v EMAIL: editor@herald-publishing.co.uk v 7th December 2023 • The HERALD • Page 49 Health, Beauty & Wellbeing The Waterside Physiotherapy & Osteopathy Clinic www.thewatersideclinic.co.uk Jon Eyres and Associates • NECK AND BACK PAIN • PREGNANCY RELATED PAIN • ACUPUNCTURE • ARTHRITIC PAIN • ALL SPORTS INJURIES • SHOULDER/ARM PAIN Treatment by Chartered Physiotherapists and Registered Osteopaths Registered with all major health insurers and HCPC Tel: 023 8020 7764 First Floor, South Street Centre, Hythe, Southampton SO45 6EB CHIROPODY/PODIATRY 07895 691290 Kerry Grassick BSc (Hons) Podiatry MRCPod KG PODIATRY First Floor, South Street Shopping Centre, Hythe SO45 6EB * LIFT ACCESS * Email: kerrythepodiatrist@gmail.com professional counselling, massage and Reiki. Some days I just popped in for a cup of tea and a chat. Everyone there is compassionate and kind. They’re so caring; the best people I’ve ever met. Someone is always there with a cup of tea and a biscuit, and I always leave with the most wonderful feeling. When my check-up loomed, they supported me again, and then celebrated with me when I got the all-clear. I have another three years of check-ups ahead and I know they will be there for me when I need them, whatever is ahead of me. My children have got their Mum back Whenever I need support, I know I can just drop in and someone will be there. I don’t know where I’d be without Wessex Cancer Support. Because of them, my children have got their Mum back and I feel ready to rebuild my life. As Christmas comes around again, I’ve been reflecting on how much cancer has changed my outlook on life. When I was poorly, friends gave me gifts, but all I wanted was time. It’s the most precious gift we have, and I didn’t know if I would be here to see my children enjoy Christmas or their birthdays. The team at Wessex Cancer Support has given me the gifts of their time, compassion and kindness. With their support, I can look forward again so we’re planning to go abroad in 2024 to create lasting memories.” Wessex Cancer Support relies on donations to provide free and local emotional support to anyone a ected by cancer in Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. Clients may have cancer themselves, be adjusting to life a er cancer, supporting someone with cancer, or be bereaved. rough its four cancer support centres, it provides a drop-in service, professional counselling, complementary therapies, activities, support groups and courses. It also runs weekly drop-in sessions in Andover, and is developing new online services, enabling local people to access support in the way that suits them best. With your help, Wessex Cancer Support can be there for anyone who needs them. A donation of just £40 will pay for someone to have a session with a quali ed complementary therapist. To make a donation, you can visit: www.wessexcancer.org.uk Christmas is About the Presence, Not the Presents Continued from page 48 ROVING RAMBLERS If you like to walk, go along and join Roving Ramblers for their twice monthly walks. ey meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, starting at 10am for a 2 to 2½ hour walk. Walks are open to everyone and are a good opportunity to meet new friends, take a friend along or even take your dog with you to enjoy the walk. eir next walks take place: Wednesday 13th December meet at Tilery Road car park, Wednesday 10th January meet at Anderwood car park and Wednesday 24th January meet at Longcross car park. For more details call Phil Butter eld on: 023 8084 5684 or: 07708 582285 or by emailing: cedaro ythe@ btinternet.com Hythe Memory Group Hythe Memory Group meet up every Monday, from 1.30pm to 2.30pm at Cornerstone (Hythe URC), New Road, Hythe. Families Matter run the support group which o ers cognitive stimulation therapy for people with early stage dementia. It encourages people to socialise and have fun learning and remembering together. Carers are also welcome to stay and have a cup of tea and chat to other carers. For further information and to reserve your place please contact the Families Matter o ce on: 023 8020 7623 or email: o ce.fm.hurc@gmail.com. Places are limited and need to be booked in advance. NEW FOREST DISABILITY New Forest Disability is at The Grove every Thursday to support Waterside residents with their disabilityrelated bene ts. is service is by appointment only and pre-booked through their main o ce on: 01425 628750. ey also o er a Drop-in Advice Service at Hythe Library on the first Tuesday of every month, between 11am and 1pm. So, if you need advice on equipment, transport, carer support, social activities, disabled facilities grants (ramps, level access showers, door widening), disability-related bene ts, support groups or anything else, go along and ask their friendly adviser a question. ey’d be happy to help. For more information about the services they o er, visit: www. newforestdis.org.uk Sight Loss Information Drop in Hub Hythe Sight Loss Free Information Drop in Hub is held every second Wednesday of the month from 10am to 12noon at Hythe Library, 38 Pylewell Road, Hythe SO45 6AQ. No appointment necessary, just pop in. Go and chat with their Sight Loss Advisor who can o er information and guidance on all matters related to sight loss. Demonstration of Low Vision Aids and Equipment as well as personalised Low Vision Aid Assessments. ey are also able to signpost you to other support and services including their home visits, family services, bene ts advice and much more. To nd out more, please contact Open Sight Hampshire: 023 8064 1244 or email: info@opensight. org.uk eir Sight Loss Information Drop in Hubs across Hampshire are sponsored by e National Lottery Community.
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