Town June 2015

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Leanne hopes to raise awareness

A24-YEAR old teacher from Snod- land is hoping to raise awareness of disability during her bid to be- come Miss Kent. Leanne Burgess went to Maid-

stone Grammar School for Girls be- fore doing her teacher training at Canterbury Christ Church Univer- sity.

Shenowworks with children and

young people who have learning difficulties, which has heightened herawareness of the prejudice some people face on a daily basis. She also has a twin brother who

has cerebral palsy. Leanne said: “There are a number

of reasons that I chose to enter Miss Kent. These include boosting my own self-confidence and being a positive role model to other young people. Iwanted to show them that, as well as taking pride in your ap- pearance, you can be a successful young professional. I want to use this opportunity to inspire others.” Leanne has launched her own campaign “Changing Impressions”, which she hopes to highlight as part of her path to potentially becoming the next Miss Kent. Leanne chiefly promotes her cam-

paign through the Changing Im- pressions page on Facebook. She said: “Having grown up with

a severely disabled twin brother and worked with children and young people with learning difficulties, I have found the prejudice that they have faced as a result of other peo- ple's misconceptions of their dis- ability unacceptable. “ I founded the campaign to pro-

mote awareness of the challenges that individuals can face, by asking people to share positive experiences and insights into these circum- stances. I hope to help to promote tolerance and respect within our so- ciety.” The final of Miss Kent at the Spa

Hotel, Royal Tunbridge Wells, on Sunday June 21, is a qualifying round for the Miss England Beauty Pageant.

Footgolf contest at park

MORE than 100 competitors will descend on Cobtree Manor Park in Maid- stone for the 2015 South of England Footgolf Open on June 20. The UK Footgolf Association has also confirmed that the Kent FA will be

the headline sponsor of the 2015 South of England Open. Footgolfers of all ages and abilities are invited to take part in this open

stroke play tournament. Footgolfers use a variety of precision shots to kick a regulation-sized football from tee to cup. The object of the game is to complete a round in as few kicks/strokes as possible. Gareth May, head of UK development at the UK Footgolf Association,

said: “Cobtree Manor Park Footgolf offers a fantastic package, including a spectacular nine-hole course, clubhouse, and a friendly atmosphere.” Competing footgolfers will play each of Cobtree Manor Park Footgolf's

nine holes twice to complete a full 18-hole round. To enter the competition, email Richard Brown, business development manager for the UK Footgolf Association in Kent, at richardbrown@uk- footgolf.com or call Cobtree Manor Park Footgolf directly on 01622 753276 for a tee slot.

Friends’ help for hospital

MORE than £400,000 has been spent on equipment for Maidstone hospital by the League of Friends. The league donated £443,000 in

the last financial year raised at quiz nights, coffee mornings, prize draws, its bookshop and fete. Items bought include an ultra-

sound machine for the rheumatol- ogy department, a scanner for the stroke unit, recliner chairs and wifi. Over the last seven years, the

league has contributed more than £1.5 million towards equipment for

Maidstone Hospital. League chairman Joyce Langton

said: “This is an incredible amount, particularly when you realise that the league is run by volunteers. I would like to thank them for their hard work and commitment.” The League of Friends has just un-

veiled its shop in the reception area of Maidstone Hospital, in Her- mitage Lane, and marked the occa- sion by presenting a cheque for almost £268,000 to purchase a laser urology machine.

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