Herald - Issue 424

Page 48 • The HERALD • 2nd June 2022 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v M & J Mobility Can give you.... Freedom on the Road • Hoists • Pedal Transfers • Wheelchair Carriers • Hand Controls • Ramps • Easy Release Hand Brake • Wireless Controls • Swivel Seats and help Maintain YOUR Independence Scooters Wheelchairs Powerchairs Li & Recline Chairs Walking Aids Bath Aids and lots more... Visit our showroom at: Independent Lifestyle Centre Old Lyndhurst Road, Cadnam SO40 2NL or call for a catalogue on: 023 8081 1949 Making Mobility Affordable JUBILEE CELEBRATION AT APPLEMORE COLLEGE Applemore College has planted over 15 trees dedicated to the Queen’s Green Canopy celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee. A er a fantastic donation from Fairweather’s Garden Centre in Beaulieu, the School created an area of the eld with 7 trees in a row, each representing a decade of the Queen’s reign. is historic moment gave them pride and cause for celebration, not only because the School holds Ecoschools Bronze Level, the recent Bronze Green Tree Award from the Woodlands Trust but the fact they are planting a legacy for future students to enjoy and remember with a focus on sustainability. In addition to tree planting, the School has held its own Jubilee tea party! Sta and students were busy baking and ended the term last week with Scones, cream and jam! Union ag bunting was created and lessons on British Values took place. Mr Saunders, Head of House at Applemore said: “Britishness at its best and a great way to get everyone in the spirit ahead of the actual celebrations during half term.” Friends of Lepe Summer activities Friends of Lepe Members will celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee with a Pond dip, Prosecco and Picnic event on the a ernoon of 3rd June at Lepe Pond. e Annual General Meeting will be held on 14th July in the Lookout at Lepe and will be followed by a Ploughman’s Supper featuring local Hampshire produce and their Summer Barbecue will be on 17th August . Later in the year a visit to RNLI Calshot is planned and a talk about the White Tailed Eagles released onto the Isle of Wight is scheduled for 8th December . The Friends volunteering activities continue throughout the year. Opportunities to assist the sta at Lepe include practical conservation tasks, gardening in the Sensory garden, wildlife recording (birds, bees, butter ies, reptiles and wild owers), helping with events, manning the park reception desk at the Lookout and litter picking. If any of these appeal to you, why not join the Friends and become involved with your local Country Park. For just £5 a year you will receive 4 newsletters per year to keep you updated and the opportunity to take part in walks, talks, visits and social events many of which are free to members. Please contact their membership secretary for more information via email: friendso epemembership@outlook.com Hardley Fire Station Open Day Join the crews at Hardley Fire Station as they welcome you to their station open day on Saturday 11th June from 10am – 2pm. Go along and see live demonstrations, tours the facilities, meet your local crews from Fire, Police, Ambulance and the Forestry Commission and see how they train to save lives in their smoke chamber and (of course) climb aboard one of their magni cent re engines! Admission is free, light refreshments will be available along with a selection of stalls with proceeds and any donations received going straight to the Fire ghters Charity. Parking is available at Chevron Business Park, SO45 2QL. MUSIC IN ROMSEY e next concert in Romsey Abbey takes place on Saturday 11th June at 7.30pm for Magnificent Bach with Bournemouth Bach Choir and Orchestra. Bach: Mass in B Minor. On Friday 1st July ay 7pm for Romsey Festival of Youth Music - Schools Choir Festival. Joyful choral music from local schools. For more details of the Festival of Youth Music, please visit: www. rfoym.org.uk On Saturday 2nd July at 7.30pm for e Dream of Gerontius. Romsey Choral Society with the Waverley Singers and the City of Southampton Orchestra, Go along and enjoy Elgar’s epic masterpiece, e Dream of Gerontius. On Friday 15th July at 7.30pm for Romsey Youth Choir Summer Concert. A wonderful evening of summer music from Romsey Youth Choir, Romsey Youth Chamber Choir and Romsey Youth Children’s Choir. On Saturday 16th July at 7.30pm for Southampton Concert Orchestra, who return to Romsey Abbey with a staggering programme of orchestral music. Lutosławski Symphonic Variations. Scriabin e Poem of Ecstasy. Shotakovich Symphony No. 7, ‘Leningrad’. For ticket purchases and enquiries (unless stated otherwise) please contact Romsey Visitor Information Centre, 13 Church Street, Romsey. Tel: 01794 512987 (no booking fee) or book online for Music in Romsey Abbey concerts in Romsey Abbey (booking fee applies) at: www.ticketsource/musicinromsey