Cherry Trees charity has opened a second respite home, Goldcrest Lodge in Hampshire, expanding care for children with complex disabilities.

Approved by Ofsted, it supports more families, offering short breaks and enriching experiences.

Independence building is very important to them and is at the centre of their five year plan says CEO Claire Bryant

Cherry Trees charity has opened a second respite home, Goldcrest Lodge in Hampshire, expanding care for children with complex disabilities.
Approved by Ofsted, it supports more families, offering short breaks and enriching experiences.
Independence building is very important to them and is at the centre of their five year plan says CEO Claire Bryant

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A new children’s respite care home is now open in Passfield Common

From Friday 22nd May to Monday 25th, East Meon’s All Saints Church, over 900 years old, will be transformed with 23 floral-themed displays, representing the many groups and societies in the picturesque village, with a green theme of foraged blooms - flowers and even weeds .

The festival raises funds for repairs and maintenance of the church, with its ancient Tournai Fount amongst its historic treasures.

There’s a full programme of music and talks throughout the festival and plenty of parking.

Organisers Clare, Jane and Ali tell Mike Waddington all about it and why the church is a significant part of life in the village.

Tickets are £10, under 16s free, from Ticketsource East Meon Flower Festival 2026 at All Saint's Church event tickets from TicketSource

And (@eastmeonflowerfest) • Instagram photos and videos 

 

From Friday 22nd May to Monday 25th, East Meon&rsquo;s All Saints Church, over 900 years old, will be transformed with 23 floral-themed displays, representing the many groups and societies in the picturesque village, with a green theme of foraged blooms - flowers and even weeds .
The festival raises funds for repairs and maintenance of the church, with its ancient Tournai Fount amongst its historic treasures.
There&rsquo;s a full programme of music and talks throughout the festival and plenty of parking.
Organisers Clare, Jane and Ali tell Mike Waddington all about it and why the church is a significant part of life in the village.
Tickets are &pound;10, under 16s free, from Ticketsource <a href="https://www.ticketsource.com/eastmeonflowerfestival2026/east-meon-flower-festival-2026/e-bgdoqq">East Meon Flower Festival 2026 at All Saint's Church event tickets from TicketSource</a>
And <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eastmeonflowerfest/">(@eastmeonflowerfest) &bull; Instagram photos and videos</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;

Flower Festival for Historic All Saints Church funds

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
Counselling Service baked on ability to pay offered.
Checking BP regularly can save lives by catching hidden risks early.
Open Air Pool hosts Summer Skinny Dips.
And we have a roundup of local job opportunities.

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Published at 4:58am on 9 April, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>Counselling Service baked on ability to pay offered.</li>
<li>Checking BP regularly can save lives by catching hidden risks early.</li>
<li>Open Air Pool hosts Summer Skinny Dips.</li>
<li>And we have a roundup of local job opportunities.</li>
</ul>
To share your news stories email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500.
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Published at 4:58am on 9 April, 2026

Local news for Thursday 9th April

Counselling helps people come to terms with difficulties (like anxiety or bereavement) but many can't afford it, so Petersfield Counselling Service have offered a service based on ability to pay since 1980.

Referrals often come from GPs and Social prescribers and there is a one hour assessment to see if this would be helpful to you - and you can trial some sessions too.

The 20 counsellors are volunteers and are not paid; some are trainees (under supervision) to reach the 100 hours work as part of their qualification.

They offer online courses too and day time and evening sessions at Petersfield Hospital.

Paul, the Operations Manager, tells Mike Waddington about the service, ability to pay and their AGM on 7 May.

More at Petersfield Counselling Service - Homepage

07436 324533
info@petersfieldcounsellingservice.co.uk

Counselling helps people come to terms with difficulties (like anxiety or bereavement) but many can't afford it, so Petersfield Counselling Service have offered a service based on ability to pay since 1980.
Referrals often come from GPs and Social prescribers and there is a one hour assessment to see if this would be helpful to you - and you can trial some sessions too.
The 20 counsellors are volunteers and are not paid; some are trainees (under supervision) to reach the 100 hours work as part of their qualification.
They offer online courses too and day time and evening sessions at Petersfield Hospital.
Paul, the Operations Manager, tells Mike Waddington about the service, ability to pay and their AGM on 7 May.
More at <a href="https://www.petersfieldcounsellingservice.co.uk/">Petersfield Counselling Service - Homepage</a>
07436 324533 <a href="mailto:info@petersfieldcounsellingservice.co.uk">info@petersfieldcounsellingservice.co.uk</a>

A new children’s respite care home is now open in Passfield Common

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