Page 80 • The HERALD •25th June 2026 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v SPORT IN THE HERALD All your cycle servicing needs for all makes and models of bikes by a qualified mechanic with over 20 years experience! Spares, accessories and good honest advice! WE ALSO SELL BIKES! JON’S BIKE REPAIR & SALES Unit 19, Glenmore Business Park, Hardley Industrial Estate, Lime Kiln Lane, Holbury SO45 2AR 023 8089 0712 EST: 2016 6th Shallow Boat Competition On Sunday 24th May Lymington & District Sea Fishing Club held its 6th Shallow Boat competition. 9 club members signed on and all caught sh consisting of bass, black bream, bull huss, conger eel, dogfish, garfish, smooth-hound wrasse and tope. All the sh were measured and weighed and returned to the sea as quickly as possible. points, 5th Charlie Nash 70 points, 6th Neil Mitchener 69 points, 7th Jack Nash 65 points, 8th Daniel White 59 points, 9th Paul Dibden 49 points. e weather continued to be gloriously warm and sunny as 48 New Forest Golf Club Seniors employed a bewildering variety of cooling devices whilst playing in an event which requires teamwork, encouragement, adaptability and good course management. e Phil Wright Trophy is a Stableford Pairs Aggregate competition played o the red tees, it is an annual competition commemorating a former member who sadly passed in 2023. Phil’s widow, Gill, plays in the competition and sponsored one of the prizes. e winners this year were Graham Wyatt and Peter Reed with a creditable 74 points. Alan with bass Ryan Results: 1st Paul Watson 155 points, 2nd Alan Mapes 145 points, 3rd Ryan Nash 81 points, 4th Ady Hulme 77 PHIL WRIGHT TROPHY Left to right: Graham Wyatt and Peter Reed 3rd Win-Sum League Competition by Colin Saunders On Wednesday 27th May Lymington & District Sea Fishing Club held its 3rd Win-Sum League competition in which 10 club members signed on, the venue was the Shingle Bank on a very warm and calm evening. Results: Zone 1: 1st Malcolm Stote 165 points, 2nd Paul Watson 124 points, 3rd Peter Chamberlain 111 points, 4th Garry Mann 62 points. Zone 2: 1st Chris Ellis 190 points, 2nd Martin Pink 186 points, 3rd Andy Hopkins 156 points, 4th Glenn Short 46 points, 5th Steve Monckton 36 points, 6th Marc Duncan 35 points. Best large round sh of 97 cm was a smooth-hound caught by Chris Ellis. Smallest sh of 23 cm was a black bream caught by Martin Pink. 3 Man Team Results 1st Team 3: Robin Lane, Martin Pink and Peter Chamberlain 297 points. 2nd Team 1: Tom Short, Chris Ellis and Garry Mann 252 points. 3rd Team 2: Glenn Short, Brian Dawkins and Malcolm Stote 211 points. 4th Team 4: Paul Watson, Steve Monckton and Colin Saunders 160 points. Chris Ellis 60TH BIRTHDAY PARTY Hythe Townswomen’s Guild meet on the second Thursday of the month, 2pm at St Andrew’s Church in Dibden Purlieu. ey recently had an interesting talk from Tools for Self Reliance about all the self-reliant projects they do for African villages. ey will be holding their 60th Birthday Party at the Boathouse in Hythe on 9th July. ere is no meeting in August but the ladies are looking forward to having A ernoon Tea at a local farm. Interest groups are running including skittles at the Ship Inn Redbridge, knit and natter, social studies group and a monthly lunch club. For more information contact Chairlady Sue Hall on: 023 8089 3412 or email: peteandsue70@btinternet. com or Secretary Elaine Windsor email: dukie9@gmail.com Monk, Marquis and Mystery The Lordshill and Lordswood Historical Society meet on the second Thursday of the month, 10.30am - 12noon in the lounge of Manston Court, Lordshill, SO16 8HF. On Thursday 9th July Geo Watts will give a talk titled ‘Monk, Marquis and Mystery’ giving an insightful, literary focused talk exploring the origins of the Gothic ction genre of the 18th century. Geo is a founder member of the Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery and a historian. No membership fees, just £2 on the door which includes tea/co ee and biscuits. ere will also be a ra e. For further information contact Chairman Bryan Norton on: 07866 348032. SUMMER CELEBRATION AT HYTHE PRIMARY SCHOOL Get ready for an a ernoon of summer fun as Hythe Primary School hosts its annual Summer Celebration on Friday 10th July, from 3pm to 6pm. Organised by the PTA, Friends of Hythe Primary School, this year’s event promises plenty of excitement for all ages, including crazy golf, a gladiator duel, games, stalls, refreshments, and much more. Thanks to the generous support of local sponsors, families and the wider community can look forward to a fun- lled a ernoon packed with entertainment. PTA chairwoman Lois Wellman said: “The Summer Celebration is one of the highlights of our school year and we’re determined to make it bigger, brighter, and more memorable than ever. We’re inviting everyone in the community to come along, join the fun, and celebrate summer with us.” All money raised from the event will go towards a new play trail for pupils at the school. Lois added: “We’d like to say a huge thank you to Lambertlux Electrical Solutions, TMT Legal Services, Specsavers and all the local businesses and community members who have supported this year’s event. Your generosity and continued support throughout the year help us continue fundraising for the benefit of the school and our children.” For more information, visit the Friends of Hythe Primary School News Facebook page. Art in Lymington Lymington Arts Group hold meetings in the McLellan Hall at Lymington Community Centre, New Street, Lymington SO41 9BQ, on the second Friday afternoon of each month (except February and August). Meetings start at 2.30pm and normally last two hours. eir next meeting is on Friday 10th July for Podi Lawrence - Portraits in Oils. Visitors are very welcome and pay £3.50. On 14th and 15th August they will be holding their Art on the Green Exhibition and a ordable art sale at Milford on Sea. Romsey Beggars Fair Romsey’s Beggars Fair team is busily planning for its next annual free summer music festival on Saturday 11th July! Now in its 32nd year, the event will feature some 150 acts across over 25 venues in, or close to, the town. Uniquely, it is run solely for and managed by the local community. Recent events have seen around 7,000 people throng through the streets with amazing feedback received from all ages. e best of local musicians will bring you an eclectic mix of folk, jazz, blues, soul, rock, bluegrass, classical and world music. Together with colourful dance displays and children’s entertainment, there is plenty of entertainment on o er. A number of town centre roads will be closed for the day; the website will have full information about access and parking nearer the time. If you have a talent, skill or just enthusiasm that could bene t the team in organising 2026’s event or would like to help out on the day, then email: volunteers@beggarsfair. org.uk for further information. You will be very welcome and no previous festival experience is necessary! Visit: www.beggarsfair.org.uk for more information.
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