Herald - Issue 406

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We’re all doing the same job; it’s good to be part of any of the teams. e only downside seems to be that litter picking is addictive! Peta said: “ I love being part of the group. I’ve been walking from home to pick aside from when we drove out to Applemore recently. Feels very supportive even though I can’t pick every day due to work. Credit to you, Stephen and the team. Can’t think what the Forest would look like without what this group does.” Jo said: “I’ve really enjoyed being a member of this group. It’s been very motivating and it’s so nice to have your efforts acknowledged by like-minded people. The lovely thing is that there are no angry disagreements, as everyone has the same goal!” Jane said: “I love this group. Everyone is so supportive and friendly. The moderators are tireless and brilliant, and I have made new friends and also bonded with existing ones. My village (and the rest of the New Forest and beaches) looks so much better for our efforts. One BIG complaint though, I now have a severe and untreatable addiction to spotting litter!” Liz said: “We heard about litter picking in a webinar on commoning where the 3 commoners present were full of praise for the help in keeping the Forest clean. We joined up the next day and are so pleased we did. The group is so friendly, we have been made so welcome, our dog walks have taken on an added dimension and we find ourselves with a new hobby. The only downside? It’s addictive!” Dora said: “I feel proud to be part of such a positive group of people, actively working to keep the beautiful place we live in litter-free. The more we are seen locally (with our hi-vis vests); it may help people think about getting involved.” Sophie said : “I absolutely love being a part of a group of such lovely, kind people who never judge one another. I have been a litter picker for most of my life but this group has really encouraged me.” We are very grateful to Tarrant Gardening Services for sponsoring us, and as an ever-growing group we would love to hear from any local businesses that could help. Would you like to see your company name and branding walking around the vast New Forest representing such a worthy cause? If so please get in touch via Facebook: www.facebook.com/ groups/1564222677081221 STOP tossing the trash! NICE TO E-MEET YOU! Have you always wanted to join a friendship club for ladies looking to have fun, make friends and support your local community? Is there not a Ladies Circle Club near you? Or do you struggle when nishing work to attend events and activities? Then fear not…Ladies Circle E-Club Has Arrived! Ladies Circle E-Club is part of the National Association of Ladies Circle and has all the bene ts of being a circler but online instead. With extending the hand of friendship, there are plenty of friendship & fundraising opportunities locally, nationally and internationally, to get involved with from the comfort of your own home. Being an E-Club circler also includes various physical opportunities to meet throughout the year with their other Ladies Circle clubs, not just online. So if there is not a Circle near you, or you nd other boundaries which cause problems to attend, then why not get in touch with Ladies Circle E-Club today? For more information you can email: ladiescircleeclub@ hotmail.com or head over to their Facebook page: www.facebook. com/LadiesCircleEClub to see the incredible things going on this year.