6th August 2026 • The HERALD • Page 77 v INDEPENDENT, LOCAL AND PROUD v ASK A PROFESSIONAL Mooring holders went back to the Eighties with time travel cars, walkaround RoboCop and retro games for Beaulieu River’s annual summer party. Star attraction time machines from Back to the Future, Night Rider and Ghostbusters entertained the crowd throughout the day. en guests danced into the evening with tribute band Wild Boys, who got everyone on their feet with a highenergy performance of Eighties anthems and rock classics. It was the rst party to also include a charity duck race, which sent hundreds of rubber ducks bobbing along the Beaulieu River and raised £788 for Blood Cancer UK. e summer party is a key date in the annual Beaulieu River events calendar, bringing together the Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour community to catch up over a cold drink, bite to eat and live music, while enjoying the friendly atmosphere. Harbour Master Wendy Stowe said: “We’ve had so many lovely messages from our berth and mooring holders to say how much they enjoyed the special day. Thanks to everyone who dressed in Eighties outfits to help celebrate our theme.” Marine businesses TransEurope Marinas, Parker Adams and Associated Marine Training joined the gathering, along with boatyard contractors Reynolds Marine Interior, Marine Tec and Classic Shipwright Services who showcased their work. Local community groups included the Countryside Education Trust, Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust, Wild New Forest, Hatchett Herd of Pedigree Dexters, Noble Bee, e New Forest Fruit Company, Beaulieu Estate and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary. Sue and Steve from e Boatyard Bar – who open alongside weekend popup restaurants throughout the summer – served special wines to help the celebrations. Smoke & Taco, Chef Jan, Cottage Pizzas and New Forest Fish & Shell sh provided a choice of delicious menu options. If you would like to join the Beaulieu River community and enjoy their full social calendar, please contact the harbour team for the latest berths and moorings availability: harbour.o ce@ beaulieu.co.uk or 01590 616200. Charity Fundraising Duck Race And Time Travel To The Eighties For Beaulieu River Summer Party Giant duck for the duck race at Beaulieu River summer party Barratt David Wilson Homes presents cheque to Mountbatten Hampshire and end-of-life care in homes across Southampton and large parts of Hampshire, as well as on its inpatient unit and through day services, outpatients and rehabilitation at the Frances Sheldon Centre, in West End. e charity supports more than 2,000 people each day and demand continues to grow. Most of the hospice’s funding comes from fundraising activity including donations, grants, gi s in wills, and through its charity shop network, as well as funding from the NHS, through the ICB (Integrated Care Board). Corporate Partnership Manager at Mountbatten Hampshire, Caitlyn Sherry, said: “Thanks to Barratt David Wilson Homes for helping Mountbatten Hampshire continue to deliver 24/7 end-of-life care to those people who need it. We’re really grateful for this generous donation and your support. Every penny positively impacts people dealing with death, dying and bereavement, right here in Hampshire.” Marketing Executive at Barratt David Wilson Homes Southampton Division, Tamsin Nichols, said: “Excellent palliative care is something everyone should be able to access. Mountbatten Hampshire helps patients and their loved ones experience death and bereavement with dignity, compassion and kindness. It’s a cause we are proud to support.” Mountbatten Hampshire has received a £1,500 funding boost from local housebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes. e donation is part of the leading housebuilder’s Community Fund – a dedicated nancial resource funded by the Barratt Foundation which enables the division to contribute to local charities and community projects each month. The Southampton-based charity provides 85 per cent of its palliative £1,500 Funding Boost For Mountbatten Hampshire Hospice Charity
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