Page 44 • The HERALD • 9th January 2025 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v LYMINGTON RAMPS Safer Easier Access SEE MORE PHOTOGRAPHS AND FURTHER DETAILS AT: www.lymingtonramps.co.uk NHS and Local Authority Approved ANY DESIGN TAILOR MADE FOR YOU SAFEST ANTI SLIP SURFACES FREE SURVEYS Call 07511 801493 WE CARE, YOU CARE Dementia Care Hub Groups e Dementia Care Hub on the Waterside run a weekly social group every Wednesday, 10am–12noon at Jubilee Hall in e Square, Fawley (SO45 1DD). e aim of the group is to reduce loneliness and isolation for older people, by providing people with a safe space to be themselves, enjoy conversation, a cuppa and homemade cake! e group also provides support and advice from professional dementia services and various speakers working in the eld of dementia care. Dr Kellyn Lee who set up e Dementia Care Hub will o en be on hand for one-to-one support too. e Dementia Care Hub also runs a Social Group in Totton Community Centre on Mondays 10.30am–12.30pm. An Art and Carer Group is o ered in Totton Community Centre on Thursdays 10.15am–11.45am and Wellbeing Groups are run at Calmore Community Centre on Tuesdays, 10am–3pm and Totton Community Centre on Wednesdays, 12noon–4pm. HYTHE HUDDLE Hythe Huddle, the drop in support group for people living with dementia and their carers, organised by Families Matter, meet on the first Wednesday of each month from 2pm to 4pm at Cornerstone URC, Hythe SO45 6BR. Activities are planned throughout the year including arts and cra s, entertainment and games. Hythe Huddle sessions also provide advice, community and support. eir next meeting is on Wednesday 5th February. Refreshments are available, kindly donated by Tesco. For more information call: 023 8020 7623 or email: o ce.fm.hurc@gmail.com Computers at Home Service Age Concern New Forest run a Computers at Home Service, with 3 volunteers providing a 1-to-1 service for clients needing help to gain more con dence or knowledge with their mobile phones, iPads, tablets, laptops and computers. e volunteers provide a 1 hour session at a subsidised cost of £5 and a maximum of 6 sessions can be booked. Please phone their O ce on: 023 8084 1199 or email: o ce@ ageconcernnewforest.org.uk for more information or to request this service. New Forest Fantasy Book Published by Local Author Local author R.H. has always admired the beauty, tranquillity and balance of the New Forest. Having heard stories from many locals about forest fairies, witches in Burley, and the story of Lyndhurst’s Boltons bench being the resting place of the Bisterne Dragon his interest was piqued to nd out more about the mysteries of e New Forest which have in turn inspired R.H’s new fantasy book e New Forest Dweller. e New Forest Dweller – bursts with secret magical beings who each have a special connection to nature’s mystical powers. Follow the story of a young man who makes the painful decision to leave his family and take over as e New Forest Dweller. Myths and Legends of the New Forest come to life through an enthralling ecofriendly outlook on the Forest. e New Forest Dweller is the healer, guardian, and protector, who works tirelessly to look a er the animals, plants, and trees of the forest. He is helped along by e Fritham Fairies, The Brockenhurst Pixies, e Ghostly Highwayman of Wilverley, e Forest Folk, and e Burley Witches ( e Sisters of the Wreath). is is the rst instalment of this series, which hopefully will not be the last. Amazon reviews from readers include: “I have always loved forests, old trees, and its folklore, and its inhabitants, so as soon as I found this book, I just had to get it. I was certainly NOT disappointed! The storyline was enticing, and the characters were great. I simply couldn’t stop reading... until I finished the book. Looking forward to getting to read the next one.” Donna. “Well what an unexpectedly brilliant story!! I read this book with my son over the last couple of days, and we have both enjoyed it so much. He says it’s his favourite book now, and it is now sitting on the shelf in his room so he can read it again. We went to the forest yesterday to try and find Dweller and the magical beings, but his camouflage was too good!! Fascinating read and we can’t wait for a second book!! Loved it!!” - Josh. Published by R V Huish, e New Forest Dweller is available to purchase in hardcover (ISBN No: 978-1068610615) priced £12.99, paperback (ISBN No: 978106861060) priced £6.99 and Kindle format (£1.99) on Amazon. Marchwood Veterans Breakfast Club Are you a service member of the Armed Forces, a Veteran, or family member of someone serving? If so, 17th Port and Maritime Regiment RLC would like to welcome you to their monthly breakfast club which is open to all current and ex-military services, all ranks, all ages and families. e aim is to come together as an Armed Forces Family, catch up with friends, help social interaction and mental health, talk about current and past experience, support towards housing (SFA’s and social), resettlement support for civilian life, job networking and o er tness wellbeing advice. Go along and enjoy a full English Breakfast at a very small cost of £5 with unlimited FREE brews at Sgts Mess, 17RLC, McMullen Barracks, Cracknore Hard Lane, Marchwood SO40 4ZG on the fourth Saturday of the month between 10am and 12noon. e next two meet ups take place on Saturday 25th January and Saturday 22nd February. All personnel attending will need to book into the Guardroom on arrival and will need photograph ID, you will then be directed to the mess. Fawley/Holbury U3A Fawley/Holbury U3A is a group for retired people, they meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month at e British Legion, Exbury Road, Black eld at 2pm. e monthly speakers cover many topics, and a erwards there is co ee/tea and biscuits and an opportunity to meet new friends. ere are several interest groups, including history, photography and quiz a ernoons that members can join. If you would like to join this friendly group please go along to a meeting, you will be very welcome, or call: 023 8084 5883 for more information. eir next meeting is 28th January when the speaker will be author Bobbie Darbyshire, followed on 25th February, when Roger Browne will speak about Cole Porter. e Railway Club of the New Forest’s next meeting is on Friday 31st January in the Exhibition Room, Brockenhurst Village Hall, Highwood Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RY, for a talk titled ‘Swanage Railway’ by Mike Walshaw. Visitors welcome. £5 on the door. Arrive from 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Find them on: www. railwayclubofthenewforest. org SWANAGE RAILWAY
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