Page 64 • The HERALD • 12th March 2026 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v ASK A PROFESSIONAL PENNYFARTHING HOMES BACKS THE OAKHAVEN WALK ONCE AGAIN Pennyfarthing Homes is proud to sponsor the Oakhaven Walk once again, returning on Saturday 16th May, inviting walkers of all abilities to take on a memorable coastal challenge while raising vital funds for Oakhaven Hospice. For the team at Pennyfarthing Homes, this partnership is deeply personal. Over the years, colleagues and their families have experienced rsthand the exceptional care, compassion and dignity provided by Oakhaven Hospice. Seeing the warmth, respect and genuine kindness shown not only to patients but also to their loved ones has le a lasting impression on the Pennyfarthing team, reinforcing just how vital the hospice’s work is within the local community. is personal connection is at the heart of Pennyfarthing’s long-standing commitment to supporting Oakhaven and ensuring its services remain available to those who need them most. Now a rm xture in the local fundraising calendar, the Oakhaven Walk o ers participants the chance to enjoy the stunning Dorset and Hampshire coastline with friends, family or colleagues, while making a real di erence to people facing the most di cult times of their lives. Walkers can choose from three distances: 26 miles from Sandbanks, 13 miles from Mudeford, or 8 miles from Barton-on-Sea, all nishing at Oakhaven Hospice in Lymington. Family-owned housebuilder Pennyfarthing Homes has proudly sponsored the event since 2018, helping to cover the costs of running the walk so that every penny raised by the participants through sponsorship goes directly to Oakhaven Hospice. is long-standing support allows the hospice to focus on what matters most: providing compassionate palliative care, emotional support and practical help to patients, carers and families across the New Forest, Totton and the Waterside. Matt Dukes, Managing Director at Pennyfarthing Homes, said: “The Oakhaven Walk means a great deal to all of us at Pennyfarthing. We’ve supported the charity for many years, and we are conscious of the huge impact it has on local families when they need it most. By sponsoring the walk, we’re helping to make sure that the incredible efforts of the walkers translate directly into care, comfort and support for people using the hospice. It’s not just about end-oflife care, Oakhaven supports the whole family, and that can make an overwhelming situation feel just a little more manageable. Knowing that we’re playing a small part in that is something we value greatly.” e Oakhaven Walk is one of the hospice’s most signi cant fundraising events, and Pennyfarthing’s continued sponsorship helps ensure its long-term success while making planning smoother for the hospice team year a er year. Jill West, Fundraising Manager Community and Events at Oakhaven Hospice added: “The support we receive from Pennyfarthing Homes is absolutely invaluable. Their long-term commitment means the costs of running the walk are covered, allowing the funds raised by our amazing walkers to go directly towards patient care and family support. The money raised through the Oakhaven Walk helps us provide comfort, dignity and compassion to people at a time when it matters most. We simply couldn’t deliver the level of care we do without the generosity of our supporters, and we are incredibly grateful to Pennyfarthing Homes and everyone who takes part.” Registration is already open, and walkers can sign up at: www.oakhavenhospice.co.uk/oakhavenwalk Registration fees include a technical T-shirt, snacks and water at selected points along the route, lunch for those completing the 26-mile walk, and refreshments at the nish line. Matt added: “Every step taken and every pound collected really does matter. The money raised through the Oakhaven Walk helps ensure that people can receive care with dignity, comfort and kindness, at a time when it’s needed most. I’d encourage anyone looking for a meaningful challenge in 2026 to sign up and be part of something truly special.” Pennyfarthing Homes is proud to sponsor the Oakhaven Walk once again
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