9th October 2025 • The HERALD • Page 65 v INDEPENDENT, LOCAL AND PROUD v ASK A PROFESSIONAL LJM Bookkeeping Services I provide a range of accounting and business services to individuals, partnerships, charities and small businesses. I am licenced through the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers for the following services. Bookkeeping, Computerised Accounting Software, Final Year End Accounts, Payroll Management, CIS, VAT, Self Assessment Tax for Individuals and Construction Industry Scheme, Statutory Accounts for Small Businesses including Corporation Tax and related submissions, Holiday cover can also be provided for, hourly rates charged. Please contact Lynda McIntyre Email: ljmbookkeepingservices@gmail.com Telephone: 07774 790543 Gifts In Wills Focus Week 20th To 24th October With Minstead Trust Have you ever thought about who you would like to remember in your Will? Or perhaps you do not have a Will but know that you should stop putting it o . As a local charity, Minstead Trust relies on voluntary giving and gi s in Wills are an important part of this – making its work supporting adults with learning disabilities to lead con dent lives possible. Between the 20th and the 24th October, Minstead Trust will be running a focused social media campaign highlighting the di erence that gi s in Wills can make to their work. It will also be showcasing some examples of people who have chosen to pledge a gi in their Will, along with stories of people who have sadly died but their legacy is still having an impact today. Minstead Trust has a free Will o er, and so if you have yet to write your Will, you can create one online securely, which is checked by solicitors - the anticipation being that in bene ting from a free Will you will remember Minstead Trust in some way within your Will. Gi s of all sizes can have an impact on the charitable work of the Trust. Tricia said about pledging a gi in her Will to Minstead Trust: “I feel that leaving a sum of money in my Will to Minstead Trust will help, and continue the wonderful work here, to really help people to continue to flourish and achieve their potential”. Another supporter expressed the feeling that a “Weight has been lifted from my shoulders now I have my Will sorted”. As many local people know, Minstead Trust runs several social enterprises, such as Furzey Gardens, which is an inspiring and special garden open to the public. If you wished to remember a particular area of the Trust, such as the gardens, you can do so with an expression of wish in your Will. Minstead Trust would always aim to take your wishes into account, so that your legacy lives on in the special way you would like. Everyone’s circumstances are di erent and therefore di erent options exist to ensure your needs are met. For more information see Minstead Trust’s website: www.minsteadtrust.org.uk/ charity/get-involved/legacy-giving Minstead Trust is a charity, number 1053319. Upcoming Oakhaven Business Club Networking Events Oakhaven Business Club runs regular networking events with local businesses across the New Forest, Waterside and Totton. Businesses can pay-asyou-go per person per session, or become an annual member. Tuesday 14th October, 9.30am–11.30am, New Forest Walk and Work, a walk around Woodside Park followed by tea/co ee and cake at Oakhaven Hospice, £15. Thursday 13th November, 5pm–7pm, Oakhaven Business Club networking evening with wine, cheese and charcuterie at Grays Wine Bar in Lymington, £25. For more information about how to join the Oakhaven Business Club or to book a space for one of their networking events please visit: www. oakhavenhospice.co.uk/ oakhaven-business-club
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