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The property, an an area 

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d i s h w a s h e r . 

There is also a 

further ground 

floor room 

which could be 

used as a study or family 

room, and a ground floor 

cloakroom with WC and 

hand basin. 

Whilst it would appear that the property 

market has slowed, the demand for 

residential lettings has soared. Local 

agents, Paul Jeffreys, report that in 

mid-November every property that 

they managed was let, and 3 or 4 

enquiries were being received on a 

daily basis. 

Director Paul Dettmer commented that 

during 2010 there has been a general 

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well as hardstanding for 

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The secluded 

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tap. 

Internal viewing 

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contact Morris Dibben 

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lettING DemAND HIGH 

shortage of homes to let, but he could 

not remember when their company had 

had no properties available. Co- 

Director Jeff Shorter added that whilst 

they manage in the region of one hundred 

properties, they have the capacity 

to manage many more, and would ask 

current or prospective landlords to contact 

them to discuss their circumstances 

Continued on Page 73

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Hythe & Waterside Estate Agents are pleased to 

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this modern three bedroom semi detached home built 

by respected builders ‘Bloor Homes’ in 2001. 

Located at Hardley, the property benefits from many 

pleasing features and will suit a variety of different 

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The improved accommodation includes an impressive 

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lounge, en-suite shower room, family bathroom and 

ground floor cloaks/WC. 

Externally, the property has a driveway affording offroad 

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into an office/play room, and a garden which 

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lettING DemAND HIGH 


in more detail. In the previous two 

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The standard of the fixtures, fittings and 

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comprises: kitchen/breakfast room; 

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TV and modern wall mounted fire; 2 large settees; 

master bedroom with king sized bed and wall mounted 

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family bathroom with shower over bath. The property 

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Paul and Jeff are keen to receive more 

instructions in the Waterside, Totton 

and New Forest areas, where they currently 

manage the majority of their 

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Christmas services to suit everyone take place at St 

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Dibden. 

Services for the whole family take place at St 

Andrew’s Church: on Sunday 19th December at 

10.30am there is the Children’s Christmas Praise, 

where children and young people of the congregation 

lead a lively and engaging service; on 

Christmas eve at 3pm and 5pm, the Christingle 

service takes place, with innocent faces shining in 

the Christingle light to remind everyone what 

Christmas is all about; then on Christmas Day a 

Family Communion at 10.30am offers a chance to 

give thanks and go home in peace. Children are 

welcome to take their favourite toy. 

For more traditional services at St Andrew’s, Carols 

by Candlelight take place on Sunday 

19th December at 6.30pm, for a perfectly 

peaceful atmosphere to be 

uplifted by your favourite carols. On 

Christmas eve at 11pm, Midnight 

Communion provides a fitting start to 

the most special day of the year. 

A quiet and traditional communion 

service to celebrate the birth of the 

Lord takes place at All Saints’ Church 

on Christmas Day at 9am. 

For more information see www.dib 

denchurches.org or call 023 8084 

1084. 

‘Southampton Sings at St Mary’s 

Stadium’, on Friday 17th 

December, is a major event in 

support of The Southampton 

Passion. 

The aim is to fill the stadium with 

32,000 people and to break the 

Facing Christmas 

A candlelit service for those who find the Christmas 

season difficult to cope with, for whatever reason, is 

being held at St Bernard’s Catholic Church, 

Southbourne Avenue, Holbury, on Friday 10th 

December at 7.30pm. You may have suffered a 

bereavement, or family will be coming and you don’t 

know how you’ll cope, or you may be feeling lonely, 

or may simply want a quiet prayerful time before the 

festivities begin. Everyone is welcome. 

ReAl CHRIStmAS SpIRIt 

Totton Precinct will be alive with 

music on Saturday 18th 

December from 10am to 2pm, 

when musicians from the churches 

in Totton will be playing some 

well known (and some new) 

Christmas carols for people to join 

in with. 

Also on offer will be a free 

A StoRY to tell 

by Eddie Boon, Minister, Cornerstone Church, Hythe 

By the time you get to read this 

edition of The Herald, preparations 

for Christmas in the 

Waterside will be well under 

way. There is always a huge 

number of special events, performances, 

concerts, fayres and 

church services on offer, as 

well as some lovely shopping 

areas lit up and festive to attract 

us. I hope that you will support 

as many of these events as you 

can. 

One of my sons has been given 

the part of Dermot O’Leary, 

World Record Carolling Attempt 

Guinness World Record for the 

largest crowd singing carols at one 

venue. The five concourses at the 

stadium will be used from 6pm for 

entertainment such as live music, 

face painting and balloon modelling. 

The Carol Service then 

Christmas gift wrapping service, 

and a Prayer Tree where people 

can write out anything they have 

concerns about or, better still, ask 

one of the many people on hand to 

pray with them there and then. For 

young people there will be opportunities 

to make a crown or other 

festive novelties and to have a go 

New Hope 

FoR A boY 

‘It’s a Boy!’ is the title of a special Christmas production 

being presented at New Hope Community 

Church, Hardley Green on Sunday 19th December 

at 6pm. Everyone is welcome to go along to this free 

entertainment. For more information, call 023 8024 

3306. 


from the X Factor, in his school 

pantomime. It is amazing how 

much of popular media and culture 

needs a ‘narrator’ to draw 

things together. Post-modernity 

often argues there is no ‘grand’ 

story, but I believe that in 

Advent and Christmas, and the 

real meaning behind it, we have 

the greatest story ever told. I 

guess I would say that, wouldn’t 

I? And my son also quite 

fancied being Simon Cowell! 

With best wishes to you this 

Advent. 

begins at 7.15pm. 

Tickets are £4 per person, or £12 

per family (2+2 or 1+3). For more 

information or tickets, contact 

Clive Tunley on 023 8090 

0111/07722 846528 or email 

clive@southamptonpassion.org.uk 

at the lucky dip. 

A spokesperson for Churches 

Together in Totton & The Forest 

Edge, who organise the event, said 

‘Christmas is not just a commercial 

bonanza, it is the celebration 

of the birth of Jesus, born to save 

us all. Let’s celebrate!’

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get left out in the cold. 

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mechanically and electronically. A full service 

should do it 

• Check the strength of the antifreeze in the radiator. 

Add extra (glycol based) to bring it up to the 

strength recommended by the manufacturer 

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for more than a year 

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spray and plastic scraper – better still, park the 

vehicle in a garage or closer to the side of the 

house to give it some overnight protection 

• Check the fanbelt and replace it if in doubt 

• If you have had any starting problems, get the 

battery and starter motor checked. The battery has 

• Be ready to stop – 

ponies may step out even 

when they’ve seen you 

approaching 

• Drive slowly, especially 

at night and when 

other cars are approaching 

with their headlights 

on 

• Give animals grazing 

by the side of the road, a 

wide berth 

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alongside roads like the 

A337, A31 and A35 and 

when there is one deer 

more will usually follow 

• The faster you are 

going, the greater the 

damage will be to the 

animal, your car and 

your passengers – start 

your journey early, so 

you don’t have to hurry. 

if you witness an acci- 

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checked if it is more than 3 years old 

• Top up the windscreen washer and add a little 

screen wash additive suitable for winter conditions 

• A wet-start spray is useful on damp or rainy days 

or if your car isn’t garaged overnight 

• Useful things to carry include a set of jump 

leads, a tow rope, and snow equipment such as a 

small spade and some old sacks or matting in case 

your tyres need extra grip 

• Car carpets tend to take a hammering in the winter 

and can become saturated. Lessen the risk of 

corrosion in the floor by placing rubber mats over 

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tackled by keeping a dry cloth or chamois leather 

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• Call 999 in an emergency 

or 0845 045 4545 

in a non-emergency to 

report any road traffic 

accident involving a 

pony, cow, donkey, 

sheep, dog or deer. 

• Call the Verderers’ 

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Commission on 023 

8028 3141 (24 hours) to 

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be prepared 

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hotline card; it tells you 

who to call, and display 

an ‘I go slow for ponies’ 

car sticker. Both can be 

obtained from the 

Herald office in Hythe 

or visit www.newforest 

npa.gov.uk/animal_acci 

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a card and sticker.

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Country Watch officers, working with 

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drivers recently for speeding in the 

New Forest as part of the stay under 40 

campaign. The drivers pulled over 

were caught travelling at speeds of up 

to 53mph on a 40mph road. Six of the 

drivers were warned about their driving 

and four were offered the opportunity 

to attend a Driver Awareness 

Training course to educate them about 

safe driving instead of receiving points 

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• Make sure that the car has enough fuel 

• Ensure the battery is in good condition 

• On cold mornings use a de-icer on windows, or a 

scraper – never hot water 

• Check screen wash bottle is topped up, and with an 

additive to stop it freezing 

• Check windscreen wipers for wear and tear, and 

replace if necessary 

• Make sure all heaters 

and ventilation systems 

are working, so misting 

is minimised 

• Keep all external lights 

and mirrors clean 

• Ensure headlamps are 

aligned 

• Check tyre treads; there 

should be no cracks or 

cuts 

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powder lock 

lubricant into door locks 

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five were issued with a fixed penalty 

ticket and given three points on their 

licence. All the drivers were spoken to 

by the Country Watch officers about 

the dangers of speeding on New Forest 

roads and were given the opportunity 

to view graphic photographs of vehicles 

that had collided with New Forest 

wildlife resulting in injury or death to 

the vehicle’s occupants or the animal. 

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drivers are still ignoring 

the speed limits within 

the New Forest and 

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for other road users 

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car parks are now available to purchase. 

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12 months commencing 1st January 2011. These can 

be used in all NFDC car parks, including the council’s 

amenity car parks. 

district-wide long stay 3 monthly clocks at 

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used in all NFDC car parks, including the council’s 

amenity car parks. 

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3 hours parking at any one time. 

The easiest way to purchase a parking clock is 

through the council’s website newforest.gov.uk/parkingclocks 

Alternatively, phone 01590 646123 or call in at any 

NFDC council office or leisure centre. 

(Remember that if you have a 2010 parking clock, it 

will not be valid after 31st December 2010) 

a vieW on sCreen savers 

and on long journeys, 

use your screen wash 

every 20 minutes to 

ensure you maintain a 

clear view. 

• Don’t try to clean the 

inside of the windscreen 

with your hand, because 

this will cause greasy 

smears which will 

impair vision. 

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during weekday peak morning travelling 

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Keep your Bike 

safe & secure 

More cycle thefts are reported at this time of year 

than at any other, as new bikes have been bought as 

Christmas presents. To reduce the risk of your 

Christmas present becoming a gift for thieves, follow 

this advice: 

When it is left unattended, ensure that your bike is 

locked securely with a good quality cycle lock. 

If your bike is kept in a shed or outbuilding, make 

sure it is locked away or chained to something very 

heavy inside. 

Record details of your cycle, including the frame 

number and any distinguishing features or marks, to 

enable police to return it to you more easily, should it 

be recovered. 

Contact your Safer Neighbourhood team at your local 

Police Station for advice 

on cycle marking and 

postcoding. 

Classic 

Wishes 

The Southampton & 

New Forest Group of the 

Austin A30 & A35 

Owners Club has asked 

The Herald to pass on its 

wishes for a safe and 

happy Christmas and 

New Year to all local 

classic car enthusiasts. 

The group’s next meeting 

will be at Bartley 

Lodge Hotel, Lyndhurst 

Road, Cadnam, on 

thursday 13th 

January. For more 

information, call 023 

8087 0860. 

Winter 

DrivinG 

• Check your vehicle 

• Be prepared for anything 

• Be cautious 

• Watch your speed 

Book your car in for a 

pre-winter service to 

make sure that it really is 

ready for all that the season 

will throw at it. Your 

own essential regular 

checks can only go so 

far; some elements of 

your car need the attention 

of the professionals 

at your local garage. 

Bus Timetables 

available free 

from the 

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in Good voice 

Waterside Musical Society members will be carol 

singing in the Dibden Purlieu area during the evening 

of sunday 19th December, and will be raising funds 

for the Waterside Cancer Support Centre. Looking 

ahead to the New Year, rehearsals for the society’s 

spring concerts will start on Friday 7th January at 

Cadland School in Holbury. Anyone who would like 

to get involved with Waterside Musical Society’s 

activities is invited to call membership secretary 

Karen on 07876 714182 or Robin Watton on 023 

8084 8529. 

Wheels of Fire 

The use of vehicles and equipment used by the fire 

service during and after the Second World War is 

explored in a new book by Alan House, retired 

Deputy Chief Fire officer of Hampshire Fire and 

Rescue Service. It has taken Alan, a keen historian, 

five years to research and complete, and is his 19th 

book. 

‘Wheels of Fire’ describes the fire engines of the 

Auxiliary Fire Service and the National Fire Service 

between 1938 and 1948, highlighting the problems 

with supply, the variety of vehicles and equipment 

that was used by the fire service as it dealt with the 

ravages of fire due to the many air raids on the UK 

during the war. 

Alan served with HFRS for more than 40 years and 

was Deputy Chief Fire 

Officer at Service headquarters 

in Eastleigh, a 

post he held for 17 

years, and where he 

maintains a small museum 

and archive collection. 

He is also an 

archivist for the 

Firefighter Memorial 

Charitable Trust and the 

British Fire Service’s 

Association, as well as 

national Chairman of the Fire Heritage Network and 

the Hampshire Retired Firefighters Association. 

‘Wheels of Fire’ is available at £22 (+£5.70 p&p) 

from Alan or Carole Hobbs at Hampshire Fire and 

Rescue Service, Leigh Road, Eastleigh SO50 9SJ or 

email carole.hobbs@hantsfire.gov.uk or telephone 

023 8062 6836. It is 596 pages long with 910 photographs. 

Proceeds from the book’s sale go to the 

HFRS Heritage Collection, which includes the HFRS 

‘Final Salute’ Firefighter Memorial located outside 

HFRS headquarters in Eastleigh. 

Festive 

FAmily stress 

Christmas should be a time to switch off and relax, 

and maybe to eat, drink and be merry, while spending 

time with family and friends. But Christmas can be an 

extremely stressful time for some families, particularly 

with the added financial and other pressures that 

the festive season brings. 

This year, the purse strings are likely to be pulled 

even tighter as a result of the country’s economic difficulties, 

which may mean that Santa won’t be bringing 

as much as he has done in previous years. 

Children can get over-excited at this time, which can 

push parents’ patience to the limit. 

Sometimes children’s behaviour or demands, coming 

on top of everything else in life, are simply too much. 

The NSPCC urges parents and carers to call the 

NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000 if they are feeling 

stressed and at the point of lashing out. 

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metAl tHeFt WArninG 

New Forest residents are being alerted 

to a new outbreak of metal thefts in the 

Waterside area, including Hythe, to 

Beaulieu, Brockenhurst and 

Lymington, which have been targeted 

in a recent spate of lead and copper 

thefts. Various premises, including 

large country houses, churches and 

schools, have been hit by thieves stripping 

their roofs. 

Police are calling on the public to stay 

alert for any suspicious activity in their 

neighbourhoods. Earlier this year, 

Ringwood was badly hit by lead thefts, 

but these were successfully tackled by 

the use of DNA grease-marking kits 

funded by the Safer New Forest 

Partnership Joint Action Group. 

Hampshire Constabulary, with support 

from the Partnership, is proposing to 

distribute more of the kits to fight back 

against the trend. 

Police are raising awareness in local 

communities and increasing patrols. 

They also send out police ‘e-alerts’ to 

everyone on their mailing list to be 

extra vigilant and call police if they see 

anything suspicious. 

Police are also appealing to the metal 

trade to be vigilant, and have issued 

local scrap yards with ultraviolet scanners, 

which can detect stolen metal 

marked with the DNA grease, and 

report any suspicious activity immediately. 

Anybody convicted of lead theft faces 

a maximum term of imprisonment of 

seven years and an order to pay costs 

and compensation. 

Residents should call the Police on 101 

for general information, but if they 

think an offence is actually happening, 

call 999 immediately and if possible 

make a note of any vehicle and 

descriptions of suspects. 

60th Wedding Anniversary 

Local residents, Mary and Tony 

Woodhouse celebrated their 60th 

Wedding Anniversary on 6th 

December. Married at St John’s 

Church in Hythe in 1950, they have 

always lived in the area. Mary (nee 

Bell) was born and grew up in Hythe. 

Tony was the cinema projectionist 

when they first met. He went on to 

work in Esso Refinery, where he 

stayed until retirement in 1990. The 

couple both have a long association 

with Hythe & Dibden Sports Club 

and Tony is still involved with the 

Cricket section. 

Their 3 daughters, 6 grandchildren 

and 6 great-grandchildren, all helped 

Mary and Tony celebrate their special 

day. 

Poppy 

Thanks 

Margaret Dagnall, the 

Royal British Legion 

Poppy Appeal organiser 

for the Hythe North area, 

has asked The Herald to 

pass on her thanks to all 

the volunteer collectors, 

participating shops, 

schools, and Barclays 

Bank Hythe Branch for 

their support, and the 

people of Hythe North 

for their generous donations, 

which resulted in a 

record figure of 

£1,940.94 being raised 

for this year’s Poppy 

Appeal. 

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Trans Medical Ambulance Service requires 

AMBULANCE DRIVERS 

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For Part Time/Holiday Cover 

Candidates must have a flexible approach and be physically fit 

Contact Debbie 07894 445407 

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Young Dancers in Panto 

Twenty four young performers, aged 

7 to 12 years, from Lindsey Read 

School of Dance, are taking part in 

the Mayflower Theatre’s seasonal 

Pantomime, Aladdin, which stars 

Paul O’Grady as ‘Lily Savage’, who 

plays Widow Twanky. Selected by 

audition held locally at Applemore 

Sports & Leisure Centre, they all met 

height and age requirements, and had 

to sing and dance to gain a place. 

The girls, split into 2 teams of 12(blue 

& pink team) will be acting, singing 

and dancing in the show on alternate 

nights, playing the parts of workers in 

Widow Twankee’s laundry, pieces of 

dirty laundry, ragamuffins and brides- 

maids in the Finale. 

Opening night is Friday 10th 

December, and the show runs until 

Saturday 8th January. 

Blue Team: Chloe medley, maisie 

sheffield, Georgia Holland, 

Georgina vaughan, sophie 

Hayward, ellen smith, Harriet 

mintram, sophie Powell, lucy 

Whetren, Olivia Haynes, melissa 

Jenner, mollie towers. 

Pink Team: stacey White, Aimee 

Francis, Keira Geary, Kirstie 

lodge, lucy Hawkins, Hannah 

O’Hara, ella Clark, Charlotte 

King, Hayley Green, sophie Cole, 

Alexandra Holmes, Deanna lilof. 

PArCel sCAm WArninG 

With Christmas fast approaching, residents 

should be aware of a parcel delivery 

scam, which has been confirmed by 

Royal Mail and which Trading Standards 

Office are making people aware of, particularly 

at this busy time of ordering 

items for Christmas or receiving parcels 

from relatives. 

If a card is posted through your door from 

a company called PDS (Parcel Delivery 

Service) suggesting that they were unable 

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number, as this is a mail scam originating 

from Belize. If you call the number and 

you start to hear a recorded message you 

will already have been billed £315 for the 

phone call. 

If you do receive a card with these 

details, then please contact Royal Mail 

Fraud on 020 7239 6655 immediately. 

STAFF REQUIRED FOR 

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BAR IN TOTTON 

STARTING EARLY DECEMBER 

EXPERIENCED PART TIME BAR STAFF 

Various hours including evenings and weekends 

Must be able to cover Christmas period 

We are looking for someone with good manners, 

is able to chat to customers and provide good 

customer service at all times 

Pay above minimum wage 

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Various hours including weekends 

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PAssenGer sHiP mOvements 

10th Dec – independence of the seas – arr 5.15am, dep 4.45pm 

10th December – Black Watch – arr 6.30am, dep 4.30pm 

14th December – Artemis – arr 6.30am, dep 4.30pm 

14th December – Queen elizabeth – arr 6.30am, dep 4.30pm 

15th December – Queen victoria – arr 6.30am, dep 4.30pm 

(ALL DETAILS AS SUPPLIED BY ABP ARE PROVISIONAL AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO ALTERATION WITHOUT NOTICE) 

AUDIO VISUAL 

RECORDS for sale, LP’s and 45’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, 

excellent condition. Call 023 8084 5394. 

LARGE AMPLIFIER, very powerful piece, two large speakers 

with swivel stands, two very good microphones with stand, 

karaoke CD player with 50 graphics, CD’s mixed music, 60’s, 

70’s, 80’s and 90’s and a TV set, all as new, played twice, 

£1,200 ono. Call 023 8084 5394. 

CARPET FITTING 

ADAM TABRETT – fitting and supplying of carpets 

and vinyls. Re-adaptions, re-stretches, repairs. Free 

estimates. Tel: 023 8089 2034 or 07771 521243. 

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES 

CLOTHES DON’T FIT? Donate them to the Cancer 

Research UK Shop, Church Street, Romsey. 92p in every £1 

raised goes towards research. 

BOOTS ON skates, Bauer Toronto, men’s size, vgc. Tel: 023 

8084 9157. 

REGATTA JACKET and trousers, size M/L, brand new/never 

worn. Tel: 023 8084 9157. 

LEATHER JACKET, chest 38”, dark brown, vgc, £25. Tel: 

023 8084 9157. 

RUCKSACK, Berghaus, vgc, £20 ono. Tel: 023 8084 9157. 

COMPUTERS 

COMPUTER – tower/screen, Acer Aspire T180-1972, 

Windows Vista Home Basic, AMD Semprom 3200X, 80gb 

data, 512mb DORII, DVD RW Dual, double layer, flat 

screen, £170 with computer table. Contact 07540 938295 

COMPUTER TUITION 

1-ON-1 Computer Tuition for beginners/improvers 

using Word, Excel, Graphics, e-mail, Internet. Phone 

023 8089 7793 or 07801 817928 for details. 

DISABLED EQUIPMENT 

LITTLE TIGER mobility scooter, 4 wheeled, foldable for carrying 

in car, brand new, ££700 ono. Tel 023 8084 1493. 

MOBILITY SCOOTER, suitable for fitting in car boot, 4mph, 

£200. Mobility walking frame with seat storage, £50. 

Surround toilet frame, to aid rising, brand new, £20. Tel: 023 

8089 1604. 

BREEZE 4 mobility scooter, 8mph, captains seat, 1 year old, 

hardly used, £1,850. Phone 023 8086 8442. 

16th December – saga Pearl ii – arr 6.30am, dep 5pm 

17th December – Aurora – arr 6.30am, dep 4.30pm 

17th December – Oriana – arr 6.30am, dep 4.30pm 

17th December – Black Watch – arr 7am, dep 4.30pm 

19th December – Arcadia – arr 6.30am, dep 4.30pm 

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TONING TABLE, Shape Master, for home use, multi func- 

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Computer Servicing & Accessories 

Inks & Consumables 

New Laptops & Desktop Computers 

from stock or built to order 

Mobile Call Out Service 

Help Setting up Broadband & Wireless 

02380 002 002 

info@computaplace.com 

75a long lane, Holbury SO45 2nd 

digiserv ltd 

GARDEN 

10 FOOT living Christmas tree in large pot. FREE but collection 

required. Phone 023 8084 9389. 

GARDEN GROOM hedge trimmer, cuts, shreds and collects, 

hardly used, as new, £20. 023 8052 7803. 

LARGE GARDEN rake, light weight, £4. Garden Claw, £5. 

both very little used. Phone 023 8086 2269. 

tional, little used, fitted with cycling exercise attachment, 

£500 ono. Multi-Gym Tunturi, never used due to disability, 

folds flat against wall for easy storage, £95 ono. Cycling 

Exerciser, electrically driven, with remote, relax in armchair 

whilst exercising legs, feet, ankles and hips, £30 ono, call 

after 6pm please, no reasonable offer refused on any item. 

Tel: 023 8084 5761 (Southampton). 

HISTORY TALKS 

HISTORY OF HYTHE, The Pier & Ferry. 

Southampton – A Tale of 3 Cities. New – The 

Beaulieu River. All talks illustrated. History Walks 

Around Hythe! Visit www.hythe-newforest.org. Call 

07971 272477. 

HOBBIES & CRAFTS 

CROSS STITCH books, as new, £2-£5. 023 8084 3739. 

HOLIDAYS & OUTINGS 

BOOKINGS NOW being taken for Holiday Cottages 

in Northern Brittany. Peaceful rural location, self 

catering, beautifully furnished, fully equipped. Close 

to old market towns, 12 miles from beaches, sleep up 

to 6 people. For details phone 01202-873211. 

BEDSIDE TABLE, £10. 3 Pine Shelves, 2 @ 3’ x 8.5” and 1 

@ 4’ x 8.5”, £5 each. Tel: 023 8084 4215. 

CHILDREN’S READY BED, Sleeping bag, pillow and air bed 

all-in-one. Machine washable cover, hand pump, carry bag, 

instructions. Pretty purple flower/butterfly design. Suitable 

3+. Dimensions 155Lx67Wx20D cm. £5. Tel: 023 8084 

8640. 

REFECTORY STYLE dining table, 66” x 30”, dark oak effect 

in repro Jacobean design, plus 4 dining chairs and 2 carvers, 

£50. 023 8084 7325. 

FRENCH STYLE wardrobe, 48”w x 21”d x 69”h, cream 

colour with ‘Limoges’ style plaques and gold effect decorative 

mouldings, £20. Matching double headboard with 

attached tables/drawers also available. 023 8084 7325. 

20th December – Queen victoria – arr 6.30am, dep 4.30pm 

20th December – Black Watch – arr 7am, dep 11.59pm 

21st Dec – independence of the seas – arr 5.15am, dep 4.45pm 

21st December – Artemis – arr 6.30am, dep 4.30pm 

21st December – Balmoral – arr 7am, dep 4.30pm 

PALEWOOD CD tower rack, holds 40 cds, £5. Call 07974 

204536 

WOOLLEN CARPET, 12’ x 9’6”, warm colours, vgc, £95 

ono. Tel: 023 8084 9157. 

SOLID BEECHWOOD TABLE, 39” x 24”, with drawer and 

detachable legs, £25. Tel: 023 8084 9157. 

MORPHY RICHARD breadmaker, hardly used, £15. 023 

8084 7489. 

3 SEATER settee and 2 armchairs, maroon, good condition, 

buyer collects, £20. 023 8084 7489. 

TWO oak lounge corner units, glass door top with panelled 

door bottom, good condition, £30 each or £50 the pair. 023 

8084 2288. 

IRONING SERVICES 

IRONING SERVICE - Fed up with slaving over a hot 

iron? Let me smooth things over for you, £6 per 

hour. Tel: 023 8020 7629. 

JEWELLERY 

GENUINE PANDORA charms, worn so few times so good 

as new, now surplus to requirements. Various designs from 

£18 each. 023 8084 8446. 

LEISURE 

SPORTS TROPHIES, wide range at keen prices, catalogue 

available, expert engraving on the premises. 

Hythe Trophy Centre, 6 High Street, Hythe. Tel: 023 

8084 2099. 

LOGS 

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Need Something Moving? 

Checkatrade Registered/Fully Insured 

Family Business • Competitive Rates 

Phone/Quotes: 07811 641877 

www.stradavanservices.com 

MOTOR 

LHD 4WD Geo Tracker, 1999, recent service and MOT, 5 

months tax, UK reg, great run-around, fitted towbar, cheaper 

than airport taxis or car hire. Idea for France or Spain, 

Superb stocking filler, £200 ono. Tel 023 8084 4805 

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MUSIC SPEAKERS 

MARCHWOOD ORCHESTRA established nearly 20 years, 

is always pleased to welcome new members in the main 

orchestra (subject to balanced sections) or our new team 

two group which is for less experienced players. Both groups 

meet on Thursday evenings at Hounsdown School, Totton. 

To find out more: browse our website www.marchwoodor 

chestra.co.uk or contact The Secretary: 

caroline.quinn2@ntlworld.com or telephone 023 8057 9061. 

THRIVING local orchestra requires leader. This exciting 

opportunity has arisen for a new leader to join us. It could 

suit an ‘ex pro’ looking for a low stress position or an up and 

coming musician looking to gain experience. Rehearsals 

Thursdays. For more information apply to: Caroline Quinn 

Tel: 023 8057 9061 or email: caroline.quinn2@ntlworld.com 

ANY MUSICIANS/Singers out there would like to get 

together to form rehearsal/recording band. Mature attitude 

and easy going nature essential, age and experience unimportant, 

male or female. Female vocals would be useful, r&r, 

country, rock, blues, soul etc, I have a small home based studio 

so any studio experience would be an advantage. Hythe 

area, contact or leave message on 07974 823199 or 023 

8089 8433. 

THE LYMINGTON Town Band are looking for new players 

– Brass, Woodwind and Percussion. The Band has a number 

of vacancies in all sections. The Band rehearses on Monday 

evenings between 7.30pm and 9.30pm at the Literary 

Institute, New Street, Lymington. For further information 

contact Frank Weller on Southampton 023 8084 6702 or 

email: frank.weller@which.net 

YAMAHA KEYBOARD PSS140, 3 octaves drum pad, voice 

box, stand, power pack, £30. Call 07974 204536. 

PEARL SNARE drum and stand, 2 brushes, 7 sticks, stick 

clamp, rubber ‘silent’ top, 4 books, £75. Call 07974 204536. 

CARDBOARD BOXES for packing, house/office removals or general 

purpose. Pre-used, from 20p to 99p. Tel: 01590 626374. 

PERSONAL 

HYTHE BADMINTON CLUB – we are a friendly group who 

are looking for players of all ages and abilities to join us on a 

Thursday evening from 8-10pm at Gang Warily Recreation 

Centre, Blackfield. For more details contact Yvonne 023 

8089 3851 or Marion 023 8089 1157. 

HEDGEHOG RESCUE needs dog and cat food and towels. 

Tel: 023 8042 8112. 

RABBIT RESCUE. Rabbits and guinea pigs needing loving 

homes for life. Tel: 023 8084 8835. 

CATS ‘R’ US - CAT & KITTEN RESCUE have lovely cats of 

all ages awaiting suitable homes. Neutered & healthy. We will 

readily accept unwanted kittens into our care. Tel: 023 8025 

3563. 

BIRD RESCUE – we take in unwanted cage and aviary birds, 

but cannot pay anything. Tel: 023 8024 3079. 

PRE-SCHOOL 

FAWLEY PRE-SCHOOL, Jubilee Hall, Fawley. 

Spaces available. For details contact 07565 955696. 

SITUATIONS VACANT 

JOIN AVON in time for Christmas. Earn Extra Cash. Meet 

New Friends. Hours to suit you. Call Zoe Longland (Sales 

Leader) on 07748 011619. Email: 

zoelongland@myavon.co.uk 

Tel: 023 8084 1190 

Mobile: 07751 166512 

11 Douglas Way, Hythe 

Email: sallyghijben@hotmail.co.uk 

AVIATION and other subjects. The Red Arrows, Schneider 

Air Races, Calshot – The Flying Years, Sign of the Times. All 

illustrated with slides. Also The Census – Did I Count? 

Amusing and entertaining presentations from Colin van 

Geffen. Tel: 023 8089 7793. 

DISCOVER the history of Dibden and Dibden Purlieu, with 

an illustrated talk from a life long resident and experienced 

speaker. Will give presentations to large or small groups for 

any length of time; and at relatively short notice; if required. 

Telephone Gordon Chambers on 023 8084 4749. 

NEW TALK by Gordon Chambers in conjunction with Alan 

Lines. ‘From a Photograph to a War Memorial – 7 boys’. The 

story of lads from Hythe and Dibden who lost their lives in 

the 1st World War, and whose names appear on the Lych 

Gate of Dibden Church the parish War Memorial. Tel: 023 

8084 4749. 

CHARITY SPEAKER – available to talk about local charity 

‘The Honeypot Charity’. Telephone Adrienne 023 8089 

0002. 

BRITISH RED CROSS Fire & Emergency Support Service 

(FESS). Talks available on this service for donation. Can also 

signpost to speakers on other BRC Services too. FESS Coordinator 

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Ruth Crouch 07801 

672679. 

ENTHUSIASTIC SPEAKER available to give illustrated talks 

on Vintage Vehicles, Steam, Commercials, Fairground, etc. 

Could be available short notice, call Bob on 023 8081 3341 

for list of titles and fees etc. 

SPORTS EQUIPMENT 

LADIES GOLF clubs and bags, £50 ono. Tel; 023 8084 3739. 

HOCKEY STICK, Gunn & Moore, 36”, £10. Call 07974 

204536. 

TOYS & GAMES 

VTECH SLIM PAD, children’s electronic learning computer. 

121 activities, including maths, English, French, touch screen 

& keypad, USB, activity cartridges, instructions. Age 8+. All 

complete. £15. Tel: 023 8084 8640. 

TROPHIES & ENGRAVING 

HYTHE 

TROPHY 

CENTRE 






6 HIGH STREET, HYTHE 

(023) 8084 2099 


TUITION 

FRENCH TUITION, one to one basis, flexible hours. 

Hythe 023 8084 5964. 

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY 

WATERSIDE SCRAPSTORE supplies donated materials to 

its members for art and craftwork. Trustees plan to expand 

the business and are seeking more volunteers to assist with 

a choice of tasks including fundraising, publicity, trusteeship 

and helping in their shop in Totton. If you think you might be 

interested, or would like to know more, or have materials to 

donate contact 023 8081 4314. If you or a group that you 

represent would like to become a member, contact Claire at 

clairealf@tesco.net or phone 07773 248138. 

JOIN THE Nightstop team of hosts helping young homeless 

people in the New Forest. Call 01425 478391 or visit 

www.cfnf.org.uk 

WANTED 

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Alan 023 9225 1062. 

WOOL WANTED for Calmore Womens Group 

who knit items for various charities. Telephone Jean 

Trinder on 023 8086 8455. 

RECORDS WANTED – 60’s, 70’s and 80’s LP’s and 

45’s, all types of music considered. Cash paid by pri- 


vate collector. Please call 023 8089 2422. 

WANTED – old unmade plastic model kits, Airfix, 

Revell, Tamiya etc, private collector will pay cash for 

odd items or complete collections. Phone Paul 07976 

533384. 

WANTED –antique clocks in any condition, working or not, 

especially skeleton and fusee clocks, also clock parts, clock 

cases, keys & spares, barometers, pocket watches or clockmaking 

tools etc, by enthusiastic amateur restorer. Good 

cash prices paid. Please call 023 8066 6966. 

USED POSTAGE STAMPS collected for Guide Dogs for the 

Blind. Send or bring your stamps to Herald Publishing, 6 High 

Street, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 6AH. 

OLD SPECTACLES collected for Lions Club. Send or bring 

them into Herald Publishing, 6 High Street, Hythe, 

Southampton, SO45 6AH. 

GOOD QUALITY bric-a-brac and children’s toys wanted by 

Faith Hope & Charity shop. Contact Tina Bowler 023 8020 

7882 or take goods to the shop in St John’s Street, Hythe. 

FRIENDS OF the Cancer Research UK (Romsey & Wellow), 

welcome donated goods, (especially for raffle prizes, tombola 

etc), unwanted gifts, crafts, bric-a-brac. Tel 01794 516392. 

TOOLS FOR village development projects in Africa. Tools 

must be of good quality but may be in poor condition; wonders, 

(but not miracles) can be done in the workshops. 

Phone Edward on 023 8089 8706 for collection or drop 

them into the workshops at Netley Marsh – on the north 

side of the A336 just 1/4 mile west of its junction with the 

A326. Lots of opportunities for volunteering, various jobs to 

choose from, good working conditions, training available. 

Some opportunities for working at home. Contact Tools for 

Self Reliance, Netley Marsh, SO40 7GY 023 8086 9697, 

info@tfsr.org. Visit www.tfsr.org 

WANTED – Fountain Pens wanted, Conway Stewart, 

Parker, Waterman etc. Also old ink bottles. Please phone 

Alain on Southampton 023 8051 1385. 

WANTED – Sixty something male seeks to regain youth by 

buying older motorcycle built before 1970’s. Norton, Ducati, 

Laverda, Triton, etc. Anything cheerfully considered! Please 

phone Alain on 023 8051 1385. 

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