insideKENT Magazine Issue 69 - December 2017 | Page 167

NEWS
TRUSTEE CYCLES THREE CITIES
FOR KENWARD TRUST
Next year will be the 50th anniversary of Kenward
Trust's alcohol and drug treatment and rehabilitation
programmes which have helped people transform
their lives away from the misery of addiction,
homelessness and crime.
Taking part in one of the Kenward Trust's Challenge
Events is a great way to raise money whilst enjoying
a once in a lifetime experience. Jean-Pierre Darquee,
trustee of Kenward Trust, will be taking part in the 3
Cities Cycle Weekend event. This fantastic ride joins
three of Europe’s most historic cities: Dunkerque,
Bruges and Ypres.
Jean-Pierre said: "We are aiming to build up a team
of 20 cyclists and we hope for many more, with the
full support of bike mechanics and vehicles. The
timing for this ride is perfect as we will be
commemorating throughout 2018 the Century of the
Great War, Ypres will constitute the perfect location
to witness this. I hope many will join me and help
raise funds for Kenward Trust and it s profile in our
community.”
http://bit.ly/KTChallengeEvent /
www.kenwardtrust.org.uk
CELEBRITY PATRON MEETS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AT THERAPY DAY CENTRE
Journalist and co-presenter of TV’s Location,
Location, Location Phil Spencer, patron of
Kent charity, ellenor, has made a private visit
to ellenor Dartford.
During the visit Phil enjoyed meeting and
interacting with children aged 0-17 years all
of whom have life-limiting and life-
threatening conditions, together with their
families. He also spent time talking to the
children’s hospice care staff.
Rebecca Scalzo, head of children’s hospice
care said:”We were delighted to receive a visit
from Phil. The team were pleased to have the
opportunity to tell him about the work we do
and the families enjoyed meeting him and
telling him about their own experiences. It is
lovely to have support from people like Phil,
who is a great ambassador for ellenor.”
ellenor does to support the local community.
The dedicated children’s team play a hugely
important role helping families through one
of life’s most difficult journeys. I am delighted
to support them as a patron and hope that I
will be able to assist the caring and committed
staff at ellenor to raise awareness of their
invaluable work.”
Phil Spencer said: “Visiting the children and
families was a fantastic opportunity to see and
hear first-hand about the invaluable work
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