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May Bank Holiday 2013, need for life-saving water safety tips

Daniel Chubb — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:15:39 +0000

With the bank holiday weekend heralding the first spell of warm weather this year, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is warning families how to stay safe in and around water. During periods of hot weather, the number of accidental drownings sadly rises, particularly when coinciding with weekends, school holidays and national...

Create a Fruit & Veg Masterpiece Art Competition for 2013

Daniel Chubb — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:02:49 +0000

Primary school children across Kent are being invited to show off their artistic talents in this exciting Art Competition. Produced in Kent is inviting all primary school children (in Year R to Year 6) to create a picture that represents Kent’s Food or Farming. The only limit is their imagination! The 2013 competition has been...

Virgin London Marathon success for Martha Trust runners

Daniel Chubb — Wed, 01 May 2013 11:55:38 +0000

Sadie Castle and Christopher Stringer from Sandwich and Barnaby Harrison from Deal have all successfully completed the Virgin London Marathon on behalf of Martha Trust. Despite back problems halfway through the course Sadie, an Accounts Assistant at BKRW Solicitors, battled on and finished in an impressive 6 hours and 22 minutes: “The crowds were absolutely...

Spring open day at Ranscombe Farm in Kent

Daniel Chubb — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:52:12 +0000

It’s Plantlife’s flagship nature reserve, a botanical treasure trove that is home to some of the most rare and threatened wildflowers in the UK and this weekend Ranscombe Farm holds its spring open day with some unforgettable ways to learn about the nature on your doorstep: • Bushcraft: People will be able to try their...

Discovery Park in Sandwich Kent welcomes new tenants

Daniel Chubb — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:53:58 +0000

Discovery Park has welcomed new tenants on site following continued significant interest over the past few months. New residents Investaco and Alliance Business Communications Limited have both opened offices on the 220-acre site, taking the total number of businesses on site to 36. Independent Financial Advisors Investaco has moved its entire operation to Discovery Park,...

A marathon workout for Martha Trust

Daniel Chubb — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:56:32 +0000

22 people recently took part in the Martha Trust Aerobathon at Castle Community College in Deal. Abi Reynaert and three members of her Fitness Mix team from Deal gave up their time for free to lead the mammoth two hour workout. In all the event raised £350 and while sponsorship was optional, Lorraine King took...

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents

Daniel Chubb — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:54:03 +0000

Don’t Ignore Youngsters is the DIY message from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) during the holiday season. The Easter break is traditionally a time for families to work on home improvement and gardening projects at home with young helpers in tow. But RoSPA is reminding parents and carers to always supervise...

March Named The Official Lazy Month

Daniel Chubb — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:47:52 +0000

The nation falls into “Laziness Trap” as New Year resolutions run out of steam – March has been named the month in which gym users are most likely to break their exercise routine, according to figures obtained by a nationwide fitness chain. Over a third of those who join a gym in the New Year...

Fuse Medway Festival lifts off for 2013

Daniel Chubb — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:41:57 +0000

FUSE Medway Festival, the innovative and free outdoor arts festival for the people of Medway, Kent and beyond, has just announced that it will receive a major grant of £100,000 from Arts Council England. The festival is also delighted to announce that it has appointed its new Artistic Director, Megan Donnolley, who is now in...

Trilby Tour 2013 Venue line-up

Daniel Chubb — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:11:30 +0000

The Trilby Tour announces 2013 venue lineup and opens entry to new Matchplay and BetterBall Pairs event. The prestigious amateur golf tournament, now in its 7th year, will host a series of Regional Championships across the UK to find the Amateur Champion 2013. The Grand Final will take place at 5 Star Championship Course at...