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v READ THE HERALD ONLINE: www.herald-publishing.co.uk v 26th August 2021 • The HERALD • Page 25 FLAT ROOFING SPECIALISTS All Roof Repairs Tel: 023 8184 5632 Mobile: 07880 508415 Email: steve@braithwaiteroo ng.co.uk THE FLAT ROOF SPECIALIST We offer a Full Range of Carpentry and Building Services: • Full Design Service • Garage and Loft Conversions • Extensions • Fitted Kitchens and Bathrooms • Brickwork • Flat Roofs • Conservatories • PVCu Windows • Decking • Fencing, Pergolas and Gates D&G CARPENTRY & BUILDING Over 25 years experience, so for a fast and friendly service with free estimates call on 07767 833227 or 023 8089 9371 Youth and Families Matter (YFM), a charity based in Totton, nally received their Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. Winning this prestigious award last year, the pandemic meant that the presentation of the award was delayed. But on Monday 26th July, an audience of YFM sta , volunteers and guests were delighted to be part of the formal presentation. Nigel Atkinson Esq, HM Lord- Lieutenant of Hampshire presented the certi cate and award to Ray Maher, Chairman of the Trustees for YFM. Ray Maher, Chair of the Trustees, comments : “What a brilliant morning. It was great to be together to receive the award from the Lord-Lieutenant. We are immensely proud to receive it. This is an amazing achievement for us and rightly recognises our fantastic volunteers who regularly give their time and skills to support our work.” Commenting on the award, Nigel Atkinson Esq, Lord- Lieutenant of Hampshire: “I was thrilled to be able to present the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service to YFM. This award is the highest award given to volunteer groups in the UK and YFM are just one of 48 charities in Hampshire that have been recognised in this way since the awards began in 2002. It was a truly delightful morning being able to meet staff and volunteers who so obviously love what they do to support the local community. I congratulate them all.” YFM comprises of over 50 volunteers alongside 16 members of sta , and works to improve the wellbeing of children, young people and families in Totton. In a typical year, YFM will support more than 2,000 individuals through their programme of 1:1 support, groups, activities, courses and a food bank. It also runs the Chapel Café and Treasure Box charity shop. Youth and Families Matter are Presented with their Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service Receiving the award (left to right)) Patricia McCowan, retired Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson Esq, Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, Ray Maher, Chair of Trustees for YFM and Kelly Price, Project Leader for YFM Mobile Banking is Back e NatWest Mobile Branch in Hythe has restarted on a Monday a ernoon from 1.30pm until 2.15pm. Customers can also visit their nearest branches located at either; Romsey Road, Shirley open Monday to Friday 10am-4.30pm or Above Bar St, Southampton City Centre, open 9.30am-4.30pm Monday to Friday & 9.30am-3pm on Saturdays.