25th August 2022 • The HERALD • Page 47 v THE HERALD - Proud to be part of your communityv WE CARE, YOU CARE christinashomecare@hotmail.com Fully Qualified, Insured and Enhanced DBS Call me for a friendly informal chat to discuss whatever you or your loved ones needs are on 07579 766797 Christina’s Home Care Professional Independent Carer CoveringWaterside and New Forest KNITTERS AT LOCAL CARE HOME DONATE BOBBY BEARS A group of knitters from Carpathia Grange Care Home in Hythe recently donated a force of Bobby Buddy bears to the local Police. Lovingly knitted by 4 residents at the home along with Lifestyle Coordinator Debbie, the Bobby Buddy’s will be given to children that meet the Police in distressing situations or Carpathia Grange opened in 2019 shortly before the pandemic. e Care Home are happy to announce that their doors are now fully open again, meaning families can visit the residents whenever they like. If you enjoying knitting or crochet and would like to make some Bobby Buddy’s yourself the patterns are available online at the addresses below or you can pop into e Herald O ce where we can print them o for you. w w w . h a m p s h i r e . p o l i c e . u k / S y s S i t e A s s e t s / m e d i a / d o w n l o a d s / h a m p s h i r e / n e w s / bobbybuddiesknittingpattern.pdf w w w . h a m p s h i r e . p o l i c e . u k / SysS i t eAs se t s /medi a /downl oads / hampshi re/news /bobby-buddy- - - crochet---hants.pdf are going through an upsetting time to provide comfort to them. Carpathia’s Activities Manager Lorraine saw a post on Facebook calling for knitters to help make the Bobby Buddy’s, knowing there were several knitting enthusiasts at the care home she printed o the patterns and explained the scheme to the residents who were keen to get involved and have now knitted a tremendous 30 Bobby Buddy’s. When given out to the children, they will be told the name of the knitter who spent the time and care making their Bobby Buddy just for them. Two community Police O cers popped in to visit the residents to collect the bears and thank them for their donations. Image from facebook.com/carpathiagrange Evergreen Club for over 60’s Waterside Cancer Support Centre e Waterside Cancer Support Centre, part of Wessex Cancer Trust, o ers nonmedical support to anyone a ected by cancer, whether you are a patient or a family member. eir team of trained befrienders can o er you a cuppa and a chat and signpost you to external services that might also be able to assist, whilst their quali ed counsellors and complimentary therapists can support you at the Centre. Located at e Grove, opposite Lidl, they are open Monday to Friday from 10am until 2pm, so drop in to see them, give them a call on: 023 8178 0409 or email: waterside@wessexcancer. org.uk for more information. For enjoyable a ernoons, a warm welcome awaits over 60’s as visitors or members to the Evergreen Club. ey meet every month at St. John’s Hall, Hythe on 1st and 3rd ursdays 1.45pm to 4pm. Each month they have a speaker or entertainment and another social a ernoon, both with tea and cakes. eir next meeting is on Thursday 1st September for a talk by Gordon Lewis titled ‘Land of Hope and Glory’, then on Thursday 15th September for their Social a ernoon and then on Thursday 6th October for a talk by Ian Abraham titled ‘Jigsaws’. For more information telephone Peter on: 023 8089 1721. St John’s Senior Lunch Club is a wonderful way to meet new people, enjoy a home cooked, two course meal with a hot drink for £5 (Carers will eat free of charge). With its social and friendly atmosphere, Emma and her friendly team of volunteers are ready to welcome all guests. Every Wednesday 12noon to 1pm at St John’s Hall, Hythe SO45 6BP. Please book your place by calling 023 8084 4336. Senior Lunch Club
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTIyNzI=