v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v Page 72 • The HERALD • 6th August 2026 ASK A PROFESSIONAL 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 YATES & CO Chartered Accountants Specialists in providing accounting and taxation advice to small businesses and individuals Contact: Colin Yates A.C.A. Telephone: (023) 8086 1550 E-mail: enquiries@yatesco.co.uk Personal and Friendly Service ANCASTA’S SUMMER BLAST BRINGS YACHT OWNERS TOGETHER TO RAISE THOUSANDS FOR THE ELLEN MACARTHUR CANCER TRUST Ancasta’s Summer Blast customer boating event has raised over £6000 for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, adding to their long-standing partnership, while bringing together owners, friends and families for a memorable weekend on and o the water. Held from 27th – 28th June at Lymington Town Sailing Club, the two-day event welcomed more than 100 members of Ancasta’s growing owner community onboard a eet of sailing yachts, catamarans and motor boats. e eet included strong representation of the leading brands distributed by Ancasta in the UK, including Beneteau Sail, Beneteau Power, Lagoon Catamarans and Prestige Motor Yachts. e weekend also marked the o cial launch of Ancasta’s new partnership with Goslings Rum, with guests enjoying the Bermudian producer’s signature Dark ‘n Stormy® cocktails throughout the event. “We were delighted to see so many of our owners join us onboard their yachts and enjoy a fantastic weekend together on the water,” says Stuart Brotherton, Sales Director at Ancasta. “Designed as a relaxed social gathering, the Summer Blast highlights our commitment to supporting customers long after they take ownership of their yacht. Buying a boat with Ancasta may seem like the end of the journey, but in reality it is the beginning of a new adventure and membership of a thriving boating community. Creating opportunities for owners to connect with likeminded boaters, share experiences and build lasting friendships is an important part of what we do.” e event programme included informal racing on the Solent for sailing yacht owners, welcome drinks, Ancasta Summer Blast fleet alongside in Lymington thanks to the generosity of long-term supporter, Peter A. Norrie (PAN). Peter has always been inspired by the creator of Peter Pan, J. M. Barrie, who gi ed all his royalties to the Great Ormond Street Hospital for children. Peter similarly has supported the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust over many years, and been inspired by Ellen’s own ambition and drive to support the young cancer survivors’ journey back to normal life. Competition was erce during a lively auction at the event, which featured a range of generously donated prizes. Jade Beasley from the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust says: “Ancasta has been an active supporter of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust and the work we do to inspire young people living through and beyond cancer for many years. This auction is another wonderful example of the generosity of the Ancasta team, their customers and partners. Without this continued support, we would be unable to help as many young people as we do today.” Ancasta’s support for the Trust extends beyond fundraising events. For every new sailing boat sold, the company contributes to a sailing adventure with the Trust for one young person. Stuart adds: “Everyone at Ancasta is incredibly proud to support the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust and the lifechanging work it delivers. I would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who donated auction prizes, including Gusbourne, Chewton Glen, Stephen Lees, Aspinal of London, Ashling Park, Gill and Henry Lloyd. We sincerely hope the funds raised during the weekend will help the Trust continue to increase the number of young people it can support and introduce to the freedom, confidence and sense of possibility that time on the water can provide.” an evening barbecue, live music and a charity auction in support of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust. Representatives from the Trust attended onboard its new Beneteau Oceanis 47, Peter Pan. e yacht has been made possible
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