Page 20 • The HERALD • 29th October 2026 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v All joinery and carpentry requirements undertaken • Bespoke wooden windows, doors and staircases • PVCu windows and doors fitted • Decking, pergolas and out buildings • Custom made wardrobes and cupboards • Fencing and gates Contact us for advice and quotes Tel 023 8066 8021• Mobile 07467 594993 fillisjoinery@outlook.com Professional quality joinery for over 25 years Local Woman Publishes First Memoir At 61 61 year old, Mary Lecarpentier, from Southampton, has recently written her rst memoir “The Invisible String.” Mary comments: “It began with an unexpected meeting at an Elvis competition in Blackpool in November 2021 and follows four extraordinary years of love, laughter, travel and adventures across the UK, Ireland and Cyprus. But ultimately the book became about much more than a relationship. When that chapter of my life ended, I realised I was also writing about losing the future I thought I had and discovering that it was possible to begin again later in life. I thought I was writing the story of us, but somewhere along the way I realised I was actually writing the story of finding me. There are painful moments in the book, but also plenty of humour and adventure. I hope it will resonate with people who have loved deeply, experienced heartbreak, or unexpectedly found themselves beginning a new chapter later in life.” Mary has also written a song, also called “ e Invisible String” inspired by the story behind the book, which was released on 2nd October, ahead of the book, which went on sale on Amazon on 22nd October. Mary Lecarpentier Glyn Herbert Edwards Glyn Herbert Edwards passed away peacefully on 28th September at Carpathia Grange Care Home. Glyn is dearly missed by his family and friends. Family History Group A small group of passionate Family historians, who love helping those who are interested in tracing their family history meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm in the back room at Soul Café, North Road, Dibden Purlieu, SO45 4PG. ey are a mixture of those who have been researching for years and those who are new to the fascinating world of family history. ere is so much more information now to be obtained online, not all of it being subscription based. If you are interested, please go along to one of their meetings. You will be made most welcome. If you would like more information email: colinjanhayter@gmail.com e next meeting will be on Tuesday 3rd November.
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