Herald - Issue 459

Page 46 • The HERALD • 20th June 2024 v KEEP ACTIVE, KEEP HEALTHY v Health, Beauty & Wellbeing Professional, safe ear wax removal service delivered in the comfort of your own home. We use microsuction, water irrigation and manual ear wax removal to suit the different needs of our clients. To book your appointment please call Gosia on 07591 036071 or email: info@watersideearcare.com FOUR SEASONS DENTURE CENTRE MORE THAN JUST A DENTAL LABORATORY If you want the best quality dentures in a relaxed, friendly and professional environment then call today for a free consultation Tel: 023 8084 6443 Mobile: 07919 074360 1 HOUR DENTURE REPAIRS North Road, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton SO45 4RE NEED NEW DENTURES? Step into Summer with a Weekly Wellbeing Walk Get back to nature, enjoy the fresh air, and meet some new people by signing up to a free weekly ‘Wednesday Wellbeing Walk’ in Southampton City Centre. e walks, run by GO! Southampton, along with Mark Darcy from Mark Darcy Consultancy, are aimed to help city workers get out and about and make the most of their lunchtime breaks. e rst walk kicked o with a dozen keen walkers meeting in the city centre where they enjoyed the sunshine as well as the exercise. e group met at the Peace Fountain in East Park, and headed o to discover some of Southampton’s award-winning green spaces. ey were joined by Southampton City Council leader, Cllr Lorna Fielker, who said: “This is a great initiative. Taking in some air, and feeling the sun on your face is such a great way to spend a lunchtime. I thoroughly enjoyed my walk, and would encourage anyone that’s in the city centre on a Wednesday to join in.” With a focus on improving mental health and wellbeing in the city, GO! Southampton is keen to spread the word. Flo Bevis, Marketing Manager, said: “Now the weather is getting better, we hope these walks encourage our members to get out the office and enjoy our Green Flag parks whilst having a friendly chat to others and soaking up some vitamin D!” Mark Darcy said: “The purpose is to bring people together to help combat loneliness and mental health issues while having meaningful conversations and connections. I encourage everyone to bring an open mind, and a willingness to meet new friends. You might even learn something along the way!” To join in head to the Queen’s Peace Fountain in East Park, also known locally as Andrews Park, every Wednesday from 12.45-1.15pm. Booking links are available every week on Eventbrite. co.uk search for Wednesday Wellbeing Walks – Southampton. e walking routes will be accessible but if you have any questions, please get in touch by emailing: info@ gosouthampton.co.uk Free Digital Workshop with Solent Mind Build con dence and improve your wellbeing with a free digital workshop from Solent Mind at e Hollies in New Milton on Tuesday 9th July, 11am–1pm. e workshop will include security, emails, Google, Zoom, Shopping and much more! To nd out more please call: 07966474188. Digital drop in sessions assisting with smartphones, tablets and laptops are also available every Friday at May eld Nurseries from 1pm–3.30pm. NEW FOREST DISABILITY New Forest Disability is at The Grove every Thursday to support Waterside residents with their disabilityrelated bene ts. is service is by appointment only and pre-booked through their main o ce on: 01425 628750. ey also o er a Drop-in Advice Service at Hythe Library on the first Tuesday of every month, between 11am and 1pm. So, if you need advice on equipment, transport, carer support, social activities, disabled facilities grants (ramps, level access showers, door widening), disability-related bene ts, support groups or anything else, go along and ask their friendly adviser a question. ey’d be happy to help. For more information about the services they o er, visit: www. newforestdis.org.uk Sight Loss Information Drop in Hub Hythe Sight Loss Free Information Drop in Hub is held every second Wednesday of the month from 10am to 12noon at Hythe Library, 38 Pylewell Road, Hythe SO45 6AQ. No appointment necessary, just pop in. Go and chat with their Sight Loss Advisor who can o er information and guidance on all matters related to sight loss. Demonstration of Low Vision Aids and Equipment as well as personalised Low Vision Aid Assessments. ey are also able to signpost you to other support and services including their home visits, family services, bene ts advice and much more. To nd out more, please contact Open Sight Hampshire: 023 8064 1244 or email: info@ opensight.org.uk Their Sight Loss Information Drop in Hubs across Hampshire are sponsored by The National Lottery Community. Waterside Cancer Support Centre o ers a welcoming space to talk about your concerns. Our friendly volunteers will give you a cuppa and a listening ear, or maybe you’d bene t from counselling or some complementary therapy. Come and nd us at e Grove, 25 St John’s Street, Hythe (opposite Lidl) or give us a call on 023 8178 0409. We’re open for dropins Monday to Friday from 10am until 1pm. 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