Herald - Issue 419

Page 30 • The HERALD • 17th February 2022 v THE HERALD - YOUR COMMUNITY MAGAZINE v A.M.H. 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Taking up the position for the past 6 years, recognition was given to Dee for being an inspirational Chair of CPRE Hampshire and for being positive, collaborative and e ective. Her work during this time has in uenced strategic policy for the countryside across Hampshire. e overall aim of CPRE, at both national level and in Hampshire, is to protect and ensure a sustainable future for the countryside at a time of great change and challenge. Nominations for these volunteer awards are invited every year for people that demonstrate and embody the organisational values of being open, trusted, connected and inspiring. e awards are then announced at the annual CPRE conference. Dee joined as a Trustee in 2014 and was appointed Chair of CPRE Hampshire not long a er. With her collaborative, inspirational and positive approach she immediately gained the respect and loyalty of the entire Hampshire team of trustees and volunteers. Caroline Dibden, Vice-President of which advocated a constructive spatial approach for Hampshire’s future. By promoting this, it contributed to Hampshire County Council initiating its own 2050 Vision for Hampshire. Dee was invited onto this influential Commission and spearheaded much of its rural work. She has made lasting and influential relationships and is now recognised as a rural and countryside expert. This is in no small measure due to her professional background in landscape architecture and public service, but also to her passion and obvious love for the landscape.” Dee has also been instrumental in the CPRE Hampshire campaign for a new Green Belt for South Hampshire, which presses the local authorities in the urban Solent area to realise the many bene ts, both for the environment and the public. Though Dee has now stepped down from the Chair role, she will continue to support CPRE Hampshire, a cause in which she believes deeply. e charity is currently on the look-out for a suitable replacement and applications are invited. Visit the ‘Jobs’ section on: www.cprehampshire.org.uk for further information. Dee Haas getting involved with hedge laying (Photo by Bob Hart) CPRE Hampshire, explains: “Dee has been the driving force behind our Strategic Vision for Hampshire, Action Fraud Alert: Romance Fraud from the Hampshire Constabulary Crime Prevention Team Dogs2FosterUK is a local not-for pro t organisation committed to promoting positive practice in canine welfare, understanding and good guardianship. ey rehabilitate and rehome rescue dogs in addition to their on-line training centre and 1:1 sessions with dogs and owners. ey are seeking suitable land to purchase in the New Forest area for daily training sessions of at least 2 acres or more . ey do not require the land to be immediately t for purpose as they are happy to consider anything in the area. Please get in touch if you are a landowner who may be able to help on: 023 8178 1707 or email: dogs2fosteruk@gmail.com Family members of online daters are being urged to help protect their relatives from becoming a victim of romance fraud, as new gures show almost £92 million has been lost through dating scams this year alone. How to help protect people you know are online e-dating: • Help them set adequate privacy settings on their social media accounts. • Stay in regular contact with them to help spot any changes in behaviour or things that don’t seem right. • Make them aware of the signs of romance fraud and tactics criminals use, and reiterate that you should never transfer money to someone that you have never met in person. Visit: www.actionfraud.police.uk for more information on these tactics. • Encourage them to report to Action Fraud and the police if they have become a victim of romance fraud. LAND FOR ANIMAL TRAINING FACILITY REQUIRED Call into the Totton Men’s Shed (behind the Totton & Eling Community Centre in Totton) for a cuppa and a chat on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 10.30am to 11.30am . Everyone welcome! Please contact Chris on: 023 8087 3143 or email: chris@compark.co.uk for more information. Totton Men’s Shed Community Drop-in