Page 22 • The HERALD • 9th May 2024 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v A.M.H. Handyman Services Internal & External Painting All aspects of DIY Work • Flat Pack Assembly Power Washing: Driveways, Patios, Paths & Decking Gutter, Fascia Boards & Window Cleaning (Bungalows only) Call or email Andy for a free estimate Tel: 07961 443623 handyandyharding@gmail.com Local and Reliable M. C. HALL LTD 4 Carpentry 4 Fencing 4 Decoration 4 Extensions 4 Kitchens 4 Loft Conversions 4 Bathrooms 4 New Build First Rate Building & Carpentry Work Start to Finish Service • References Available • Fully Insured • 1 year guarantee Free Quotations and Friendly Advice Given Contact: mchall126@btinternet.com or call 023 8089 8456 or 07976 937941 Website: www.mchallltd.co.uk PVCu FASCIAS & GUTTERING CLEANING SERVICE Gutters checked for leaks and repaired Also new installations Driveway, Patio and Decking Cleaning and Restoration Service Very reliable and fully insured Good Rates and Professional Service Special Rates for OAP’s Call us now for a free quote Holbury 07884 112416 Contact me on 07732 983926 for booking details or visit wwww.adrianschoolofdrumming.com All ages and abilities caterd for Home Tuition or use of my drum kits DBS Certified The next Herald is out on 30th May SPORTS AWARDS AT VITALITY STADIUM RECOGNISES TOP ACHIEVERS AND FEATURES KEYNOTE SPEECH BY RETIRED TEAM GB MEDAL WINNER Top sporting achievers from Brockenhurst College were o cially recognised during a glittering awards night at AFC Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium recently. More than 150 people attended the black-tie event, which covered Brock’s entire sporting provision. A total of 24 awards were presented, along with citations detailing the extent of winners’ achievements. Head of Sport, Kevin Jones, opened the ceremony before handing over to Sports Academy leads. ey then presented their o cial Player of the Year award to loud applause and enthusiastic cheers. is was followed by a urry of Players’ Player awards, which honoured key players from teams within each Sports Academy. Finally came the Contribution to Sport award, the Sporting Excellence award and the Team of the Year award. Tyler Farrell, who won Basketball Academy Player of the Year, said: “My teachers have supported me really well – they are great coaches. I’ve come a long way since the start of the season, so I would like to thank them and my teammates.” Emilie Miller, who won Women’s Football Academy Player of the Year, said: “I wasn’t expecting to win the award. There’s loads of good players in the team that deserve the award – we’ve all played really well. The staff have been really great and have helped me develop as a player, and I feel like I have improved so much this season.” en it was on to the night’s keynote speaker, retired Team GB doubles badminton player Gail Emms MBE. Gail won Gold at both the World Championships and Commonwealth Games, as well as Silver at the Olympics, during the noughties. She gave a motivational talk about self-belief, how to deal with setbacks, emphasising how hard work pays o in the end. Gail said a erwards: “This evening has been fantastic. As we watched all the sports students come in, you could see the pride they have, and how they appreciate their teachers and that the teachers really cared. Listening to the citations being read out also shows the high level of sporting commitment in the room – it’s great to see. I love coming to events like these because it’s my way of giving back. I don’t teach and I don’t coach, but I hope that by talking about my experiences and giving advice I can make a difference to the students’ futures.” You can see the full list of award winners here: Academy Player of the Year: Volleyball – Louise Wiener; Netball – Niamh Barratt; Basketball – Tyler Farrell; Rugby – Cody Hayman; Women’s Rugby – Sophie Swatridge; Women’s Football – Emilie Miller; Men’s Football – Chris Raven. Player’s Player of the Year: Men’s Football 1 – Blu Sexton-Chadwick; Men’s Football 2 – Alfie Farrar; Men’s Football 3 – Charlie Hennessey; Men’s Football 4 – Regan Dunn; Netball 1 – Emily Fowkes; Netball 2 – Kiera Herbst; Netball 3 – Eryn Barratt; Men’s Rugby – Aidan Cross; Women’s Rugby – Poppy Jones; Basketball 1 – Isaac Jenking; Basketball 2 – Efe Ashak; Volleyball – Louise Wiener; Women’s Football 1 – Darcey Maxted; Women’s football 2 – Emma Burton. Contribution to Sport: Vicky Thompson. Sporting Excellence: Carla Rudkin-Guillen. Team of the Year: Mixed Volleyball.
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