Herald - Issue 422

Page 36 • The HERALD • 21st April 2022 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v OUT & ABOUT Nothing Can Stop Us A new book , ‘Nothing Can Stop Us - Tristan da Cunha’s 1961 volcanic eruption and how its people handled their future’ by Richard Grundy and Neil Robson , tells an extraordinary story of the volcanic eruption on the island of Tristan da Cunha. Which led to the evacuation of the entire population to the UK in October 1961, with evacuees moving to what was then regarded as a permanent home in Calshot in houses used by the Flying Boat Squadron that were based on Southampton Water during World War II on 23rd January 1962 a er a short stay in Surrey. The 299 page book covers the history of the lead-up to the volcanic eruption, the island’s evacuation, the refugees’ time in England, and the episodes which led to the community’s successful return to the island. The books author, Richard Grundy is a former teacher who worked on the island in the 1980’s and is now co-chair and newsletter editor of the UK-based Tristan da Cunha Association. Together with London-based co-author Neil Robson they produced the book to commemorate the 60th anniversary and raise funds to support the island through the association’s charitable aims. e book is now on sale for £20 at the Herald O ce. For more information about Tristan da Cunha please visit: www. tristandc.com Fish and Chips at Spud Works, Sway Nothing Can Stop Us - Tristan da Cunha’s 1961 volcanic eruption and how its people handled their future Spud Works in Sway is opening a new exhibition‚ ‘Fish and Chips’ until 24th April as part of their Creativity to Connect series. Fish and Chips is collaboration between artists, Chris Wilmott and Isil Campanella from Lymington and Jane Corner from Sway. Chris’s work has previously featured in I Remember Water - a global digital exhibition, part of World Water Day, held in March by e Water Museums Global Network. Isil’s work features ancient movable imprint tiles referring to that most famous art museum the Hermitage, (St Petersburg). Working o the journey of Fish and the Hermitage, (St Petersburg) a painting by Chris, hoping heritage won’t be forgotten and lost. Jane’s starting point was Chris’s painting of Hermine Gallia, a er Klimt. Jane’s work is about memories. For more information visit: www.spud.org . uk Art Demonstration Totton Art Society’s next meeting is a demonstration with Alan Langford on Wednesday 27th April from 7.30pm until 9.30pm at the ree Score Club, Totton SO40 3RS. Guests are welcome to go along for a small fee of £4pp. ey are really thrilled to be back together again so do go along to their One Day Exhibition with paintings for sale on Saturday 7th May from 10am until 4pm at Calmore Community Centre, Calmore Drive, Totton SO40 2ZU. ere will be a ‘Have a Go’ table and Entry is Free. ey are just launching their new website: www.tottonartsociety.org . You can also catch up on their activities on Facebook. e Railway Club of the New Forest meet on Friday 29th April in the Forest Hall, Brockenhurst Village Hall, Highwood Road, Brockenhurst. SO42 7RY, where John Fissler presents ‘Look Mum, No Signals!’ Future railway train control aspires to eliminate lineside signals. is presentation gives an overview of railway signalling from lineside semaphore andcolour light signalling to cab control and considers what it means for the train driver. Visitors welcome. £4 on the door, arrive from 7pm, start at 7.30pm. Find them at: www. railwayclubo henewforest.org LOOK MUM, NO SIGNALS HELPING UKRAINE Hythe & Waterside Rotary are delighted to report that Rotary District has agreed to donate US$10,000 from District Designated Funds to the Rotary Disaster Response Fund of Rotary International. is Fund will be used to support grant applications of up to US$50,000 from Districts in Ukraine and areas bordering Ukraine to enable them to give aid to refugees or other people caught up in the con ict by providing water, food, shelter, medicine and clothing. In addition, other Rotary Districts impacted by the disaster wishing to o er support to Ukrainian refugees in their District can apply for grants up to US$25,000. Hythe & Waterside Rotary President, Ray Lewis, says: “We are staunch supporters of Rotary Foundation, and we fully support the District initiative to help people caught up in the largest humanitarian crisis since WW2. We have local campaigns running now for donations from the Hythe & Waterside community and we thank all those who have generously donated so far.” If you would like to donate, please visit: www.cafdonate.cafonline.org/19983#!/ DonationDetails Do you enjoy helping others, chatting, listening and want to give something back to your community? If you answered ‘yes’ and have a couple of hours a week to spare, Oakhaven Neighbours could be just for you! Neighbours is a free volunteer-led service available to people with life- limiting illness and their families. Neighbours get involved with a variety of things; from picking up prescriptions, light shopping or gardening, providing companionship, sometimes to allow a carer to have some deserved respite. One bene ciary of the scheme explains what it means to her: “Jenny has become so much more than a ‘Neighbour’ over the years; a friend and I would be lost without her. I look forward to her visits and our chats putting the world to rights and even through these difficult times, Jenny has looked out for me. Nothing is ever too much!” A Neighbour explains what it means to her: “Since becoming a neighbour I’ve been helping one family; being someone to talk to, help out with doctor’s appointments, share tea and cake and do a little bit of shopping especially as things have been tricky with Covid. A really special moment was being able to shop for balloons and cake for a family birthday party, which was much enjoyed! They are small things, but to the family they can make a huge difference. Just like everyone, my life has been touched by cancer, and it is a good thing to know that I can give something which is worthwhile and may just make life a little easier for those who have a much bigger fight on their hands. Helping others makes me happy and gives extra meaning to my life too.” If you would like to know more about the scheme and becoming an Oakhaven Neighbour, please contact Sara on: 07483 956707, email: neighbours@ oakhavenhospice.co.uk Full training is given with ongoing support. BEING NEIGHBOURLY