Page 24 • The HERALD • 16th July 2026 v INDEPENDENT, LOCAL AND PROUD v Wet clean or Dry clean • Carpets • Rugs • Upholstery • Cushions • Mattresses • Caravans & Motor Homes Contact Chris for a free estimate and advice. We have full liability insurance 023 8104 0185 07770 792361 clean-u-up@hotmail.com We provide one of the best professional Carpet & Fabric cleaning Systems Orientique Summer/holiday Dresses now ½ price, from £20 Lots of other casual clothing on offer too! No appointment necessary Open Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat 10am-3pm Charisma, School Road, Fawley SO451EA 023 8089 4500 Lift New Forest Awarded Silver School Games Mark Li New Forest has been awarded the Silver School Games Mark in recognition of its commitment to increasing participation in sport and physical activity across the school. The School Games Mark is a Government-led award scheme, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust, which recognises schools for their work in competition, participation, school sport clubs and workforce development, both in school and the wider community. e award re ects a year in which pupils have taken part in a wide range of sporting activity, including xtures in football, netball, rugby and cricket, alongside athletics competitions, interhouse sport and extra-curricular clubs. A squad of 66 pupils also represented the school at the New Forest Athletics Championships, competing across track and field events following selection through PE lessons and club performance. e school has developed links with local facilities, including Waterside Tennis Club and Gang Warily Recreation Centre, supporting both curriculum PE and after-school participation. Pupils have also taken on leadership roles across sport, supporting and o ciating at primary school events in tennis, badminton and cross-country through the New Forest Schools Sports Partnership. Alongside xtures and clubs, pupils have enjoyed a range of spectator sporting experiences across the year, including watching elite sport at e Stoop for a Harlequins PWR xture and attending a Women’s ICC T20 World Cup match. Students have also been involved in school-based events such as the Gym and Dance Showcase and Competition, as well as inclusive activities including Boccia, spikeball, football and multisports. Other opportunities have included a GCSE PE visit to the University of Bath, where pupils took part in sport science and performance testing activities, alongside bouldering sessions and self-defence workshops. Rob Forder, Principal of Li New Forest, said: “We are extremely proud of our pupils for their dedication to all aspects of school sport, and of the young volunteers, leaders and officials who help make our activities possible. We are also grateful to our staff who support and deliver this programme throughout the year. The Silver School Games Mark reflects the effort and commitment shown across the whole school community.” Sports leaders at Lift New Forest The netball club at Lift New Forest is thriving Romsey & Waterside Lions Fun Day Every year Romsey & Waterside Lions organise the ra ing of Giant Belgian Chocolate Easter Eggs in numerous pubs and other outlets to raise funds to buy tickets to support children and carers for a Fun Day at Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World. is year over 80 eggs were distributed and ra ed. Paultons Park, which opened in 1983, has over 70 rides and attractions within 140 acres of beautiful parkland on the edge of the New Forest National Park. ere are children’s rides, family rides, roller coasters, and the recently opened Valgard area to name a few. ere is no charge for those deserving families invited to join the Lions on this Fun Day as all tickets are paid for by the Lions from the pro ts generated by the Easter Egg Ra es, and children who are less than 1-metre-tall go in free. In 2026 Romsey & Waterside Lions Club were delighted when 214 children and carers/parents went through the turnstiles. e weather was warm and sunny and the sight of many excited smiles on children’s faces was a ne reward for the time and e ort put into organising the event. Enjoying the Lions Fun Day at Paultons Park
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