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And ExxonMobil Fawley has stepped in to help them realise many of these wishes, with a huge £30,000 donation to the inspiring Cadet scheme. e Fire Cadets is a training programme run by the re service to give youngsters between the ages of 13 and 17 the opportunity to gain essential social, life, work and wellbeing skills, and develop their con dence and personal skills. Meeting for two hours a week at local re stations, they take part in re ghting drills and rst aid training – getting to grips with real re ghting equipment. ey also represent the Fire Cadets at community events and take part in fundraising activities. ey learn new skills like team work, communication and leadership while improving their health, tness and general wellbeing. Completing the programme also gains them a recognised BTECH quali cation. e contribution from ExxonMobil will help to fund the purchase of Fire Cadet uniforms as well as special protective clothing for re ghting drills and equipment for the Fire Cadets and its volunteer instructors. It will also fund the ongoing programme delivery, quali cations, activities and events they are involved in. e programme runs for 40 weeks, and there are opportunities for some to progress to become Cadet Crew and Watch Managers, where they mentor the younger Cadets for a further two years. Karen Farr, the Fire and Rescue Service’s Manager for Young People, said: “On behalf of the Service I’d like to extend a huge thank you to ExxonMobil for this generous donation. This substantial investment in our Fire Cadets become someone I can say I’m proud of.” Aimee added: “I love cadets because it challenges my skills and I enjoy it greatly. I love learning how to become a qualified firefighter and everyone makes it so that I am confident with what I am able to do and perform to the best of my ability. I used to be a shy person, but Cadets has made me much more confident and outgoing. I believe in myself now and I know I can achieve anything I set my mind to.” RichRastall, Health and SafetyManager at ExxonMobil Fawley, said: “The skills that the cadets will gain will set them up well for the future, so we are pleased to be able to help this important work with youngsters in our local communities.” programme will ensure we can continue to make a real difference to the lives of young people across our communities and the volunteers who support them.” And she shared some quotes from two of the young people involved in the programme: Kay said: “Cadets has encouraged me to stand up for myself and I have learnt how to make sure I am listened to. We have had experiences that most people won’t get the chance to have. The difference from when I started cadets to now is stark, I’ve come so far. The instructors saw potential in me and enabled me to Totton and District Probus Club e Totton and District branch of Probus is one of the few Probus Clubs in the country to welcome both ladies and gentlemen as members. Probus Clubs are for retired people to join and enjoy monthly meetings, and meet with like-minded people. ey endeavour to create a friendly atmosphere and involve members with the activities. e club is directed primarily to provide fellowship between members and the opportunity of making new acquaintance. Beach’ and ‘Medieval Monastic Gardens’ by Anna Withers. ey encourage additional activities between meetings, where members join in to visit local gardens and places of interest or joining with pre-arranged coach trips. Currently a visit to Furzey Gardens is in the planning stage. Anyone looking to spend a pleasant few hours in good company, to enjoy a very nice meal, and relaxing entertainments, please contact Tony on: 023 8086 7882, or email: tonyandpatg@gmail.com for full details. Visitors are welcome, with no obligation to become members. The Club meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at Colbury Church Rooms, Deerleap Lane, Ashurst. e programme involves a social get together, followed by a three course lunch and an informative talk. is year’s programme include talks about ‘Keep Your Hair-on’ by Alan Jones formally a reporter on Radio Solent. A Talk about the ‘Historic Involvement during the D-Day Build-up at Lepe Vic’s Flying Boat War New Forest Aviation Group (NFAG) meets monthly on the second Friday of the month at Lyndhurst Community Centre to enjoy a presentation from a speaker on all things ying (and beyond) followed by refreshments and chat with the speaker and NFAG friends. e next meeting is on Friday 10th March for their AGM followed by a talk ‘Vic’s ying Boat War’ by Richard Hodgkinson. eir next meeting will be on Friday 14th April subject to be con rmed. ey meet at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start and the meeting normally nishes 9.45pm. Admission is £2 for members and £4 for visitors. Full information is available at www.nfag.info
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