Page 18 • The HERALD • 28th March 2024 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v • OVENS • RANGES • AGA • EVERHOT • BARBECUES H ECO Friendly H Fully Insured H Satisfaction Guaranteed Hampshire • Dorset • Wiltshire Tel: 01489 332026 or 07817 558677 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 Professional installers of Fascias, Guttering, Cladding, PVCu Windows & Doors Composite Doors • 10 year labour and product guarantees Repairs, cleaning and advice also available Tel: 023 8086 9715 or 07888 705455 enquiries@aztecfascias.com FLAT ROOFING SPECIALISTS All Roof Repairs Tel: 023 8184 5632 Mobile: 07880 508415 Email: steve@braithwaiteroo ng.co.uk THE FLAT ROOF SPECIALIST Send your local news to The Editor, The Herald, 2 High Street, Hythe SO45 6AH Local School Launches Campaign to Raise Awareness of the Importance of Libraries A local school has launched a new campaign called Brockanory in an attempt to raise awareness of the importance of libraries within our community, whilst also raising funds so that children at the school can have access to a new library and reading material moving forward. Headmaster at Brockenhurst C of E Primary and Pre-school, John Littlewood said: “Unfortunately we have seen a number of library closures due to stretched public service budgets, with the recent pandemic also helping to compound this situation. Whilst many of us now have access to digital devices and other sources of information, in my opinion libraries are still a vital resource for many, particularly children. Where the future of libraries remains uncertain, it is very much up to schools now to bridge the gap for families, with this in mind we are looking to refurbish the school library so that all children have access to age-appropriate material so that they settle and succeed in school.” e school has organised a calendar of events to support the project, with opportunities for the local community to get involved, raise awareness and help support fundraising. e school will kick-o its activities by the children completing a readathon. Head of the school’s PTA, Krys Yates comments: “The school’s library refurbishment will see an entirely new environment created for the children, which will hopefully reinvigorate their love of reading and learning. The total refurbishment will cost approximately fifteen thousand pounds and will be entirely up to the school to raise for its pupils.” Whilst data around the future of libraries remains a cause for concern, it must be remembered that there are good news stories as well, such as the Lyndhurst children’s library which was reopened in 2022 due to local pressure, with people in the community volunteering to man the new facility. An award winning library in Oslo has also reinvented library use with modern technology and other artistic disciplines, such as music and gaming, being incorporated in children’s areas. For anyone wanting to get involved in the campaign please contact Krys Yates at ptabrock@gmail.com or to donate directly towards the outstanding sum please visit the school’s Just Giving page via this link - https:// bit.ly/4bwM1ur Krys Yates (Head of the school’s PTA) with pupils from Brockenhurst Primary School
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