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Bob Fells and his wife Stella toasted their 70th wedding anniversary in July at Care UK’s Carpathia Grange, on Southampton Road. When asked the secret to their longlasting marriage, the couple responded with “Unwavering loyalty to our vows”. At the tender age of 17 and 16, Bob and Stella started their lives together a er meeting at a cricket match. Stella said: “Bob wasn’t the best at batting, so I stepped in to assist. It wasn’t love at first sight but love blossomed.” e pair were married at Richmond Worth on 3rd July, 1954, and later welcomed twin daughters and one son into the world. ey now have ve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Stella re ected on how she thinks traditional roles played a large part in allowing their marriage to stand the test of time. She said: “Bob worked outside the home while I cared for our children and this arrangement worked very well for us. It’s always been important to have shared responsibilities, mutual goals and aligned views in our journey together.” Stella fondly remembered being the keeper of the couple’s front door key, symbolising her role as the heart of the home. When asked why she married Bob, she added: “It seemed like a good idea at the time.” Meanwhile, former engineer Bob explained how the childhood experience of his parents separating when he was just seven deeply in uenced his determination to make his own marriage succeed. He said: “It is important to be tolerant and have a commitment to working through challenges together. We have unwavering loyalty to our marriage vows, which is especially vital in an era Bob and Stella surrounded by loved ones on their 70th anniversary when long-term marriages are becoming less common.” To celebrate the special milestone, the team at Carpathia Grange decorated the home’s lounge with balloons and banners. e couple were surrounded by loved ones as they reminisced on happy memories and enjoyed a delicious cake created by the home’s Head Chef. Pooja Dhoot, Home Manager at Carpathia Grange, said: “We were honoured to be a part of such a special moment for Bob and Stella. They are a wonderful couple, with lots of wisdom about building a strong and successful marriage that I think we could all learn from. We regularly celebrate big anniversaries and understand the importance of maintaining relationships and marking life’s milestones. The atmosphere in the home was wonderful and prompted many residents to reminisce and share fond memories of their own weddings. Happy Anniversary, Bob and Stella!” Carpathia Grange is a three-storey care home which provides residential, dementia and nursing care. e home features 62 en-suite bedrooms and has been designed to enable its residents to live active and ful lled lives, while also promoting independence. e care home incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities and includes its own cinema, hair salon and café. To nd out more about Carpathia Grange, please contact Customer Relations Manager Nikki Toomer on nicola. toomer@careuk.com, or call: 023 8098 8733. For more information, please visit: careuk.com/ carpathia-grange Bob and Stella on their wedding day
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Christian Newman, whose ponies graze at Copythorne, won the Young Farmer/Commoner award for his understanding and respect for the heritage of commoning, his drive to establish himself and to improve on tradition. While he comes from a family of commoners, he started commoning from scratch only three years ago, researching his family’s stock bloodlines to reintroduce them today. e judges were impressed with how much he’s achieved in such a short time and his long-term ambition for the Forest. Christian comments: “It feels great to have won this award. It’s important to support young commoners for the future of the New Forest. I started commoning from scratch, which hasn’t been easy at times, but hotel. We strongly believe that every business should support the local community and reduce their carbon footprint as much as possible.” Sustainability Champion was awarded to Rebecca Gabzdyl, the driving force behind East Boldre Community stores. e shop, recently converted from a Chapel, uses energy-e cient chillers, air source heating, salvaged materials and LED lighting, while solar panels have reduced electricity bills by half. e shop is stocked with local produce which reduces food miles across the National Park and is within walking distance to people in the community. e judges called East Boldre Community Stores ‘a shining example of what it means to be sustainable’. Rebecca said: “It’s great after five and a half years of work that our efforts to make our shop sustainable have been recognised. One of the drivers to keep the shop in the village was to reduce vehicle miles which we’re also doing by supporting local produce. Making the business energy efficient is essential to make it financially viable. Thanks to our customers for their support, and to other local community shops kind enough to share their knowhow with us.” Winner of Young Environmental Champion was Gemma Hobbs whose passion for protecting the Forest shone through. Gemma, 17, comes from a commoning background, and looks to empower the younger generation to treasure the Forest’s landscape and wildlife whenever possible. She’s Vice Chair of Beaulieu Young Farmers Club and has given many talks on common land and its upkeep, as well as on the vital role of commoning. She has also featured in numerous national newspaper articles on young environmentalists. Gemma comments: “Winning the award for Young Environmental Champion is a profound honour that highlights the importance of youth leadership in conservation. This recognition not only validates the hard work and dedication of young environmentalists it feels like my work and input into the Forest has been recognised and appreciated.” Cottage Lodge Hotel in Brockenhurst won Best Supporter of Local Produce, with owner Maurizio Redaelli demonstrating unwavering support for a huge array of local food and drink producers. e hotel supplies everything from local sausages and bacon, to jams, honey and English sparkling wine. Maurizio’s passion for educating guests in New Forest produce is unparalleled, and he has set up a separate website: Yellow Forest, selling local goods. Maurizio said: “We are extremely proud to receive this award. Since we took over the Cottage Lodge Hotel five years ago, we have made it a priority to support local businesses, and we proudly use many Brockenhurst and New Forest products in the New Forest Awards winners 2024 at the New Forest Show, with Hallam Mills (President of the New Forest Show Society), and representatives from the NPA, CLA, Moore Barlow, New Forest Commoners Defence Association, and the New Forest Marque Continued on page 15
v THE HERALD - YOUR COMMUNITY MAGAZINE v 22nd August 2024 • The HERALD • Page 15 Heather’s Flower Studio New florist delivering flowers to Waterside and New Forest areas, with over 20 years of experience in floristry. Any time you need flowers, be it a happy or sad occasion,we would like to be by your side to provide great quality flowers and service. We are delivering to Holbury, Fawley, Blackfield, Hythe, Marchwood, Beaulieu and Lymington areas. To order the flowers, please order online heathersflowerstudio.co.uk or call us on 023 8089 0332 or 07849 272164 or via email: info@heathersflowerstudio.co.uk but also serves as an inspiring beacon for the younger generation in the New Forest.” Alison Barnes, CEO of the New Forest National Park Authority, said: “2024 marks the 75th year of UK’s national parks. As well as a time of reflection we also need to focus on what we need for their future and how our protected landscapes can support national objectives for climate, nature, people and places. It’s heartening to know that such an impressive array of people are working day in, day out to ensure the New Forest is protected and enhanced. Well done to all our nominees and congratulations to our worthy winners.” Tim Bamford, Regional Director of CLA South East which represents farmers, landowners and rural businesses across the New Forest and beyond, said: “The CLA is proud to support the awards once again this year, as they highlight the hugely important role played by farmers and other rural businesses in managing the landscape and helping our communities prosper. With the New Forest National Park Authority we have been running these awards for more than a decade and it’s pleasing to see how well-established and respected they have become, and how excited our very deserving winners are at being recognised. We would like to thank everyone who took the time to enter, as well as our event partners Moore Barlow for their continued support.” is year’s Highly Commended were: Young Farmer/Commoner: Peter Fogarty from Lepe, a previous winner who still shows a remarkable commitment to the New Forest and its commoning community, including a willingness to help all his fellow commoners. Best Supporter of Local Produce: e Farmers Butcher, Bramshaw, for its continued support for local farmers, excellent online delivery service and expansion of its shop. Sustainability Champion: - Green Hill Farm Holiday Village, Landford, a tourism business providing solutions to reduce impact, help wildlife and engage visitors in how special the New Forest is for nature. - Kat Wilcox and Wendy Collyer, co-chairs of Eco Sway - for leading and inspiring the community on a journey to a more sustainable future. NEW FOREST CHAMPIONS RECOGNISED IN 2024 AWARDS Continued from page 14 We Need Your Help… by Carol Ibbotson On Saturday 19th October from 2pm - 4pm, the Good Shepherd Church, Roewood Road, Holbury will once again be bustling with activity as shoe boxes are packed with a variety of gi s, to be sent to disadvantaged children in Moldova, in time for Christmas. ‘Love in a Box’ is organised by the Mustard Seed Relief Missions charity. We would like to ll as many boxes as possible, but we will need lots of help. Items that can go in the shoeboxes are: • Small toys and games – no war-related or battery operated items • Teddies and dolls • Toiletries –no liquids or glass containers • Hair accessories and jewellery • Hats, scarves and gloves - but no socks or other clothes • Picture books – but not stories, as few can read English • Stationery • Wrapped sweets If you have any items to donate, or would like more information about Love in a Box, please contact me for further details. All are welcome to come along and help on the day – it’s great fun! Please help if you can - thank you, Carol 023 8089 1488.
Page 16 • The HERALD • 22nd August 2024 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v WATERSIDE NETWORK GROUP: MEMBER FOCUS by Simon Chadwick E ective health and safety provision is an essential part of any business’s operation, protecting you, your employees, your customers and your reputation. at’s why many Watersidebased businesses use Julie Brown of JayBee Safety, fully quali ed to MSc & CMIOSH, taking advantage of knowledge and best practice gathered during her long experience of the health and safety industry. So, what level of help does your business need? Health and safety legislation requires all employers to provide healthy and safe conditions for employees to work in. JayBee Safety can provide a health and safety audit to establish where you stand as an organisation. For businesses with ve or more people, retaining JayBee Safety can bring peace of mind, knowing that an experienced industry professional is ensuring that you’re doing everything practical and within the law. Health and safety covers many areas, and providing one-on-one training can be cost-prohibitive. Fortunately, JayBee Safety o ers a wide range of online training courses, where individuals can learn at a pace that suits them. With 39 courses to choose from, they cover everything from infection control to working in con ned spaces, and are just £25 each. It’s a cost-e ective way to keep you and your workforce up-to-date with relevant training. To see the full list, visit www.jaybeesafety.co.uk. Julie has worked with and advised waste management and recycling sites, commercial vehicle workshops, public services, manufacturing companies, tradesman, joiners, contract cleaners and o ces. And she could be helping you too. To learn more, please contact Julie Brown at JayBee Safety using the contact details opposite. Julie Brown, JayBee Safety Following a slight dip in April, UK house prices showed modest growth in May. e average house price rose monthly by 0.4% to £264,249 in May, having fallen by 0.4% the previous month. Promisingly, annual growth was also at 1.3%, up from 0.6% in April. Expert opinion Robert Gardner, Chief Economist at Nationwide, commented, “The market appears to be showing signs of resilience in the face of ongoing affordability pressures following the rise in longer term interest rates in recent months.” Cut to Bank of England’s Base Rate It is possible that the UK could see signi cant house price growth following the Bank of England’s decision to cut the base rate to 5% at the beginning of August. Signs of hope Despite higher mortgage rates, Gardner commented that “Consumer confidence has improved noticeably over the last few months”, re ecting that this is likely due to “solid wage gains and lower inflation”. Mortgage advice As the UK housing market continues to uctuate, we can help you understand what it all means for you, your mortgage and home purchase. For advice, or simply a chat about what this might mean for you, please get in touch using the Busy Bee Mortgage & Protection Solutions Ltd details opposite. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. Sue Johnstone, Busy Bee Mortgage & Protection Solutions Ltd UK House Prices Pick Up by Sue Johnstone, Busy Bee Mortgage & Protection Solutions Ltd
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