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downsmail.co.uk Farewell to hospice chief
HEART of Kent Hospice has said farewell to its chief executive Kate Bosley. The board of trustees decided to
let Kate, pictured, go after shewas involved in a serious cycling acci- dent while on a training ride in Tenerife in February 2013. Although Kate, a member of
San Fairy Ann Racing Club, has been making steady progress, chairman of the trustees Tony Moffatt said: “Kate’s accident left her with injuries which, despite her excellent progress, mean that there is no likelihood that she will be able to resume her role in the
foreseeable future. “The needs of the hospice for a
chief executive are such that with reluctance the deci- sion has been taken that Kate should leave the hospice.
“While disap- pointed, Kate un-
derstands the reasons for this de- cision and is supportive of the
hospice in this difficult situation.” Kate joined the charity not long
after it opened in 1991 as the clin- ical manager in the Inpatient Unit before being appointed chief exec- utive in 2007. Vicki Morrey will continue as interim chief executive for a fur- ther year before a permanent re- placement is appointed. Vicki, who took charge in June last year, has worked in hospice care since 1997 and was previously chief ex- ecutive of Prospect Hospice in Swindon and St David’s Hospice in Newport, Gwent. Kate had been an ardent
fundraiser for the charity, cycling from Lands End to John O’Groats and from London to Nice to raise funds during her own holiday periods. Mr Moffatt said:“Wewould like
to recognise the enormous contri- bution that Kate has made to the hospice and we wish her well for her continued recovery.” The hospice cares for 1,000 pa-
tients and their families per year in their own homes or at the hos- pice, in Aylesford. Of the £4m a year it costs to run, 70% is raised through fundraising and dona- tions.
Scambuster talks for pensioners Car park success
PENSIONERS from Maidstone met for a series of talks on issues covering the gipsy population to scam mail. The latest Rural Older Person’s Forum, hosted by Brighter Fu- tures, part of Voluntary Action Maidstone, was held in Headcorn. Juliette Page, the rural outreach coordinator from Brighter Fu- tures, spoke about the services provided for the over 65s in rural
parts of the borough. Mark Craig, from Home Instead Senior Care, gave advice on pro- tecting against fraud and scam mail and offered tips to avoid falling doorstep and internet fraud. The final presentation, by PC
Kim White, from Kent Police gypsy liaison team, gave an inter- esting insight into the elusive world of gypsies and the travel-
ling community. It addressed stig- mas surrounding these communi- ties, followed by an open question session. One attendee commented: “Everything spoken about was geared to our age group.” For details of the next free
forum meeting call 01622 762 403, or email brighter.futures@vam-
online.org.uk. Lunch is provided.
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OPENING a car park next to the school in Vicarage Lane, East Far- leigh, is seen by the parish council as “a huge success”. The main ben- efit is reducing traffic congestion in the lane at school peak hours.
Automated option EAST Farleigh Parish Council has been informed the railway level crossing next to the bridge will be automated in the next 18 months, rather than manned.
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