GUTTERS CLEANED AND REPAIRED • FASCIAS • SOFFITS • GUTTERING • ROOF CLEANING • CONSERVATORIES • ROOFS • GUTTER REPAIRS 9th May 2024 • The HERALD • Page 19 v F @heraldpublishing v PVCu DOOR SPECIALIST LOCK PROBLEMS? We Can Help with ALL types of Locks • Fix or Replace • Gain Entry Call us on 07453 327708 or 023 8155 0025 (24hr Service) • Police Approved Key Safes • All Work Guaranteed • Fully Insured • No Call Out Charge • No VAT YOUR LOCAL INDEPENDENT LOCKSMITH SP DECORATING Painting & Decorating Specialist Simon Perks Tel: 07889 091420 Email: simonperks@rocketmail.com • Interior & Exteriors • Wallpaper Hanging • Prompt & Reliable Service • Free Quotations & Expert Advice • Fully Insured Approved by Trading Standards Your Local Professional Electrician • Complete Rewires • Periodic Inspection Reports • Fault Finding & Repair • New Consumer Units • New Circuits • Central Heating Wiring • Extra Sockets/Lights • PAT Testing • No Job Too Small • Part P Registered • Fast & Efficient Service • Free Estimates Telephone Gary on 07788 865081 forestelectrical@gmail.com Send your local news to The Editor, The Herald, 2 High Street, Hythe SO45 6AH Lymington Town Band are delighted to be presenting an a ernoon of beautiful music on Saturday 18th May, 2pm at St John’s Church Hythe. is follows on from a successful Spring Concert at e Bridge in Milford-on-Sea in early April. is was the band’s rst concert of the year and they showcased their high standard of performance, and enthusiasm for music-making, under the direction of conductor Clive Burroughs. e audience enjoyed a wide range of music including marches, modern lm music and popular music from the sixties to the early 21st century. Jazz solos included Harlem Nocturne for alto sax and Lullaby of Birdland on the clarinet. A highlight was a medley of Abba songs including Dancing Queen, Mama Mia and Fernando. Audience participation was enjoyed with a number of Sea Shanties. e nale was a stirring rendition of Lord of the Dance. e band rehearses on Monday’s in Lymington and present a number of concerts throughout the year. ey are friendly ensemble from a fairly wide geography and would love to hear from woodwind, New Forest Steampunks Launch: A Splendid Affair at The Stag Hotel, Lyndhurst e New Forest Steampunks (NFS) group celebrated their grand launch with all the air and Victorian charm be tting their splendid identity. Held at e Stag Hotel in Lyndhurst, this event was a delightful fusion of gears, corsets, and camaraderie. Raffle for a Noble Cause: e highlight of the a ernoon was a ra e, with all proceeds generously donated to Angus Harley, esteemed director of the New Forest Heritage Association. e NFS community believes in giving back to their forested haven, and this act of charity exempli es their commitment. Growing Strong: With 184 members already onboard, NFS is poised to become a vibrant hub for steampunk enthusiasts. eir Facebook page buzzes with activity, drawing followers who share their passion for retrofuturistic aesthetics, stylish Victorian inspired attire and inventive contraptions. Victorian Adventures Await: “NFS” isn’t just an acronym; it’s a promise of adventure and fun. The group plans to attend numerous events across the New Forest, bringing their convivial spirit and splendidness to every gathering. NFS invites fellow enthusiasts to join their ranks and those simply curious to come and meet us for a friendly chat and explore our friendly unpretentious fraternity. (It’s free)”. Contact them: • Find them on Facebook: New Forest Steampunks New Forest Steampunk Group • Email: newforeststeampunks@mail.com Meet the Admins: • Chris Blandford: e driving force behind the gears and goggles. • Lou Jones: e creative force weaving threads of time and imagination. From H.A.T.S. to NFS: For seven years, the group operated under the moniker Hythe Area Time-travelling Steampunks (H.A.T.S.). Now, as New Forest Steampunks they embrace their broader identity, spanning the whole enchanting New Forest area and embracing the spirit of adventure. Join tem in celebrating the dawn of a new era! Don your top hats, adjust your monocles, and let the gears turn. e New Forest awaits, and the steampunk revolution is in full swing. HUZZAH! Lymington Town Band to Perform in Hythe brass and percussion players of approximately grade 5 and above who would be interested in joining. Please contact: Frank.Weller1@Outlook.com Tickets for the concert in Hythe are available in advance (£8) from: lymingtontownband.org. uk/ or on the door (£10). Children are free and these concerts are a great way to introduce them to live music. Lymington Town Band
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