Herald - Issue 465

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A trusted tradeswoman with sensible rates covering Southampton, New Forest & Waterside areas CONTACT HANNAH 07585 778136 W: www.hannahs-electrics.co.uk • E: hannahelectrics@gmail.com Like us on Facebook Fawley Parish Council Triumphs at Prestigious Awards Ceremony Fawley Parish Council is delighted to announce its double victory at Hampshire Association of Local Councils Village of the Year awards ceremony in Sher eld-on-Loddon. e council received the ‘Best Young Person’s Initiative’ award for their innovative Story Quest project and the prestigious ‘Steven Lugg Award’ for Excellence in Community Engagement. e Story Quest project, in collaboration with Culture in Common, the National Literacy Trust, and local author Simon Chadwick, created an engaging treasure trail around Gang Warily Sport Centre. e trail, featuring a captivating story, puzzles, physical activities, and nature exploration tasks, aimed to encourage families to be active and explore new areas. Additionally, the council’s e orts at Jubilee Hall were recognized with the ‘Steven Lugg Award’. rough a community survey, the council identi ed a need for a community hub and responded with several initiatives, including: Café and Cinema: In partnership with Exxon, a monthly cinema was launched by Deputy Clerk Josh Bond and café was launched, by Councillor Laura O’Halloran, the local church, and the volunteers of ‘Fawley Events’ team. Clock Repair: e hall’s clock was restored by a local company. Events and Activities: Collaborating with Waterside Arts, the council organised various performances, including a pantomime, play, live music, and a did on Story Quest. His enthusiasm for the project in terms of it being accessible was palpable to all. He also really focussed on involving the children in the design of the trail and the materials, going over and above what he needed to do to ful l his brief. Fawley Parish Council remains committed to fostering community well-being through creative and inclusive projects. Cllr Josie Poole receiving the ‘Best Young Persons Initiative Award’ from Dawn Hamblet Chair of Fawley Parish Council Alan Alvey receiving the ‘Excellence in Community Engagement’ award and Cllr Laura O’Halloran receiving the ‘Inspirational Individual’ award on behalf of Simon Chadwick from Dawn Hamblet Ceilidh. D-Day 80 was commemorated with a talk and a swing band accompanied by a ernoon tea. ese e orts mark the rst steps in transforming Jubilee Hall into a vibrant community hub, fostering engagement and connection among residents. It is hoped this will be transferred to other communities in the Parish. Local children’s author Simon Chadwick was presented one of two ‘Inspirational Individual’ Awards for the work he Stunning Sparkling Nerines on Display at Exbury Exbury Garden’s stunning collection of sparkling Nerine Sarniensis, also known as Jewel Lilies as their petals glitter in the light, will be on display in the Five Arrows Gallery until 3rd November. Originally found on Table Mountain overlooking Cape Town in South Africa, Jewel Lilies ower in a spectrum of colours from their original oranges, scarlet and white through to new purples, pinks, mauves, reds, scarlets, copper and bronzes. ey scintillate in the sunshine with gold or silver crystalline ecks that make their petals sparkle. Exbury Director, Nicholas de Rothschild has produced over 100 new hybrids, and welcomes visitors to view these stunning plants in this exclusive exhibition. Nerines will also be available to purchase. Entry to the exhibition is free with gardens admission or Friends of Exbury membership. For more information please visit: www.exbury.co.uk/nerineexhibition1

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