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NEW PORTRAIT SERIES CELEBRATES WOMEN IN LATER LIFE
Two local Kentish women have been featured in a powerful new portrait series by acclaimed photographer Anita Corbin, best known for her works Visible Girls; Revisited and First Women UK, which celebrated the unseen ideas of women’ s lives.
Her latest series, Circle of Life, shines a light on one of society’ s last taboos: women in later life, and the family members and carers who help them continue to live independently alone.
The portraits, created in partnership with family-run care provider Consultus Care and Nursing, capture the quiet, everyday moments of connection that keep people independent, active and joyful.
Among them is Lesley Jones, 75, who appears alongside her carers and family; her own‘ circle of care’. Taken in the comfort of her Ashford home, her portrait shows that ageing isn’ t an ending, but another chapter in the story of women’ s lives.
Also featured is Mrs S, 98, in her Sevenoaks’ home alongside her carers, engaging in some of her favourite activities: gardening and puzzling.
For Corbin, Circle of Life continues a lifelong mission to show the full story of women, from the trailblazers of First Women UK to the carers, daughters and companions who make ageing visible.
THANET TO WELCOME ITS FIRST EVER PADEL CLUB
A major new sporting and social destination is coming to the Kent coast as REWD Padel, Thanet’ s first dedicated padel club, has announced its upcoming launch.
Padel, a fusion of tennis and squash known for being fast, social and easy to learn, has been booming across Europe and the UK. REWD Padel will be the first facility of its kind in Thanet, featuring state-of-the-art glass courts, a vibrant café bar and dedicated wellness facilities, creating a full lifestyle and leisure experience for both players and visitors.
REWD Padel is built around more than sport. The club’ s vision is to create a place where the community can come together to move, to connect and to recharge. Positioned between Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs, visitors will be able to play padel, relax post-match and enjoy a range of wellnessfocused spaces designed to support health, balance and recovery.
“ REWD is about building a true home for community energy,” said the REWD Padel team.“ Yes, it’ s a sport, but it’ s also about friendship, social moments and giving Thanet something fresh, modern and inclusive.”
LIPSCOMB CARS LTD SUPPORTS WINTER HOMELESSNESS SERVICE
Lipscomb Cars Ltd, an automotive retailer based in Kent, is proud to announce its support for Catching Lives with a donation to help the charity provide essential services throughout the winter months. This initiative highlights Lipscomb Cars’ commitment to supporting vulnerable members of the community during the coldest and most challenging time of the year.
Catching Lives is an independent charity based in Canterbury that supports people who are homeless or are at risk of homelessness in East Kent. During winter, the demand for practical help such as hot meals, warm clothing, safe shelter and health support increases significantly, so the donation will support those essential services.
Lipscomb Cars Ltd has chosen Catching Lives for its local impact and strong community focus. Through this donation, the company aims to make a tangible difference in the lives of people facing homelessness, while also encouraging staff, customers and partners to support the charity’ s work during the winter months.
“ Winter can be a particularly harsh and challenging time for people without a safe home,” said Mark Barnes, director at Lipscomb Cars.“ We are proud to support Catching Lives and their vital services, helping ensure that everyone in our community has access to warmth, food and support this winter.”
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