Page 60 • The HERALD • 8th January 2026 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v ASK A PROFESSIONAL Sanders Design SERVICES LTD BUILDING PLANS AND DETAILED DRAWING SERVICE Complete professional service for extensions, conversions, new houses and commercial projects • Computer Aided Design Drawings • Free Initial Visit and Quotation 95 Cedar Road, Hythe, Southampton SO45 3PX Tel: 023 8020 7195 Email: info@sandersdesignservices.co.uk Web: www.sandersdesignservices.co.uk Helen Sparks Mortgages & Financial Services Offering professional advice since 1985 Mortgages Residential Life Time Equity Release Buy to Let – first time landlords Property Portfolios Help to Buy Insurance Buildings & Contents Insurance Life Assurance Critical Illness Income Protection YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS This firm usually charges a fee for mortgage advice. The amount of the fee will depend upon your circumstances and will be discussed and agreed with you at the earliest opportunity. Some forms of buy to let mortgage are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. 023 8084 4108 enquiries@helensparks.com Helen Goodall T/A Helen Sparks Mortgages & Financial Services is an appointed representative of PRIMIS Mortgage Network, a trading name of First Complete Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority Barratt David Wilson Homes Team Hike The New Forest And Raise £2,000 for Charity A team of four from Barratt David Wilson Homes Southampton Division have laced up their hiking boots to take on a 22km trek through the New Forest for a local charity. Aimee Kidwell, Amanda Scott, Mel Brunsdon and Boris Ho from Barratt raised a total of £2,000 collectively for Abby’s Heroes, thanks to matched funds from Barratt which supports colleagues towards fundraising e orts. In December the team set o bright and early from Roundhill Campsite in Brockenhurst at 8am and completed the hike at 1pm on the same day, despite wintery and rainy conditions. Based in Southampton, Abby’s Heroes provides children, teenagers, young adults and their families across the south coast of England who are a ected by childhood cancer and bereavement with nancial and practical support. e hike is one of many charity projects Barratt David Wilson Homes dedicates time and funds to as part of its commitment to giving back to the communities it builds within. Marketing Manager at Barratt David Wilson Homes Southampton Division Megan Hamlyn said: “This is a super The team at the end of their walk for Abby’s Heroes effort from the Barratt team. They’ve done a fantastic job fundraising for an inspiring local charity. As much as we can, we want to help local charity projects and initiatives make a positive difference in the area. Congratulations to the team for their dedication and hard work!” Harbour Master’s Beaulieu River Patrol Boat Is New Investment For Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour In the latest investment in Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour, a Harbour Master’s RIB has been purchased to give improved access to all reaches of the Beaulieu River. The Highfield RIB has been named Snipe and, with a 150hp Honda engine, will be used by the yacht harbour team to carry out routine checks, patrols and maintenance, as well as respond to emergency incidents. Harbour Master Wendy Stowe said: “We’re excited by the purchase of a more powerful RIB, which will provide improved access along the full length of the river. It will be a huge asset to our team.” e seven-metre RIB, with ‘Harbour Master’ branding, will also be a more visible presence on the Beaulieu River as the team goes about its daily tasks. See the RIB in action here: youtu.be/ f2BYGqnQysM The recent purchase follows completion of the yacht harbour’s £2m redevelopment of its boatshed, creating stunning waterfront o ces, meeting rooms and workshop bays. Personal tours are being o ered of the impressive new facilities, which o er businesses the opportunity to relocate to the award-winning south coast marina. Lettings include parking, a communal kitchen, electricity, Wi-Fi and airconditioning, with meeting rooms available to hire by the day or halfday. Businesses can also access a secure leased line share for guaranteed internet speeds. For more details see: For o ces: www.carterjonas.co.uk/ commercial-property/to-rent/ beaulieu-hampshire/20018445 For workshops: www.carterjonas. co.uk/commercial-property/to-rent/ beaulieu-hampshire/20018446 Boatyard Operative Chris Wilson in the Harbour Master’s RIB A new marina shop, chandlery and reception with café also recently opened, providing quality food and drink, newly designed gi ranges and boating supplies. To arrange a tour of the new facilities, call the harbour team on 01590 616200 or email: harbour.office@ beaulieu.co.uk. For more details visit: www. beaulieuriver.co.uk
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