Herald - Issue 414

28th October 2021 • The HERALD • Page 43 v THE HERALD - ENCOURAGING LOCAL ENTERPRISE v Badgers Holt Residential Care Home We offer home from home comfort l 24 hour waking care l Entertainments l Open visiting hours v DAY CARE AVAILABLE v T elephone M rs G R ayner or M rs D Y ounger on (023) 8084 9310 www.badgersholtresidential.co.uk Care Quality Commission - Overall Rating Outstanding • Scooters • Powerchairs • Riser Recliners • Wheelchairs • Walkers • Bathroom Aids • Service/Repairs • Home Demos • Made to Measure • Hire Available Tel : 023 8218 0185 • marcus@hart2hartmobility.co.uk • Find us on facebook Open Mon-Sat 9am-4.30pm • 16 Rumbridge Gardens, Totton, Southampton. SO40 9PL TOTTON SHOWROOM WE CARE, YOU CARE 50th Anniversary Celebration for Muir House Dr Julian Lewis MP, was the special guest at an a ernoon tea party held for tenants of Muir House, Dibden Purlieu, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the formation in 1971 of Hythe Rotary Housing Association. Now known as Muircro the Association developed Muir House and its sister scheme, Priest Cro , in Black eld. e catalyst for formation of the Housing Association was an approach to the Rotary Club of Hythe in 1970 by an elderly widow, Mrs Kate Muir, who o ered the sum of £5,000 if the Club, in return, would provide her with rent, rates and maintenance free accommodation for the rest of her life. A er considerable deliberation the Club accepted the o er, settling Mrs Muir in a new home in Hythe, and, having looked at the wider needs of the elderly in the area, formed the Hythe Rotary Housing Association. Its objective, which remains valid today, was to provide rented, sheltered housing for the elderly, especially those with a local connection. Joining Dr Lewis and tenants at the tea party were sta , current Board members and members of Hythe and Waterside Rotary Club, whose members remain actively involved to this day. Rotarian and past Chairman of Muircro Housing Association, Ralph Ellis, said: “Much credit must be given to all the Rotarians involved in the setting up of the Association, especially for their tireless work during its early years. Current members of the Rotary Club continue to take an active role on the Board as their predecessors have done throughout the Association’s five decades.” Dr Lewis was invited to cut a ribbon on a Japanese cherry tree, a gi from Hythe & Waterside Rotary Club to mark the Association’s milestone. In paying tribute to the Association Dr Lewis said : “This is a wonderful occasion in celebration of a visionary project from fifty years ago and the best possible way to celebrate the easing of restrictions and our community’s resumption of normal life.” Also helping Dr Lewis cut the ribbon Dr Julian Lewis MP, 9 year old Tristan Seymour and Helen Barber was Tristan Seymour (9), a pupil at Orchard Junior School who, using his own initiative, sent letters to tenants to cheer them up during the COVID-19 lockdowns of 2020 and 2021. A er the formalities, tenants enjoyed a cream tea and celebration cake and all received a commemorative glass coaster. A further tea party and tree dedication is to be held for the tenants of Priest Cro . For more information on Muircro or tenancy vacancies visit: www.muircro .co.uk or email: info@ muircro .co.uk Put Your Best Foot Forward Understanding how important good foot care is to their clients, the foot clinics are still operating for local people aged 55+. They have taken many extra precautions to make them Covid-safe. They also offer Toenail cutting for £20 or Toe & Fingernails for £25. e registered Podiatrists and Chiropodists are also able to give foot care advice and information on other treatments available. If you wish to book a foot care appointment, cancel, or amend one, please contact the o ce on: 023 8084 1199. A message can be le on the answer machine if necessary and they will return your call. Waterside Good Neighbours volunteers could help with transport if required. Clinics are as follows: Totton and Eling Community Centre: Every Wednesday and Friday at Civic Centre Buildings, Library Road, Totton, SO40 3AP. Hythe & Dibden Community Centre: 1st and 3rd Fridays, 1st Thursday and 3rd Monday at Brinton Lane, Hythe, SO45 6DU. Blackfield Baptist Church: 2nd and 4th Tuesday at Hampton Lane, Black eld, SO45 1XA.