Page 58 • The HERALD • 24th October 2024 v THE NEXT HERALD IS OUT ON 14TH NOVEMBER v Yours Faithfully... 24” high from £550 30” high from £675 (Prices inclusive VAT) Installation anywhere in England and Wales Memorials refurbished and inscriptions added Colours and full range of memorials available Hythe 2000 Christmas Tree Festival from Hythe 2000 Hythe will be ablaze with twinkling lights, when a host of beautifully decorated and illuminated Christmas trees ll St John’s Church for the annual Christmas Tree Festival. is fundraising event is organised by Hythe 2000, which supports the Smarties Parent and Toddler Group, Gateway IT For All and local primary schools– plus the Church itself. e concept is simple: local groups, businesses, societies, families, friends and individuals are invited to bring an arti cial Christmas tree to the church before the festival and decorate it to a theme of their own choice. Trees can be themed to promote a particular cause, humorous, thought provoking, or just simply artistic. During the Festival visitors have the opportunity to bid for a tree using the silent auction form, at the end of the festival the winning bid will be noti ed, and they can collect their tree. We look forward to welcoming all of our di erent local groups as they display their trees for the enjoyment of our community at our annual Christmas Tree Festival. The trees, supplied, decorated and donated by your group will be available for viewing at St. John’s Church, Hythe from Saturday 30th November - Tuesday 10th December. If you would like to donate a tree or wreath, please contact: hythe2000@ gmail.com or call 079464 23260. ExxonMobil Fawley Donates £52,000 to Inspire Future STEM Innovators A £52,000 donation from ExxonMobil Fawley will support hundreds of Hampshire students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) education. e contribution from the Petrochemical Complex will benefit twenty schools and colleges, aiming to enhance STEM education by providing these institutions with the necessary resources, materials, and expert advice to strengthen their programs. The funding allocation includes Applemore College, Beaulieu Village Primary, Black eld Primary, Brockenhurst College, Cadland Primary, Fawley Infants, Hamble Primary, Hounsdown, Hythe Primary, Manor Infants, Marchwood Infants, Marchwood Junior, New Forest Academy, Noadswood, Orchard Infants, Orchard Junior, e Hamble School, Waterside Primary, Wildground Infants, and Wildground Junior. “On behalf of Fawley Infant School, I would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to ExxonMobil Fawley for their generous grant”, said Tariq Sasso, Executive Principal at Fawley Infant School and Black eld Primary School. “This funding has been instrumental in enriching our Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) provision within our Forest School. The new resources will inspire our young learners to explore, experiment, and engage with the natural world in innovative ways. We deeply appreciate ExxonMobil’s continued commitment to supporting education.” Last year’s donation from the Fawley site – which saw more than £50,000 go towards helping pupils in the region – helped schools elevate their STEM o erings with strategic initiatives such as establishing a multi-department STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) club. Other plans included a GCSE Science Live trip to inspire higher-level science study, with funds covering tickets, transportation, and an Oxford University college tour. ese donations are part of the site’s long-standing commitment to provide nancial and skill support to bene t learning experiences and inspire the next generation of innovators. Nick Bone, Fawley Site Manager, said: “We understand that the future of innovation and technology depends on nurturing young talent from an early age. Investing in STEM education is about providing students with knowledge and inspiring curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. We can’t wait to see the innovative plans our linked schools will propose, and we look forward to following their exciting STEM journeys.” For more information on ExxonMobil Fawley, please visit exxonmobil.co.uk/ fawley Blackfield Primary School Goldie, the First Book from National Motor Museum Publishing, Shortlisted for Prestigious Award Published by the National Motor Museum “Goldie” by John Mayhead has been shortlisted for the Royal Automobile Club Motoring Book of the Year. “Goldie – e Amazing True Story of Alfred Goldie Gardner, the World’s Most Successful Speed-Record Driver” by John Mayhead was launched at Goodwood Revival in 2023. With a forward by e Duke of Richmond, Goldie tells the story of Goldie Gardner who overcame his war injury to become one of the most successful racing drivers and a proli c speedrecord holder. Garnering excellent reviews from the motoring press and readers, Goldie contains new, previously unseen photographs – many from the National Motor Museum archives. Sussex-based author John Mayhead is one of the UK’s foremost classic car writers and commentators. Now in their eleventh consecutive year, the Motoring Book of the Year Awards are considered the most prestigious accolades in automotive book publishing. The awards champion the best automotive books, authors, and publishers. Senior Curator Sarah Wyatt says, “We are delighted that Goldie has been shortlisted for the award. John Mayhead’s meticulously researched book has been very wellreceived and showcases the wonderful archives of the National Motor Museum.” Further details are available at https:// nationalmotormuseum. org.uk/goldie/
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