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Hythe & Waterside (H&W) Rotarian Ralph Ellis gave fellow Rotarians a very informative and interesting presentation on Tasmania, which included a vivid description of the life of the indigenous people who lived there and the convicts that were captive there for many years. Ralph had visited the island whilst his daughter lived there and gave a well-informed talk on the history of Tasmania and showing some of the wonderful photographs he took whilst he was there, including scenery and wildlife. H&W Rotary thanked Ralph for sharing his knowledge and memories. Ralph Ellis with H&W Rotary secretary, Manny Fordham KNITTING FOR CHARITIES Members of New Forest Rotary Club and Totton Spiritualist Group have been busy helping to facilitate the participation of local cra ers in charity knitting projects. A plea for wool for a project resulted in not only large donations of wool but also volunteer knitters. A range of handcra ed items have been made as a result from intricate cardigans and other baby clothing to simple woollen cot and small bed blankets. Each knitted item destined to be cherished by a parent and keeping a baby warm and comfortable. Individual volunteers are working through the New Forest Rotary Club and Totton Spiritualist Group to produce products for other locally based charities. In some cases a need for knitted items is identi ed and then sought from the volunteers. For example a need for woolly hats and mittens may be identi ed in the Ukraine in a very cold winter war zone and put on the New Forest for Ukraine shopping list. Once knitted the items are collected and then sent out to the Ukraine for distribution. Or the local women’s refuge may have particular need when a mother has to rapidly leave an abusive domestic situation with very little apart from the baby. Restocking her world with beautiful clothing, which has obviously been knitted with love, will be as important to her as it is to the baby. Each item has its own story. Individuals being incentivised to do something about changing their own lives, volunteering though a network of local community charities, each supporting each other, and each story being knitted together to make a positive di erence. Groundworks Begin For Queen Elizabeth II Sculpture At Romsey Abbey Groundworks have started at Romsey Abbey ahead of the installation of a new life-size bronze sculpture of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, marking an important milestone in a project that celebrates the late Queen’s connection to Romsey and the wider Test Valley. e sculpture will be located in Romsey Abbey’s north churchyard and will become a permanent public artwork for residents and visitors to enjoy. e sculpture is one of two artworks commissioned by Test Valley Borough Council to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. e rst sculpture was unveiled in Andover in 2024, with the Romsey piece forming the second part of the project. Created by renowned sculptor Amy Goodman, the Romsey artwork depicts Queen Elizabeth II in her Coronation Regalia and re ects her links to Romsey, Broadlands and Romsey Abbey. Community engagement has played a central role in the design, with local residents and schoolchildren contributing memories, artwork and ideas that have helped shape the nal piece. e groundworks include the excavation and preparation of foundations for the sculpture and its plinth. Archaeologists will be monitoring the works due to the historic signi cance of the site. Councillor Phil North, Leader of Test Valley Borough Council, said: “It’s fantastic to see work now under way on this very special project. The sculpture will provide a lasting tribute to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and her remarkable life of service, while celebrating her strong connections with Romsey and Test Valley. This artwork has been shaped by our community, with local people, schools and organisations helping to tell the story behind the piece. We’re proud to be creating a landmark that future generations can enjoy and reflect on for many years to come. Romsey Abbey is a fitting location for the sculpture, and I look forward to seeing the finished artwork unveiled later this year.” Opposite Ends Art Exhibition Opposite Ends Art Exhibition is taking place 26th September – 5th October, 10am-5pm daily, at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens near Romsey. More exciting work by Jo Elswood (abstracts in textile and mixed media) and Christina Hart-Davies (detailed botanical watercolours and drawings), celebrating the natural world from opposite ends of the artistic spectrum.
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