Herald - Issue 405

Page 66 • The HERALD • 22nd April 2021 v INDEPENDENT, LOCAL AND PROUD v Telephone: 023 8019 9582 • Mobile: 07788 637854 www.forestcaravans.com • 79 Long Lane, Holbury SO45 2ND FOREST CARAVANS • Caravan Sales • Caravan & Motorhome Servicing & Maintenance • Damp Repairs • Pre-Purchase Inspection • Hitch & Pitch Service • Repairs, Spares & Accessories Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-12noon, Sunday by Appointment SALES, SERVICING & MAINTENANCE 15 Years Experience in the leisure industry 145 Long Lane, Holbury SO45 2NZ Tel: 023 8024 3300 NOWOPEN SUNDAYS FROM 10AM-2PM FOR ALL YOUR MOTORING NEEDS LOCALLY • Free fit batteries (most cars) • Free fit wiper blades • Battery chargers • Oils • Braking • Service parts • Tools/tool hire • Car paints • Engine management diagnostics/reset • Towing accessories • Number plates • Exhaust systems • Steering/suspension • Haynes manuals W: www.cobramotorcomponents.co.uk E: sales@cobramotorcomponents.co.uk More than y members of Hampshire West Trefoil Guild joined the County President, Mrs. Sylvia Warne and Chairman Mrs. Jane Suswain at the Annual Meeting held on Zoom. e meeting was opened with Eleanor Gosney, thirteen years old, giving a piano recital, 2 part fugue by Johann Sebastian Bach. e annual report reminded them how seventy members had enjoyed a visit to Hillier’s Gardens last February, before lockdown hit. Members without computers or iPhones were kept in the loop, many having to self-isolate as Trefoil members age ranges from eighteen upwards (with no upper age limit). Zoom has played a major part in recent communications; from games, learning new cra s, cookery skills, and has even linked members together for virtual tea parties. Fi y years ago the County of Hampshire had split into three, East, West and North and preparations had been made to celebrate this anniversary, but sadly celebrations have had to be put on hold until they meet again. Jane was pleased to report that two new Guilds had been established during the year, Marchwood and Southampton North West. e winner of their Annual Quiz was Windhover Guild. Janet Skiba, Girlguiding Hampshire West County Commissioner attended the meeting, providing an update as to what was happening in the world of Girlguiding. At the end of her presentation, it gave her pleasure to award Jane Suswain with a twenty year bar for services to Girlguiding, especially with 2nd Dibden Purlieu Brownies. Jane presented a Gold Voyage Award to Karen Gardner, from the Woodside Guild and Karen told of the challenges she had accomplished to complete the award. Closing the meeting, Jane reminded the group of all the activities to look forward to again (hopefully soon) when members can get together; walking, singing, cra ing, travelling and having a wonderful time. New members are always welcomed at a local Guild; visit the website for more details: www.girlguidinghantswest.org . uk/trefoil-guild. A Bereavement Support Group for men is now being run by Oakhaven Wellbeing for men living with loss and grief for a partner/spouse, parent, sibling or friend. Hosted by one of Oakhaven Wellbeing’s Counsellors, Mark Williams, this closed group meets at the Coates Centre, Lower Pennington Lane, Lymington SO41 8ZZ weekly for six sessions on Friday a ernoons from 2.30pm until 4pm. Oakhaven Wellbeing is part of Oakhaven Hospice Trust and o ers a range of physical, emotional, holistic, spiritual and social support in a welcoming and supportive environment for anyone whose life has been impacted by life limiting illness, is a carer, or has experienced bereavement. Support is open to all who reside in the local communities across the New Forest, Waterside and Totton areas. You do not need a referral or be known to Oakhaven. For more details on the Men’s Bereavement Support Group or to nd out more about Oakhaven Wellbeing services, telephone: 01590 638521, email: wellbeing@oakhavenhospice.co.uk or visit: www.oakhavenhospice.co.uk/ wellbeing Hampshire West Trefoil Guild Support For Men Hampshire County Council’s Executive Member for Public Health, Councillor Judith Grajewski, has agreed additional funding to extend support for young people attending hospital emergency departments (ED) due to mental health or substance misuse issues, or involvement in violence, to help improve their health and wellbeing and reduce the risk of becoming involved in future violence. Following the success of a pilot project led by youth charity, No Limits, at Southampton General Hospital, additional funding from the County Council will enable similar support to be provided at both Winchester and Basingstoke hospital emergency departments, for those up to the age of 25. Councillor Grajewski, said: “Evidence from the Southampton ED project shows that getting young people the right help at the right time, supporting them to manage their emotions and offering coping strategies, can be key to preventing further serious harm. This project is focused on working positively with young people who are dealing with complex problems and who find themselves at crisis point, supporting them to make the right choices about their future.” e expansion of the programme will see specialist youth workers embedded in the Emergency Departments of the two hospitals. From here, they will provide hands-on emotional and wellbeing support, ensuring individuals, and their families, are signposted to the appropriate health, counselling and support services. In addition, the grant will contribute to the training of clinical sta in the Emergency Departments to be able to further support young people in crisis. Alice Mooney, Service Manager at No Limits, said: “We’re really pleased to be extending the support we can give young people in this way. Often they are at their most vulnerable and in need when we meet them, and therefore willing to seek help - and this way of working means we are well placed to provide the meaningful support they need.” e £36,744 grant agreed by Councillor Grajewski is part of a coordinated programme of work being implemented in Hampshire to tackle serious violence, funded by the Home O ce. e budget for the grant is from the speci c Violence Reduction Unit funds received from the Home O ce via the O ce for Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire for 2020/21. The charity ‘No Limits’ offers free confidential information, advice, advocacy, support and counselling to children and young people under the age of 26 years. Extra Help for Young People in Crisis