Page 8 • The HERALD • 22nd August 2024 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v Services: Oak Framing, Summer Houses, Porches, Car Ports Call us today for a Free No Obligation Quote 023 8198 0182 Opening Hours Monday-Friday 9.30am to 4pm Hello@newforestoak.co.uk www.newforestoak.co.uk Decking, Pitched Roofs, Sleeper Walls, Garages, Fencing, Furniture, Gates, Mantels, Stables and more…… LOCAL COUPLE MAKE “BEARS IN CHAIRS” IN AID OF CANCER RESEARCH CHARITY Colin and Christine Bourne wanted to raise money to support the amazing cancer research work being carried out by the University of Southampton Centre for Cancer Immunology. Having had this terrible disease a ect a number of their friends and family members, it is important to them to support the ground-breaking research that is being carried out in Southampton to defeat it. As keen cra ers, they decided to make some fun items to sell in support of this incredibly worthwhile charity, and hope that they will attract some local appeal. Between them, the couple have hand cra ed a number of 1/5th scale authentic folding deck chairs for displaying so toys. With each deck chair comes a unique hand knitted teddy bear. Please note that the chairs are not toys, but are to be used for display purposes only. If you would like to support the research by purchasing a “Bear in a Chair”, then please contact Colin or Christine Bourne on 023 8087 9926 or 07962 223098. ey are priced at just £5 per set, and every penny from the sales will be donated to the charity. Bears in Chairs An Update from Marchwood Hedgehog Watch Our thanks to everyone who supported our Hedgehog Awareness day in May. is was a huge success with over 100 residents attending. e ra e raised £231.27. Special thanks to Marchwood Mens Shed for their Support, products and £100 donation and Marcus Goldberg who won the Saints Football and then auctioned it o for £120. All funds went to East Boldre Hedgehog Rescue. Our children’s colouring competition was also a success with over 150 pictures from Marchwood Church of England Infants School, Mulberry Pre-School and Twiggs Lane Pre-School. We will be holding a stall at the Marchwood Village Centre Christmas Fayre on Tuesday 3rd December and look forward to seeing you there. Thank you for your support! Below: The winning pictures
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