Page 4 • The HERALD • 25th June 2026 v SEND ALL YOUR LOCAL NEWS TO THE HERALD v • Fascias • Soffits • Guttering • Cladding • Repairs • EPDM Rubber Roofs • Flat Roofing • Moss Removal • Exterior Painting 15% OAP Discount • All Maintenance Work Call 07776 476913 gcgutteringandflatroofing@gmail.com 20 year Guarantee G C GUTTERING & FLAT ROOFING Waterside based Locksmith with over 40 years’ experience within the window and door industry. YOUR LOCAL INDEPENDENT TRUSTED LOCKSMITH CORGI REGISTERED, NCFE AND CITY & GUILDS QUALIFIED WITH OVER 400 GENUINE LOCAL REVIEWS • NO CALLOUT FEE OR VAT CHARGED • FREE ON-SITE QUOTE/ADVICE • FREE 12 MONTH WARRANTY • HIGH SPEC PARTS FITTED, 1ST CLASS SERVICE & THE LOWEST PRICES TO MATCH! Book us through Checkatrade and get a free £1,000 guarantee If you need a lock think KeyLock Locksmiths • Lost keys • Locked out - Non-destructive entry • Onsite Key Cutting Service • Moving home - New locks & keys required • Door lock adjustments with repair and replacements for all multipoint locking systems • Door realignments/servicing • Hinge repair/adjustments • Broken/misted double glazing units replaced CALL 023 8089 9989 OR 07771 994536 24HRS TO SPEAK TO A LOCAL FULLY QUALIFIED LOCKSMITH SOLENT SKIP HIRE LTD FOR ALL YOUR COMMERCIAL AND DOMESTIC WASTE MINI ~ MIDI ~ MAXI SKIPS ALSO CUBIC YARD BAGS OWN BAG COLLECTION AVAILABLE 023 8066 0123 01590 619700 • 01962 588288 Email: office@solentskiphire.co.uk 75KM CYCLING CHALLENGE RAISES £2K FOR LOCAL INCLUSIVE OUTDOOR ORGANISATION Connor Bates recently took on a 75km cycling challenge through the New Forest to raise funds for Flourish in Nature, a Community Interest Company (CIC) supporting adults with additional needs and learning disabilities. Flourish in Nature provides opportunities for individuals to access and enjoy the outdoors, promoting both mental and physical wellbeing. rough its work, the organisation helps participants develop skills, and connect with nature in a supportive environment. Connor, has known founders Paul and Lisa for over three years, and credits their support, particularly Paul’s role as a support worker in a gardening job in the New Forest “Paul is an amazing guy because he has brought me a massive amount of confidence in my work life. He understands my disability and helps the people I work with to understand my needs.” In addition to the support in his employment, Connor has volunteered with Flourish in Nature, in their partnership with the New Forest National Park Authority, supporting inclusion in Conservation Volunteering. Re ecting on the experience, he describes it as challenging but highly rewarding, o ering the chance to meet others supported by the organisation and contribute to meaningful outdoor work. Wanting to give back to those that have supported him, Connor decided to undertake a sponsored 75km cycle ride, originally setting out to raise £1000, Connor smashed his goal by doubling that gure. anks to his infectious enthusiasm, on Sunday 24th May, Connor set o with a team of 8 fellow cyclists - members of his family and friends who wanted to join him in the challenge. And a challenge it turned out to be, cycling in temperatures of 29°C! But the team made it sweaty but cheerful back to the start of the 75km circuit. Connor’s fundraiser is invaluable for the organisation’s aims to make Conservation Volunteering in the New Forest more accessible. e money raised will be used to install a the CIC can work with organisations like the National Park Authority, who o er volunteer opportunities all across the New Forest. For more information visit: https://www. ourishinnature.org.uk Connor and the team Connor after completing the 75km challenge retractable electric step, as well as safety hand rails in the Flourish in Nature’s welfare van to help with accessibility. The welfare van, provides transport as well as toilet facilities - two major barriers faced by people with additional support needs to accessing this unique area of nature on our doorstep. is means Keep Donating Your Foreign and Old Coins! A big thank you from Hythe Pier Heritage Association (HPHA) to everyone that has recently donated foreign and old money to the pot in e Herald o ce. e latest collection has raised a further £93.25. If you are having a clear out over the summer and come across any old or foreign coins and notes or have change le over from your holidays abroad, please consider donating them to HPHA via the collection pot in e Herald o ce or Hythe Post O ce.
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