Herald - Issue 490

Page 18 • The HERALD • 23rd April 2026 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v • Stove servicing • Flu camera inspections and Drone surveys. HETAS registered • Fully insured • Certificates issued No stress, No mess Areas covered: SO15, SO40-43, SO45 SO51 Call, Text, or WhatsApp: Jim - 07379 383 307 Traditional chimney sweeping for open fires & log burners Making A Real Difference To Local Children And Families A local community organisation is making a real di erence to children and families by providing inclusive, childled support in a safe and welcoming environment. New Forest Outreach Support C.I.C. o ers a range of services for children and young people, particularly those with additional needs. From holiday sessions at their Discovery Club to one-to-one outreach and home support, the focus is on helping every child feel understood, valued and included. Director Amy Bradsworth said: “Our aim is to create a space where children can be themselves, feel safe, and enjoy play in a way that works for them.” e organisation also supports families through respite, emotional support and guidance, including help with EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) processes. eir therapy dog, George, plays a key role in helping children feel calm and con dent. With plans to expand their hub to include specialist sensory facilities, the team is continuing to grow its support within the community. ey also o er nancial support through their Inclusive Access Fund to ensure no child is excluded. With the introduction of wheelie bins to the local area, urston e Sign, Print & Workwear Company based in Holbury, are o ering to create bin stickers in return for a donation to New Forest Outreach Support C.I.C. to help them to continue to support local children and families. Simply ll out the coupon on this page and take it into urston’s o ce on Long Lane in Holbury. For more information about New Forest Outreach Support please visit: www.newforestoutreach.co.uk Forest Outreach Support C.I.C. offers a range of services for children and young people LANGLEY HUB UPDATE from the Langley Hub Co ee Morning – Come and join us for our next co ee morning at the Empower Centre, (former St Francis Church), West Common on Thursday 21st May, 10am - 11.45am. Everyone is welcome from the very young (please bring an adult!), to the senior members of the area. With your help, we can make this a friendly and sociable regular event. Please note, dogs are not allowed in the Centre. Future co ee mornings will take place on Thursday 18th June and Thursday 16th July. Our recent sell out music event, Swing From Paris, was enjoyed by all. e band, Swing From Paris, treated the audience to great music from the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s. We were able to bring the band, to this area, through a joint venture with New Forest Artsreach and Culture in Common. If you would like to become involved in the Langley Hub then please look at our website: www.langleyhub.co.uk or email: Langleyhubnewforest@gmail. com

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