Page 28 • The HERALD • 3rd October 2024 v BRINGING THE GOOD NEWS TO YOU SINCE 1994 v First Call Rubbish Removal Established 1999 Waste Management Specialists If you’ve got waste we can clear it! • Flats • Houses • Gardens • Sheds • Lofts • Sites • Offices • Warehouses • Shops Specialist in Probate Clearance Certified and compliant to all regulations • Fully Registered and Insured (£5m) We also undertake small demolition works • Sheds/Garage/Outbuildings • Caravans/Boats FREE SAME DAY QUOTATION • PROMPT SERVICE Waste License No: CBDU 258239 Polite and Courteous Staff • Card Payments Accepted Office: 023 8122 4048 Mobile: 07502 093081 Info@firstcallrubbish.co.uk www.firstcallrubbish.co.uk FLAT ROOFING SPECIALISTS All Roof Repairs Tel: 023 8184 5632 Mobile: 07880 508415 Email: steve@braithwaiteroo ng.co.uk THE FLAT ROOF SPECIALIST Supporting People with Sight Loss in Lymington: OpenSight Information and Advice Hub OpenSight continues to o er vital support to people with sight loss through its established Information and Advice Hub in Lymington. e hub, located at Lymington Library, provides free guidance, independent living services, and technology support to help improve the health, wellbeing, and independence of blind and partially sighted individuals. e hub will be open for drop-in sessions on 23rd October and 27th November, between 10am and 12noon, allowing local residents to access essential services close to home. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, this initiative is part of a countywide network of 11 hubs, including locations in Basingstoke, Peters eld, and Winchester, o ering easily accessible support across Hampshire. With an estimated 52,100 people living with some Residents are encouraged to visit the hub without an appointment to chat with specialists, receive free, impartial advice on how to make the best use of residual sight, and get assistance with the latest digital technologies. ese services are designed to help individuals maintain independence and improve their connection with family, friends, and the wider world. Ian Morris, Head of Services at Open Sight Hampshire, said: “Sight loss can be incredibly isolating, particularly for older people. Our Information Hubs provide a welcoming space where individuals can receive practical support and guidance on using technology to make the most of their remaining sight. This support can have a profound impact on their mental wellbeing and overall quality of life. We encourage anyone affected by sight loss, or those supporting a loved one, to come along and see how we can help.” For more details about the Information Hubs, visit www.opensight.org.uk or call 023 8064 1244. OpenSight, supporting people with sight loss form of sight impairment in Hampshire—and around 9,000 of those experiencing signi cant sight loss in the New Forest area—these hubs play a crucial role in delivering practical advice and emotional support to those in need. HYTHE LODGE SUMMER BBQ Members of Hythe Lodge and members of other local Lodges, with their friends and family met at e Jolly Sailor Public House, Ashlett Creek, Fawley, to hold their Summer BBQ recently. e weather was beautiful; the food was excellent and the live music provided by the John Burke and Tat Hussein Duo was exceptional. What a ne way to spend a glorious Sunday a ernoon. Over 80 people were catered for and looked a er by the team at e Jolly Sailor and Creek Events. As a result of a Charity Ra e, a total of £385 was raised which will be going to the following local community-based associations/groups being supported by Hythe Lodge this Year: Fawley Men’s Shed (sites.google.com/site/ fawleymensshed/home), Hythe Shed (at e Pier) (www.hytheshed.org.uk) and Marchwood Men’s Shed (www.marchwoodmensshed.org). Want to make a di erence? Want to develop con dence? Are you eager to give back to society and value timeless tradition? Want to make deeper friendships with di erent people? Ready to discover Freemasonry? Membership is open to all; interested? Contact Hythe Lodge at hythelodge8546@gmail. com Making great friendships – Making a di erence
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