Antonella Lazzeri

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Youngsters from the 1st Barton Beaver Scouts have been donating food and Easter eggs for the homeless and other people in need. As part of their community impact badge the Beavers learnt about those “less fortunate than themselves”. They then went with their parents to buy food and Easter treats for people living on the streets, or struggling to cope with the cost-of-living crisis.

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A community orchard which will provide villagers with fruit has been planted in the grounds of Thorney Hill community hall. Led by Lord Willie Manners, a group of volunteers gathered to put the 27 fruit trees into the ground. He said: “It is a fabulous idea. It is for everyone to enjoy. People can come here and just enjoy the beauty of the trees, but they will also be encouraged to pick the fruit to take home to use.”The project was undertaken with funding from the Hampshire Forest Partnership.

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A heartbroken mum who set up a unique travelling rubber ducks tribute to her teenage daughter after her death has seen them reach cross the globe. Sam Legg, from the New Forest, launched ‘15 Ducks for Sydney’ following the death of the 15-year-old on 31st October 2023 which was her mum’s birthday. An inquest this week in Winchester heard that Sydney – known as Syd – drowned at her home after suffering a suspected epileptic seizure. Following the tragedy Sam spoke to her daughter’s best friend.

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A FORMER Lymington man is aiming to be the fastest solo person to ride around the whole of Australia on a fixed gear bike to raise money for the RNLI.. Lawrence Walters is hoping to break the record for an unsupported circumnavigation of the country – known as the ‘hot lap’. He set off for Perth as a participant in the Indian Pacific Wheel Race to Sidney on his track bike.

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A SHIP that was Admiral Nelson’s favourite, HMS Agamemnon, is being celebrated at Buckler’s Hard where his fleet was built. This month marks the 244th anniversary of the ship affectionately known as ‘Eggs and Bacon’ which was constructed from 2,000 oaks under the watchful eye of Buckler’s Hard master shipbuilder Henry Adams and launched there in 1781.