Herald - Issue 411

v WE’VE BEEN YOUR LOCAL SINCE 1994 v Page 68 • The HERALD • 26th August 2021 Yours Faithfully... Trinity Church is pleased to announce they are open for services on Sunday mornings at 10.30am. You will need to book your space by calling: 023 8029 2046, masks are a must and social distancing must be observed throughout. ey look forward to welcoming everyone back to Trinity Church Totton. A PROBLEM SHARED… ‘Counselling Together’ is a professionally trained counselling service for Men, Woman and Couples the local area. e counsellors are either accredited with the Association of Christian Counsellors, or the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, or working towards accreditation, and all receive regular individual supervision. e Trustees are chosen from various Christian denominations and the service is also supported by medical and legal professionals. ey are incredibly pleased to, once again, carry out face-to-face counselling sessions with new clients, in addition to counselling remotely online. ey operate out of local churches and follow the current government guidelines for COVID-19. ‘Counselling Together’ is a registered charity and is very appreciative of the assistance and donations it receives. Donations are used exclusively to provide bursaries to support clients on low incomes. e service is open to those of all faiths or none. For more information on how to access support visit: www.counsellingtogether.co.uk or call: 07983 320450 Trinity Church Totton TALENT AGENT FROM HYTHE IN FINALS FOR UK’S LARGEST DIVERSITY AWARDS An astonishing 52,000 people nominated this year alone and the results are finally in for the National Diversity Awards (NDA), with an astonishing 126 nominees being recognised for their various achievements nationwide. Abbie, who has been shortlisted for the Positive Role Model Award said; “I am thrilled to be considered for such an important award, and to be included in a shortlist of so many inspiring people across the country. Diversity is so important to me, and I will continue to campaign for it in all the work that I do. I’m so excited for the awards in 2022.” Abbie is a 25 year old young woman with cerebral palsy from Hythe. A graduate of Solent and Winchester University, Abbie founded her own talent agency e Dazey Hills Company to push for more diversity in TV and Film. Fast forward to now, and Abbie represents 50 clients from Hampshire and beyond. Rachel Corp, Editor, ITV News said: “We are pleased that ITV News will once again be supporting the National Diversity Awards. ITV News remains committed to telling the stories of those, who through their work and dedication to helping others have made a difference; enhancing equality, diversity and inclusion in our society. We look forward to introducing the 2020 nominees to our viewers across the regions and nation.” Designed to highlight the country’s most inspirational and sel ess people, the NDA’s continue to gain endorsements from high pro le gures such as Sir Lenny Henry CBE and Graham Norton. Activist Katie Piper, Emmerdale star Ash Palmisciano and Paralympic Gold Medallist Danny Creates were on this year’s judging panel, dedicating their time to help choose the highly anticipated shortlist. Author and philanthropist, Katie Piper said: “I am so proud to be on the judging panel for the National Diversity Awards. In what has been a tough year for many, As a campaigner myself, I will love reading about the excellent achievements of grass-root communities which tackle the issues in today’s society with sheer dedication. I can’t wait to honour these charities, role models and community heroes who will have shown outstanding commitment to enhancing equality, diversity and inclusion.” Paul Sesay, Founder and CEO of the National Diversity Awards added , “During challenging times, it is now more important than ever to recognise our nation’s unsung role models. After weeks of deliberating and thousands of heartfelt testimonials later, I am delighted to finally announce the best of British Diversity. Congratulations to all of our shortlisted nominees, it is an honour to recognise your fearlessness, resilience and humanitarian efforts with the rest of the world. Let’s continue the fight for justice, unity and equality for all”. Local Lady Abbie Hills shortlisted for the Positive Role Model Award at the National Diversity Awards 2021 Treasure Beyond Measure “I’m looking for someone who can draw animals” was the plea shared on Facebook by New Zealand author, Helen Gri ths. Little did she know that the call would be answered by Waterside illustrator Simon Chadwick. “It’s serendipitous that Simon agreed to do the project” says Helen who herself lived in Chandlers Ford before moving to New Zealand in 2006. “I’m sure the mutual Hampshire connection helped.” Simon recently achieved success with ‘A Seal Swam in from the Sea’ which raised funds to save the Hythe Ferry. roughout 2020, the pair worked together from opposite sides of the planet to create ‘Treasure Beyond Measure’ – a sophisticated picture book that has since garnered high pro le responses from HRH the Duke of Cambridge, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and even a handwritten note from Sir David Attenborough himself. e book takes readers on a Collective Noun Safari where they journey through the pages discovering funny and fascinating names for groups of animals. However, the trip takes a surprising turn when faced with one extremely dangerous creature; a species that steers the Safari in a completely different and thought- provoking direction. Indeed, it’s a literary ride that ended up in the company of Dr Seuss, JK Rowling and David Walliams when it made the Unity Books Bestseller list upon release. Simon said, “It’s the most intricate book I’ve worked on to date, and the cover alone packs in countless animals that were great fun to draw. Hopefully children will love searching out the animals as much as I’ve loved illustrating it.” On reading the book, Donna Head, Editor at e Herald says: “ The illustrations are a feast for the eyes. The level of detail and expression Simon has intricately woven into each character is phenomenal, and with such a powerful storyline I can see why this book has caught the attention of so many. What a lucky community we are to have such talent on our doorstep”. Interest from the UK has resulted in a second print run, with copies now available from the Herald office, WHSmith Local, Sandra’s Florist and online at: www.ceratopiabooks.co.uk, price £8. PEOPLE are being urged to look beyond lockdown by making a date to join Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Southampton. e charity’s much-loved events are aiming to return to the city this autumn but with socially distanced measures to keep participants safe. Money raised will help scientists nd new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, saving lives as the charity ghts back from the impact of the pandemic. e Race for Life events which take place at e Common, Southampton on Saturday 18th September are open to people of all ages and abilities. Events include a 3K, 5K, 10K as well as Pretty Muddy, a mud-splattered obstacle course. anks to the generosity of its supporters, Cancer Research UK’s work into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer has been at the heart of the progress that has seen survival in the UK double in the last 40 years. e charity was able to spend over £30 million in the South East last year on some of the UK’s leading scienti c and clinical research. Enter now at: www.raceforlife.org or call: 0300 123 0770. *If any Race for Life events are cancelled, people will be entitled to a refund of their entry fee or can choose to donate the fee to help fund Cancer Research UK’s life-saving work. The long–awaited new book by Author Helen Griffiths and Waterside Illustrator Simon Chadwick RACE FOR LIFE