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Ten marathons for mum Ellan
AYLESFORD marathon mum Ellan Iaquaniello has joined an elite group of athletes who have run 10 marathons in 10 days. Her proud daughter, eight-year-
old Ava, proudly told her friends: “My mummy has done something that not even Mo Farah or Usain Bolt have done!” Not onlywas the 42-year-old the
first woman to cross the line after the epic running series, she also raised £6,000 for disadvantaged children. Ellan – who put in an average
time of four hours and 30 minutes per marathon – told the Downs Mail: “I'm still in shock at what I have achieved, on one of the hard- est routes in the UK around Lake Windermere.” She was among 15 athletes to complete the Brathay Trust’s 10 in 10, finishing seventh overall. When asked what was the hard-
est part, she said: “My training had gone well and I was lucky to go into the event injury-free.With the physio support we had the physi- cal sidewas manageable; itwas the mental strain that was the hardest – missingmyfamily, especiallymy little girl, and with the same hard
A WEST Malling man was given a 20-month driving ban after he ad- mitted drink driving. Josh Gordon (23), of The Heath,
was stopped in his Vauxhall Corsa on the A228 at West Malling and gave a breath test of 74mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath. The legal limit is 35mg. He was ordered at Medway Magistrates’ Court to pay £85 costs and a £40 victim surcharge.
Dry cleaners
TESCO Stores Ltd wants to build a dry cleaning pod in the car park at its store on Leybourne Way, Lark- field. The firm is seeking approval from Tonbridge and Malling Coun- cil for the wood-clad kiosk.
Ellan Iaquaniello receives her award from Joss Naylor, fell runner and founder of the 10 in 10.
course for 10 days, knowing that whatever happened with the weather you still had 26.2 miles to run each day on tired legs. “But the knowledge that every
penny raised was helping kids in much worse situations was what got me through it.” She thanked Ava and husband
Paul for “being behind me for the whole year in my training pro- gramme” and a 5,000-calorie-a-day diet for getting the self-confessed “ordinary mum from Aylesford” across the finishing line.
Drink-drive ban Solar scheme
GOLDING Homes has applied to install 144 solar photovoltaic panels on the south facing roof of its headquarters in Whatman House, St Leonard’s Road, Allington. Maidstone Council has to de-
cide whether the company, which owns and manages social housing, should be allowed to bypass the planning process and be given a certificate of lawful development. A supporting statement said: “While there are on-going envi- ronmental benefits associated with the PV panels, they can be completely removed as or when this is required.”
Cricket coaching for youngsters
MAIDSTONE'S leading cricket club, The Mote, is launching a nurs- ery scheme to develop young players. Senior players are leading evening coaching sessions for under 13s
(Tuesdays at 6.30pm) and under 15s (Fridays at 6.30). Club captain Alex Fordham said: “This is the start of a scheme to
cover coaching and cricket for all age groups from seven.We plan to build up this season and next.” The club, which fields competition teams in the older age groups,
will run the nursery from the new Mote Youth Sports Centre in the renovated Tabernacle building next to the main pavilion. For details, contact
huffers4@virginmedia.com or telephone 01622 664721. The Motewas the venue for the Maidstone Primary Schools Kwik Cricket Competition, run by Phil Pass, on Monday, June 9.
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ASK DEBBIE........ for help, advice and assistance
Dear Debbie,
I have been caring for my sister who has learning disabilities for the past 3 years. Much though I love her, things can get on top of me sometimes and then I need a break. I would really like to get away for a week with my husband and children but am worried about leaving my sister. I’m a bit anxious about residential care so I was wondering if “home care” could help? Kind Regards,
Alexandra P Dear Alexandra,
Round the clock –or even just frequent and regular - care work can be exhausting, so it is not at all surprising that you feel that you need a break every now and then.
Many home care agencies will offer a respite service that can be anything from 15 minute visits to check on well-being, right through to 24hr live in care. A well- resourced agency should be able to profile a short list of suitable Care Workers to match your sister’s interests and then introduce potential Care Workers to your sister to ensure she is involved in the creation of her care package and to make sure she is comfortable with the particular Care Worker selected.
A few “trial run visits” beforehand during which you are initially present can build confidence that things will work when the time for your break arrives – which means that you will be able to relax properly and get the full benefit.
Home care works really well for respite breaks – but it takes a little planning!
Kind Regards, Debbie Moulton, Care Manager, Bluebird Care
How Bluebird Care can help with you or your loved ones:
• Help with getting up or going to bed
• Personal Hygiene • Cleaning the home • Preparing Meals • Assist with medication • Overnight Care
• Washing or Ironing • Shopping
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• Trips to see friends or relatives
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If you have a question that you would like to ask Debbie then please email her at
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