Kimberley Barber

3 days ago | andoveradvertiser.co.uk | Kimberley Barber

Fostering (Image: Hampshire County Council) A series of events will be held this month to give people the chance to find out more about fostering. Hampshire County Council is hosting the events during Foster Care Fortnight, which runs from May 12 to May 25. The events will allow people to hear first-hand experiences from current foster carers and staff. The council said the events will provide an insight into Hampshire's "inclusive fostering community".

3 days ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Kimberley Barber

Councillor Ian Jeffrey, Mayor of Test Valley, with manager Samantha Squibb, and a resident (Image: Oyster Care Homes) A care home has raised more than £2,000 for charity in its first year. Rownhams Manor care home in Southampton celebrated its first anniversary by welcoming the Mayor of Test Valley, Councillor Ian Jeffrey. Since opening in 2024, the care home has become an integral part of the community, providing care to residents and their families.

3 days ago | basingstokegazette.co.uk | Kimberley Barber

Fostering (Image: Hampshire County Council) A series of events will be held this month to give people the chance to find out more about fostering. Hampshire County Council is hosting the events during Foster Care Fortnight, which runs from May 12 to May 25. The events will allow people to hear first-hand experiences from current foster carers and staff. The council said the events will provide an insight into Hampshire's "inclusive fostering community".

3 days ago | basingstokegazette.co.uk | Kimberley Barber

3 1/1 A racing driver from Basingstoke has secured his second podium of the season. Aaron Morgan, who races for Team BRIT, competed in round two of the Britcar Endurance Championship at Silverstone on Saturday, May 3. Team BRIT is the world's only competitive team of all-disabled racing drivers. Aaron, who is paraplegic following a motocross accident when he was 15, pairs up with Paul Fullick from Fareham, driving a McLaren 570S GT4.

3 days ago | andoveradvertiser.co.uk | Kimberley Barber

2 1/1 An 'action-packed wonderland' for kids is set for Hampshire this summer. CarFest, which takes place in Overton, has announced its KidsFest 2025 plans. The annual family-fundraising festival is held each year at Laverstoke Park Farm and was founded by radio icon and car fan Chris Evans in 2011, with the first festival taking place the following year.