Herald - Issue 418

Page 12 • The HERALD • 27th January 2022 v EMAIL YOUR STORY: editor@herald-publishing.co.uk v All General Plumbing • Boiler Installations • Boiler Breakdowns • Gas Appliance Servicing • Central Heating Repairs 023 8089 9300 07917 445369 petertarr1@hotmail.co.uk Reg: 3515993 PETERTARR Gas, Plumbing & Heating WILLIS DECORATING & JOINERY SERVICES Est Since 1986 Interior & Exterior Painting & Decorating Wallpaper Hanging Hand-painted Kitchens & Spray Finishes Wardrobes, Bookcases, Radiator Covers Call David on 023 8084 9800 or 07946 048261 E: david.willis24@btinternet.com Acorn Building Contracts Ltd u Reliable, local builders offering affordable, quality workmanship u Our employees are fully qualified and fully insured u All aspects of building undertaken including extensions, structural alterations, roofing, ground works, kitchens, bathrooms, carpentry and plastering u Drawings arranged u Insurance work undertaken u Local Authority Approved Contractor For free quotations and friendly advice please call Office: 023 8024 3336 Mobile: 07786 656865 Email: acornbuilding@gmail.com or visit our website: www.acorn-builders.co.uk You will not be disappointed Oakhaven Hospice Announces New Patron e Honourable Mary Montagu-Scott DL became Patron of Oakhaven Hospice on 30th November 2021 and has taken over from Lady Mary Fagan LG DCVO who has served in this role since the hospice’s early days. e appointment comes as Oakhaven commences the celebration of 30 years of providing specialist end of life care to those in the community it serves. During Lady Mary Fagan’s patronage Oakhaven has grown substantially, evolving its services with community teams reaching out to support individuals within their own homes as well as their wellbeing services which o er support and advice to those a ected by illness. Andrew Ryde, Oakhaven’s Chief Executive says: “We are so grateful for the years of support Lady Mary Fagan LG DCVO has given to Oakhaven and for suggesting Mary Montagu-Scott as her successor. I would like to express the gratitude of everyone at Oakhaven for the many years of support Lady Mary has given to the hospice. As we approach the 30th anniversary of the hospice, it is fitting the baton will be passed on to such a recognisable personality in the community. Mary Montagu-Scott brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role. As a well known figure in the region and champion of so many charitable causes, Oakhaven is delighted to have her accept such an important position. As the baton is passed Lady Mary Fagan says: “I cannot imagine anyone better than Mary Montagu- Scott to take over the reins, I have known her for many years and was delighted to suggest her for the role and even more pleased when she accepted” Mary Montagu-Scott says: “I am delighted to accept this role at such an exciting time. Oakhaven is going from strength to strength in reaching people and their families across the New Forest, Waterside and Totton communities. I am excited to see where Oakhaven goes next to help more people in need of care. Anything I can do to help will be an honour” For further enquiries, contact Oakhaven Hospice on: 01590 613032 or email: melanie.stone@ oakhavenhospice.co.uk Chairman of The Board of Trustees Professor Paul Dodson, welcomes The Honourable Mary Montagu-Scott DL as Patron Enjoy Springtime at Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve, Totton Springtime is a great time to visit Testwood Lakes as the animals and plants are waking up, springing back to life, or returning after a very long journey. Hampshire IOW Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers will be giving families a warm welcome and there is plenty of fun to be had for children of all ages. For children aged 1.5-5 years there are weekly Forest School sessions onMonday mornings 9.30am-11.30am. Families can book ahead for a 6 week term (£39) and children can cook on a camp re, use tools to make things from wood and play in nature. Every last Saturday of the month 10am-12pm families are invited for a Wildlife Tots session themed around a story years (Wildlife Watch, 2-4pm). Young people can learn more about wildlife and take part in activities to help wildlife such as making a bird box or taking part in a conservation task with tools. ere are opportunities to see wildlife through bird watching and pond dipping activities. Adult accompaniment is essential, and the cost is £5 per session. Parking is available at the Education Centre on the hill overlooking Testwood Lake. Please follow the green signs. To nd out more and book please visit: www.hiwwt. org.uk/events, visit Facebook: Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve and Education Centre or email: testwoodlakes@hiwwt.org.uk with some exploring and cra ing outside. Wildlife Tots is aimed at 2-5 years and cost £5 a session. For even younger ones (0-2 years) there is a weekly Natural Babies session every Tuesday morning 10.30am-12pm. ere are buggy walks, cra s for adults, sensory play and songs for babies. Nature Babies cost £4 a session. For older ones every last Saturday of the month there are activities for 5-15 Campfire cooking