Page 54 • The HERALD • 22nd August 2024 v THE HERALD - Proud to be part of your communityv KIDS ZONE Services offered: Private Tutoring Services Home-schooling Solutions Exam Prep and Entry Coaching and Mentoring Services Soft Skills Training Phone: 07751 083447 Email: office@stgeorgeseducation.com Website: www.stgeorgeseducation,com Local School Raises Funds for Heart Charity A local junior school has raised more than £500 for cardiac charity, Heartbeat. Children from Fairisle Junior School in Lordshill visited the charity recently to nd out about the work it does to help babies, children and adults with cardiovascular disease, primarily by supporting the work of the Wessex Cardiac Unit at University Hospital Southampton. Inspired by what they found out about Heartbeat, the children presented to a school assembly and, thanks to their enthusiasm, the whole school signed up to a non-uniform day in aid of Heartbeat, raising £501.70, the most the school has ever raised in this way. Fairisle Junior School used the money to sponsor a room at Rotary Heartbeat House, where the charity provides accommodation for anyone who’s family member or loved one is receiving treatment at Wessex Cardiac Unit. A second group of children subsequently visited Heartbeat to see their school’s adoption plaque outside Room 9 at Rotary Heartbeat House. Headteacher, Peter Howard said: “Raising money for Heartbeat this year was the choice of our pupil Learning Leaders, and seeing the impact of our non-uniform day in our sponsored room at Rotary Heartbeat House has been a very humbling experience. We are very proud to display our Room 9 plaque in the front of our school for all to see.” Tanya Harder, Community Fundraising and Marketing Manager at Heartbeat, presented the students with a replica plaque for them to hang on their school wall. She said: “The replica plaque is a very big thank you from everyone at Heartbeat to everyone at Fairisle School. Through our Adopt-A-Room initiative, individuals or groups can support one of Heartbeat House’s bedrooms for an entire year to ensure that it is available and kept in a pristine condition for guests’ comfort. We how important their heart is and how their fundraising efforts can help their loved ones if and when they may need it. The incredible effort of these students is remarkable and I look forward to working alongside them more in the future.” Fairisle school visit to Heartbeat House Fairisle school visit are delighted that the students from Fairisle Junior School wanted to support us by adopting Room 9. Meeting both groups of students and showing them around was exhilarating, as they really took an interest, asked questions and jumped on board with the fundraising. It’s vital that we’re able to help the younger generation understand Fairisle visit Headteacher Peter Howard and Tanya Harder, Heartbeat Join ranger Laura at Lepe Country Park this summer on Tuesday 27th August, 11am, as she heads out onto the beach for a seashore safari. Discover the many amazing creatures which are uncovered on Lepe’s shore at low tide. is event will involve walking on inter tidal areas so please wear suitable footwear as it will be slippery and wet underfoot. Dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Sorry no dogs on this occasion. £4.50 per child and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Usual car parking charges apply. Seashore Safari The Bristol Floating Harbour and the SS Great Britain Southampton Branch of the World Ship Society meet at St James Methodist Church, Shirley, 7.30pm to 9.30pm on the second Tuesday of the month. e meetings take place in Room 7; enter the church building from the car park at the back, go up the stairs, then turn right and Room 7 is at the end of the corridor. eir next meeting is on Tuesday 10th September for a talk titled ‘ e Bristol Floating Harbour and the SS Great Britain’ by Philip Benstead FIET AOC ARINA. Anyone with a shipping interest is welcome to attend. More details visit: ww.sotonwss.org.uk TABLE TOP SALES Every 2 weeks on a Tuesday morning from 9.30am to 12noon there’s a great TABLE TOP SALE at Cornerstone Hythe URC in New Road. ere’s always a great selection of Electrical items, Jewellery, Collectables, Kitchenware, Glassware, Bags, Toys, Bric-a-brac, a great many Jig-saw Puzzles and an extensive library of Paperback Books, CDs and DVDs. Co ee, tea and biscuits are always available in the Foyer too. All proceeds go to the Cornerstone Building Repairs Fund. e next sale is on Tuesday 10th September. Have a Go at Quilting Romsey Quilters is a large and happy not-for-pro t group which meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday mornings of the month at Cros eld Hall (SO51 8GL) in Romsey from 9.30am for 10am until 12.30pm. Co ee is served between 9.30am and 9.55am. e group enjoys a variety of speakers, workshops, working mornings, friendship and welcomes anyone interested in quilting and associated cra s. e next meetings will take place on Tuesday 10th September for what wadding to use, techniques etc with Andrea Ashwell followed on Wednesday 11th September for a workshop with Andrea Ashwell. On Tuesday 24th September for Ann Gri ths and a Sew and Sew - time for your own work. e AGM will take place on 8th October – help to shape the groups future. Romsey Quilters extend a warm welcome to all visitors, especially beginners and look forward to meeting you. Annual subscription is £40 payable in October. ere is no waiting list at present. ey warmly welcome visitors to their meetings. A visitor fee of £5 is payable for non-members attending. Please make yourself known on arrival. If you wish, they have members who will take you to co ee and accompany you at the meeting. If you would like to know more about Romsey Quilters then get in touch by emailing the Secretary at: romseyquilters@gmail.com or visit: www.romseyquilters.co.uk LOCAL COFFEE MORNING Go along to a Co ee Morning being held at Ewart Court Hall, o Jones Lane, Hythe on Wednesday 11th September from 10am to 1pm and help raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. ere will be co ee, tea and cakes available. ere will be a bumper ra e and handmade cra s for sale. All are welcome. For more information contact Veronica on 023 8084 0494. Prince’s Murderous Mistress Hythe Townswomen’s Guild’s next meeting is on Thursday 12th September for ‘Prince’s Murderous Mistress’ by Steve Harra. Followed on Thursday 10th October for ‘Away with the fairies’ by Kaye O’Brien. Meetings take place at St Andrews Church starting at 2pm. New members are welcome to join this great group of ladies who make it a lovely way to spend two hours. ere is also a sales table and ra e.
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