Page 36 • The HERALD • 23rd April 2026 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v 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 DO YOU NEED SOME LINES FOR YOUR CAR PARK? I HAVE THE PERFECT SOLUTION FOR ANY SURFACE CONTACT MARK TO DISCUSS YOUR REQUIREMENTS 01425 652226 • m.barry1@btconnect.com PRODUCT MARKINGS Sun, Strength, and Success: The Hythe Village Fete Returns! from Dawn Bowman, Hythe Village Fete Dust o your picnic blankets and get ready to ex those muscles! Preparations are o cially in high gear for the highly anticipated Hythe Village Fete, returning to the Ewart Recreation Ground on Monday 25th May, 10am – 4pm (approx). Building on the record-breaking success of last year, the 2026 fete promises a high-energy celebration of everything that makes our Waterside community special. While we’ve got our ngers (and toes) crossed for blue skies, the entertainment line up is guaranteed to shine regardless. What’s On the Menu? From traditional charm to high-octane competition, there is something for everyone: • Live Music and Entertainment: Local talent taking the stage all a ernoon. • The Grand Raffle: Your chance to win big with prizes donated by generous local businesses. • Artisan Village: Browse a huge variety of local cra stalls and support vital charity partners. • Foodie Heaven: A wide selection of food and drink stalls to keep you fuelled. • Family Classics: Traditional fete games that o er nostalgia for the adults and thrills for the kids. NEW FOR 2026: Who is the Waterside’s Strongest? is year, we are turning up the heat. We are thrilled to announce a brandnew partnership with Next Generation Personal Training to host the rstever Hythe & Waterside Strongest Person Competition. Whether you’re competing for the title or cheering from the side-lines, this test of grit and power is set to be the talk of the town. Supporting Our Own e fete remains a true “by the community, for the community” event. It is organised entirely by dedicated volunteers from Hythe & Beaulieu Guiding, e Handy Trust, and Hythe & Dibden Cricket Club. “Every penny raised is split directly between these three groups, providing essential funds to support our local youth and community services,” says the organising committee. “By coming along, you aren’t just having a great day out—you’re investing in Hythe’s future.” Get Involved! We are still looking for a few more pieces of the puzzle to make this the best year yet. Are you a local maker, a talented performer, or a business with a ra e prize to donate? Stallholders & Performers: We want to hear from you! Message us on Facebook: facebook.com/ HytheVillageFete or email: hythefete@ gmail.com SUNBEAM STAN! A fascinating evening was had by members of Hythe & Waterside (H&W) Rotary and their guests when Ian Stan eld, Senior Engineer from the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, went along to their March speaker evening. Widely known as Stan, he gave a fascinating talk detailing the ongoing restoration of the Sunbeam 1000hp land speed record vehicle. Stan also told of plans to take it back to America to be shown at Pebble Beach and return to Daytona for the 100-year anniversary in March 2027. e Sunbeam 1000hp was driven by Sir Henry Segrave and in 1927 it was the rst car to reach 200 miles an hour. Its two 22.5 litre engines each produced 435bhp but have not run for over half a century due to corrosion attacking the internal workings. Stan and his team of engineers at the National Motor Museum are now working to preserve the vehicle for Stan with Hythe & Waterside Rotary President Ian Wheeler Stan working on the project at Beaulieu future generations with the Daytona anniversary as their goal. A er the talk H&W Rotary were delighted to make a donation to the restoration fund and wished the project every success. ‘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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