Page 24 • The HERALD • 6th August 2026 v INDEPENDENT, LOCAL AND PROUD v Next Level Scaffolding Ash 07702 082961 Next Level Scaffolding Josh 07896 883508 ashcarroll@nextlevel-ltd.co.uk 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 Internal & External Decorating Wallpapering & Dustless Sanding FULLY INSURED PROFESSIONAL PAINTER & DECORATOR MARK 1 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Support Hythe & Dibden Community Centre from The Trustees of the Hythe and Dibden Community Centre e Trustees of the Hythe and Dibden Community Centre were sad to learn recently of a church in Southampton having to give up running the local Community Centre due to lack of funds. ey fear that Hythe and Dibden Community Centre could be on the same road to demise, due to failing funds. e current building was opened in 2002, yet many people in the community when asked seem unaware of its existence. To help with visibility, the Centre has acquired donations to put additional signs on the end of the building in the Jones Lane Car Park, but many people think that it is part of Hythe School. e Trustees need to raise money to replace one of the boilers, to keep their patrons warm during the winter months; any support with this aim would be greatly appreciated. e Community Association was formed in 1973 and by 1984 had met its objective of providing a Community Centre for the people of Hythe and Dibden. At that time the building was a modular building formerly used by Esso Chemical company. It was o cially opened on 2nd April 1984. By 1997 enough funds had been raised to replace the main body of the Community Centre and the new building was opened in June 2002. Time has moved on and Hythe itself is very fortunate to have so many public spaces to hire, perhaps it is time to call it a day with the Community Centre, but what a result a er so much toil and sweat from a small group of people to keep it going. e Centre relies on public support, if you are planning and D on second oor with li access • Commercial Suite E (available for hire at time of printing) • Commercial Suite F occupied by Diabetic Eye Screening • Kitchen and cafe facilities, toilets including disabled. A hearing loop for hard of hearing. How can you help? It would be appreciated if the local community could join the Hythe & Dibden Community Association at a cost of £5 a year, January to December. Volunteers are also need to help at the Centre. If you would like to discuss any matter, regarding the Centre, Chris White, chairman of Trustees is on duty on a Thursday, she would be pleased to see you. Otherwise usually on duty is Malcolm Parkes. e trustees comment: “We hope that the residents of Hythe and Dibden will continue to want to have a Community Centre, and will get behind us with their support. Your support would be greatly appreciated.” to organise a group activity, such as a children’s birthday party, why not hire one of the large halls so the children can let of steam? A kitchen is on hand to prepare food, conditions do apply, but is available with discussion. If you run a small business and would like to hire a room for an hour or so for a meeting the Community Centre can accommodate you. Facilities available at Hythe & Dibden Community Centre: • Large Halls 1 and 2 Ground Floor with Room G • Meeting/Activity Rooms C Hythe and Dibden Community Centre Model Railway Exhibition – Save The Date! Marchwood Modellers are holding a Model Railway Exhibition on Saturday 5th September, 10am–4pm, at Marchwood Village Hall (SO40 4SX). ere will be 10+ layouts, trade and refreshments. e exhibition is in aid of the Hampshire and IOW Air Ambulance, entry is £7 Adults, £2 Child, or a Family (2+2) is £17. For more information visit: www.marchwoodmodellers.com or email: marchwoodmodellers@hotmail.com
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