Page 58 • The HERALD • 16th July 2026 v THE NEXT HERALD IS OUT ON 6TH AUGUST v ANIMAL MAGIC Victoria: 07503 813594 Daniel: 07584 534818 SELF SERVICE DOG WASH No Appointment Necessary Forestsidegrooming.co.uk 189 Long Lane, SO45 2PA HELPING GUIDE DOG PUPPIES FIND THEIR CONFIDENCE – ONE REV AT A TIME Sammy Miller MBE was delighted to welcome 8 puppies from the sight loss charity Guide Dogs for a training session at the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum in June o ering them a unique opportunity to build con dence around the sights, smells and sounds of motorcycles. ese young dogs, currently being cared for by volunteer Puppy Raisers before they start their formal guide dog training, are introduced to a variety of environments as part of their development. e Museum provided an ideal setting, where controlled exposure to engines, movement and visitors helps to prepare them for real-world situations. Under careful supervision the puppies can gradually become accustomed to the distinctive sounds and activity associated with motorcycles – experiences that will support them in becoming calm, reliable guide dogs in the future. For guide dogs working alongside people with visual impairment, an unexpected fright from a passing bike can be dangerous. at is why early, gentle exposure to motorbikes is an essential part of a guide dog puppy’s socialisation. Sammy Miller MBE is proud to support such meaningful work, and to play a small part in helping these remarkable animals on their journey to changing lives. e guide dog puppies also paid a visit to Sammy’s Pit Stop cafe, where they continued their important ‘settling’ training, calmly experiencing a busy, welcoming environment alongside visitors and the gentle hum of activity. A er a very successful session, Guide Dog Puppy Development Advisor Leanne said that they would love to visit again when the next intake is ready for this speci c training. Motorcyclists can play a vital role as volunteer Puppy Raisers, helping puppies get used to bikes safely at home – supported by a Guide Dogs Puppy Development Advisor. Sammy and Leanne would like to thank the motorcyclists who rode around the car park helping to acclimatise the puppies to the noise and smells of their bikes. Find out more information about how to become a Puppy Raiser: www.guidedogs.org.uk/ puppyraising Training Guide Dog’s at Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum A big thank you for the recent donations to Barry’s Farm in Frost Lane, £219.17 has been transferred to the Farm’s Mole Valley account to go towards food and supplies for the animals. If you would like to make a cash donation to help with the upkeep of the animals, you can pop it in the pot in e Herald o ce. Alternatively online donations can be made via the GoFundMe page: www.gofundme.com/f/barry-the-farmer-frost-lane Cards featuring the animals at Barry’s Farm, past and present, by local artist Christine Jones, are on sale in e Herald o ce, £2 cash, with proceeds from the sales going to the Farm. Thank You From Barry’s Farm Scarecrow Trail and Festival Hythe’s Scarecrow Trail is taking place again this September. Local residents, groups and businesses are invited to enter a scarecrow for the trail, with prizes awarded to the best scarecrows. For details of how to enter, visit the Hythe Scarecrow Festival Facebook page. e Scarecrow Trail will run from 5th–13th September, with trail maps available to buy nearer the time. Saturday 12th September will be the Scarecrow Festival – a family fun day culminating in the presentation of the best scarecrow awards. e event, organised by Waterside Mortgages, will once again be raising funds for Hythe Alive and the Fire ghters Charity. Discovery Day at Tadburn Meadows Tadburn Meadows Local Nature Reserve, located in Romsey (SU367214) will be holding a Discovery Day on Tuesday 28th July, from 10am to 12noon at Tadburn Meadows. Meet at the entrance to the reserve at Eight Acres. Tadburn Meadows Local Nature Reserve is hidden amongst the houses and covers almost 12 acres and provides a home for a variety of Britain’s best loved wildlife and some nationally threatened species. e site boasts a variety of habitats, from a stream more characteristic of the New Forest to wet woodland and grassland. Tadburn Conservation Volunteers are a local group working on Tadburn Meadows Local Nature Reserve, Romsey. Contact: tadburn.meadows@ gmail.com DISCOVERY DAY AT ABBOTSWOOD Abbotswood Local Nature Reserve (LNR), located in Romsey (SU364228) will be holding a Discovery Day on Saturday 29th July from 10am-12noon. Abbotswood LNR, located adjacent to the Abbotswood development, has been designated primarily due to the presence of great crested newts, a European protected species. e site contains a host of interesting habitats, including wetlands, ancient semi-natural woodland and grassland. ese support a wealth of wildlife. e site also boasts veteran oak trees, estimated to be over 300 years old and each a home to hundreds of other species, making them a hugely important part of the site. Wilder Romsey is a local conservation group working in and around Romsey. For more information, visit: www.romseytc.org.uk/wilderromsey.html
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