Page 26 • The HERALD • 8th January 2026 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v PolarPlastics PVC-U SPECIALIST IN: l WINDOWS l DOORS l CONSERVATORIES l FASCIAS l CLADDING l GUTTERING l GLASS UNITS l WINDOW REPAIRS l FENCING & GATES www.polarplastics.co.uk Email: sales@polarplastics.co.uk l Open 6 Days a Week l No Hard Sale Family Business l 10 Year Insurance Backed Guarantee Registered Company 10 HOLBURY PRECINCT, HOLBURY DROVE, HOLBURY TEL: (023) 8089 9611 All aspects of Plastering & General Decorating Covered Free Quotations Fully Insured Mobile 07941 255335 Phone: 023 8089 8324 parkesij@yahoo.co.uk www.ijs4plastering.co.uk ELECTRICIAN/HANDYMAN FULLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN (30YRS EXPERIENCE) • Mains Upgrades • Testing • Extra/Replacement Points/Lights • Outside Lighting • Sockets • Ponds • BT/TV Points • Ethernet Points • CCTV • Fire/Intruder Alarms • Basic Plumbing Repairs • Outside Taps • Showers • Heating Problems • Blinds/Poles Fixed • Flatpacks • Loft Work Boarding, Tidying etc ALL OTHER DOMESTIC WORK CONSIDERED Call Mick on 07738 166453 or email: michaelshelley80@googlemail.com New Year, New Term, New Hobby? Try Waterside Art Group! Waterside Art Group starts its new term on Tuesday 13th January. Open to all abilities, the Group meets weekly and welcomes anyone who enjoys making art, or who wants to try a new pastime and explore their artistic potential. Nicola, who discovered the Group last year, explains why she joined: “One of the great things about Waterside Art Group is being around like-minded people, and being inspired by the sheer creativity and individuality of each of the members. The Group is incredibly supportive and welcoming; it wasn’t long before I felt right at home. As someone who changes their art style and preferred medium on a weekly basis, I’ve found the Group to be a good place to experiment and get really useful feedback. Of course, there’s a beneficial social element, too, like the pre-Christmas do in December!” As well as the regular meetings, the Group organises occasional demonstration evenings and workshops. e most recent of these events was a workshop using so pastels. Nicola was among those who were keen to attend the workshop. “It was a great way to try a new medium for art, without the expense of buying everything new! I learnt tips and techniques that I can use in any medium, not just soft pastel; as I’m still experimenting with my art style, this was amazing. And the one-to-one guidance from the professional tutor was second to none.” Waterside Art Group’s next meeting is Tuesday 13th January, 7pm to 9pm, at Hythe and Dibden Community Centre in Brinton Lane, o Jones Lane, Hythe SO45 6DU. Membership costs just £65 a year, which gives members the chance to attend weekly meetings and to show and sell their artwork at the summer exhibition. Or, for those not wanting to commit to a whole year, they can attend occasional meetings as a non-member for £5 a session (but they won’t have the option to enter the exhibition). You’re welcome to go along on a Tuesday evening for a free “taster” session. For further details about the Group and its programme, visit: www.watersideartgroup.co.uk or email: secretary@watersideartgroup.co.uk A Waterside Art Group winter workshop Local Rotary and Inner Wheel Christmas Trees Hythe & Waterside Rotary (H&W) along with Hythe & District Inner Wheel decorated and donated Christmas trees for the 2025 Hythe 2000 Charity Christmas Tree Festival. H&W Rotary President, Ian Wheeler said “We love to support this festival each year. The church looks stunning when all the trees are on display and the money raised is shared equally between Hythe 2000 (who support three local projects, Smarties, IT 4 All and a Schools support project), and St John’s Church”. Christine Wheeler of Hythe & District Inner Wheel with H&W Rotarian husband Ian Wheeler with their Christmas trees
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