New Milton Advertiser 16th Oct 2020

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HOLIDAY park firm Hoburne has announced a new chair – the fifth generation of the fami - ly to head the business. John Butters takes over from his mother Rosie Kennar, who is standing down after 18 years at the helm of the firm, which runs eight parks around the UK, three locally. Based in Christchurch, the roots of Hoburne Group began in 1912, with a family member running matters ever since. Board members at Hoburne and Burry & Knight have been considering who best to suc - ceed Rosie for the past two years. She said: “The greatest chal - lenge for family businesses of all shapes and sizes to overcome is that of succession planning, and we have been mindful of the need to prepare for the fu - ture. “In a long-established family business like ours, it was impor - tant to us that the best possi - ble solution be a family member that would remain committed to our values, and I am delight - ed the boards unanimously ap - proved John as my successor.” John has served as a non-ex - A NEW independent hearing specialist is set to open his doors in Lymington. Peter Robertson initially in - tended to unveil Solent Hear - ing in March, but the pandemic inevitably delayed this by seven months. Now the 51-year-old will final - ly open on Monday, in Canter - bury House on Gosport Street. Having been in the hearing industry for more than 17 years, Peter has spent time in both the public and private sectors, seeing “the good, the bad and the downright ugly” on both sides. Now, he says, these expe - riences have shaped his ap - proach to the profession. “Being completely independ - ent allows me the freedom to find the best aids suited to indi - vidual hearing loss. “Having no affiliations to any manufacturers means I can source the whole of the market to find the best solution.” As well as his time in the in - dustry, Peter has worked in the oil fields of Africa and the North Sea and, more recently, took a sabbatical in the Yukon, Can -

an exciting role to be stepping into. “My mother and grandfather have created a wonderful cul - ture of warmth, friendliness, and integrity, which combined with the superb quality and value for money we offer make Hoburne a very special place. “My previous roles have pro - vided me with a great under - standing and passion for family business, and I hope to be able to add some of my own insight whilst ensuring we remain com - mitted to our family values.” Rosie added: “As a fifth-gen - eration family member, John brings with him not only his impressive business experience but also the ‘breath of fresh air’ of a next generation that under - stands the values and priorities so vital for maintaining the mo - mentum of success in our ev - er-changing world. “His appointment provides continuity for the Hoburne Group as a highly respected family business, and I look for - ward to working closely with John during his transition peri - od and will continue to be close - ly involved in the business as a non-executive director.” ments; repeatedly having to turn up the TV or radio; and a ringing or buzzing in the ear. “Hearing loss does not dis - criminate and its onset can leave people feeling frustrat - ed, embarrassed and angry. It is also a condition that affects those around you as they also can feel frustrated.” Peter says the one aspect of his business of which he is most proud is after-care. “These are serious invest - ments in your hearing health and you need to know that they and you will be looked after properly,” he said. Those who buy hearing aids can enjoy free wax removal, a five-year warranty, free repairs and servicing, free regular as - sessment and free batteries. “Fewer things irk me more than having purchased your goods, being asked to part with more money each time you re - turn. “Being a small independent has its advantages and I can pass these savings on directly to my clients.” Visit: https://solenthearing. com

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ecutive director on the Hoburne board since 2016 and was ap - pointed to the Burry & Knight board last December. Hoburne has been a part of John’s life from the beginning, with family holidays, appearing as a model in promotional pho - tography and holiday jobs. He said: “This is a significant chapter for our family-run busi - ness, and I could not be more delighted to be appointed to the chair of the Hoburne Group. “We are lucky to have a di - verse business portfolio and an outstanding management team, both of which make this

New app giving a welcome boost to Forest firms Jon Richardson (left) and Steve Jackson have launched the Experience the New Forest app

We welcome families and friends at all times. Why not come and get to know us? You are very welcome to visit us for a day or stay for a short term before committing yourself to this major change in your life. You are equally welcome to move straight in and enjoy everyday life with us.

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A NEW Forest app is proving a success in connecting local businesses with those hunting for something to do in the area. The brainchild during lock - down of friends Jon Richardson and Steve Jackson, Experience the New Forest is a platform which helps visitors and resi - dents beat boredom while also support local firms. The pair’s research made the app “an obvious strategy”. “About 64% of small business - es in the UK have a website, but only 18% are mobile friend - ly, and 85% of web searches are undertaken on mobile devices using an app,” Steve said. “As we are all becoming in - creasingly attached to our mobile phones, having an app that allowed people to find new things to do and to connect with small independent busi - nesses seemed like the obvious strategy.” The app provides a host of information about the New For -

est, such as walks, beaches, lo - cal markets and the businesses which operate in the area. Local firms can also add events, offer exclusive dis - counts, and even make use of push notifications to let poten - tial customers know their news. “There is nothing else like this that brings together all these different elements in one free, user-friendly app,” said Steve. Since its launch in August, more than 85 local companies have signed up, with over 2,500 active users – “a figure which is rising every day,” added Steve. The app is free to download, and businesses listing on it pay a small fee starting at £10 per month. “This allows them access to a new, proactive and reactive customer base which is growing daily,” Steve explained. The app is available on both Apple and Android stores. For more information visit www. experiencethenewforest.co.uk

Independent business hear to stay

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ada. He returned to the New Forest where he is keen to press the importance of regular hear - ing checks. “Ear health is important, and I would encourage everyone to have their hearing checked reg - ularly. These checks are usually free and, if anything, can give you simple peace of mind.” According to Peter, common symptoms of hearing loss in - clude: misunderstanding peo - ple; asking others to repeat themselves; struggling to follow conversations in noisy environ -

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Garden show takes root at care homes

We believe that a Care Home is a Home first and foremost…… And there’s no place like home.

THE pandemic failed to wilt the enthusiasm of green-fingered residents who took part in a garden produce show at care homes in the New Forest and Christchurch. Family-owned Colten Care is running the contest at all 21 of its homes in Hampshire, Dor - set, Sussex and Wiltshire, with residents having planted and grown their entries over several months. Made annual after a success - ful launch last year, this sum - mer it has been inviting photos and videos of produce submit - ted online amid the coronavirus pandemic. Show classes include fruit, vegetables, preserves, ‘Spud in a bucket’ potato weighing, and recycling spare objects and ma - terials into planters. There is also a watercolour painting category, and Shirley A DONATION of £2,500 has been made by global chemicals company Ineos to the Water - side Food Bank. Over the last year the charity has delivered nearly 3,000 pack - ages of groceries across the area. But it has been hit hard by the pandemic and to carry on some of the volunteer roles in the charity will now have to be salaried. The donation by Ineos, which has offices in Lyndhurst, comes from a £1m community fund set up in March this year by the company’s chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who has a home in Beaulieu, to provide help dur - ing the pandemic. Nathan Moore, group finan - cial controller at Ineos, said: “Lots of people have experi - enced financial hardship be - cause of Covid-19, with many

Verity, a resident at Kingfishers in New Milton, has entered with her portrait of home manager Beata Brzozowska. Charles Hubberstey, Colten Care’s head gardener, dreamt up the show. He said: “Our res - idents didn’t want to let Covid stop them so we agreed a work- around for this year. “It’s clear from the response that the interest we had in our inaugural year is very much still there.” Mr Hubberstey in on the judging panel, along with oth - er gardening experts and the homes’ companionship team members who have been supporting participating resi - dents. The competition closes later this month when entries will be uploaded to a central image li - brary, with winners announced via online video. people losing their jobs and ex - periencing pay cuts. “The Waterside Food Bank provides the support these fam - ilies and individuals need and makes sure that they are receiv - ing food parcels. The work that they do has always been hugely important but is even more vi - tal now.” A spokesperson for the food bank said: “Covid-19 has had an impact on our communi - ty, those on low income and in temporary accommodation, and people experiencing job loss or pay reductions. “Our food bank helps those who are in a short time crisis and we have seen a 30% in - crease in demand because of Covid-19. This grant from Ineos will ensure that we can contin - ue to help those who need it the most.”

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Kingfishers resident Shirley Verity with her portrait of h ome manager Beata Brzozowska, joined by companionship team leader Rose Arcellana

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Food bank given £2.5k donation

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