Herald - Issue 401

Page 34 • The HERALD • 28th January 2021 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v WE CARE, YOU CARE AND ALL THAT JAZZ! For many years Hythe & Waterside Rotary has organised a Christmas concert for the people of the Waterside particularly those of advancing years. They have been supported in the past by the Hampshire Police Band and the New Forest Bands. It has become increasingly costly to arrange these events and find a venue. During 2020 due to COVID- 19 it was, of course, completely impossible to put on the event. ey are very privileged in the Club to have a member who is a gi ed, active, professional musician, Anthony Carter (2nd left in photo). Tony has played with many famous bands including that of Chris Barber. It was Tony’s idea, rather than do nothing he would organise a group of his chums to record a short set of Christmas music for distribution in their local area. ey happily agreed to appear pro bono. e session was recorded by Tony Sin eld on a very cold December morning at Fawley Rugby Club following strict social distancing regulations. The Club would like to thank Tony and his chums for their very generous contribution to the Club’s Christmas efforts and to Tony Sin eld for producing a well edited video. e video can be found on their Facebook page (Rotary Club of Hythe and Waterside) Tony Carter and his band at the recording Local Footcare Clinics Age Concern New Forest will be holding a very di erent AGM this year on Saturday 30th January 2021 at 2pm. Due to COVID-19 it will be held on Zoom for members and sta only. ey hope the next AGM later in 2021 will be back to normal and more open to all interested parties, where they can again have their usual tea party and share all the news of the great work they do. Annual General Meeting Keeping your home warm can be expensive and sometimes difficult. Cold weather not only makes life uncomfortable, but can also lead to serious health problems such as respiratory diseases, asthma, depression, heart disease or stroke. e Hitting the Cold Spots scheme, funded by Hampshire County Council, has a dedicated team who can o er practical advice and support including help with alternative heating measures, such as electric oil lled radiators if you are without heating; can access funding where available for boiler repairs and replacements and rst time central heating, and check eligibility for grants, discounts and local energy e ciency schemes, as well as practical support and advice with debt, money and bene ts. e team can also refer for a Home Safety visit, which can include a carbon monoxide monitor, smoke detector and re safety plan, and assist to switch your energy provider or tari to help give you savings on your fuel bills. Some of these services are subject to availability and conditions apply. For more details telephone free on: 0800 804 8601 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (the call may not be free from mobiles) or call: 023 8033 6172 for landline rates. Your call will be answered by a member of the Hampshire-based, friendly and knowledgeable team from the Environment Centre. If you are aware of a family or individual who is struggling to keep warm and well then contact the team. HITTING THE COLD SPOTS Age Concern New Forest’s Footcare Clinics are still running at the following venues: Hythe Community Centre, Totton & Eling Community Centre and Blackfield Methodist Church Hall. e service is for those aged 60+ resident in the Age Concern New Forest area. e charity which is based in Dibden Purlieu aims to provide access to a foot care service for anyone who nds it di cult to cut their own nails. Advice on foot care can be provided and other treatment can be arranged with the Foot Care Specialists. For more information and an appointment, telephone Age Concern New Forest on: 023 8084 1199. If the answerphone is on, then leave your name and number and someone will get back to you. Face coverings MUST be worn for appointments.