Herald - Issue 406

13th May 2021 • The HERALD • Page 55 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v v ON THE HOME FRONT v Ideally situated within the heart of Hythe village centre, this ONE BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR RETIREMENT FLAT is only a stone’s throw away from the shops and waterfront. Hythe boasts supermarkets, medical centres, churches, independent retailers, restaurants, and cafés and is within easy reach of Southampton City Centre by car or via the renowned Hythe Passenger Ferry. With a newly tted shower room, double glazing, electric heating, residents’ lounge, and communal launderette this property is on the market for £169,950 with NO CHAIN. Call Paul Jefferys Estate Agents on: 023 8220 0441 or visit: www. pauljeffreys.co.uk Located close to Hythe Village, o ering excellent amenities including bus services, shops, medical centre and a frequent passenger ferry service to Southampton from Hythe Pier. is spacious 2 storey duplex has been extended and updated throughout to a high standard. is spacious property bene ts from 4 double bedrooms, a family bathroom and en- suite, UPVC double glazing, gas central heating, o road parking and a private enclosed garden. An internal viewing is essential to appreciate this home. On the market for £289,950 Leasehold this property is a MUST SEE! Arrange a viewing by calling Pearsons on: 023 8084 4131 or visit: www.pearsons.com 4 Bed Duplex in Popular Location Retirement Living in Perfect Spot A Busy Schedule of Events Totton South u3a is emerging from the online world to face-to-face/Zoom meetings – Hooray! ey are a vibrant group, meeting on the a ernoon of the third Friday of the month, at Colbury Memorial Hall near Ashurst. ey have enjoyed Zoom presentation but are keen to get back to seeing people face-to-face while following Government regulations. ey have an interesting programme of events scheduled for the next few months including: • e “Weird and Wonderful World of the Law”. • Members Outdoor Summer Tea. • “Cunard History and Glamorous Stars”. • “50 years in Television – take 2”. • Tree Planting by TSu3a Members to celebrate U3A Day. • Philippa Drew “ITV weather lady”. • “ e Madding Crowd entertain”. In addition to monthly meetings, they will soon have their smaller groups meeting throughout the week on a myriad of subjects: • Table Tennis. • Bridge. • Languages. • Books. • Petanque. • Scrabble. • History. • Bird-watching. So, if you have retired from full time employment and would like to keep mind, body and soul active, join TSu3a to Learn-Laugh-Live and meet new people, learn new things and make new friends – Special O er annual fee April 2021 to May 2022 - £5 per person. Telephone: 07305 178402 and for more information visit the website: www.u3asites.org.uk/totton-south/ home £18m Announced for Cycle Training for Children and their families Transport Secretary Grant Shapps recently announced £18m for cycle training across the country to ensure children and their families have the con dence to choose active travel, as the Government encourages everyone to walk or cycle where possible. e funding, which is managed by e Bikeability Trust charity, will go toward delivering high-quality, practical, on-road cycle training as a modern day equivalent of the ‘Cycling Pro ciency’ scheme many parents will themselves have undertaken during their school days. Bikeability goes beyond the playground, teaching children to cycle safely on modern roads. At di erent levels, children learn to: • Develop early cycle handling and awareness skills (Bikeability Balance) • Master pedalling (Bikeability Learn to Ride) • Prepare for on-road cycling (Level 1) • Cycle on single-lane roads and simple junctions (Level 2) • Handle busier streets, complex junctions and roundabouts (Level 3) For families looking to improve their con dence cycling together, local authorities can o er bespoke Bikeability Family training sessions with an instructor, to help them feel con dent in a range of scenarios, from a weekend ride to commuting and taking the children to school. e investment will help ensure children are road-ready on their bikes as schools and families prepare for the summer term. Physical activity like walking and cycling is proven to have numerous bene ts, both in terms of tness, wellbeing and attentiveness in school, and research into Bikeability cycle training speci cally also shows that, a er taking part, parents were more likely to feel con dent in allowing their child to cycle independently. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: “Cycling is a fun and healthy way for pupils to get to school, and we want as many as possible to make it their choice of transport. With social distancing still a necessity, the more people who walk or cycle, the more we can ease pressure on public transport as people return to normal life. But we know not all children, or parents, feel bike-confident. The funding will kick-start our plans to provide Bikeability training to all children by 2025, giving the next generation of cyclists a life-skill and the confidence they need to choose a more active way to travel.” Since its launch in 2006, more than 3.5 million children have taken part in Bikeability training, learning basic cycle handling skills, assessing risks and how to ride safely and con dently on the road. Emily Cherry, Executive Director, Bikeability Trust said: “The commitment of Government to fund Bikeability in this next year is hugely welcomed as we seek to ensure that every child can access cycling as a life skill by 2025. This record investment will allow us to reach more children and, importantly, their families too, as a result of additional funding for our Family module. Personally, I know the value of Bikeability cycle training for both children and their parents, having taken part in family training with my teacher husband and our children. Now, they cycle to school daily using the skills they learned from the training and as a family, we continue to enjoy cycling together. Bikeability is the first step to ensure that adults and children alike have the confidence and competence to cycle.” Pupils of all ages should consider walking or cycling to school, especially if they live a short distance away from their school or college. For those who live further a eld and who are using public transport, plan ahead, allow more time for journeys and follow safer travel advice including wearing a face covering unless under the age of 11 or you are exempt, social distancing where possible and regularly sanitising your hands. For those who are driving, they should avoid sharing a car with someone outside of their household or support bubble. Sales & Lettings 023 8084 4131 • 7 & 9The Marsh, Hythe