Page 54 • The HERALD • 17th September 2026 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v Applemore 14th New Forest Solent Scout Group have available places for boys and girls for Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, 5 years to 15 years. It’s great for children to learn self-reliance and character building. Also Helpers and Leaders needed. For information contact: 07708 849040 or 07856 248678 KIDS ZONE Students At Lift New Forest Celebrate GCSE Success Students and sta at Li New Forest were celebrating in August as students received their GCSE and vocational results. e school was delighted to have achieved its highest ever proportion of students achieving at least a grade 4 in both English and Mathematics. A er years of hard work, students are seeing the results of their e orts and making plans for their next steps, whether that is A-levels, vocational or technical education. Teachers and sta were also celebrating alongside them as the school community came together to mark this important moment. roughout the year, the school has worked in partnership with families in helping students feel prepared for their exams and con dent about their future choices. Many students have now secured the grades they need to continue their studies through A levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships or other routes. Amongst Li New Forest’s success stories are the following: Harry Pearce achieved four grade 9s, four grade 8s, one grade 7 and a Distinction*, and will be going on to study A-levels in French, English and Media Studies at Brockenhurst College. Wybie Maidment achieved two grade 9s, two grade 8s and ve grade 7s, and will be progressing to Barton Peveril Sixth Form College to study A-levels in German, Criminology and Art. Charlie McCann achieved one grade 9, two grade 8s, three grade 7s and a Distinction*, and will now be pursuing a Cadetship in Marchwood. Matthew Rolfe achieved one grade 9, three grade 8s and four grade 7s. ese results will allow Matthew to pursue his dream of studying A-levels in Politics, Environmental Science and Geography at Brockenhurst College. Luke Avery achieved three grade 8s, three grade 7s, a Distinction* and a distinction, and will be attending Barton Peveril Sixth Form College to study A-levels in Maths, Economics and Engineering. Principal at Li New Forest, Rob Forder, said of the students’ success: “Today is a real right of passage for our students and their families, and we are incredibly proud of the hard work they have put in and the results they have achieved. I would also like to thank our brilliant staff for the support and encouragement they have given our students. It has been a joy to see them celebrate today, and we look forward to seeing what they go on to do next.” Regional Education Director at Li Schools, Karl Sampson said: “These results open the door to the next stage of our students’ lives, and it’s wonderful to see so many moving on to the opportunities they have worked so hard to achieve. Whether they are progressing to sixth form, college, an apprenticeship or employment, we know they leave Lift New Forest with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed. We wish every one of them the very best for the future.” Rebecca Boomer-Clark, CEO of Li Schools, said: “GCSE results day is an important milestone, but it is only the beginning. Today’s students are tomorrow’s teachers, engineers, carers, entrepreneurs and community leaders, and we are incredibly proud of everything they have achieved. I would also like to thank colleagues across Lift New Forest for the commitment, expertise and encouragement they show our young people every day. We wish every student every success as they take the next step in their education, training or career.” PUDSEY IS COMING TO TESTVALE! Testvale Squares will be welcoming Pudsey to Totton towards the end of September to promote their Danceathon fundraising event for Children in Need in November. ey have been lucky enough to have secured Pudsey for one day only as he’s a very busy Bear and of course has a very important job to ful l on 14th November, fronting up the BBC Children in Need event. Pudsey will be available for local children up to the age of 10 to get their photos taken with the adorable Bear. All children will need to be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult and access to Pudsey will be by pre-booked ticket only for a predetermined time slot. ere won’t be an ‘o cial’ photographer present so you will be able to take photos of the children in your party. ey might, however, have local press at the event and forms will be available to sign if you’re happy for your child’s photo to appear in local media. To nd out more about this event and availability please call: 023 8086 6950. Payment will need to be taken in advance with a suggested donation of £5 per child in your party, all proceeds going to Children in Need. ere will be refreshments available on the day together with a small selection of Pudsey merchandise, again all proceeds going to Children in Need. Family History Group A small group of passionate Family historians, who love helping those who are interested in tracing their family history meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm in the back room at Soul Café, North Road, Dibden Purlieu, SO45 4PG. ey are a mixture of those who have been researching for years and those who are new to the fascinating world of family history. ere is so much more information now to be obtained online, not all of it being subscription based. If you are interested, please go along to one of their meetings. You will be made most welcome. If you would like more information email: colinjanhayter@gmail.com e next meeting will be on Tuesday 6th October. Woodlands (NF) WI Woodlands New Forest (NF) WI is a community focused WI nestling within the National Park. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at the Netley Marsh Community Hall, Woodlands Road, SO40 7GE at 2.15pm. Members enjoy listening to interesting speakers, carefully chosen and always entertaining, followed by optional tea cake and a ra e. During the month members are able to attend subgroups. Sewing, board games, painting and knitting. Members recently responded to a request to knit/ crochet poppies for a nationwide project ‘Standing With Giants’. As usual this was met with great enthusiasm and over 300 poppies were sent o . In addition to this members can immerse themselves in a good book via the monthly Book Group. e August meeting was the annual Ploughman’s Lunch, prepared by the Committee followed by a sweet and tea/ co ee. When cleared away the Silent Auction began, though not so silent! as everyone enjoyed themselves bidding for one of over 100 items o ered for sale. WI members le for home having had a very fun a ernoon. Woodlands (NF) WI is a friendly group where new members are always welcome. Should you wish to attend, with a view to becoming a member, please contact the secretary, via email: wimawayx2@gmail.com Future meetings: 7th October is their Cra Exhibition and 4th November is musical entertainment from the fantastic Jennifer Parker-Lummis with ‘Songs from the War’.
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