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.
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