3rd August 2023 • The HERALD • Page 29 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v Philip’s Bathrooms & Kitchens • Designing • Installing • Tiling All plumbing works, general maintenance and home improvements also undertaken For further information give me a call on 07752 002010 philip.r.terry@gmail.com PC PAINTING & DECORATING SERVICES Interior/Exterior Painting Decorating & Small Home Improvements Paul 07783 405977 Free Estimates ~ Fully Insured 30 years experience pcdecor8@gmail.com M. C. HALL LTD 4 Carpentry 4 Fencing 4 Decoration 4 Extensions 4 Kitchens 4 Loft Conversions 4 Bathrooms 4 New Build First Rate Building & Carpentry Work Start to Finish Service • References Available • Fully Insured • 1 year guarantee Free Quotations and Friendly Advice Given Contact: mchall126@btinternet.com or call 023 8089 8456 or 07976 937941 Website: www.mchallltd.co.uk Waterside Climate Action Network (WaterCAN) Waterside Climate Action Network (WaterCAN) has arranged a series of talks through the autumn as part of its work to provide the Waterside community with information about climate change and suggest measures which might help to prevent or reduce its impact. Each talk will cover a separate subject and provide information to help people make choices about actions they might be able to take at an individual level. All the talks are free and there will be the opportunity for questions and answers. e rst session is on Monday 11th September, 7pm - 9pm in Hythe and Dibden Parish Council o ces at e Grove, for a talk on ‘Low Cost DIY Methods for Home Energy Savings’ led by Mike Bundock. Mike was an electrical engineer who caught the “Eco Bug” and started to put theory into practice, slowly transforming his home into an energy e cient building. e aimof the session is tomake the Eco Bug infectious, and will cover heating systems and insulation (a key part of energy conservation), rainwater storage, ventilation systems and solar panels. On Thursday 12th October, again at the Grove from 7pm to 9pm for a talk by John Trim entitled ‘A year in the vegetable garden’. John is a former head gardener and horticultural lecturer. A designer of two Chelsea Flower Show Gardens and the author of the bestselling book for vegetable exhibitors called ‘ e Root to the Top’. John Art in Stockbridge e Wykeham Gallery recently opened its Summer Show which is running until 9th September, showcasing a mixed exhibition of gallery artists. e gallery is located on the High Street in Stockbridge. For more information please visit: www. wykehamgallery.co.uk/ John Trim fnvs is currently a member of the vegetable trials team at RHS Wisley. He is also a senior judge with the National Vegetable Society and an RHS fruit judge. He was also a judge on the BBC 1 TV programme ‘ e Great British Village Show’ Presented by Alan Titchmarsh which aired on Sunday evenings in 2007. John has also written content for the cookbooks of celebrity chef James Martin plus articles for allotment. org, various magazines and the National Vegetable Society. In this talk, John will be focusing on allotment and garden management, its constraints and particularly its bene ts in terms of healthy garden produce and good mental health. LIONS CONTINUE TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS Romsey &Waterside Lions Club have supported three local foodbanks for several years and since the start of Covid have handed over £3,800 worth of supplies for their clients. e latest food donation was to Romsey Foodbank for essential items to re-stock their depleted shelves. Lion Sandra Trowbridge handing over supplies to Eve Ibbott at the Foodbank Centre Introduction to Marine Wildlife Walk Join Ranger, Laura, on Monday 14th August at 2pm for an introduction to marine wildlife walk and talk at Lepe Country Park Discover the many amazing marine creatures which are uncovered on Lepe’s shore at low tide, as well as learning about the many species which can be found along the British coastline all year round. is event will involve walking on the intertidal area, identifying various marine species, so please wear suitable footwear as it will be wet and slippery under foot. Dress appropriately for the weather conditions. £4.50 per child, accompanying adults free, pre-booking is essential. Phone: 023 8089 9108 or email: lepe.enquiries@hants. gov.uk to book. Under 16’s to be accompanied by an adult. Usual parking charges apply. Sorry, dogs are unable to accompany owners on this occasion.
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