26th January 2023 • The HERALD • Page 35 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL EVENTS v PRIVATE, COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL PVCu DOOR SPECIALIST LOCK PROBLEMS? We Can Help with ALL types of Locks • Fix or Replace • Gain Entry Call us on 07453 327708 or 023 8155 0025 (24hr Service) • Police Approved Key Safes • All Work Guaranteed • Fully Insured • No Call Out Charge • No VAT YOUR LOCAL INDEPENDENT LOCKSMITH Commercial & Domestic flooring • Vinyl • Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) • Carpet and Carpet Tiles • Wet room specialist Small Showroom Based in Totton & Home Selection Service (by appointment only) Contact Jim on 07922 250670 or richardsonscontractflooring@gmail.com www.richardsonscontractflooring.com Governors at Brockenhurst College have appointed a new Principal & Chief Executive. Helen Odhams will join the College in May, leaving Esher Sixth Form College in Surrey, where she is currently Deputy Principal. As the designated Ofsted Lead at Esher, Helen was instrumental in securing an Ofsted grade of Outstanding during a recent inspection. She holds a BSc Honours degree in Physical Education, Sports Science and Geography from the University of Liverpool. Helen said: “Having worked in Further Education for the past 13 years, I genuinely believe that colleges offer the best opportunities for students to learn, develop and progress to the next stage. Brock is central to the wider community it serves, not only through the education it provides, but also through its links with employers. I intend to ensure Brock remains a college for the whole community by Brockenhurst College Appoints New Principal & Chief Executive that she particularly enjoys walks in the New Forest and trips to the coast, where she participates in kayaking and paddle boarding. Chair of Governors Graham Beards said: “We immediately recognised Helen as an outstanding talent who has an unshakable belief in the pivotal importance of Further Education for both individuals and society as a whole. We are delighted she is joining the College and are really looking forward to her starting in May. Former Principal Polly Perkins stepped down from the role recently due to unforeseeable and unavoidable personal circumstances, and we wish her well. Steve Wain, a highly experienced Hampshire Sixth Form College Principal, will continue leading Brock in an interim capacity.” Helen Odhams maintaining this strength and looking for opportunities to grow further.” e Sway resident also described her a ection for the local area, adding 8 year old, Evie Lane, from Eastleigh was on top of the world when her festive drawing was chosen to decorate the Hendy Ford E-Transit delivering supplies to local foodbanks in the area. Evie was chosen from more than 200 entries and said she was so excited to see her design on the E-Transit which spearheaded Hendy Group’s Christmas campaign. Donations of long-life food were made at the Hendy Transit store in Eastleigh’s Leigh Road with all donations then heading to Eastleigh Basics Bank for distribution to the local community. e zero emission Transit clocked up hundreds of miles each week travelling between Hendy Transit Centres in Hampshire, and West Sussex collecting the donated food and taking it to the foodbanks. David Graham, Head of Retail CV Sales said the group wanted to spread some festive cheer by collecting for foodbanks and wanted to ensure the E-Transit was suitably festive. “The competition entries were amazing with some wonderful festive designs from children across the region,” said David. In addition to seeing her design on the E-Transit, Evie also received a £70 Smyths Toy Superstore voucher. 8 Year old designs E-Transit Delivering Supplies to Food Bank Evie Lane with her winning design on the E-Transit
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