Page 30 • The HERALD • 11th December 2025 v THE HERALD - YOUR COMMUNITY MAGAZINE v • Re-Skimming • Rendering • Coving • Dry Lining • Tacking • Artex Covered • Floor Screeding www.tbrownplastering.co.uk Call: 07919 183989 Friendly • Reliable • Professional • Free Estimates PJ-T DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS • Misted Units • Locks • Handles • Hinges • Door Adjustments/Repair • Cat Flaps Paul Jackson-Turner 07708 620910 pjtrepairs65@yahoo.com uPVC & Aluminium Free Quotes Fully Insured Wet clean or Dry clean • Carpets • Rugs • Upholstery • Cushions • Mattresses • Caravans & Motor Homes Contact Chris for a free estimate and advice. We have full liability insurance 023 8104 0185 07770 792361 clean-u-up@hotmail.com We provide one of the best professional Carpet & Fabric cleaning Systems STUDENTS RETURN TO KENYA TO MAKE LASTING IMPACT THROUGH BROCK2KENYA VOLUNTEERING TRIP A group of Brockenhurst College students and sta have returned from an inspiring 12 day volunteering trip, where they supported community projects that bene t hundreds of street children and families. e visit formed part of the College’s Brock-Extra programme, which gives learners the opportunity to take part in international volunteering and leadership experiences. In total, 24 students and sta travelled to Nakuru, where they visited a partner school and 3 community projects supporting more than 900 children aged between 4 and 17. e group carried out light maintenance work such as painting buildings, preparing and serving food, and funded water and guttering systems to harvest rainwater. ey also donated money to help fund future improvement projects. Before travelling, the team collected 600kg of donations, including clothing, toys, sanitary products, books, stationery, games and shoes, as well as over 500 toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste for local children, donated by Brock sta . Students also took part in classroom activities, delivering lessons in subjects such as rst aid, psychology and maths, and spent time playing games and building friendships with local children. A new project this year saw the group support the Leaders Academy, a nursery and infant school for children aged 3 to 8 years old. Students painted classrooms, served food, led creative activities such as sewing and face painting, and helped deliver lessons. ey also visited three existing partner projects, Little Kings, Silver Bells and Melon Mission, where they contributed to key improvements including a new oor, a water pump system and funding for 10 benches. Away from project work, students experienced Kenyan culture through a Swahili language lesson, a visit to the Menengai Crater, a safari at Nakuru National Park and a boat trip on Lake Naivash which is the setting for the lm, Out of Africa. Trip leader Adrian Butterworth said: “I am always astonished by the passion and commitment of our students and what can be achieved in such a short space of time with hard work and dedication. They are a credit to the College.” Student Alice Cunningham-Smith said: “The Brock2Kenya trip was truly life changing. Visiting and seeing the joy and hope in the children’s faces was something I’ll never forget. Experiencing Kenyan culture, wildlife and community opened my eyes to the wider world and taught me so much about resilience, gratitude and confidence. I would recommend this trip to anyone, as while it helps others, it also changes your own life in the most positive way.” e Brock2Kenya enrichment programme prepares students through biweekly sessions covering project planning, travel information and cultural awareness. Participants also take part in fundraising and donation drives before travelling to Kenya. e trip gives students the chance to develop con dence, teamwork and empathy while making a meaningful di erence to the lives of others. For more information about enrichment opportunities at Brockenhurst College, visit: www.brock.ac.uk/sixthform/brock-extra-and-clubs-societies schools in the heart of Nakuru’s poorest areas Brockenhurst students on the Brock2Kenya volunteering trip Mayor of Test Valley’s Fundraising Afternoon Tea The Mayor of Test Valley, Councillor Gordon Bailey, recently hosted an ‘A ernoon Tea & Quiz’ at the Cros eld Hall in Romsey. e event was to raise money for the charities he has chosen to support during his mayoral year, which are: Greenbuttercup Dementia Services, Andover & Romsey Foodbanks, Unity and the Abel Foundation. ose present enjoyed a cream tea to background singing from Romsey’s ‘Let’s Sing’ choir, before being challenged by the quiz. A well-stocked ra e then completed the a ernoon’s entertainment. Thanks to everyone who attended, sang, donated ra e prizes, made food, helped on the day, and/or were in any way involved in the organising of the event. Charity Tea Let’s Sing Choir
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