2nd April 2015 • The HERALD - Page 51 Yours Faithfully... New Forest Funerals GOING PUBLIC New Forest Funerals has recently opened in The Square, Fawley, by Mandie Pidgley and Martin Masters. Both have worked for large Funeral Directors and are now proud to offer Waterside’s only truly Independent Funeral Directors and monumental masons. New Forest Funerals premises at Fawley Whatever your individual requirements from the simplest funeral to the most elaborate, you can be assured of a professional, open and honest service at New Forest Funerals, with a personal relationship right from the start; the person who answers the telephone or greets you at the office, will be the person with you throughout all the necessary arrangements leading up to the funeral, and at any time afterwards. The commitment to continuity of care is not only based on their long experience in the funeral profession, but also personal experience of suffering bereavement, and realising the importance of this fundamental requirement. Mandie has worked in the funeral industry since 2007, and has become well known and respected for her dedicated funeral arrangements. Her passion for serving local families has led to the formation of New Forest Funerals, and believes that un hindered by corporate policies, she can offer the personal service that people deserve at the most difficult time. Her local knowledge and working relationships with clergy and Civil celebrants allows her to offer a truly independent and dedicated service centred on care and continuity. Martin began his career in the funeral profession in 1991, and holds the Professional Diploma in funeral directing and management, and is a member of The Chartered Institute of Management. Having served with HM Forces, Martin has dealt with a number of Military repatriations and service funerals, and taken part in the planning of and rehearsals for State funerals. His experience has seen him supporting a number of local and national funeral directors providing practical and consultancy assistance. by Eddie Boon, Minister, Cornerstone Church Hythe May I take this opportunity to wish all the readers of The Herald, a very happy Easter. I used to lead a church in an industrial town in Lancashire and historically there was a tradition of Easter clothes where, in the midst of a hard life and a fair amount of poverty, it was the time of year when a new set of clothes were bought for the children and these were proudly worn by hundreds of children during walks of witness of Good Friday. This might seem like a different world to us now but the open air is a good place to be, especially in a beautiful place like the Waterside. Maybe this Easter you will come to one of the local events planned in our community, or attend the various Good Friday open air services on the Waterside. I believe that the good news of Easter is public truth that can transform people and communities if it is not allowed to be privatized and restricted to private lives. There is an old Easter hymn called ‘There is a green hill” which reminds us that the events of the first Easter happened in public, outside the city wall in a place of humiliation and disgrace. However, in that place can be found hope, new life and salvation. Youth Café The Dibden Youth Cafe opens on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, between 3.30pm and 5pm at St. Andrew’s Church Centre, Beaulieu Road for anyone in school Year 7 to 13. The café has FREE wifi, so go along and chill out on the Xbox Kinect or Wii, chat with mates, or do your homework. Best of all come along and try the fab chocolate bar ‘shakeaways’ for just £1.30! EASTER CELEBRATIONS 5th April Family Worship Service 9am Coffee, drinks, homemade cakes and Simnel cake from 10.30am Please come and join us at WESTSIDE CHURCH Totton & Eling Community Centre, SO40 3AP Contact: 023 8066 6258 You are invited to BETHANY GOSPEL HALL Rollestone Road, Holbury EASTER SUNDAY FAMILY SERVICE 10.50AM Then Every Sunday, 6.20pm GOSPEL MEETING followed by refreshments • Everyone Welcome 023 8089 2153 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v