Herald - Issue 418

Page 4 • The HERALD • 27th January 2022 v SEND ALL YOUR LOCAL NEWS TO THE HERALD v New Forest Scaffolding All aspects of scaffolding undertaken • Extensions • Chimneys • Re-Roofing • New Builds etc For a friendly, local, reliable service and a free quotation Telephone: 07734 476855 www.newforestscaffolding.co.uk Full Liability Insurance Lychette Cottage, Roughdown, Blackfield SO45 1XG We offer a Full Range of Carpentry and Building Services: • Full Design Service • Garage and Loft Conversions • Extensions • Fitted Kitchens and Bathrooms • Brickwork • Flat Roofs • Conservatories • PVCu Windows • Decking • Fencing, Pergolas and Gates D&G CARPENTRY & BUILDING Over 25 years experience, so for a fast and friendly service with free estimates call on 07767 833227 or 023 8089 9371 The Square, Fawley, Southampton SO45 1DD T: 023 8112 3112 E: office@zebra-ltd.co.uk All Plumbing Works Undertaken Full Bathroom Installation Toilet Fix from £75 Fully Insured Free Quotes No Job Too Big or Too Small PLUMBING & BATHROOMS SMARTIES PARENT & TODDLER GROUP Local Holbury resident Bob Rhodes has received Royal recognition for his exceptional dedication in supporting young people to complete their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE). Bob’s passion for DofE was sparked when he joined Hardley School Youth Club back in 1973 and has since gone on to run the DofE in Hampshire as an expedition and assessor for a staggering 48 years, enabling young people to take on challenges, discover new skills and passions and develop their con dence, resilience and self-belief. Bob is one of a small group of volunteers to receive a personal letter of commendation from HRH The that it is impossible to name all the individuals who have supported me in organising expeditions and managing the DofE; all of whom have made my time enjoyable. By far the greatest number to thank are the young people who bring joy in varying amounts whilst out on the hills.” e challenge of DofE broadens horizons, raises aspirations, and gives courage for the future. e DofE’s CEO Ruth Marvel said: “If young people are the heart of our organisation, volunteers are the lungs, breathing life into our programmes, changing the lives of young people so that they have the confidence and resilience to deal with whatever life might have in store. At a time when so many young people are facing unprecedented challenges, DofE volunteers are instrumental in helping them to regain a sense of purpose, possibility and control over their futures. Thank you to everyone in the DofE volunteer family who has helped support so many young people through the most difficult of times.” For more information about The Duke of Edinburgh Award visit: www.dofe.org Holbury Volunteer Receives Royal Recognition achievements of young people undertaking the DofE. For the end of the final day of a Gold qualifying expedition in the Cevennes, an additional needs team of 7, including two with mobility challenges, chose the ascent of Mont Loziere. The final push to the top was considered to be too steep for the young woman with MS who was given the option by the trailing supervisors, of a contour path to the finish. Sat at the top of Mont Loziere, I waited and watched the team appear and start the climb. It was emotional to see, after a small gap, the 7th team member appear too. No easy option taken. What an achievement for them all.” Bob can’t express how grateful he is to everyone that has supported him, saying: “So many people make up the DofE family Gold Award Presentation in 2008 at St James’s Palace where Bob met HRH Prince Philip Earl of Wessex – a DofE Trustee – and a special commemorative coin marking the life and legacy of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, the DofE’s patron. Bob, who has also run the Calshot Youth Ski Club since 1978, said: “ There is one highlight for me that encompasses the extraordinary Bob assessing in Nepal on one of his many expeditions Your Donations Made It! All those who donated to the Wessex Rotary Christmas Shoebox Appeal last year will be delighted to see how they brightened up the lives of disadvantaged children especially those in orphanages, special schools and refugee camps in Albania, Romania and Moldova. Hythe & Waterside Rotary, who played their part in ensuring local donations were delivered to the regional collection depot, have received the rst pictures back from Rotary colleagues in Korce, Albania which show the delight on the childrens’ faces as they open their boxes of gi s. If you would like to know more about this very worthwhile project or how you might get involved next Christmas, please contact: 023 8181 8187. The children receiving their Christmas Shoeboxes e Parent & Toddler Group, Smarties, meet every Monday morning , during term time, at St John’s Hall, Hythe and are currently looking for two more volunteers to join in the fun! During each session the toddlers have various activities such as cra ing or baking followed by snacks and drinks. Each week they nish with singing time. e session also gives time for parents to chat and make new friends. If you are interested and would like to see what they do then please contact Chris Stares on: 023 8089 3379 for more information.