27th August 2026 • The HERALD • Page 31 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v Call for a FREE Quotation 023 8084 0257 www.gasworks.co.uk Visit our showroom at 299 Shirley Road, Southampton SO15 3HU Fireplaces and Surrounds Gas and Electric Fires Full Installation Service Service and Maintenance MEETING ALL YOUR GLASS AND MIRROR NEEDS • Glass cut to size • Mirrors made to measure • Broken glass repaired • Misted up or broken double-glazed units replaced • Glass table tops • Heat-resistant glass for woodburners 75 Rumbridge Street, Totton Tel: (023) 8086 3074 TOTTON GLASS FLAT ROOFING SPECIALISTS All Roof Repairs Tel: 023 8184 5632 Mobile: 07880 508415 Email: steve@braithwaiteroo ng.co.uk THE FLAT ROOF SPECIALIST The next Herald is out on 17th September Society, treasurer of the Commoners’ Defence Association and a long-serving Verderer, his commitment and service have helped shape the future of commoning for generations to come. Richard Deakin comments: “Winning the Commoning Champion Award means a great deal to me. It’s incredibly rewarding to know that the time and effort I’ve put in has been recognised, and that it’s helping, in some small way, to support the future of both commoning and the New Forest. That kind of encouragement gives you the motivation to keep going.” Alison Barnes, CEO of the New Forest National Park Authority said: “The New Forest Awards are an opportunity to celebrate the people, businesses and organisations whose dedication helps make this National Park such a special place. Protecting and enhancing the New Forest takes the efforts of an entire Team New Forest, from Commoners and farmers to conservationists, volunteers, community groups and local businesses. The quality of nominations this year was exceptional, and our winners represent some of the very best examples of commitment, innovation and care for the Forest. Congratulations to all of our winners and highly commended recipients and thank you to everyone who works so hard to support the future of the New Forest.” Tim Bamford, Regional Director of CLA South East, said: “The New Forest is home to an extraordinary range of people, businesses and organisations whose dedication helps keep this special place thriving. The CLA is proud to support the New Forest Awards and celebrate those who make such a positive New Forest Awards 2026 winners. From left: Sarah Jordan (Moore Barlow), Alison Barnes (New Forest NPA chief executive), Tim Bamford (regional director of CLA South East), Mary Davies (New Forest NPA deputy chair), Mike and Sarah Alexander (The Farmers Butcher), Stephen Morgan (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for DEFRA), Christine Atkinson, Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire and New Forest 2026 Show president Nigel Atkinson, Elycia Farnish (Young Farmer winner), Richard Deakin (Commoning Champion winner), Brice Stratford (New Forest Marque chair), Gemma Hobbs (Young Environmental Champion winner), Richard Channell (Farming and Nature Champion winner), Jonny Burrell and Laura Stainton-Burrell (Sustainability Champion winners) (Credit: New Forest NPA) New Forest Champions Crowned In 2026 Awards contribution to the landscape, rural economy and local communities. This year’s nominations showed an impressive breadth of talent, innovation and commitment, making the judges’ task no easy one. Many congratulations to all of the winners and those who were highly commended by the judges, and thank you to everyone who took the time to enter or nominate someone deserving of recognition. We would also like to thank our event partners, Moore Barlow, for their continued support of these Awards.” is year’s highly commended were: • Young Farmer: Lewis Potter from Calmore • Best Supporter of Local Produce: Hockey’s Farm Shop in Fordingbridge • Sustainability Champion: Pondhead Conservation Trust in Lyndhurst • Commoning Champion: Gilly Jones from Holbury Continued from page 30
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