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Page 30 • The HERALD • 11th March 2021 v ENCOURAGING LOCAL ENTERPRISE v Foot Health Practitioner PAINFUL CORNS? UNSIGHTLY CALLUS? FUNGAL NAIL? PAINFUL INGROWN NAILS? Diabetic Foot Care DON’T SUFFER ANY LONGER! I am a fully qualified foot health practitioner offering a professional and relaxed service in the comfort of your own home. For appointments please contact Kirsty Webber DipCFHP, MPSPract. Mob: 07823 774619 Email: kirstyhwebber@yahoo.co.uk Kirsty’s Foot Care FOUR SEASONS DENTURE CENTRE MORE THAN JUST A DENTAL LABORATORY If you want the best quality dentures in a relaxed, friendly and professional environment then call today for a free consultation Tel: 023 8084 6443 Mobile: 07919 074360 1 HOUR DENTURE REPAIRS N orth R oad , D ibden P urlieu , S outhampton SO45 4RE NEED NEW DENTURES? Health, Beauty & Wellbeing Be Well in Your World Although Oakhaven’s drop-in Coates Centre is currently closed for all its usual activities, Oakhaven Wellbeing is still actively working to provide support to the communities across the New Forest, Waterside and Totton area with free virtual resources to help support wellbeing during these stressful times, and particularly if you are living with a life limiting illness, caring for someone, or coping with bereavement. You do not have to be known to Oakhaven as a patient. Oakhaven’s Complementary erapy team are continuing the following wellbeing workshops via zoom over the coming weeks: ‘Learning to Relax’ over 3 weekly sessions the team o ers insights into the bene ts of relaxation, what makes relaxation di cult, ways that complementary therapies may help and also a simple relaxation script. Each session ends with a guided relaxation. Tuesday 13th – Tuesday 27th April 3pm-4pm. ‘Managing Insomnia Using Comp Therapy’ join the team in this one session as they look at what makes sleep difficult, highlight useful aromatherapy essential oils, and advise techniqueswhichmay improve sleep. e session ends with a guided relaxation. Wednesday 24th March - 10am-11.30am and Wednesday 14th April – 2pm-3.30pm. ‘Hand Massage’ this session o ers the chance to learn how to give yourself a simple hand massage treatment for self-care and you’ll learn which essential oils to use to help nourish your skin and boost your mood. You will need a small towel and some cream or oil for the massage (please note that this is not a certi cated workshop). Wednesday 17th March – 10am-11.30am and Wednesday 21st April – 11am-12.30pm. All sessions are free, but if you participate and would like to donate to Oakhaven Hospice you can do so by clicking the orange button on the website www. oakhavenhospice.co.uk More dates and sessions are being planned so keep an eye on Oakhaven Hospice’s Facebook page and check: www. o a k h a v e n h o s p i c e . co.uk/wellbeing or for more details email: wellbeing@ oakhavenhospice.co.uk Three vital community support groups have been given a welcome boost with a £1,750 contribution from ExxonMobil Fawley. Families Matter is a small charity based at Cornerstone Hythe United Reformed Church offering support to a wide range of people across the Waterside area. Julia Cross, Project Manager, said: “The funds from ExxonMobil Fawley will help support the Women’s Wellbeing Group, Hythe Huddle and the Memory Group which provide regular support to about 70 households within our local community. Although all our groups are currently closed due to the COVID-19 lockdown, we hope to restart as soon as possible. This contribution from ExxonMobil Fawley will help with the costs of room hire, heating and other costs, and will go a long way to helping us continue our much-valued work. For a small charity like Families Matter, this money means a lot, especially at such a difficult time.” The Women’s Wellbeing group provides a weekly opportunity for women with mental health needs to socialise together. Julia said: “As well as a chat over a cup of tea or coffee, members can also learn about healthy activities that will enhance their mental wellbeing. These include arts and crafts, nature walks, volunteering, and outings. The group is led by qualified mental health experts, who support the members by text message and phone calls when the group is unable to meet.” e Memory Group o ers a weekly session of Cognitive Stimulation erapy for people with dementia, which is proven to reduce mental decline and aid wellbeing. Julia said: “This is a small, friendly group of up to six members and their carers. It’s very well received, and members say they look forward to coming each week.” The Hythe Huddle is a larger group also catering for people with dementia and their carers. It provides entertainment such as a sing-along, a music group, or a magic show. Julia said: “The founder and previous leader of the Hythe Huddle was Sally Wood, who sadly died last year after a short illness. We want to continue her amazing legacy and will look to start the group up again as soon as we have found a new leader.” Alison Jones, ExxonMobil Fawley’s Community A airs Manager, said: “ We are very happy to have been able to give Families Matter a helping hand at a difficult time. The last year has been incredibly challenging for many people, particularly small charities. We hope this contribution from the Fawley site will help the continuation of these vital community services as soon as circumstances allow.” To nd out more about Families Matter and its services, call: 023 8020 7623 and leave amessage. Alternatively, email: o ce.fm.hurc@ gmail.com Community Support Groups get Welcome Boost from ExxonMobil Fawley Members of Hythe Huddle enjoying a musical performance The Memory Group offers a weekly session of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Hoburne Hol idays, which has three holiday parks across Dorset and Hampshire, has won a national award a er being praised by its holidaymakers for its outstanding customer service during the COVID- 19 pandemic. e family-run company, which now has eight holiday parks across the south, south-west and the Cotswolds, has been named winner of the Feefo Trusted Service Award, for third year running. The independent seal of excellence recognises delivering exceptional experiences based on customer feedback. DespiteHoburne complying to the lockdown guidelines, the business still prioritised its customers, offering guests peace of mind with its Coronavirus booking guarantee. Hoburne utilised its social media channels to provide regular updates and called thousands of its holidaymakers, with every customer receiving a personal phone call to discuss their holiday booking. Commenting on the award, John Butters, chairman of the Hoburne Group, said: “In a year that has been challenging for so many of us, our teams have worked extremely hard and we are thankful to all our customers who have been patient and understanding while we have adapted to these changes. Despite being thrown into new ways of working, creating office spaces in our homes and working around family life, our teams have continued to offer guests an exceptional customer experience.” For more information about Hoburne Holidays visit: www.hoburne.com Hoburne Holidays Scoops National Award!