Herald - Issue 401

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Organisations with which you have an on-going relationship, for example those who regard you as a customer, or in the case of charities, may well gather your consent during the early stages of your relationship with them and will therefore be entitled to call you even if your number is registered on TPS, unless you have previously told them speci cally that you object to them calling you for marketing purposes. e TPS can accept the registration of mobile telephone numbers, however it is important to note that this will prevent the receipt of marketing voice calls, but not SMS (text) messages. If you wish to stop receiving SMS marketing messages, send an ‘opt-out’ request to the company involved. Once a number has been successfully registered it is placed on the national ‘do not call’ register immediately, so organisations engaging in live unsolicited direct marketing calls know not to call it. is can take up to 28 days for the registration to become fully e ective. As TPS registration only prevents marketing calls, organisations will still be able to call you for the purposes of genuine market research. To register with TPS, telephone: 0345 070 0707 or visit: www.tpsonline. org.uk For more details about TPS and the other preference services such as Mailing Preference Service (MPS) visit www.tpsonline.org.uk OPT OUT OF UNWANTED CALLS Local Superstar Teachers Make Shine Studios Truly Shine Local dance school Shine Studios, based at New Forest Academy in Holbury, has stepped up to help local performers le without work due to the pandemic. As previously reported Shine Studios won the Gold Award in the Dance School of Year Awards, particularly being recognised as being at the centre of the local community and their associated work with such. Co-Principal Katie Day said “Being a small local business we have had to adapt and take our provision online. We thought of local performers who have found themselves in a truly awful position and how we could possibly help.” Co-Principal Emma Williams added: “We have so many local peers with incredible credentials, more than people realise, so I created an amazing timetable of classes to give local children the experience of being taught by superstar teachers which they otherwise may not be able to geographically or financially access.” Shine Studios’ Zoom classes include tuition from performers with credentials such as MTV, Cats, the Olympics, and Warner Bros UK. Local performer Hannah Levitt-Collins who herself has credits such as Star Wars, Dua Lipa and Jennifer Lopez to her name said: “It’s been so incredible to see a dance studio supporting teachers and the arts throughout the pandemic. Shine Studios have gone that extra mile to create work for guest teachers and give their students access to incredible learning and motivation after such a turbulent year. Well done Shine Studios!” For more information on Shine Studios’ o erings both online and back in the studio please visit: www. shinestudios.co.uk Local guest performer, Hannah Levitt-Collins LAYOVER AT LEPE Lepe Country Park is currently acting as an Airbnb for the birds who are choosing the south coast as a place to stay this Winter. When the tide is low the beach o ers a variety of excellent food and the dark water is an ideal place to rest and recuperate. Lepe only hope they will give good reviews! You will most probably nd Brent Geese, Curlews, Oyster Catchers and Turnstones down on the beach plus a great deal more over on Lepe Point looking over the river. If you are local and using the park as part of your daily exercise routine please stick to the paths and use the upper part of the beach. is is to ensure you don’t disturb their feathered friends. If you’re out walking your pooch, the birds would greatly appreciate if the dogs are kept on the lead. e birds spend a lot of time trying to build up their energy by foraging along the shore, and if they are disturbed by dogs running by - they will use up their vital energy by taking ight. ere is lots of space around the park for everyone and everything to enjoy together. ank you for taking the care to ensure the park remains a haven for all. Please follow Bird Aware Solent on Facebook for more information and great photos. Local youth charity, No Limits has launched its mental health support service in Southampton. e service, Safe Haven, is for young people up to the age of 25 who need support with their emotional wellbeing and mental health or are experiencing a mental health crisis. Up until now, the service has been delivered virtually via Zoom and phone support due to the pandemic, however young people will now be able to access emotional and practical support in person (subject to any changes in COVID-19 restrictions). Alison Foster, Service Manager at No Limits, said: “We’re really pleased to be able to welcome young people for face- to-face support even during this current lockdown. 2020 was a difficult year for many, especially for young people who have been faced with anxiety, isolation, loneliness, and mental health issues because of the pandemic. It’s so important, now more than ever, to be able to support young people in their time of need and to help bring positive change to their mental health and wellbeing.” e Southampton Safe Haven launched on 4th January and will run every Monday from 6pm-8.30pm and every Friday from 4.30pm-7pm at 35 e Avenue, Southampton, SO17 1XN. To book an appointment, phone: 07918 259365. Online support sessions will continue to be available to young people in need via web chat and phone support every Wednesday from 6pm-8.30pm and on Saturdays from 10.30am-1pm. To nd out more, phone: 023 8022 4224, visit: www.nolimitshelp.org.uk or email: enquiries@nolimitshelp.org.uk FACE-TO-FACE SUPPORT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE