Page 64 • The HERALD • 9th January 2025 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v ASK A PROFESSIONAL River are being created, along with workshop units and new boat re t facilities. All will be available to rent from spring 2025. Notes of interest are now being taken and preference will be given to tenants who provide value-added services for owners of boats on the marina’s 200 fullyserviced walk-ashore pontoon berths and 300 river moorings. For more details visit: www.beaulieuriver. co.uk/boatyard-redevelopment or contact the Harbour Master at wendy.stowe@beaulieu.co.uk. To nd out more or check the latest availability for berths and moorings, visit: www.beaulieuriver.co.uk, email: harbour.o ce@beaulieu.co.uk or call 01590 616200. Follow the latest news on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn /beaulieuriver. First Beaulieu River apprentice Oli Rickard at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour First Apprentice at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour Wins Top Award Continued from page 62 Solent Mind Welcomes New Chair of Trustees at Annual Celebration Event e largest mental health charity in Hampshire, Solent Mind, marked a signi cant milestone at its annual celebration event. Held on ursday 14th November at Blake Morgan LLP in Southampton, the evening brought together Solent Mind’s supporters and stakeholders to celebrate the charity’s achievements over the past year and to formally announce a change in leadership. John Wilderspin, who has served as Chair of Trustees for 6 years, passed the baton to Claire Lowe, an experienced leader with a passion for mental health advocacy. John Wilderspin and Claire Lowe In his farewell address, John re ected on the charity’s progress during his tenure, including the growth in the number of mental health services Solent Mind is now o ering to people in the local area. He said: “It has been a privilege to serve as Chair of Trustees for Solent Mind. I’m constantly impressed by the work carried out by our staff and volunteers; their compassionate and caring approach has been a real inspiration to me. As I hand over to my successor, Claire Lowe, I’d like to extend my thanks to them as well as everyone in our communities who fundraise and support us in so many different ways.” Incoming Chair, Claire Lowe, brings with her experience of leadership, governance and relationship building, coupled with a passion for mental health advocacy. As a CEO in the education sector, Claire has witnessed rsthand the profound e ects of socio-economic disadvantage on mental health, especially within underserved areas. She said: “My career has focused on raising standards, building effective governance, and supporting communities, particularly through my role leading an educational trust in Southampton and Hampshire. I’ve seen how challenges with parental mental health directly affect our students, highlighting a critical lack of resources to support these families. As Solent Mind Chair, I want to help ensure that our reach is extended more widely to support those most vulnerable in society. Everyone deserves access to compassionate and effective mental health care. I am honoured to take on this role and build on the incredible foundation laid by John.” Solent Mind’s annual celebration event also highlighted the charity’s amazing achievements over 2024 and featured Dr Lesley Stephens from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, as guest speaker. Continued on page 65
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