v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v 13th March 2025 • The HERALD • Page 5 DECORATOR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING General Small Maintenance Works Reliable, Prompt with a High Standard of Work Fully Insured • Free Estimates NICK CROUCHER 07395 042193 MPL Roofing & Guttering Services • Fascias, Guttering, Soffits, Cladding and much more PVCu work • All roof repairs, gutters, flat roofs, chimney repairs • Moss removal 15% Discount for OAP’s Established 30 years 07742 436650 023 8087 9135 mplroofing@hotmail.com Two More Pass Outs For Calshot RNLI Calshot RNLI recently celebrated the successful pass out of two of its volunteer crew members, Ant Hole and Kyle Robbertze on the stations Atlantic 85 B Class Lifeboat. Kyle successfully passed out as Tier 1 B Class Crew Calshot RNLI volunteer crew members Ant Hole and Kyle Robbertze (Credit:RNLI/Mike Atwell) having reached the required standards in anchoring, veering, towing, mooring and berthing, locate and assist techniques, VHF radio operation as well as demonstrating a strong level of local knowledge. Ant, who is already a Helm for Calshot’s D Class Lifeboat, successfully passed out as Tier 2 B Class Crew, having previously achieved Tier 1 status. Tier 2 requirements include risk assessment, watchkeeping, hydrology and hull types, helming, helicopter operations and navigation introductions. Commenting on the achievement, Calshot RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager Mike Atwell said: “The RNLI Operational Competence Framework is designed to ensure that volunteer crew members across the 238 stations across the UK and Ireland are trained to the same rigorous standards. It is a testament to the hard work that Ant and Kyle have both put in, comprising hundreds of hours of online and practical training as well as operating on service when paged. The commitment and dedication of our volunteers ensures that we can continue to deliver life saving services across our patch.” Kyle’s next step will be to work towards Tier 2 and Ant will be progressing with his B Class Navigator training before eventually moving to the B Class Command component. WATERSIDE VETERANS COFFEE CLUB e Waterside Veterans Co ee Club is held on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 10am at Fawley Royal British Legion, Exbury Road, Black eld, SO45 1XD, with their next meeting scheduled for Saturday 15th March. All veterans, serving personnel, their families and dependents are invited to attend and enjoy the usually good humour, refreshments and occasional visiting guests. If you would like further information on this great venture please do get in touch by calling Lucy on: 07979 673343 or emailing: wvcc@btinternet.com Spring Craft Fair A Spring Cra Fair is taking place on Saturday 15th March, 10am–2pm, at Totton and Eling Community Centre. An opportunity to buy some unique Mother’s Day and Easter gi s, whilst supporting local cra ers. Penny’s Tasty Treats will be there plus tea and co ee. Entry is free and free parking is available in the Memorial Car Park.
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