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Marcus received the award in recognition for his services to botany and conservation. As well as his work at Exbury, he was for 10 years chairman of the board of trustees at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Exbury Gardens is one of the South’s most high pro le and popular visitor gardens, and is famed for its spring- owering rhododendrons and collection of rare shrubs and trees. In recent years, under Marcus’s guidance, it has been expanded for all-season interest with areas designed to show o spring, summer and autumn ‘ ower power’. In 2019 it marked its centenary with a new garden o cially opened by the Prince of Wales and a display at RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Last year Exbury Gardens was one of the rst visitor attractions to reopen to the public a er lockdown ended, extending its season, for the first time, into December. Admission numbers were up with visitors keen to de Rothschild, grand- daughter of Exbury Garden’s founder Lionel de Rothschild. His passion for horticulture is shared also with his daughter, award- winning landscape designer Marie-Louise Agius. explore its stunning 200-acre woodland landscape in safety. Exbury Gardens will open for the 2021 season on 1st March. Marcus said: “The COVID-19 Crisis has led to more and more people recognising the joys of being surrounded by nature. I am very fortunate to have been so closely involved in three such beautiful gardens as Kew, Wakehurst and Exbury.” Marcus i s married to Kate Marcus Agius Hampshire County Council is advising Hampshire residents that anyone who needs help during the national lockdown can access support seven days a week via a dedicated helpline. Councillor Liz Fairhurst, Hampshire County Council’s Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Health, said: “ We know that the new national restrictions are extremely difficult for everyone, but especially so for anyone who is being asked to shield at home. No one needs to tackle these challenges alone and if support isn’t available from family, friends or neighbours, we can offer a helping hand. This might be help with shopping or prescriptions, signposting to financial advice or having a regular call from a local volunteer for a friendly chat. Anyone adversely impacted by COVID-19 can call the Hampshire Coronavirus Support and Helpline seven days a week to talk to an advisor.” Call the Hampshire Coronavirus Support and Helpline on 0333 370 4000 (local rate charges apply). For the duration of the national lockdown, the helpline is open as follows: Monday to Friday - 9am-5pm and Weekends - 10am-3pm Residents can also request a call-back from the helpline by completing a call- back request form: www.hants.gov. uk/socialcareeandhealth/coronavirus/ volunteer-welfare In recent weeks, since shielding was reintroduced, the Hampshire Coronavirus Support and Helpline has received calls from, and provided support and advice to more than 1,150 local residents. eConnect toSupportHampshirewebsite also features a Coronavirus resource page full of useful links and information - visit: www.connecttosupporthampshire.org.uk/ coronavirus Offering a Helping Hand During Lockdown - Advice for Vulnerable Residents