insideKENT Magazine Issue 85 - April 2019 | Page 143

NEWS
AMANDA COTTRELL OBE
ANNOUNCED AS NEW PATRON
OF ELLENOR CHARITY
The former High Sheriff of Kent has been announced as Patron of
ellenor. Amanda Cottrell OBE has taken up the position to help raise
awareness of the charity which provides hospice care for people of all
ages in their place of choice in Kent, and the only charity providing
children’s nursing care in the home.
Amanda has served as a magistrate for more than 20 years and was
awarded an OBE in 2011 in recognition of her services to Kent. She is
also patron of both Visit Kent and Produced in Kent, a Kent Ambassador,
and a Liveryman and Freeman of the City of London.
GARY OLDMAN INSPIRES STUDENTS
ON RETURN TO
ROSE BRUFORD COLLEGE
Oscar-winning actor, Gary Oldman, returned to Rose Bruford College for an
inspirational talk to students. In an entertaining and thought-provoking conversation
with film producer, collaborator and friend Douglas Urbanski, the actor, writer
and producer gave a fascinating insight into his career.
Amanda said: “I am delighted and honoured to be appointed Patron of
ellenor. I have worked with them for some time and thus have had the
chance to see the remarkable work they do. I look forward to being able
to add something to this exceptional cause.”
Claire Cardy, ellenor Chief Executive, says: “Amanda has been a long-
term supporter of ellenor and we are delighted and honoured that she
has chosen to support our charity as a Patron. I feel sure that with
Amanda’s patronage, ellenor will gain further recognition and widespread
support and continue to grow and thrive.”
Reminiscing about his time studying at the College in the 1970s and how his training
helped shape his career, Oldman explained that he got his break into the industry
through determination and hard work, having written to countless agents and
casting directors.
Amongst the 300-strong audience in The Rose Theatre was 21-year-old final year
BA (Hons) Acting student Marie-Claire Wood, who took time out from rehearsing
her role as Ava in the upcoming College production of Suicide at Stratford Circus
Arts Centre to attend the event. She said: “Gary stressed the importance of discipline,
imagination and hard work as lessons he had first learnt at Rose Bruford College
that stayed with him throughout his career. As I enter the industry it's encouraging
to hear someone tell us not to be shy in contributing, but instead to be driven and
involved in our work.”
Oldman’s journey from ‘a lad from New Cross who was told he’d only ever play
Puck’ to becoming a successful Hollywood actor resonated with 20 year-old Acting
Foundation student Yadel Gebeyehu. He said: “I’ve learnt from Gary that if you
want to have success and last in the industry, you have to want it more than anything.
Coming from a similar background, his closing words of ‘if I can do it, so can you’
were truly inspirational.”
AMANDA COTTRELL AND CLAIRE CARDY
RENOVATIONS BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO
HYTHE BRASSERIE
Following an extensive career in hospitality, young entrepreneur, Jemma Holt, has recently taken
over the Hythe Brasserie, and has great plans of moving the boutique restaurant forward. It has
been her dream for several years to open her own restaurant, and it has finally become a reality.
After a quick renovation turnaround, Jemma has extended the opening hours from just four hours
a day to an impressive all-day service. Hythe Brasserie is now serving a unique breakfast and lunch
menu to suit all palates, and an inspiring dinner menu where a 6-course taster menu is available.
The relaxed dining environment means you are able to completely focus on the food.
The Hythe Brasserie is now taking bookings for a modern Afternoon Tea with served between
2pm and 5pm Wednesday – Saturday.
After an exhausting search for a new Head Chef, Jemma was lucky to find Sam, who has an
extremely dynamic and flamboyant personality which shows in his food. Sam has worked all over
the world in several Michelin-starred restaurants. When it comes to the menu, everything is
carefully picked to create dishes that are beautiful to look at as well as delicious.
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