Page 10 • The HERALD • 5th October 2023 v F @heraldpublishing v FLAT ROOFING SPECIALISTS All Roof Repairs Tel: 023 8184 5632 Mobile: 07880 508415 Email: steve@braithwaiteroo ng.co.uk THE FLAT ROOF SPECIALIST All General Plumbing • Boiler Installations • Boiler Breakdowns • Gas Appliance Servicing • Central Heating Repairs 023 8089 9300 07917 445369 petertarr1@hotmail.co.uk Reg: 3515993 PETERTARR Gas, Plumbing & Heating 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 All aspects of Plastering & General Decorating Covered Free Quotations Fully Insured Mobile 07941 255335 Phone: 023 8089 8324 parkesij@yahoo.co.uk www.ijs4plastering.co.uk ROTARY AWARD TO LOCAL Derrick Young from Dibden Purlieu has recently received the honour of becoming a Paul Harris Fellow, awarded by Highcli e on Sea Rotary Club. Derrick received the accolade in recognition of the huge impact that he has made to the lives of young carers whilst they enjoy respite breaks at e Honeypot Children’s Charity. Young carers look a er disadvantaged family members with physical and mental impairments before going to school, each day and again on their return home. ere is little time for school learning and homework, normal social development is compromised, and they may have little opportunity to take part in a er school activities or to build friendships with others. In essence they are denied the opportunity to make happy childhood memories and build brighter futures for themselves. is is the mission of the Honeypot Children’s Charity, which provides residential respite breaks and ongoing Wrap-Round support services to young carers aged 5-12. Locally this is from Honeypot House, just outside Black eld where volunteer carpenter Derrick Young plays a critical role in creating a child-friendly and safe environment for the children to explore, play and relax with new friends. Since January 2019 Derrick has built and maintained a range of outdoor equipment both at Honeypot House and for fundraising events in the community, including an oak gazebo picnic area, benches and seating for the grounds, a Honeypot market cart for community events, as well as wooden items to sell on the cart, giant coloured pencils for outside the art studio, signposts to help the children navigate the site and updating the John Spencer, President of Highcli e on Sea Rotary Club 2022-2023, who chose e Honeypot Children’s Charity as his charity to support over the last year, commented: “I was so impressed to see all Derrick’s work at Honeypot House. He willingly provides materials and time from his own resources without recompense, seeking no acknowledgement but taking pleasure in the excellence of his work and in the children’s joy in an environment that he contributes to. This is why I felt that Highcliffe on Sea Rotary Club should recognise his contribution to the undoubted success of ‘Honeypot House’ and the Charity as a whole and award him an external Rotary Paul Harris Fellow Award.” Derrick was surprised to receive this honour and commented: “I originally joined Honeypot as an ambassador for fundraising for the Charity, which I still am, but I realised I could do things around the site which would take a lot for us to fundraise for, so I get enjoyment from both sides of my volunteering. I enjoy being involved with Honeypot because of the ethos of the Charity and the staff are so welcoming and appreciative of support. When I go to Honeypot House I love seeing the young carers playing and having fun, that’s what it’s pond dipping platform and bridge to ensure it meets Health & Safety Standards. Derrick has also project managed the interior refurbishment of bedrooms and bathrooms. is has all contributed signi cantly to the warm, friendly and creative environment that young carers enjoy supported by Honeypot’s professional staff, leading to an improved developmental outcome for the children, both physically and mentally, through learning new skills, developing social contacts, and feeling less isolated. Derrick Young with his Paul Harris Fellow Award Continued on page 11
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