FOUR-year-old Etta can experience the beauty of the New Forest and more after her local Lions Club donated money for a new all-terrain buggy.

Due to a medical condition which prevents Etta from walking far without the need of a wheelchair and with most traditional wheelchair not suitable for off road excursions, she was unable to fully explore the New Forest – something her mother Louise wanted to change.

Upon being told about the situation by Etta’s mother, the Ringwood and Fordingbridge Lions Club donated £800 which her secured a new all-terrain buggy, with other donations made by the Boparan Trust and AFK Charity.

Lion President Alastair Ward said: “The beauty of the New Forest should be enjoyed by everyone and we were only too happy to help make this happen for Etta here.”

Etta enjoying her the New Forest Picture: Ringwood and Fordingbridge Lions Club

Ringwood and Fordingbridge Lions Club meet at 8pm on the second Thursday of every month at the Trinity Church in Ringwood.

They are part of an international family of Lions Clubs made up of volunteers who raise funds to help anyone in need within the community and further afield.

Anyone wishing to find out more about their work can contact them on their website (www.randflions.org.uk) , by phone on 0345 833 5819 or simply come along to one of their monthly meetings. All are welcome.