Page 52 • The HERALD • 30th October 2025 v THE HERALD - SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES v KIDS ZONE Services offered: Private Tuition Home-Schooling Alternative Provision Exam Entry Coaching and Mentoring Phone: 07751 083447 Email: office@stgeorgeseducation.com Website: www.stgeorgeseducation,com Shine Studios Partners with Twiggs Lane Preschool to Bring Dance into the Classroom Shine Studios, e Waterside’s much-loved dance school, is excited to announce a new partnership with Twiggs Lane Preschool, bringing the joy of dance into the early years curriculum. From this term, Shine Studios will be delivering half termly dance sessions for Twiggs Lane Preschool children, giving little ones the chance to explore movement, music, and creativity in a fun and nurturing environment. ese classes are specially designed for preschoolers, helping them develop coordination, con dence, and social skills while also encouraging a love of movement from an early age. Principal of Shine Studios, Katie Lloyd, shared: “We’re delighted to be working with Twiggs Lane Preschool. Dance is such a powerful tool for expression and learning, and introducing it at this age helps build confidence, creativity, and teamwork. It’s wonderful to see the children light up when the music starts.” Twiggs Lane Preschool Manager, Becky Copeland, added: “We’re always looking for new ways to enrich our children’s learning and experiences. Having Shine Studios deliver dance sessions means our children are getting high-quality, fun, and engaging activities that really support their physical and emotional development.” is collaboration is part of Shine Studios’ wider commitment to making dance accessible to the local community, from preschoolers through to adults. With classes running in ballet, tap, modern, and musical theatre, Shine Studios continues to be at the heart of dance locally. For more information about Shine Studios and their classes, visit: www.shinestudios.co.uk or email: info@ shinestudios.co.uk Join Lepe Country Park for a spine-tingling adventure in the woods this Halloween. Hidden among the trees are mysterious bugs waiting to be discovered - can you nd them along with your haunted hotel materials before nightfall? Once the hunt is complete, dare to enter the Forbidden Forest, where eerie creatures lurk and fascinating insect facts come to life. Uncover creepy crawly secrets and crack the code to your haunted hotel name. Costumes encouraged, curiosity required - perfect for brave little explorers and families looking for a wild Halloween twist! is bookable event is running daily until 2nd November. To book please visit: www.hants.gov.uk/ thingstodo/countryparks/lepe/whats-on or call: 023 8089 9108. £4 per person, usual parking charges apply. Crawlies in the Canopy Halloween Trail HEARTBEAT HOSTS ACTIVITY WEEKEND FOR YOUNG CARDIAC PATIENTS Twelve young cardiac patients have spent a weekend embracing the great outdoors at Ferny Cro Scout Activity Centre in Lyndhurst. As part of Southampton cardiac charity Heartbeat’s youth provision, the group of young people living with congenital heart disease enjoyed some leisure time in the New Forest, with outdoor activities such as crate stacking, archery and evenings around the camp re. For some of the young patients, it was their rst time away from home as they all enjoyed the twoday residential trip arranged by Heartbeat, which regularly organises meet-ups, activities and trips for young cardiac patients to help them make friends, nd peer support and build independence as they transition to adulthood. Cardiac Youth Worker Rebecca Cutler said: “This trip was all about boosting confidence in our young people and helping them connect with others experiencing similar challenges. For some of the group, the weekend marked their very first night away from home. Not only did they get to experience an overnight trip, we also learnt a lot more about what our young people need from us. From sailing to cookery classes, we organise a huge range of activities for our young people as well as offering practical and emotional support. We provide a space for them to be themselves and feel accepted. Many of our older children have now formed their own friendship groups and even arrange to meet-up on their own.” Marketing Manager at Heartbeat Tanya Harder said: “Many of the children we support are learning how to navigate childhood with a health condition – something which comes with enormous challenges. We’re planning to expand our youth provision even further because we know how much of a positive impact it has on our young people.” Young cardiac patients having fun at Ferny Croft Scout Activity Centre ExxonMobil Fawley Makes Waves With Sailing Adventure For Children With Disabilities ExxonMobil Fawley is making waves for inclusivity, by providing funding for up to 80 children with profound and complex disabilities to embark on a memorable seafaring adventure. e company donated £8,000 to the Wetwheels Foundation, a charity dedicated to delivering barrierfree, fully accessible power-boating experiences on e Solent. e fully accessible boats are designed to empower disabled and disadvantaged individuals as active participants, not mere passengers. Children joined the trip from schools including Cedar School, Forest Park School, Polygon School, and Rosewood Free School. With ExxonMobil Fawley and Wetwheels running two trips each day from Ocean Village, children not only experienced the thrill of being out on the open water, but also had the chance to steer the boat, learn basic seamanship skills, and see marine life and the busy port activity up close. To make the event even more special, the children were waved o by ExxonMobil Fawley’s mascot, Diesel the Cat, who drummed up the excitement as they set sail. “Our research has shown that more than 80 per cent of our participants have never previously been on the open water, which is something that we want to change,” said Wetwheels Founder Geo Holt MBE, who is himself a disabled yachtsman. “By receiving this donation from ExxonMobil Fawley, we were able to provide these children with an unforgettable day. Not only are we helping to break down barriers, but are introducing new skills that drive newfound independence and confidence. We are extremely grateful for the support from ExxonMobil Fawley and for making these memorable days possible.” Leonardo Di Napoli, Fawley Chemicals Process Manager, said: “Partnering with Wetwheels means we can give these young people an unforgettable, fully inclusive opportunity. The Solent is at the heart of our operations. It is the global gateway for much of our marine activity Ready for an adventure with Wetwheels and also connects us to local communities along the coastline. It was a thrill to be able to take the children out on the water and let them experience a day that inspires confidence, creates memories, and celebrates our shared connection to the sea.” For more information on ExxonMobil Fawley please visit: exxonmobil.co.uk Experiencing the thrill of being out on the open water Steering the boat
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