24th October 2024 • The HERALD • Page 11 v SHOP LOCALLY FOR SERVICE & VALUE v NEW FOREST PLUMBING AND MAINTENANCE 24/7 LTD *YOUR LOCAL 24 HOUR EMERGENCY CALL OUT PLUMBER* We provide a wide range of plumbing services, with an established reputation for quality, service and customer satisfaction. www.newforestplumbing247.com Contact us on 07912 092557 or 023 8194 0237 newforestplumbing@yahoo.com Fully Woolly present: A ‘History of Knitting’ Talk with Joyce Meader on Thursday 14th November, 6pm at St John’s Hall in Hythe. Joyce is a historical knitting expert who owns a very extensive collection of commercially printed knitting patterns. Her collection ranges from 1817 to the present day. Examples of the places that have asked for knitted items from Joyce include e National Army Museum Chelsea, Museum of Army Flying Middle Wallop and the Mountain Heritage Trust Mallory Collection. Joyce and her team provided balaclavas, mu ers, ngerless mitts and jumpers for the First World movie ‘1917’. Joyce’s talks have been presented to groups ranging from local WI, TWG, the Western Front Association, and to other knitting groups. Joyce’s presentation style is both entertaining and informative. Her patterns have been used to recreate items for re-enactors, museums and private clients. Go along and hear all about the very beginning of Knitting and how it developed up until the 1900’s. Tickets are £7.50 and available from Fully Woolly in Hythe. A ‘History of Knitting’ Bespoke Fine Jewellery Designed and Created Locally @fanci nejewellery on Facebook and Instagram. e showroom is open Tuesday – Saturday with free parking outside at Unit 49, New Forest Enterprise Centre, Chapel Lane, Southampton, SO40 9LA. Nestled in New Forest Enterprise Centre you will nd a hidden gem - FANCI - a traditional ne jewellers, where their jewellery is designed and handcra ed by a team of expert jewellers on site. Set up 18 years ago, by Jeweller Chris Nash, FANCI was originally located in central Southampton before moving to the current showroom and studio near Totton. As well as their o the shelf jewellery collections, FANCI’s team of artisan jewellers also design and create bespoke jewellery, whether it is a completely new commission or remodelling of existing jewellery into something more to your liking. With a combined experience of over 100 years, they have an expert in each aspect of the process, from an Antwerp trained Diamond Microsetter to set each diamond perfectly under a microscope, to a highly skilled Bench Jeweller who has over 30 years of experience dedicated to polishing and mounting every piece. Each piece of bespoke jewellery is designed on computer and then using a 3D printer, FANCI create a prototype to ensure that the design and t are perfect before expertly hand cra ing the jewellery. If you can’t make it to the studio, they o er a complimentary concierge service and will come to you. ey also have a 3D scanner on site and can scan engagement rings within minutes, which allows the jewellers to create a wedding band to precision t without clients needing to leave their precious engagement ring behind. If you want a lasting memory of a loved one, FANCI can laser engrave a ngerprint, signature, paw print or similar onto a piece of jewellery. ey can even include a loved ones ashes within a jewellery setting of your choice. e quality of the jewellery speaks for itself, FANCI are the highest rated jewellers in Southampton on Google and have been 6 times nalists in the prestigious UK Jewellery Awards. FANCI can also help with jewellery and watch cleaning, repairs and valuations for insurance. For more information or to view some of FANCI’s latest work please visit: www.fanci.co.uk or follow Fine jewellery designed and handcrafted by FANCI
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