Page 66 • The HERALD • 14th July 2022 v INDEPENDENT, LOCAL AND PROUD v ANIMAL MAGIC Mobile Microchipping Service Friendly and professional service, in the comfort of your own home. Cheaper than your local vet. Call 07727 155219 Seadown Secures Great New Equine Vet Seadown Vets in Hythe are pleased to announce that they have secured excellent New Zealand vet, Francesca Nossell, to support and develop their busy New Forest hospital. Francesca (better known as Chessie) graduated from Massey University in New Zealand with Distinction in 2017. She took a job on the beautiful Kapiti Coast, an hour north of the capital Wellington, where she worked primarily with sport and pleasure horses, as well as a small ruminants, camelids and the occasional cow. It was here she developed an interest in equine dentistry and a passion for internal medicine, as well as establishing a keen interest in endocrinology, wound management, and geriatric care. Chessie moved to the UK in April 2022 and began working at Seadown Vets in early May. She is working towards attaining a CertAVP in Equine Internal Medicine and is looking forward to getting to know the clients and ponies of the New Forest. When Chessie is not working you will nd her travelling, at the gym or out hiking with her ancé James. She has le her 8 year old NZ Warmblood (aptly named Spook) back in New Zealand and is looking forward to hopefully getting the opportunity to ride in the New Forest. e team at Seadown have yet to sample her vegan Snickers Cheesecake, which they understand is pretty unbeatable! Chessie comments: “I am excited to have joined a progressive practice with a diverse range of equine patients. Seadown is a great environment where I feel I can both contribute my own knowledge and learn from other like-minded veterinarians. The team are wonderful, the Forest is beautiful, what’s not to like?!” Laura Trigg, Seadown Director and equine vet, sums it up for the whole practice commenting: “Chessie has been a great addition to our team. She has fitted in so quickly and her breadth of knowledge is fantastic. Her interests in equine dentistry and internal medicine will ensure we can continue to offer a great service to all our equine patients. I am impressed with her navigation skills around the New Forest as this can be particularly tricky having mainly trees as landmarks!!!” Francesca Nossell, otherwise known as Chessie, with a Seadown patient All owners need to think about taking simple steps to ensure their pets are happy and healthy during warm weather. Most people know that dogs should never be le in cars by themselves, even when the day is warm as opposed to hot, but it can be tempting to ignore advice if you think you won’t be gone for long. Leaving the car windows open and a bowl of water is not enough. As a dog can only cool down through its tongue and paw pads, it cannot react quickly enough to cope with the rapidly rising heat inside a car. Dogs are also vulnerable to heatstroke while out with their owners and can become overheated while out walking or exercising. A dog won’t stop enjoying itself because it is hot, so it’s up to the owner to stop the animal before it su ers. Older dogs and those with respiratory problems are particularly susceptible but it’s sensible to keep a close eye on any dog on warmer days. Signs that animals are overheating can include faster and heavier panting, and restlessness, which may include lack of coordination; they might produce more saliva than normal and have darker coloured gums than normal. Eventually their eyes may become glassy, they may start to become unresponsive, and may slip into unconsciousness. If heatstroke is suspected dogs should be taken to a cool, well-ventilated place and given water to drink. Dogs can also be cooled down with a fan or by covering them with a wet towel. Pet owners should get advice from a vet immediately if the dog does not respond promptly. HOT DOGS Flower Festival at Trinity Church Totton Trinity Church Totton are holding a Flower Festival as part of their celebration of being in their present building for 30 years, the theme is Celebrating Gods Creation. It will be held on the 15th, 16th and 17th of July. Friday - 12 noon until 5pm, Saturday - 10am till 5pm and Sunday - 2pm till 5 pm. Entrance fee of £3 per person and light refreshments will be available. Trinity Church Totton invites you to join them for their 10.30 am Sunday Morning Services. Everyone is welcome to join with them at West Totton. Table Top Sale Every 2 weeks on a Tuesday morning from 9.30am to 12noon there’s a great Table Top Sale at Cornerstone Hythe URC in New Road. ere is always a great selection of Electricals, Jewellery, Collectables, Kitchenware, Glassware, Bags, Toys, Puzzles, Brica-brac and an extensive library of Paperback Books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds go to the Cornerstone Outreach Fund supporting mission and outreach locally, in the UK and overseas. Upcoming sale is on Tuesday 19th July. Co ee, tea, and biscuits are always available in the Foyer too! National Open Gardens Scheme 2022 Every year the National Garden Scheme (NGS) gives visitors unique access to over 3,500 exceptional private gardens in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Guernsey, and raises impressive amounts of money for nursing and health charities through admissions, teas and cake. We have recently taken delivery of the Hampshire NGS guides at e Herald O ce, there are a lot of gardens open across the county in July, August and September. ere are a few gardens opening locally including Fairweather’s Agapanthus Open Days at their Hilltop Nursery on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July. Pop into e Herald O ce to grab a guide or visit the NGS website for more information: ngs.org.uk Discovery Day Abbotswood Area for Nature Conservation (ANC), located adjacent to the new Abbotswood development, located in Romsey (SU364228) will be holding a Discovery Day on Sunday 24th July, from 10am until 12noon, meet at balancing ponds at bottom of Lawes Walk. is will be followed with a Bat Walk on Friday 30th September from 7.15pm to 8.30pm, meet at the Community Centre. Abbotswood ANC has been designated primarily due to the presence of great crested newts, a European protected species. e site contains a host of interesting habitats, including wetlands, ancient semi-natural woodland and grassland. ese support a wealth of wildlife including birds, mammals such as bats, and insects, including butter ies and dragon ies. e site also boasts 14 veteran oak trees, estimated to be over 300 years old and each a home to hundreds of other species, making them a hugely important part of the site. AbbotswoodConservationVolunteers are a local group working in Abbotswood Area of Nature Conservation, Romsey. Contact: community&leisure@testvalley.gov. uk
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