v THE HERALD - Proud to be part of your community v Page 50 • The HERALD • 27th August 2026 Applemore 14th New Forest Solent Scout Group have available places for boys and girls for Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, 5 years to 15 years. It’s great for children to learn self-reliance and character building. Also Helpers and Leaders needed. For information contact: 07708 849040 or 07856 248678 KIDS ZONE New Forest Students Follow Former Pupil’s Path To Oxford University Fi een year 7 students from Li New Forest enjoyed a special visit to the University of Oxford a er achieving outstanding results in their end-of-year geography exam. e trip was made possible through a connection with a former pupil from the school, Emily Lanham, who studied Geography at St John’s College, Oxford and is now completing her PhD at the university. During their visit, students received a warm welcome at St John’s College, where they attended a talk about university life and found out more about studying at Oxford. ey also enjoyed lunch in the college hall before visiting the Ashmolean Museum, where they took part in a hands-on workshop exploring historic objects. Students had the opportunity to handle and examine artefacts including an Iron Age axe and ancient Greek coins, before exploring the museum’s collections, including displays of mummies and samurai swords. e day nished with a guided tour of St John’s College, giving students the chance to explore its historic buildings, courtyards and grounds. e visit gave students an insight into the opportunities available through further education and showed how their own e orts and achievements can help shape their future. Rob Forder, Principal of Li New Forest, said: “This was a fantastic opportunity for our students to experience life at Oxford University and gain a better understanding of what studying at university involves. Lift New Forest students visit St John’s College, Oxford Lift New Forest students hear about life studying at Oxford The link with our former student made the visit especially meaningful, as she showed our students Cornerstone Church Toddler Group Cornerstone Church Toddler Group returns on Wednesday 9th September, 10am-11.30am (term time only). ere are various toys, playdoh, puzzles and books. £1.50 per family includes all drinks and biscuits. For more information email: toddlers@ cornerstonehytheurc.org.uk Guiding Stars and Totton Baby Bundles Go along to Totton and Eling Community Centre on Tuesday mornings, 10.30am–12noon, for Guiding Stars SEND Specialists and Totton Baby Bundles, supporting parents and caregivers in and around Totton. At the sessions you will nd toys and activities, books, baby weighing scales, drinks and snacks, baby and toddler clothing, sensory stories, songs and attention-building sessions led by Guiding Stars and a chance to speak to Guiding Stars about any concerns you have about your child’s development or if you suspect special needs. e sessions are free and there is no need to book. Any questions, please email: susan@compark.co.uk what can be achieved through dedication and hard work.”
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