v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v 9th May 2024 • The HERALD • Page 5 MPL Roofing & Guttering Services • Fascias, Guttering, Soffits, Cladding and much more PVCu work • All roof repairs, gutters, flat roofs, chimney repairs • Moss removal 15% Discount for OAP’s Established 30 years 07742 436650 023 8087 9135 mplroofing@hotmail.com DECORATOR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING General Small Maintenance Works Reliable, Prompt with a High Standard of Work Fully Insured • Free Estimates NICK CROUCHER 023 8084 8154 or 07395 042193 Events Raise Over £1,000 to Keep Hythe Alive! Two recent events in Hythe have raised over £1000 for Hythe Alive to go towards future community events and the Christmas lights in the village. In March, Waterside Mortgages in association with Hythe Alive organised an ‘eggcellent’ Easter Trail in Hythe, the Easter Bunny and an Easter chick were both spotted around the village on the day, with the event raising £900.40 for Hythe Alive. e event was a great success. Waterside Mortgages said: “Thank you for such a great turn out for Hythe’s Easter Trail, we are overwhelmed with the support and feedback we have received and already cannot wait for next year! Make sure you buy your tickets early - this year was a sell out!” In April Fully Woolly owner, Claire Proud, organised a Cra De-Stash event – a paradise for local cra ers, which raised over £218 for Hythe Alive! Claire comments: “The De-Stash was a brilliant event with a full house of crafters looking to sell and buy! There was an incredible range of wool, fabric, stamps, papercrafts and books. Thank you to everyone who came along to see us, it was lovely to chat to everyone Join Hythe & Dibden Parish Council in commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings on Thursday 6th June. e following programme of activities and events has been organised to mark the occasion: 8am Town Crier in Hythe Village Centre 11am Poems at schools (Not open to the public) 2pm Marc Heighway, talk on the Waterside during D-Day at the Library 2pm and 4pm Sarah Marsden, historical talks/walks on the pier 3pm-4.45pm a er-school D-Day cra s drop in at the Library 5.30pm-8.30pm ‘ e Longest Day‘ lm showing at the Parish Hall 7.30pm to 8.30pm Outside the Pier: Goodnight Sweethearts singing troupe 9.15pm International Tribute and Beacon lighting, view from the Pier During the event, please celebrate National Fish and Chip Day with a takeaway or a sit down meal in any participating eateries displaying the National Fish and Chip Day poster. The Parish Council would like to thank all those involved in planning the day and especially those who are playing a part in the day itself. Please make a note in your diary and help make it a day to remember! For more information on all of the above visit: www. hytheanddibden.gov.uk D-DAY 80 EVENT IN HYTHE asked to hold more events like this so look out for future dates!” Looking ahead to the summer the Hythe Alive team are busy organising Hythe’s inaugural Pirates Day, coming to the shores of Hythe on Saturday 27th July, follow Hythe Alive on Facebook for updates about Pirates Day and other exciting events in Hythe: www. facebook.com/HytheBusinessPartnership The Easter Bunny and Chick Craft De-Stash and raise awareness for Hythe Alive. And thank you to all the lovely Hythe businesses that donated a raffle prize. We have been
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