Herald - Issue 387

Page 8 • The HERALD • 2nd April 2020 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v • Carpets • Rugs • Upholstery • Cushions • Mattresses • Caravans & Motor Homes FRENCH POLISHER Experienced Restorer for all Antique & Modern Furniture • Hand Polishing • Spray Finishing • Colour Matching • Touch Ups • Furniture Repairs • Yacht Finishing • Insurance Work FREE ESTIMATES Call Darren Martin on 023 8087 1229 or 07788 103125 HOME FIX HANDYMAN All aspects of Property Maintenance Undertaken l Carpentry l Flat Packs l Tap Changing l Fitting of Blinds/Curtain Tracks l Lock Fitting l Reseal Kitchens/Bathrooms l Gutter Clearing l Aerial Fitting etc Local, Reliable Professional with over 20 years experience Call Paul on 023 8084 5255 or 07799 880082 The next Herald will be out on 23rd April VIP Officially Opens Hythe’s Newest Care Home The people of Hythe celebrated the grand launch of the town’s newest care home, with the help of some special guests. Care UK’s Carpathia Grange care home, on Southampton Road, was opened by the Chairman of the New Forest District Council, Councillor Allan Glass, and Carpathia Grange’s rst resident, Freda Bale. During the event, MalcolmKitson was announced as the winner of the Local Heroes competition, which was launched by Carpathia Grange to celebrate the home’s opening and rewarded local people or organisations which go above and beyond for their community, friends or family. Having spent almost two decades volunteering at Southampton General Hospital, Malcolm’s devotion to improving the lives of the patients impressed the jury, who decided to award him the rst prize trophy and £300. His training scheme for volunteers has already bene tted hundreds of young people, and he was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for his work in mentoring and recruiting. e Horrill Day Centre, a charity which supports 70 to 80 older people a week to remain as independent as possible, received the second prize trophy and £200, while Sylvia Burman, a well-known gure in the community for her active involvement in the Waterside Good Neighbours scheme, received the third prize trophy and £100. On the day of the grand launch, visitors were greeted by a professional harpist, and tapped their feet to live entertainment from a jazz band, which got everyone in the party spirit. Residents and guests even had the opportunity to meet a variety of animals up close, including an owl, a hedgehog and an iguana, brought along by the Creature Teachers. ose who attended the event also had the chance to meet the friendly team at Carpathia Grange and take a tour of the new care home. Carpathia Grange home manager, Ray Arnold, said: “We were delighted to welcome the Chairman of the New Forest District Council to officially open the home and mark this important milestone. “The residents had a fantastic time celebrating, and enjoyed preparing for the event by helping to decorate the home. Having animals visit us was a brilliant addition to the day, and being able to pet and interact with them really put a smile on everyone’s faces. After such a successful event, we are already looking forward to our next celebration!” e new three-storey care home, which provides residential, dementia and nursing care, features 62 ensuite bedrooms, and has been designed to enable residents to live active and ful lled lives, while also promoting independence. e care home incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities, and includes its own cinema, hair salon and café. For more information about Carpathia Grange, please email customer relations manager, Nikki Toomer, at nicola.toomer@careuk.com , or call 023 8098 8733. For more general information, please visit careuk. com/carpathia-grange Carpathia Grange team members Nikki Toomer and Ray Arnold alongside first resident Freda Bale and Councillor Allan Glass cutting the ribbon