24th April 2025 • The HERALD • Page 51 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v KIDS ZONE Services offered: Private Tuition Home-Schooling Alternative Provision Exam Entry Coaching and Mentoring Phone: 07751 083447 Email: office@stgeorgeseducation.com Website: www.stgeorgeseducation,com 2,500 Children Benefit From Lifesaving First Aid Training Thanks To ExxonMobil Fawley Primary school children across the Waterside and the New Forest are benefiting from more lifesaving rst aid courses, thanks to an additional £30,000 donation from ExxonMobil Fawley. Building on last year’s successful training, the petrochemical complex is continuing its partnership with New Forest First Aid Training, aiming to enhance safety and provide critical skills to future generations. With the additional funding, New Forest First Aid Training will deliver its acclaimed ‘Mini Medics’ courses to 2,500 pupils throughout the academic year. More than 75 sessions are being delivered to students aged 7-12 across 40 schools in Beaulieu, Blackfield, Dibden Purlieu, Hamble-le-Rice, Holbury, Hythe, and Marchwood, equipping them with essential rst aid skills. To launch the initiative, Black eld Primary School welcomed rst-aid trained ExxonMobil ambassadors to their classrooms to support the provision of essential response techniques. “Those living in rural areas, such as the New Forest, are typically further away from hospitals compared to those in larger cities, which makes immediate first aid even more critical,” said Joe Day, Director of New Forest First Aid Training. “Learning these skills at such a young age helps grow confidence and a sense of responsibility. Thanks to the support from ExxonMobil Fawley, we will teach thousands of students how to respond in an emergency. Without their funding, we simply would not have been able to provide this additional training.” As pupils embark on their journey to becoming a ‘Mini Medic,’ they will bene t from practical and theory-based lessons to equip them with vital skills, including lifesaving CPR. Josh Rigby, Assistant Principal at Black eld Primary School Juniors said, “We are passionate about our pupils learning the life skills they need to help look after themselves, their families, and the wider community. This training could one day save lives and our students have shown great enthusiasm which we are thrilled to see. Thank you to ExxonMobil Fawley for making this possible.” Richard Rastall, Fawley Site Safety, Security, Health & Environment Manager, said: “Safety is at the heart of everything we do at the Fawley site, so this is such a meaningful contribution that we are proud to support. We are excited for young people to learn these vital skills, which they can use in school, at home and in the local community and will be carried with them throughout their life.” Mini Medics in training at Blackfield Primary School 4th Eling and 5th Testwood Scouts are busy organising the Annual Donkey Derby in Totton, which will take place on Saturday 17th May, 1pm-5pm, at Eling Recreation Ground. is year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, as well as the donkey races and rides there will be activities including climbing, tomahawk throwing, archery, and a miniature railway. As well as stalls from local vendors and games and activities from the Scouts. ANNUAL DONKEY DERBY Paddington in Peru will be screened on Friday 30th May, at Hythe & Dibden Parish Hall in Hythe SO45 6AA. Doors open at 4pm, the lm will start at 4.30pm. Hythe Children’s Cinema showings are sociable, informal events, with comfortable seats, mats and bean bags provided. Refreshments are provided by di erent local charities and organisations each month to raise funds for their cause. Tickets are £4 and available in advance from ‘Meeple Play Cafe’ on Pylewell Road or on the door. Hythe Children’s Cinema NEW FOREST (EAST) PROBUS CLUB e New Forest (East) Probus Club held their March meeting on ursday 20th March at the Dibden Golf Club. President Owen welcomed 19 members, total membership is now 30. Owen reported that the recent co ee morning at RSYC Gins farm was well enjoyed with copious supplies of croissants, and members would be welcome for lunch any time in the future. e substantial tea at Otter Nurseries well satis ed the appetites of the members. Secretary Ken reported that founder member Ken still remains in hospital a er his serious fall. Also news was heard that recently retired member Bill has sadly died. Possible visits for 2025: A tour of the ExxonMobil Petro Chemical Plant, breakfast at Calshot Activities Centre, a trip on Solent Dolphins “Alison MacGregor”, and a visit to Cowes, with lunch at the Island Sailing Club. e meeting concluded with an informative talk by well-known local historian, Gordon Chambers, detailing the development of the Dibden and Dibden Purlieu areas from the late 19th century to the present time. Gordon showed many illustrations to enhance his talk. If anyone is interested in joining the Club, please contact the Secretary Ken on: 023 8084 2093.
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