Page 8 • The HERALD • 23rd April 2026 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v Services: Oak Framing, Summer Houses, Porches, Car Ports Call us today for a Free No Obligation Quote 023 8198 0182 Opening Hours Monday-Friday 9.30am to 4pm Hello@newforestoak.co.uk www.newforestoak.co.uk Decking, Pitched Roofs, Sleeper Walls, Garages, Fencing, Furniture, Gates, Mantels, Stables and more…… Romsey & Waterside Lions Donation to Romsey Family Support Group Romsey & Waterside Lions recently donated £300 to the Romsey Family Support Group to fund the purchase of a mobile phone and tablet which are to be used exclusively by the Group, thus safeguarding and restricting data to members and sta . Right: Lions Catherine and Patrick Berry presenting the cheque to Pauline Buckley, Joint Manager Free Antiques and Collectibles Valuation Day With TV’s Paul Martin If you have an antique or collectible at home and you are intrigued to know what it might be worth, take it along to the Community Centre in Milford on Sea on Tuesday 19th May, between 10.30am – 3.30pm, where TV antiques expert Paul Martin is holding a free antiques and collectibles valuation day. Well known from BBC’s Flog It and other antiques programmes, Paul has over 30 years’ experience in the industry and when he’s not lming for TV is Head of Valuations for Henry Aldridge Auction Rooms in Devizes. Paul comments: “I’ll bring the history of your items alive, talking about the makers, the social history, and the values looking at jewellery, coins, medals and watches, everyone gets to meet me and share their back story, bring as many items as you can carry! It’s very much Flog It style, giving advice and free valuations, we can also consign items to auction for you if you require.” ere is parking and refreshments available at the Community Centre, don’t worry about losing your place in the queue if you want to grab a co ee, everyone will be given a numbered ticket on arrival. Paul Martin ank you for all your recent donations of old and foreign coins for Hythe Pier Heritage Association (HPHA) another £215.17 has been raised, with more on the way soon, as another two bucket loads have recently been sent o to be sorted and exchanged. If you have any old or foreign coins or notes at home, you can donate them to the HPHA via the bucket in e Herald o ce in Hythe. Donated Coins Helping HPHA
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