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6J . S . PLUMBING , BATHROOMS & PROPERTY SERVICESPLUMBING• General Maintenance & Repairs • Cloakrooms • Showers • Baths • Full Bathroom Installations • Aqua Panel InstallationPROPERTY SERVICES• Tiling • Laminate Flooring & Luxury Vinyl • Painting & Decorating • FencingTel: 02392 552978 Mob: 07756 476486email: jschoultz333@gmail.comLOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWSThorngate Pantomime & Variety CompanyThe company had kept the people of Gosport and surrounding areas entertained with variety shows, musicals and pantomimes for 65 years this year. We are now underway with rehearsals for our “Halloween Spooktacular” show to be staged at the Thorgate Theatre, Bury Road, Gosport, PO12 3PX on Saturday October 18th and Sunday October 19th 2025 and details of performance times and tickets prices will be published next month. We have also been invited by Montserrat Events to perform at the Lee Victory Festival they are organising on Daedalus Airfield from 19th to 21st September 2025 as part of the VE/VJ day celebrations and details of our performance times will be available in due course. With this busy schedule ahead we are seeking to recruit new performers and backstage crew to enable us to continue our long tradition of local show businesses. In particular we need sound and lighting technicians and front of house staff but equally singers, dancers and actors would be made most welcome, along with musicians, magicians, comedians and jugglers! We also have vacant committee positions for secretary and publicity roles too. We meet every Thursday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in the Thorngate Theatre, so if you are interested and aged 18 years or over, please phone us on 07835 275557 and leave a message or email thorngatepavco@gmail.com for more information.Stubbington Baptist Church-Jay Close PO14 3TA - What’s on; A warm welcome awaits you; SUNDAYS – Morning Service with Sunday School -10am TUESDAYS; 1.15pm. Baby and Toddler Group- lovely, carpeted area with lots to do! (Term time only). Evening Life Group Weekly - 7.00pm. WEDNESDAYS; 1st in month – U3A Gardening group. THURSDAY – Snack ‘n’ Chat (Light meal) 1st in month 12.30 £3.00. Donations welcome - 3rd July 2025 THURSDAY 17th July Coffee and Cake 10.30am. THURSDAY 24TH JULY 10.30-13.00 Special All Age Fun morning for children and grown-ups of all ages. Craft, Puzzles and Games – Table Tennis, includes lunch. Please book on 07775687767. For information – douglasfleming612@gmail.com Our premises are available to hire for a variety of events, ring Douglas on number above. Thank you
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8MATTS~BLINDSBEST PRICES – BEST SERVICE Vertical – Woods – Roller – Venetian – Intu Conservatory Blinds – Perfect Fit – Romans & more FREE Matt Office: 02392 581441 Mobile: 07833053759 Email: mattsblinds@hotmail.comLOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWSInterior & Exterior DecoratingAll domestic, commercial & industrial decorating undertakenMatthew CliftDecorating ServicesFully Qualified Experienced Professionalt: 023 9378 3958 m: 07581 037157matt.clift@hotmail.co.ukCrofton W.I. Will be holding their July meeting at the Baptist Church, Jay Close, Stubbington on 9th July at 2.00pm. All are welcome.
9BRICKWORK AND BUILDING CONTRACTORSExtensions • Alterations • Garages • Cavity Trays • Roofs• Walls • Patios • Repointing • Block Paving • Free EstimatesLee-on-the-Solent: 023 9255 6183 • Mobile: 07786 541436www.mjquigleybuilders.co.uk Email: mjquigleybuilders@gmail.comM. J. QUIGLEYPIANO LESSONS, SINGING AND THEORY OF MUSICAny Age, Any Stage, Beginners Welcome. Call MARLENE PURDY LEE-ON-THE-SOLENT (023) 9255 3551Mobile Ear Wax Micro Suction RemovalCall now for details: 07350 877206Mobile Ear Wax Micro Suction RemovalHaving diculty hearing?Micro Suction Wax Removalfor better hearing and cleaner earsIn the comfort of your own homeCompetitive Rates Professional & Friendly ServiceHampshire Media Group, Unit 1 Viceroy Court, Bedford Road, Peterseld, Hampshire, GU32 3LJ01730 260746 | design@hampshiremediagroup.co.uk | www.hampshiremediagroup.co.ukARTWORK PROOF© PROOF
10A PROPERTY SERVICESAll building work and property maintenance work undertaken. Extensions, Loft Conversions, Renovations. Plastering, Brickwork, Fences repaired or replaced,Softs, Fascias & Gutters renewed. Repointing. No job too small.Specialist Kitchen & Bedroom tting service - Fully Qualied - All Your Carpenty NeedsPlease ring Andy for all of your property maintenance & improvement needs.FAST PROMPT RELIABLE SERVICE. For a free No obligation quote call nowMobile: 07795 282733 Evenings: 01329 6626329 FARM EDGE ROAD, HILL HEAD, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE PO14 2BULOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWSCat & Kitten RescueWe are currently waiting for confirmation of our usual tombola stall at the Stubbington Fayre on Monday August 25th, so would like items suitable as prizes for men, woman, boys and girls along with unwanted gift bags and wrapping paper please. For our weekly fund raising sales, we would like shoes, bags, good clean clothes, costume jewellery, any cat orientated things and any other small saleable items. On a daily basis, we always need wet and dry cat food, cat milk, cat litter, old flannels and tea towels for cleaning and clean single and double duvets, duvet covers and blankets, towels and throws for bedding. We are also appealing for any unwanted soft cat beds please. We are unable to take pillows and cushions as our waste company charge us to dispose of these. If you prefer to make a donation towards our ever increasing vet bills (cheques MUST be made payable to THE GROVE VETS please) or if you have any loose change to spare, this would also be very much appreciated as every penny really does count. All donations can be taken to our drop off point the front door of 6 Sanross Close, Hillhead, PO14 3NH. BUT WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT, THIS CAN ONLY BE DONE ON WEDNESDAYS 3PM TO 4PM. Please phone Cynthia on 01329 661238 to make alternative arrangements for dropping off/collecting donations. For any other information about our rescue, please phone Sandra on 023 8066 1965. Finally this month our most grateful thanks go to Susan and Ann in Fareham, Karen, Diane, Sylvia Cattrall, Dina Marriott, Lesley and Mr & Mrs Saville and also to Ms C Ratzer for her generous donation when she collected her missing photo’s! We were so relieved you were reunited with them! It is not always possible to thank everyone personally but our furries really do appreciate all your support.Solent Art SocietyWe are holding our summer art and craft exhibition at the Royal British Legion shop, 155 High Street, Lee-on-Solent. 10am to 5pm daily from Saturday 16th to Monday 25th August 2025. A wide selection of paintings, prints, cards, crafts and jewellery will be on sale. Free entry, all are welcome.
11Warren Residential Lodge Ltd.Lee-on-the-SolentP R O F E S S I O N A L 2 4 H O U R C A R E Purpose built, single storey in beautiful setting in two acres. Single Rooms, long & short stay. Registered with H.C.C.Telephone: 02392 552810email: management@warrenresidentiallodge.co.ukLOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS Lee Hub Independent Community Library I would like to start by thanking the Gosport Rotary Club for their generous donation of £1540.41. This donation allows us to change our fluorescent lighting to energy saving LED lights which will help us reduce our energy bills at a time of seemingly ever-increasing costs. We have upgraded our broadband package to a ‘Gigafast’ service which has made a significant improvement to our internet connection and the WiFi available in the Hub. Our thanks go out to Nigel and Tyler at Solent Computers for their advice and help in setting up this new service. Consequently, we have decided to offer basic IT workshops to those who might feel a little isolated by technology. Will Sugden from the 'Citizens Advice Bureau’ is going to run FREE IT workshops in the Hub on four successive Thursdays in July between 2pm and 4pm: Thursday 10th July - Understanding your device. Thursday 17th July - Using Email. Thursday 24th July - Internet Safety. Thursday 31st July - Social Media If you would like to make use of one of the 10 spaces available (we have 10 laptop computers to loan out for the workshops), please contact the Hub and get your name on the list. We are still looking for more volunteers who can spare 3.5 hours per week to run the reception and operate our till for one shift so that we can keep this essential community project open. So, if you would like to know more about becoming a volunteer, please pop into the Hub and speak to one of the ‘on duty’ volunteers for more information. If you like homemade scones and cakes along with a fresh cup of tea or coffee and a catch up with like-minded folk. Please remember to visit us on Saturdays (10:00 to 13:30) at our community cafe. The cakes are really very good!Stubbington Belles WIWe are a small, friendly group who meet on the 2nd Monday of the month at The Crofton Club, Titchfield Lane, from 1.30-3.30pm. We have a variety of speakers giving us talks or demonstrations on a wide range of topics, as well as a regular lunch club and coffee morning. We also arrange an annual minibus day trip and visits to local open gardens. Pal Hayre, Mayor of Fareham, will be joining us on Monday 14 July to talk about her journey to becoming Mayor. You are welcome to come along and give us a try - please contact stubbingtonbellessec@hampshirewi.org.uk for more information.
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14LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS Lee-on-the-Solent Voluntary Care Group (Charity No: 1084239)To request our transport services please telephone 07807 267630. Your call will be answered and dealt with by one of our friendly co-ordinators. If there should be no answer, your call will automatically be saved on our telephone, and a co-ordinator will return your call as soon as possible. Would you like to join us? Just a few hours of your time will make a difference to our residents in Lee. We have a dedicated team of volunteers, but we are always looking for more help either on a regular or occasional basis to cover holidays. We welcome telephone driver co-ordinators working from home on a rota basis, drivers to transport our residents to medical appointments, and also for the Monday Lunch Club at St Faith's Church, Lee-on-the-Solent; the Lunch Club is on a rota basis so you will not be required every week. Mileage allowance is paid for all drivers. If you would like to volunteer please either email us at leevcg@gmail.com or telephone Sandra on 07766 463974. We have been helping Lee residents since 1969 and would very much like to continue with this essential service.Lee Players Don’t miss our July production - an interactive murder mystery entitled ‘Dying to Meet You’ at the Crofton Hall Theatre, Crofton Community Centre, Stubbington, PO14 2PP, on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th July. Doors open 7:00pm, curtain 7:30pm. Tickets £10.00 from our box office 01329 662128 or Crofton Community Centre. Seating will be at tables and you are welcome to bring your own refreshments. Three elderly ladies join the ‘Twilight Dating Agency’ looking for romance. Solve the heinous crime to win a prize. Please, book early to avoid disappointment.Members Meet for Lunch the Last Wednesday of each Month The Crofton Probus Club is the British version of an international organisation for social contact of retired and semi-retired professional/businessmen. As such Crofton Probus Club may well be the social outlet for you. Our Probus Club meet in the bar at Lee-on-the-Solent Golf Club at 12:00 for 12:30 for lunch. In June “Other-halves” joined members for lunch, followed by a presentation on the magnificent pre-war entertainment Tower at Lee on-the-Solent (Demolished 1970s). Why not come along to a trial meeting before joining? New members are always welcome. For further information contact the club secretary on Mobile Phone: 07508711299 or email: morton.wouter@gmail.comDonations for Tools with a MissionThank you to all who have contacted the Lee Horticultural Society or visited the Society’s Trading Hut in Holly Bank to deposit their old tools for all trades. The response over the past 11 years in support of Tools for Self-Reliance has been wonderful. We are now taking tools to support Tools with a Mission see website www.twam.uk and look for the ‘tools wanted list. The LHS Trading Hut is now open. Donations can be made on Thursday and Sunday from 10am to 12 noon and will accept any Donations of Tools and any working electrical items. Once again, many thanks for your support.
15We now specialise in 30 day dry aged beef from our onsite drying cabinet for the ultimate quality steaks including • T-bone • Ribeye • Sirloin • Rump • Fillet and for the carnivores a 16oz Tomahawk (perfect for sharing)N. A GriffithsQUALITY BUTCHERSEST. 1992BBQ Packs - Mix n Match3 for £10.00Sausages • Rump Steak • Chicken Fillets • Ribs • Pork Chops • Diced Pork • Chicken • Pork Steaks • Flavoured Chicken (subject to availability)Telephone Orders Welcome131 High Street, Lee-on-the-SolentTel: 023 9255 0117SummerSummerBBQ BBQ SpecialsSpecialsNEW INPiri Piri Kangaroo Burgers
16LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWSLee Horticultural Society (LHS)Our Society has been at the heart of the local community for over 76 years, and we have over 200 members. Please ensure that you have renewed your membership. We also welcome new members of all ages to join us, including those from allotments. Annual Membership for new members is only £5 per household for which you receive the Show Schedule and six newsletters a year. The LHS holds two Flower and Vegetable Shows a year, the Summer Show 2025 will be held on Saturday 28th June and the Autumn Show on Saturday 6th September. Both are held at Lee Community Centre, Lee-on-the-Solent. We do not expect an exceptional standard for show entries; many people are surprised at getting a “placed” entry at their first time of entering. There are many classes to enter apart from flowers and vegetables. You can also enter Homecraft comprising knitting, cakes, jams & chutneys, knitting and crochet, flower arrangements and hanging baskets etc. There are also classes for children. We hold Social Evenings with guest speakers. Members can make use of the LHS Trading Hut in Holly Bank where discounted horticultural supplies are sold. We also take unwanted tools which are refurbished by Tools with a Mission and sent to locations where they can be of benefit. We take any trade tools & any working electrical items. The Trading Hut opens on a Sunday & Thursday morning 10am to 12 Noon. It you are interested in joining please contact the Membership Secretary Maggie Corke on 02392 551205 for more information.Lee-on-the-Solent Bowling ClubThe summer outdoor season is now well under way with league matches and individual competitions right up from club to national level. Our recent "Come & Try Day" saw a very good turnout which resulted in new members being signed up. Our trip to Southampton to play a friendly against Southampton Old Green saw a match of two halves. At the halfway stage we were leading overall by 10 shots but unfortunately we succumbed to the pressure of the home team and eventually lost the match by 14 shots. We did, however, win on one rink and drew on another which made our journey worthwhile. By the time that you read this we will have played, weather permitting, an internal match of Ladies versus Gentlemen which is in aid of our President's charity Rowans Hospice. Around 80 members will be involved both on and off the green to help raise money for this very worthwhile charity. Apart from all our own matches our rink is in great demand to host prestigious matches. The month of August will be very busy as we are hosting the Portsmouth & District semi-finals and final on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August starting at 9.30am. On Sunday 10th August we will be hosting the Gosport & Fareham President's match. This is where we provide six mixed rinks to play against six rinks selected from other local clubs and this match will start at 2.30pm. Then on Saturday 16th August we will be hosting the semi-finals of the Rowland Cup at 10.00am & then at 2.00pm. Why not pop along and see for yourself what lawn bowls is all about. We can be located in the service road behind the library.
17HVR CUSTOMSHVR GARAGESMOTs | Servicing | Repairs All Makes and Models catered for.0333 3585 999 hvrgroup.co.uk Specialists in VW’s, we also cover many other makes and models in the full or part conversion of camper vans, kombi vans and caddy’s. We manufacture and design custom built camper interiors for Volkswagens and other makes. With 3 sites in the local area, all of our Garages are high ranking members of ‘The Good Garage Scheme’ and ‘Checkatrade’. Our Garages provide onsite MOT testing. Mon - Fri: 8.30 - 5.30 Sat: 8.30 - 12.30CARS AND VANS ALWAYS IN STOCK FOR SALE! Specialising in transporters and small low mileage cars. (The cars are ideal for first time drivers.)Solent Airport MOTs • Elkins Motors • Locks Heath Garage0333 3585 999 (Option 3)Full & Part Conversions VW Transporters, Campers, Kombi’s and Caddy’sFREE COLLECTION & DELIVERY SERVICEHVR Customs, Lee on the Solent PO13 9FXVISIT US AT HVRGROUP.CO.UK FOR MORE INFORMATION OF OUR SERVICES AND OUR LOCATION MAPS.
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19• UPVC Windows• UPVC Doors• Composite Doors• We also do repairs.• We replace sealed units• Facia & GutteringP.J.FrenchWindows& DoorsTel: Pete 07715 341757 Tel: Martin 07426 803714www.pjfrench.co.ukLOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWSLee Councillors UpdateHanging Baskets along Lee Seafront: Great news, the Baskets will now be extended all the way along the seafront to Ross House. This coupled with the Daffodil bulbs the Lee Residents are going to plant on the Headlands will bring a spot of colour to the area. Lee Tennis Courts: Following complaints to the Lee Councillors and their actions, the Tennis Courts are going to have new nets and posts as well as the court lines repainted. If you want something doing, contact your Councillors. Grass Cutting: At last, again due to complaints to Councillors they have started grass cutting in Lee. It is long overdue. Alver Valley Tower Slide: Due to vandalism, the slide is out of use. Some persons started a fire but thanks to the actions of the Fire Brigade from Gosport, who responded very quickly, damage was limited. As the slide is strong plastic it may take some time for the contractors to replace the tubes. We will let you know the cost of this vandalism when we can. Councillors Surgery and meet your Councillors: Lee West and County: Stevyn, Dan and Graham will be outside the Lee Methodist Church in the High Street on Saturday 5th July from 0930-1100am to meet and discuss any of your concerns. Lee East and County: Graham is holding a surgery at Lee Community Centre, Twyford Drive on Monday 14th July from 7-8pm, where no doubt Angela, Dan and Stevyn and others will pop in. If you have any queries, come along. We may not have all the answers for you on the night, but we will get them to you. Contact us if you have any queries, concerns etc. Our details are below: Cllr Graham Burgess Graham.burgess@gosport.gov.uk 02392 552177 Graham.burgess@hants.gov.uk 07770 592 478 Cllr Stevyn Ricketts Cllr.Stevyn.ricketts@gosport.gov.uk 07739 144 973 Cllr Dan Hayes Cllr.Dan.hayes@gosport.gov.uk 07837 022 462St Edmunds (Crofton Old Church)Services are at 9.30am every Sunday. The 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month is Holy Communion (BCP) and the 2nd and 4th Sunday is Morning Service. Coffee is served after the Morning Services. The Church will also be open to visitors and for private prayer on 18th July between 10.00am and 12 noon. We look forward to seeing you then.
20A.L. BAKERCARPENTER & JOINERDoors or Locks Stuck? Need Fixing or Replacing?IMPROVING THE HOME WITH . . .• Kitchens• Wardrobes• Furniture• Windows• Conservatories• Porches• Loft Conversion• Sot & Fascia• General WoodworkPhone: (023) 9220 0730ALL WORK GUARANTEED SENSIBLE PRICESLOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS Gosport Jazz Club Wednesday 2nd July, Harry Strutters Hot Seven, with Marlene Hill are appearing at Gosport Jazz Club, - Booking please by Sunday 30th 023 9242 9302 or gjcreserve@gmail.com. 8pm-10.30pm. Guests £12.Please note, Card payment only at the bar, GJC cash or card. Wednesday 16th July, Gosport Jazz Club AGM- NO BAND tonight. Wednesday 30th July, Chris Walker’s Pedigree Chums are appearing at Gosport Jazz Club. All events are held at Gosport & Fareham Rugby Football Club, Dolphin Crescent, Gosport PO12 2HE - Booking please by Sunday 27th 023 9242 9302 or gjcreserve@gmail.com. 8pm-10.30pm. Guests £12. Please note, Card payment only at the bar, GJC cash or card.Fareham Philharmonic Choir Cake, Raffle and Soul! Saturday 5th July 2-5pm. Come and Sing with Fareham Philharmonic Choir. Fareham URC Church, Osborn Road, Fareham, PO16 7DG Join us for an afternoon of singing light and enjoyable pieces by Gershwin, Gilbert and Sullivan, Bill Withers along with cake! Music provided. Tickets £10 available here: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EXFV
21LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWSLee ICANGO Reg. Charity 1135358 "Your local community transport"Website - www.leeicango.org.uk Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/LEEICANGOOur accessible minibuses enable local community and interest groups; youth groups; housing schemes; retirement and care home residents, to access affordable transport for trips and outings. Our volunteer drivers are MIDAS trained. In June we supported the WI to Poppy Factory Richmond; MU to Chichester Canal; CSPA to Petworth House; Parkinson Society Amberley; and WI to Longstock. In July we are supporting the Lee Art Group on a trip to Arundel Wetlands; Trefoil Guides to the 17th Century Village; Parkinsons Group to Hayling Island Railway; Lee & Gosport Scouts to their summer camps; Robinson Court to the Milestones Museum; DAHG to Turweston; LVCG Lunch Club to the White Swan; Russell Churcher Court to the Wheelhouse. Lee ICANGO is a gift aid registered charity, and our essential funds come purely from mileage charges, donations, grants and legacies. Support our fundraising via the Gosport Community Lottery https://www.gosportcommunitylottery.co.uk/support/lee-icango-community-transport or whilst you shop online via Easy fundraising https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/lee-icango-community-transport/ or donate via https://www.givey.com/leeicango RECYCLE YOUR INK CARTRIDGES at - Lee Press - Lee Bookshop - St. Faith's Church, to raise essential funds for our charity. VOLUNTEER MINIBUS DRIVERS REQUIRED If you can spare some time to help as a volunteer minibus driver please get in touch, your commitment is flexible. MiDAS training available. If your community group wish to organise a trip or outing in 2025 please get in touch - For information and details about how to book a minibus, please telephone Liz on 07787 292 666, or email icangolee@outlook.comLee-on-the-Solent Methodist Church - Preachers for July 2025 6th Local Arrangement, 13th Reverend Pauline Crispin (Holy Communion) 20th Reverend Bill Stillwell, 27th Reverend Les Judd.
22SOLENT FUNERAL SERVICESFUNERAL DIRECTORS AND MEMORIAL CONSULTANTS 24 HOUR SERVICE PRIVATE CHAPEL OF REST82-84 High Street, Lee-on-the-SolentPO13 9DA Tel: (023) 9271 7039 Fax: (023) 9255 1391DIGNITY FUNERAL PLANS109 Stoke Road, Gosport, PO12 1LR Tel/Fax: (023) 9258 7741Email: solent.lee@dignityfunerals.co.ukLOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWSCouncillor Kirsten Bradley Summer is flying by and July already. Lots to look forward to this month with just a few dates to mention from my calendar. Rhythm & March Festival, Fort Brockhurst Wednesday 2nd, Sunrise Party in the Park 5th and 6th, Free entry at Walpole Park. GAFIRS Emergency Service Day, 20th July and National Coastwatch Institution Open Day, 26th July. Good News! Gosport Council is investing £75k on providing new sports & play equipment on the site of the former skateboard park in Lee which had to be closed for safety reasons. A facility to cater for teens with great equipment like a ninja trail and exercise equipment. Watch this space. Don’t forget the Lee Mini Markets on the first Saturday of the month, Gosport High Street Bespoke Markets on the last Saturday of the month. Visit the wonderful Hovercraft Museum as well as the many other wonderful museums we have in Gosport. Many are run and staffed by volunteers. I have had an extremely busy few months in my role as Mayor of Gosport and I am very proud to meet the often-unsung heroes of our town who dedicate their time for free to help others. Of course, please do contact me in the usual way if I can help with any local concerns. Email cllrkirsten@outlook.com, Phone 07920484163, Facebook Messenger Lee East Focus and pop in to say hi at my usual councillor surgery Friday 18th July 2pm-3.30 at Lee Hub Community Library. If would like to invite me along in my capacity as Mayor, please contact casey.wheeler@gosport.gov.uk who will gladly organise through the diary. I will also be looking to raise lots of money towards my chosen charities so please visit the Facebook page, Mayor of Gosport and see how you can support me to support them.Lee-on-the-Solent Methodist Church – Friendship Café Coffee and chat, meet up with friends, old and new. 10am to 12:00 Thursday and Saturday. Tea, Fruit Tea, coffee, chocolate or squash - only £1.50. Cake sale on the first Saturday of each month. Everyone welcome at the Methodist Church Hall, High St, Lee on the Solent. Call in for a chat or contact Margaret on 07766 711583 or 023 9255 3400.
23The Advertiser ClassifiedsThe August Advertiser - Last Copy DateAugust Advertiser - LAST COPY DATE for this issue by is NOON, Friday 18th July 2025. Every effort will be made to include items received before this date. ACCEPTANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE INCLUSION. News items and advertising enquiries welcome. WHERE POSSIBLE CAN YOU SEND NEWS ITEMS AS PLAIN TEXT AND NOT ATTACHMENTS. LEE PRESS THE PRINTERS, Unit 56, Innovation Centre, Merlin House, 4 Meteor Way, Lee-on-the-Solent PO13 9FU. Tel: (023) 9255 0262. Email: advertiser@leepress.comLOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWS - LOCAL NEWSLawn Mowing, Hedge Cung and Shed Felt Replacement. No job too small. Friendly and reliable. Please contact Gary for a FREE QUOTE on 01329 668460 or 07812 704626.G.D.A Garden MaintenanceAdverse 30 Words here for £13.00 plus VATTIDE TABLE – Lee-on-the-Solent (Daytime High Water)JULY 2025: 1-1659. 2-1739. 3-1824. 4-1918. 5-0753. 6-0905. 7-1010. 8-1105. 9-1150. 10-1228. 11-1304. 12-1338. 13-1414. 14-1454. 15-1537. 16-1624. 17-17114. 18-1807. 19-1908. 20-0738. 21-0851. 22-1003. 23-1107. 24-1201. 25-1248. 26-1333. 27-1419. 28-1503. 29-1543. 30-1617. 31-1649. AUGUST 2025: 1-1722. 2-1804. 3-1900. 4-0817. 5-0946. 6-1046. 7-1129.FOR GUIDANCE ONLY. These times are correct to the best of our knowledge, but for your personal safety, always independently verify. (E&OE)Evening Colour Pencil Presentation with Helen CarterLee-on-the-Solent Art Group invite you to an evening with Helen Carter on Tuesday 8th July. Based in Winchester, Helen Carter is a full-time colour pencil artist specialising in highly detailed photo-realism of colourful and often complex subjects. Focussing on everyday nature, bright intricate florals are a firm favourite, but her love of light, form and tricky textures can be seenthroughout her gallery. As a late returnee to art, Helen rekindled her love of drawing when she left her job to care for her husband. Though drawing is her main focus, Helen's creativity extends to many mediums. She is a respected Artist Ambassador for Derwent, producing work in a range of styles to suit their needs and is featured on the new Inktense Pencil packaging. She is the author of the Colour Pencil Clinic, a monthly blog and teacher of a variety of mediums online and in person. Find out more at www.helencarterartist.com or Facebook/Instagram @helencarterartist Non-members are very welcomed, a small charge of £5 will be required on entry. To be held at the Methodist Church Hall, Lee-on-the-Solent High Street, PO13 9HY from 7:30 to 9:30pm.
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