Herald - Issue 397

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SO40 8GQ 023 8086 4424 www.calmoreservicestation.co.uk 023 8084 9370 Prospect Place, Hythe SO45 6AU • MOT’ s • MOT R epairs • A ir C on • A uto E lectrics • S ervicing •W elding • D iagnostics • S uspension • T yres • C lutches • C am B elts • B rakes BLACKFIELD GARAGE SERVICES LTD Tel: (023) 8089 3146 M.O.T.’s AND SERVICING, ACCIDENT REPAIRS, INSURANCE AND PRIVATE WORK FREE ESTIMATES EXHAUSTS AND BATTERIES ETC All makes and models of vehicle Courtesy cars available Members of the Retail Motor Industry Federation B lackfield C rossroads , B lackfield ADOPT SOUTH BACKS NATIONAL CAMPAIGN Regional Adoption Agency, Adopt South, is joining celebrities in backing a nationwide campaign to dispel the myths around adoption and to highlight the need for more adopters. #YouCanAdopt, launched by the Department for Education, is being supported locally by Adopt South across Hampshire. Rachel Reynolds, Head of Adopt South, said: “Last year we placed 118 children with families. Right now, we have 39 children who are currently waiting to find their new families in Hampshire, on the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton. Our children are babies, toddlers, brothers and sisters. These children need lots of love and stability throughout their lives, and especially our older children who wait the longest and the toddlers with complex health needs.” National research from the Department of Education confirms that over 30% of people believe their lifestyle prevents them from adopting and six in 10 feel they are not con dent in their understanding of the adoption process. Rachel says, “Whether you are single, a couple, LGBTQ+, rent your home or have a shared ownership home, have a disability or have children already, those circumstances are no barrier to adopting and I would urge you to contact us to find out more” Single father, Brian, adopted a child over ve years ago. He said: “ The joy in watching my child develop and meet milestones are memories that I will hold forever. The support and guidance provided has put the child’s development, behaviour and needs at the forefront of why we need adopters.” M i s c o n c e p t i o n s Some of the biggest misconceptions around eligibility are that single people, older people, and those who are LGBTQ+ are not allowed to adopt, which is not the case. Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) ommunities e #YOUCANADOPT campaign aims to reach potential parents from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, as these children traditionally wait longer to be matched with a new adoptive family. Adopting older children rough the campaign potential adoptive parents are being encouraged to also consider adopting older children, sibling groups and those with complex health needs or a disability. • Sinitta, singer and mum of two, said : “I would definitely encourage others to consider adoption. I always knew I wanted children and I tried everything from IVF to surrogacy to have them. All of those journeys led to heartbreak, except adoption. The feeling of finally becoming a mother was almost indescribable; it’s just everything. It was everything I wanted and more. I love my children more than anything and I always say that love is thicker than blood.” • Carrie Grant, vocal coach, TV presenter and mum of four, said: “Our adoption journey began over eight years ago when we adopted our son, Nathan. We already had three biological children, but we had room in our hearts and knew we had the opportunity to offer another child a loving home. Adopting our son wasn’t an easy thing to do, but it was the right thing to do and an incredible journey for our family.” People interested in nding out more about adopting can contact Adopt South on 0300 3000 011 or via the website adoptsouth.org . uk Drivers should always switch their headlights on when visibility is reduced, and especially when it is foggy. Whether it is daylight or at night and foggy but generally when you can’t see for more than 100 metres, drivers should ensure that their main headlights are switched on; and use fog lights if they are struggling to see other vehicles. You shouldn’t use your lights on full beam as the fog can re ect the light back and reduce visibility. Keep a safe distance behind the vehicle in front and beware of other drivers who may not be using headlights and so will be harder to see. Use your windscreen wipers and demisters, including air conditioning. Be able to stop well within the distance you can see clearly. is is particularly important on motorways and dual carriageways, as vehicles are travelling faster. Check your mirrors before you slow down. en use your brakes so that your brake lights warn drivers behind you that you are slowing down. FOG DRIVING