Herald - Issue 454

v CALL US: 023 8084 5700 v 7th March 2024 • The HERALD • Page 3 THE FRAME SHOP 15 Marsh Parade, Hythe SO45 6AN Tel: 023 8084 4741 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY PICTURE FRAMING PICTURE FRAMING ESTABLISHED 1987 Local Art & Prints • ROOFS • PATIOS • GUTTERS • CONSERVATORIES • WINDOWS ✦ Fully Insured ✦ 07960 915741 info@mossbossuk.com www.mossbossuk.com Local Skater Scoops Medal in Special Olympics GB’s First National Winter Games A local gure skater has won a medal at the inaugural Special Olympics Great Britain (GB) National Winter Games in Folgaria, Italy. The week-long competition which took place from 27th January 3rd February featured both alpine skiing and gure skating competitions. Jonathan Clutterbuck from Lyndhurst took 1st place in Division 1 of the Free Skate competition. A second Hampshire athlete from slightly further away in Fareham, Ollie Snook, also won a medal, coming 1st in Division 3 of the Free Skate competition. Colin Dyer, Chief Executive of Special Olympics GB, said: “Huge congratulations go to all athletes on their success at this first National Winter Games. Given the daily challenges that people with intellectual disabilities face throughout their lives, it’s a great achievement to be here competing and proudly representing their region at a national sporting event, let alone winning a medal. Events in the Special Olympics GB movement bring together so many people and give our athletes new levels of confidence. However, it wouldn’t be possible without the support of our Event Partners Dreams, Gallagher and Sure, along with our stable of Corporate Partners.” Jonathan Clutterbuck & coach Paul Crocker Special Olympics GB is also being supported in the delivery of the National Winter Games by e Ski Company and Alpe Cimbra, whilst Inclusive Skating is leading the gure skating competitions. Across the country, Special Olympics GB is the largest provider of sports training and competition for children and adults with an intellectual disability. Operating in England, Scotland and Wales, the charity has more than 6,600 athletes bene tting from opportunities in 27 di erent sports, which are Can you help Waterside Foodbank to provide Easter eggs to local families in crisis? If you are able to help please take any chocolates and Easter eggs to Waterside Foodbank by Saturday 23rd March. ank you, Easter Egg Appeal delivered by a devoted team of 3,800 volunteers.

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