Page 6 • The HERALD • 14th May 2026 v PART OF YOUR COMMUNITY FOR OVER 31 YEARS v Waterside Furnishings & Re-Upholstery 023 8020 7895 16 Marsh Parade, Hythe (Opposite Hythe Club) Est 2006 REPAIRS ANTIQUE, MODERN & MARINE REFURBISHED FURNITURE FOR SALE RE-UPHOLSTERY Kitchen & Bathroom Showroom with free design service Tel: 023 8084 3787 Email: showroom@pcbuildingsupplies.co.uk Web: www.pcbuildingsupplies.co.uk Call Richard on 07554 421544 or 023 8178 8299 PEST CONTROL All aspects of control and treatment undertaken including: Rodents, Insects, Moles, Wasps, Birds and Property Proofing Licensed waste removal of all types of waste Local Friendly Family Run Business • Fully Trained & Insured Send your news to The Herald by email: editor@herald-publishing.co.uk 143,000 Bars of Soap Arrive at New Forest for Ukraine A remarkable 143,000 bars of soap arrived at the New Forest for Ukraine (NFFU) hub in Lymington providing a powerful boost to the charity’s Soup & Soap Campaign in April. Generously donated by SoapAid, an initiative inspired by the legacy of Anita Roddick, whose vision put dignity and access to essentials at the heart of global action. Delivered free of charge, the soap is the result of a dynamic partnership between Glasgow the Caring City — led by Ross Galbraith — and Soapworks Ltd, combining compassion with manufacturing scale. SoapAid has distributed tens of millions of bars worldwide since 2002, with a clear mission: no one should su er ill health through lack of basic hygiene. Crucially, all soap is newly made — not recycled — ensuring quality, dignity, and a zero-waste approach. is latest delivery underscores the impact of joinedup local and international action — where something as simple as soap helps restore health, con dence, 2824 for children in the conflict zone. We know when we ask the communities and businesses of the New Forest, that they will always do what they can and we thank them all.” New Forest For Ukraine Charity is a Lymingtonbased, volunteer-led charity delivering humanitarian aid to those a ected by the war in Ukraine. Mobilising local people, businesses, and volunteers, it raises funds, collects essential supplies, and transports critical aid across Europe. In partnership with trusted NGOs, 70 shipments have le the UK, providing medical equipment, food, clothing, and emergency support. and hope. e arrival of this shipment at the Lymington hub will directly support local distribution e orts. Mandy Haynes, NFFU Lead & Events Co-ordinator says “This is an incredible donation and a massive boost to our ‘Soup & Soap’ campaign. Our heartfelt thanks go to both SoapAid and Glasgow the Caring City for such support – it would be amazing if we match it with 143,000 cans of soup too! Local people have been so supportive, we recently called out for chocolate bunnies for an Easter delivery and were thrilled with securing 143,000 bars of Soap donated to NFFU from SoapAid Monthly Carers Group Age Concern are pleased to o er a FREE monthly carers group held the first Wednesday of every month, 11am to 12.30pm at the Horrill Care and Wellbeing Centre o Challenger Way, SO45 5SZ. e group is open to those who care or have cared for someone to come together and chat with likeminded people.
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