v THE HERALD - OUR 32ND YEAR - 1994-2026 v 27th August 2026 • The HERALD • Page 23 ABOUT US Our roofers are the best in the business and are ready to give your roof a full and completely FREE inspection Free Estimates • Fully Insured • Quality Service Tel: 023 8194 0878 • Mobile: 07710 464093 Email: mark@markparsonsdecorating.co.uk Web: www.markparsonsdecorating.co.uk Interior & Exterior Painting & Decorating Services 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 Local Taxi Driver Sets Up Own Business school runs, Rachel can help. Rachel’s Taxi also o ers airport and station transfers and can drop you o at the Cruise Terminals in Southampton. Long distance journeys are o ered 7 days a week. To book with Rachel’s Taxi call, text or WhatsApp: 07526 093 590, email: rachelstaxiholbury@ gmail.com or contact Rachel via the Rachel’s Taxi Facebook page. Rachel with her taxi Rachel Ford has been driving taxis in the local area for over 14 years. She’s now decided to take the plunge and set up her own business - Rachel’s Taxi. Based in Holbury, Rachel’s Taxi covers all of the Waterside o ering both local runs and long distance journeys. Rachel’s Taxi has space for 4 passengers or 1 wheelchair passenger plus 3 passengers, both cash and cards are accepted. Rachel is friendly, reliable and experienced with a good knowledge of both the local area and all major airports and docks. You can book local runs Monday – Friday during the daytime with Rachel’s Taxi, whether it’s a trip to the shops, a medical appointment or Steamship Shieldhall proudly led the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race eet into Portsmouth Harbour on Saturday 25th July as the yachts completed their epic 47,000-mile circumnavigation of the globe a er almost eleven months at sea. Having met the returning yachts o the Solent Forts, Shieldhall was given the honour of leading the spectacular Parade of Sail into Portsmouth Harbour, accompanied by two tugboats creating dramatic water displays. Guests on board enjoyed a unique front-row view of the emotional homecoming as crews crossed the nish line of one of the world’s toughest endurance challenges. As one of Britain’s nest operational heritage steamships, Shieldhall was invited to lead the returning Clipper eet in recognition of her status as a agship of Britain’s maritime heritage. Shieldhall Chairman Martin Phipps said: “Huge congratulations to every skipper and crew member. Completing a race of this scale is an extraordinary achievement requiring determination, teamwork and resilience over almost a year at sea. Everyone on board Shieldhall was honoured to play a small part in welcoming the fleet home and celebrating this remarkable accomplishment.” After the emotional Clipper homecoming, guests remained on board to enjoy front-row views of the spectacular SailGP racing o Portsmouth before Shieldhall returned to Southampton later that evening. For details of all Shieldhall’s sailings and tickets visit: www.ss-shieldhall. co.uk or contact the Ticket Manager on: 023 8155 0242 or email: tickets@ ss-shieldhall.co.uk Shieldhall proudly leading the Clipper Fleet’s Parade of Sail into Portsmouth Harbour Steamship Shieldhall Leads Returning Clipper Fleet Home Following Round The World Yacht Race ‘Chat About’ Social Club Join Hythe Library on Wednesday mornings 10am to 12noon to meet and socialise with new friends who are also retired. Feel free to take along existing friends or get to know their regulars and enjoy a free hot drink and maybe even a biscuit. No need to book, they look forward to seeing you there.
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