Page 70 • The HERALD • 11th December 2025 v WE’VE BEEN YOUR LOCAL SINCE 1994 v ASK A PROFESSIONAL New Lifeboat Operations Manager For Calshot RNLI Calshot RNLI is delighted to announce the appointment of Graham Reeve as Lifeboat Operations Manager (LOM). Replacing outgoing LOM, Mike Attwell who saw a change in family circumstances and relocated to Devon, Graham is no stranger to the RNLI having been a Governor Member for over y years. With a distinguished thirty-year career in the Fire Service, that included commanding several stations in the local area and heading up the re safety department responsible for legal enforcement across Southampton, Eastleigh and the New Forest. During his career Graham attended several res at sea, including Canberra, HM Warships and an explosion on the oil tanker Mobil Petrel close to the Fawley Re nery. In his spare time, Graham is also a keen sailor and Community First Responder for the ambulance service. On his appointment Graham said: “I am pleased to have the privilege of serving the seagoing community of The Solent area, as the new Lifeboat Operations Manager at Calshot Lifeboat Station. Having joined Calshot as a Deputy Launch Authority a short time after my predecessor Mike Atwell, the opportunity to take over from him and to continue the good work he had started came as something of a surprise yet also an opportunity not to be missed! I have inherited an excellent crew and a fantastic location and hope to help build on the proud reputation of the station.” Calshot RNLI’s new Lifeboat Operations Manager Graham Reeve (Credit: RNLI/Library Photo) When you’re struggling with energy bills, it’s easy to feel like you have nowhere to turn. at’s why the British Gas Energy Trust operates its Individuals and Families Fund (I&F), a support scheme available to customers of any supplier. I&F exists to help people with credit or prepayment meter accounts, who have fallen into energy debt and need a helping hand to get back on track. It o ers grants of up to £1,700 to clear outstanding energy bills, and you don’t have to be a British Gas customer to apply. If your supplier doesn’t have its own energy support scheme, or if you’ve applied for help and been turned down, you can still apply to I&F. I&F works alongside the Trust’s Energy Support Fund, which provides grants of up to £2,000 to British Gas customers only. To apply to either fund, you must live in England, Scotland, or Wales, have an active energy account in your name, and have received money advice within the last six months. e funds have helped people like Miss L*, a 28-year-old living alone in a Local Authority property. She has faced long-term nancial hardship, compounded by personal tragedies including the suicide of a close friend and experiences of domestic violence. Following a period of isolation, mental health struggles, and alcohol dependency, Miss L lost her job and fell behind on her household bills, including energy charges. With support from her local advice agency, she is now rebuilding her life, working towards employment, and is optimistic about managing future bills. rough the British Gas Energy Trust’s Individuals and Families Fund, Miss L received an energy grant of £1,280, clearing her energy debt and giving her the space to focus on her future. To check eligibility criteria and apply, please visit: https://britishgasenergytrust.org.uk/grants-available *Name changed to protect client identity. Grants Available To Customers Of Any Energy Supplier
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