Page 54 • The HERALD • 13th March 2025 v THE HERALD - Proud to be part of your communityv Services offered: Private Tuition Home-Schooling Alternative Provision Exam Entry Coaching and Mentoring Phone: 07751 083447 Email: office@stgeorgeseducation.com Website: www.stgeorgeseducation,com KIDS ZONE REGISTER TO AUDITION FOR MAYFLOWER’S SUMMER YOUTH PROJECT Registration for auditions is now open for May ower’s 2025 Summer Youth Project, e Last Rose of Summer. e Last Rose of Summer is an exciting project which will coincide with the city’s Austen 250 celebrations, celebrating 250 years since Jane Austen was born in Hampshire. e project will be a piece of new writing inspired by Jane Austen’s connection to the city and will bring her story to life through dance and musical theatre, providing young people with the opportunity to work alongside Birmingham Royal Ballet and Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures. e Last Rose of Summer will also expand the youth project age band to 11 – 25, meaning that more young people from the surrounding areas can get involved. e Last Rose of Summer will be developed over two weeks and performed at May ower Studios, and they are grateful to their partners at Southampton Forward for their support with the project. Michael Ockwell, May ower Chief Executive said: “We are really excited that our Summer Youth Projects will return once again in 2025, now marking 12 years of projects, and that we are able to expand on this offering with The Last Rose of Summer which will form part of the city’s celebrations of Austen 250. As one of the leading venues in the city, it has been exciting to look at how we can celebrate this poignant occasion and we are delighted that by tying it into our youth project offering, we can share this experience with so many young people from the local area. Audition registration is now open, and we look forward to seeing many new faces along with returnees at the auditions. Our team make the audition process fun and create an atmosphere where everyone can perform to their very best. I encourage anyone to register, come along, meet new friends and discover the pure joy of creating a new show.” To get involved, participants must rst register for an audition via the website. Registration for e Last Rose of Summer closes on 6th April with auditions held on 27th April and 4th May and you must be available for both dates. e rehearsals will run from 27th July – 9th August 2025 with performances on 8th – 9th August 2025. ere is a fee to take part in the project but bursary places are available and auditions are free. Register for an audition either online at: www. mayflower.org.uk/ whats-on/summeryouth-projectsauditions/ or call the box o ce on 023 8071 1811 Tickets for The Last Rose of Summer (Friday 8th – Saturday 9th August) go on sale at may ower.org.uk or 023 8071 1811. Hythe Children’s Cinema Moana 2 is being screened on Friday 28th March, at Hythe & Dibden Parish Hall in Hythe SO45 6AA. Doors open at 4pm, the lm will start at 4.30pm. Hythe Children’s Cinema showings are sociable, informal events, with comfortable seats, mats and bean bags provided. Refreshments are provided by di erent local charities and organisations each month to raise funds for their cause. Tickets are £4 and available in advance from ‘Meeple Play Cafe’ on Pylewell Road or on the door. Youth Clubs in Hythe and Marchwood e Handy Trust run youth clubs in Hythe and Marchwood, for children in years 5 and up, until the age of 16. e Youth Clubs run 2 sessions at each venue, with an early session for children in years 5, 6 and 7 and a later session for children in year 8+. Marchwood Youth Club is held at Marchwood Hub, Lloyds Recreation Ground on Main Road, every Tuesday during term-time. Year’s 5, 6 and 7 can attend from 5pm–6.30pm and year 8+ from 6.45pm–8.30pm. Hythe Youth Club is at the Ewart Recreation Ground on Jones Lane, every Wednesday in term-time. Year’s 5, 6 and 7 can attend from 5pm – 6.30pm and year 8+ from 6.45pm – 8.30pm. e Youth Clubs have a pool table, games console, tuck shop, cooking, sports, cra s and more! Go along for a free taster and then sessions are only £1 a week. For more information about e Handy Trust please visit: thehandytrust.co.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 Meet and Connect with New Parents at Hythe Library from Hythe Library Come along to our ‘New Parent Meet & Connect’ group to connect with other parents and explore sensory activities. ese supportive sessions are perfect for new babies, so parents can share advice and receive signposting, whether you’re a new parent or not! Every Thursday, 11am-12pm, no need to book. Toddler Group at Cornerstone Cornerstone Toddler Group meet Wednesdays (during term time). 10am to 11.30am at Cornerstone Church, New Road, Hythe. Each session is £1 per family which includes drinks and biscuits. ey have a good variety of toys, books, playdoh, puzzles, simple cra and singing time. Children and babies 0-5 years and their parents/carers are all very welcome.
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