Page 20 • The HERALD • 14th May 2026 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v A.M.H. Handyman Services Internal & External Painting All aspects of DIY Work • Flat Pack Assembly Power Washing: Driveways, Patios, Paths & Decking, Gutters, Fascia Boards Call or email Andy for a free estimate Tel: 07961 443623 handyandyharding@gmail.com Local and Reliable Acorn Building Contracts Ltd u Reliable, local builders offering affordable, quality workmanship u Our employees are fully qualified and fully insured u All aspects of building undertaken including extensions, structural alterations, roofing, ground works, kitchens, bathrooms, carpentry and plastering u Drawings arranged u Insurance work undertaken u Local Approved Contractor For free quotations and friendly advice please call Office: 023 8024 3336 Mobile: 07786 656865 Email: acornbuilding@gmail.com or visit our website: www.acorn-builders.co.uk You will not be disappointed S H PLASTERING Contact Sam on 07896 830160 No Job is Too Small! Local • Reliable Service Thank You To The Talented Ladies Of The Waterside Quilters Age Concern New Forest was selected as the Waterside Quilters Charity of the Year for 2025 and they presented 2 beautiful handmade quilts to them, so they could be ra ed to raise funds. One of the quilts was put on display in their Dibden Purlieu Charity Shop just before Christmas and dates of the year were sold for £1 each raising £123. In March, the Waterside Quilters presented Age Concern New Forest CEO, Teresa Blakey, with a cheque for £600, which was raised from various ra es and fundraising events. e remaining quilt will be ra ed later in the year to raise even more funds for the charity. Teresa said: “We are so thankful to the Waterside Quilters Ladies for their wonderful fundraising for Age Concern New Forest; this money will help support the local services they provide for their local older people”. She also added “It was an absolute joy to meet the ladies and see the lovely pieces of work they do at the Quilting Group”. Waterside Quilters presenting Age Concern New Forest CEO, Teresa Blakey with the cheque Le : One of the quilts donated by Waterside Quilters Free Antiques and Collectibles Valuation Day With TV’s Paul Martin If you have an antique or collectible at home and you are intrigued to know what it might be worth, take it along to the Community Centre in Milford on Sea on Tuesday 19th May, between 10.30am – 3.30pm, where TV antiques expert Paul Martin is holding a free antiques and collectibles valuation day. Well known from BBC’s Flog It and other antiques programmes, Paul has over 30 years’ experience in the industry and when he’s not lming for TV is Head of Valuations for Henry Aldridge Auction Rooms in Devizes. Paul comments: “I’ll bring the history of your items alive, talking about the makers, the social history, and the values looking at jewellery, coins, medals and watches, everyone gets to meet me and share their back story, bring as many items as you can carry! It’s very much Flog It style, giving advice and free valuations, we can also consign items to auction for you if you require.” There is parking and refreshments available at the Community Centre, don’t worry about losing your place in the queue if you want to grab a co ee, everyone will be given a numbered ticket on arrival. Paul Martin Ellie’s Walking 26 Miles for Oakhaven Ellie Preston, Senior Catering Manager at Dibden Golf Centre, will be raising money for charity by taking part in the Oakhaven Walk on 16th May. Ellie will be walking a gruelling 26 miles from Sandbanks to Lymington to raise much needed money for the hospice. If you would like to sponsor Ellie there is a sponsorship form behind the bar at the Clubhouse or to make a donation online please visit: https://www.justgiving.com/page/elliegray-3 Ellie
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