Herald - Issue 423

v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v 12th May 2022 • The HERALD • Page 5 MP Guttering & Roofing Services • Fascias, Guttering, Soffits, Cladding and much more PVCu work • All roof repairs, gutters, flat roofs, chimney repairs • Moss removal 15% Discount for OAP’s Established 30 years 07730 377114 023 8087 9135 mpgutteringservices@outlook.com DECORATOR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING General Small Maintenance Works Reliable, Prompt with a High Standard of Work Fully Insured • Free Estimates NICK CROUCHER 023 8084 8154 or 07594 582194 length of the UK, one day. It is believed that this will be the rst time, such a journey on horseback has been made by a vet riding solo and Kate promises to share her veterinary insights into the well-being of her horse (and herself) along the way via her facebook page: facebook.com/gbvettrek Kate is hoping to raise money for national charity Pets As erapy who strive to ensure that everyone, no matter their circumstances, has access to the companionship of an animal to improve their own health and well-being. Her second charity is Vetlife, a charity that is close to her heart, that provide a helpline, along with nancial and health support to the veterinary profession which sadly has one of the highest suicide rates of the professions. Kate and her sta were supported through a di cult time by the charity in recent years and she would like to raise funds so that they can continue to help others in need. Kate comments: “The recent pandemic has made me realise ‘life is short’, it’s easy to get wrapped up in work, and forget the importance of ‘living’. I’ve been so busy having my head down that I forgot to look up and I’ve suddenly found that I am 50 years young! How did that happen? But by coincidence I now also have the most beautiful Palomino horse that I bred myself and who would be a perfect companion for my riding adventure of a lifetime and to help me to raise much needed funds for two very special charities.” To nd out more about Kate’s challenge visit her website: vettrek.uk or if you would like to sponsor Kate please visit her Just Giving page: justgiving.com/team/ gbvettrek LOCAL VET STARTS 1,300 MILE SOLO CHALLENGE ON HORSEBACK Continued from front page Walk for Hope is Back! Wessex Cancer Trust’s fundraiser ‘Walk for Hope’ is back this year at a brand new venue, Royal Victoria Country Park. Walk for Hope is a lovely occasion to celebrate those who have survived cancer, inspire those recently diagnosed and support local families in your community. Enjoy the walk with friends, family, colleagues or even your four-legged friends, who are welcome too! You can take in the River Hamble scenery while completing one of the new ve or ten mile routes on Sunday 3rd July at 9am. Registration is £20 for adults and £15 for children under 16 with a suggested target to raise £100 for Wessex Cancer Trust. Wessex Cancer Trust believes that there should be help and support available to everyone living with cancer, when and where they need it. To register for Walk for Hope or to nd out more information visit: www.wessexcancer.org.uk/event/walk-for- hope-2022