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A trusted tradeswoman with sensible rates covering Southampton, New Forest & Waterside areas CONTACT HANNAH 07585 778136 W: www.hannahs-electrics.co.uk • E: hannahelectrics@gmail.com Like us on Facebook Brock Students Take Gold and Silver in National Fitness Trainer Competition Brockenhurst College students dominated the Association of College’s Fitness Trainer Competition this year, with Jack Taylor winning Gold to become champion and Zoe Torevelle taking Silver. e nal was held at the University of Nottingham and saw eight nalists go head-to-head to impress judges – FOUR of whom were Brock students. Jack, who is set to study Sports Massage erapy at university, said: “The competition has been amazing, and to have three of my classmates with me was even better. I am surprised at being the champion, but I did put all my effort into winning – it has been a great experience and I have learned a lot through it all. I couldn’t have done it without the great support around me, especially my teachers, Kirsty Buckland, Alan Steel and Kevin Jones, plus my ‘client’ for the competition, Eryx Vane-Percy.” e Association of Colleges reported on its website: ‘Jack performed well throughout the stages of competition and provided the judging team with some very memorable and exciting sessions. He brings passion, personality and creativity.’ It all began when six Brock students entered the passive phase of the competition last autumn, against 96 other students nationally. is required them to complete an online test demonstrating knowledge and understanding of personal training. Four Brock students then made it through to an online quali er against 36 other competitors. is involved a session plan submission, a virtually delivered PT session with a client or clients, and demonstration of exercise movements (hard skills). All four successfully passed this stage and progressed to the ultimate stage in Nottingham. During the nal they were assessed on various elements of personal training using real-life industrybased scenarios, pushing them well beyond anything they had done before. Among other things, they were assessed on session planning, session delivery, tness testing, business understanding and marketing. Sport teacher Kirsty Buckland said: “Jack has worked really hard and applied his course knowledge well to secure Gold in this hard-fought national competition. I’m extremely proud of how all four of our finalists held their own. Making up half the field in the final and then finishing with first and second place is an astonishing achievement.” e Bronze medal was awarded to Jason Redpath from Gateshead College. Zoe Torevelle and Jack Taylor D-DAY LEPE HERITAGE GROUP by Patricia Hedley-Goddard Secretary to the D-Day Lepe Heritage Group Join in the exciting times at Lepe Country Park on 3rd June and 4th June. On Saturday 3rd June at 11am a ‘private’ ceremony will be taking place at the 4th/7th Royal Dragoons memorial on Lepe Beach where the D-Day remains are situated. Each year Cecil Newton, a veteran from WW2, who embarked from Lepe Beach to Normandy in 1944, will read out the names of his fallen comrades. Cecil is in his 100th year and has been remembering his comrades since his return from that terrible con ict, at this war memorial. In past years he has then continued over to France to where he landed on D-Day. In Normandy, France, he is viewed as a hero, and he has a school named a er him, located in the town where he landed in 1944. e service on the 3rd June is brief and open to anyone who wishes to participate, or just passing by. On the following day, Sunday 4th June, Lepe Country Park are re-instating their traditional annual D-Day Embarkation Memorial Service. is takes place at the ‘Anchor’ memorial on the cli top. ere will be a parade of Standard Bearers, a formal service led by Vicar Ian MacGill with readings and music provided by the New Forest Brass Band. Everyone is welcome, just turn up at 10.45am and join in this important remembrance service. e D-Day Lepe Heritage Group will be present to help people with any questions they may have regarding Lepe’s role in the build up to, and embarkation from, Lepe beach. Lepe was a major departure point for troops and supplies and was the mainline base for the PLUTO (Pipeline Under e Ocean) fuel pipeline and the construction point for 6 huge caissons which formed the base of the prefabricated f loating Mulberry Harbours. Twenty-one army huts were situated in the grassy areas above the cli s, but much of the cli top has since eroded. e ‘Dolphins’, possibly the only two remaining in the world, were used as mooring points for ships where troops and vehicles were loaded onto the ships. e PLUTO pipeline le the southern shores of England from Lepe Beach, and crossed to the Isle of Wight. ey le the Isle of Wight from Sandown and Shanklin and went under the English Channel to France, around 70 miles in distance. e pipeline was wound onto enormous drums called Conundrums in 70 mile lengths and laid on the sea bed by two ships. When we think how long ago this was (79 years) the technology was incredible. e pipeline eventually extended 770 miles and supplied the army with 172 million gallons of fuel. Look forward to seeing you there. Everyone is welcome. Normal car parking charges apply. A6 (Hanratty) Murder New Forest and Waterside U3A next meeting is on Tuesday 6th June for a talk by Paul Stickler titled ‘A6 (Hanratty) Murder’. Followed on Tuesday 20th June for a talk by Jacqueline & Brian Sutton titled ‘It Started with a Kiss’ (the life and times of Dylan omas). Tea and biscuits are available a er the talk, and the meeting ends at approximately 3.30pm. New Forest and Waterside have many interest groups such as gardening, history, discussion, skittles and much more. ere is usually a lunch once a month and a holiday once a year. Other activities have included a visit to Bath Christmas Market, Hilliers for the lights, Lepe House open garden. If you are interested in joining this friendly group please go along on the first or third Tuesday in the month to St Andrew’s Church Hall, Dibden Purlieu, meetings commence at 2pm or email the Secretary: u3a.nfwsecretary@outlook.com
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