Herald - Issue 408

Page 52 • The HERALD • 24th June 2021 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v If you come into any of these categories, then you will need to complete a self-assessment. Other services that we can provide M G ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES Telephone & Fax: 023 8089 1351 • Email: mgeere@btinternet.com Specialising in Bookkeeping and Accountancy Services in and around the New Forest and Waterside area, be assured of a local and friendly service. Are you self-employed? Are you a small business? Are you a landlord? Do you have investment income? NEW LIMITED COMPANY SET UP VAT RETURNS CREDIT CONTROL OUT OF HOURS CONSULTATIONS BUSINESS PLANS PAYROLL • CIS GENERAL BOOKKEEPING CORPORATION TAX Don’t let this be you at the end of the tax year ASK A PROFESSIONAL National Business Women’s Awards are Back e search is on for the country’s most talented and dedicated female entrepreneurs with the launch of the 2021 National Business Women’s Awards. Organisers Events & PR are delighted to continue the Lockdown Leader and Business Chameleon categories as part of this year’s honours, following their success in 2020. ese two categories recognise and celebrate those who have thrived and blossomed during the Coronavirus crisis. From providing job security and strong, decisive leadership to a team, to completely adapting a business service or product to meet a new need. Incredible, high- achieving women in business and industry have until Thursday 5th August to enter the awards, which recognise the successful women who not only run outstanding businesses but in many cases also juggle the needs of their families as they work. Each candidate can enter up to three categories, at a cost of £65 + VAT per entry. e Lifetime Achievement and Business Hero categories are free to enter. Damian Cummins, Awards Director at Events & PR, said: “It is easy to run out of superlatives to describe the women honoured in these awards. We are proud and delighted to be back to celebrate yet another plethora of amazing achievers, who work tirelessly to ensure their businesses thrive - often while raising a family too. Over the last 12 months, many female business owners and managers have had to work even harder to keep their businesses going through a pandemic whilst facing personal challenges such as home schooling, family isolation or caring for their parents. The business world is full of these talented individuals and we look forward to seeing entries showcasing their impressive successes, despite the challenges of the pandemic.” e National Business Women’s Awards ceremony will take place at Copthorne, Tara Hotel in Kensington on Friday 29th October 2021. For more information on the awards, go to: www.nbwawards.co.uk or call: 01908 542720. Jonny Nelson (MC), Claire Webber (Liebherr GB), Bonnie May (Global Infusion Group - Overall Winner), Sara Searle (Liebherr GB) 60 YEARS AND STILL GROWING STRONG! An evening and weekend project started in 1961 grows to become a successfully family run business 60 years on. Two generations of the Fairweather family have cultivated and nurtured Fairweather’s Garden Centre into something more than just a plant centre. Customers who started shopping at Fairweather’s before the current owner Patrick Fairweather was born, can remember the garden centre building being the old Beaulieu Estate vehicle workshop. Behind the shop, where plants and pots are now sold, were gardens and waste land 6 deep in brambles. They were then slowly developed by the late Christopher Fairweather with help from his wife Aline. Initially all the shrubs and trees were plunged into the ground, as pots did not exist, and the plants were wrapped in hessian squares when they were lifted for customers. Soon afterwards, they were potted into old baked bean tins which saved work and allowed customers to serve themselves. To mark 60 years, Fairweather’s launched a tree planting campaign ‘60 trees for 60 schools’, where they are inviting schools and children’s char i t ies across Hampshire to choose 1 of 3 trees to plant in their grounds or playgrounds. e rst tree was planted in Beaulieu School by Lord Montagu along with students who live in Beaulieu villages; Luke, Miles, Sam and Autumn. Patrick Fairweather said: “ We have seen a lot of changes over the last few years, Patrick’s Patch is a successful learning garden where children and adults can learn and enjoy gardening. Our café refurbishment, Steff’s Kitchen has proved The first of the many ‘60 trees for 60 schools’ planted at Beaulieu School by Lord Montagu & school pupils Plants were originally planted in old Baked Beans tins to be very popular and the launch of our new takeaway, Steff’s to go, which we started during the pandemic last year, is now a stopping point for walkers and cyclists in the New Forest. Most importantly, we have great loyal customers who will hopefully continue returning for the next 60 years!” A ‘Super’ Day Out for All Preparations are already in full swing for the Marchwood Village Fete on Saturday 11th September at the Lloyd Recreation Ground from 12pm– 4pm. is year there is a Superheroes theme, so no matter who your superhero is; a key worker, a ‘saving the planet’ type, the one who battles the nasty villain, a fantastical creature with amazing superpowers, or an amazing family member, get dressed up and join the fun! They have scoured the universe and secured the Jubilee Brass Band for the event who will beam in for the a ernoon and play a variety of Superhero themed music. They are also bidding a welcome return to Jonathan the Jester with Circus Wessex who will be performing and holding circus skills workshops for all ages. For those whose dog is their Superhero, they will be holding a fun dog show, more details to follow nearer the date. e main arena will be lled with local groups, including Big Mouth eatre, who will be holding interactive sessions for all the children, and Flare Gymnastics Club who will be tumbling and twisting to impress the crowd. Fawley Rugby Club will be giving a demonstration of their out-of-this-world tackling skills and if you fancy learning how to outrun a villainous creature, there will be mini athletics for the children. If you would like to reserve a stall, wish to donate a ra e prize or volunteer at the event please contact: marchwoodfete@gmail. com Please be assured that they will follow Government guidelines in place at the time of the event to ensure that everyone stays safe and has a fantastic fun afternoon. For regular updates visit: www. facebook.com/groups/Marchwoodfete