9th January 2025 • The HERALD • Page 11 v SHOP LOCALLY FOR SERVICE & VALUE v Covering Blackfield, Holbury, Hythe, Marchwood and Surrounding Areas ~~~~~ Lady Driver - DBS Checked Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle ~~~~~ Short Local Journeys Cruise Terminal & Airport Transfers Hospital Appointments Pub Pick Ups/Drop Offs Call 07795 192398 Cash and Card Payments accepted in vehicle NEW FOREST PLUMBING AND MAINTENANCE 24/7 LTD *YOUR LOCAL 24 HOUR EMERGENCY CALL OUT PLUMBER* We provide a wide range of plumbing services, with an established reputation for quality, service and customer satisfaction. www.newforestplumbing247.com Contact us on 07912 092557 or 023 8194 0237 newforestplumbing@yahoo.com Send your local news to The Editor, The Herald, 2 High Street, Hythe SO45 6AH or email: editor@herald-publishing.co.uk ON BROCK’S KENYA LEGACY WITH DAY HUMANITARIAN MISSION Trip Lead Adrian Butterworth was supported throughout by Brock Careers Leader Alistair Lambon, Creative Art and Media Head of Curriculum Alex Williamson, and nurse Ruth Wildman who led First Aid lessons for sta at the projects. Keen horticulturalist Alistair even led a group who planted owers at the entrance to Melon Mission School. Education and Early Years student Charlotte Lodwidge, from Marchwood, said: “This trip was the most memorable and rewarding experience I have ever had. It was so much more than I thought it would be when I signed up, so thank you to Adrian, Alistair, Alex and Ruth for giving us this opportunity to experience the world from an entirely new perspective.” In their free time the students toured the Ri Valley, went on safari in Nakuru National Park, where they saw lions in the wild, stopped at Lake Niavasha and visited Menengai Crater. Plus, they visited a gira e sanctuary, sang at a gospel church and went browsing at a local market, giving them a well-rounded cultural appreciation of the region. In addition, they attended an exhibition in Nairobi that showcased tribal dancing, aspects of traditional village life and ancient houses. ey then slept under canvas at an eco-lodge on the outskirts of the capital on the nal night. Adrian Butterworth said shortly a er the group’s return: “To say we’re tired is an understatement, but we’re proudly exhausted and blown away by our students’ efforts. Just like in 2019, 2022 and 2023, they were a real credit to themselves, their parents and Brockenhurst College. The students would’ve given the shirts off their backs – I’m serious, if they could carry it, they brought it and gave it. Last year we took our first wheelchair user, who returned this year, and this time we took our first ever Foundation Studies student as well. In total we have now taken over 100 students to Kenya, and I have no doubt that past Brock2Kenya students will take delight and satisfaction in reading about this latest effort. One day I found myself looking at the old cow sheds that had previously been classrooms, and it struck me what a meaningful legacy we’ve created together so far on this journey. At the end of the trip we had a whip-round for unspent cash Continued from page 10 and raised about six-hundred pounds, which is around a hundred-thousand Kenyan shillings. This money was then divided equally between the three projects and will be spent on food, helping to improve nutrition.” Each student nanced their own travel, food and accommodation costs, which totalled around £2,050 each. Two students facing nancial hardship had their fees subsidised through the Brock2Kenya budget. And one student raised several hundred pounds by organising a sponsored swim. Also, Ruth Wildman secured a £200 donation from her employer – Colten Care. Meanwhile, Laguna Holidays provided a coach service to and from the airport in the UK at a discounted rate.
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