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A trusted tradeswoman with sensible rates covering Southampton, New Forest & Waterside areas CONTACT HANNAH 07585 778136 W: www.hannahs-electrics.co.uk • E: hannahelectrics@gmail.com Like us on Facebook New Neighbours At Foxlease Park In Lyndhurst e New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) will be neighbours with charity Foxie’s Future CIO in Lyndhurst a er buying a small part of the site. e NPA has bought three small properties on the Foxlease Park estate, two of which will be modernised a er being empty for some time. e three-bed semidetached properties will be rented out. e Authority is investigating whether the third building might be suitable for a sta and volunteer drop-in base to support its conservation work in the National Park, while retaining o ce space in Lymington. e charity Foxie’s Future CIO was set up in August 2023 following Girlguiding UK’s decision to close and sell its Foxlease Activity Centre, which had been enjoyed by thousands of girls from around the world since the 1920s. Following a massive £4m+ fundraising campaign, including a signi cant grant of £1.78 million from Round 3 of the Government’s Community Ownership Fund, the charity bought the 65-acre site in November 2024 to save it from closure and ensure it remains available for years to come for young people and the local, national and international community. New Forest National Park Authority Chair Victoria Mander explained that the Department of the Environment and Rural A airs (Defra) had given all National Parks some ring-fenced, capital funding and the New Forest’s share would be put towards the 0.8 acre purchase. Victoria said: “The ongoing rental income will help support our work to protect the New Forest National Park, help people to learn about and enjoy time in nature and ensure our communities prosper. This mission and our values closely align with those of Foxie’s Future. So we’re pleased that the purchase is also helping the new charity to become more sustainable and continue to provide a wonderful facility of learning in the outdoors for the National Park community and beyond.” e NPA has already held education sessions at Foxlease Park along with youth volunteer sessions helping the charity to improve the grounds. Foxie’s Future Chair of trustees Hazel Warwick, said: “We are delighted to welcome the National Park Authority as our new neighbours at Foxlease Park. We are looking forward to working closely with them on future projects and onsite volunteering opportunities.” One of the cottages bought by the New Forest National Park Authority at Foxlease Park, Lyndhurst Dinner In Historic Surroundings Hythe & Waterside Rotary invite you to attend their Annual Charity Dinner held, courtesy of Lord Montagu, at e Domus in Beaulieu. e Domus is part of the 13th-century Beaulieu Abbey and provides beautiful atmospheric surroundings to enjoy this very prestigious evening. e event will be held on Wednesday 13th May with special guest speaker e Hon. Mary Montagu Scott who will be giving a talk entitled “Bucklers Hard, Past and Present”. Ticket price is £55 per person and includes a glass of sparkling wine on arrival followed by a superb 4-course meal and co ee. Drinks will be available to purchase and there will be a grand ra e and auction during the evening. All pro ts raised from this evening will support Rotary’s local, national and worldwide charities. Tickets are limited and are very popular, so please book early to avoid disappointment email: charitydinner@hwrotary.org The Domus TOTTON AND ELING TWINNING GOING TO FRANCE Totton and Eling Twinning Association has been twinned with CC Loire Divatte near Nantes (Brittany) for over 40 years now and is organising an exchange visit to their twinned villages, from Wednesday 29th April to Monday 4th May. e twinning association is looking for people to join them on this trip to France. You do not need to speak French to take part in the exchange. All participants will be hosted by a French family, where you can be immersed into their culture. All activities are funded by the French hosts. e programme will include a visit to a marine workshop that recycles sails to make clothes, a visit to a oral park which will be in full bloom at the time of the trip, an entrance to a textile and fashion museum, a wine tasting followed by a communal meal and some free time with your hosts. You would be expected to organise your own ferry trip and travel down to CC Loire Divatte (4 hours from Caen), travel advice can be provided. For more information, please contact Christine on: 07484 124778 or email: familypetty@outlook.com
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