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Lions’ cash for support service
A BEREAVEMENT support serv- ice in Maidstone, which was fac- ing closure after KCC pulled the plug on its funding, has found a backer in Maidstone Lions. The Cruse Centre in Marsham
Street, where trained councillors offer free and confidential support to hundreds of people every year, was due to run out of money in April, after losing £5,000 in fund- ing from the county council. But Maidstone Lions has said
the service must continue and has offered £5,575 to keep it going while it looks for long-term fund- ing.
Cruse’s Alison Blair said: “We
were disappointed when we were told thatwewere to lose our fund-
ing. Our volunteers provide first- line telephone and email support and face-to-face counselling that is well-known across the county for its contribution to bereavement care. The Lions’ group has helped us in the past and we are ex- tremely grateful for their support.” Peter Hooper, Maidstone Lions
welfare chairman, said: “I had the privilege of seeing the dedication of these volunteers when I was mayor of Maidstone in 2004-5, so I had no hesitation in recommend- ing to the Lions that we support this worthwhile cause.” Alison said: “This grant will en-
able us to keep going while we look to secure permanent funding fromApril 2017.”
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Roz Yates, Bill Murray, Claire Ryan and oncologist Dr Russell Burcombe
Clinic tribute to cancer patient ANEWclinic providing acupuncture for people with breast cancer has been officially opened at Kent Oncology Centre. The Susan Murray Ear Acupuncture Clinic has been set up with support from the Murray family from Headcorn. Susan Murray, a former patient at the Kent Oncology Centre, at Maidstone Hospi- tal, died in June 2015, and her husband Bill and childrenwere keen to do something positive in her memory. With the help of Macmillan nurse clinician Claire Ryan and
acute oncology nurse Roz Yates the clinicwas set up, primarily for people living with secondary breast cancer. It was opened by Mr Murray and saw its first patients in March. The complementary therapy aims to promote relaxation, en- courage well-being and assist in the management of menopausal symptoms – a common symptom of breast cancer treatment.
Energy deal to save money
RESIDENTS could save money on energy bills in the next round of Energy Deal, launched by Ton- bridge and Malling Council. Those who signed up to the last
round of the scheme were offered an average saving of £280 per year on their gas and electricity bills. The deadline for registering for
the latest round is Monday, May 16. Energy suppliers will compete
with their best offer at an energy auction on May 17 and those regis- tered will be sent a personalised offer showing the winning tariff. The scheme is open to house-
holds who pay monthly, quarterly or via a pre-payment meter. Resi- dents are not obliged to switch supplier. For details or to register go to
www.energydealswitch.com or call 01732 876395.
Singers’ summer concerts
THE programme chosen by the Maidstone Singers for their summer con- certs this year embraces major sacred works by two of Britain’s leading liv- ing composers: Bob Chilcott's Requiem and Sir Karl Jenkins’ Stabat Mater. The concerts will take place at All Saints’ Church, Maidstone at 7.30pm
on Sunday, June 19 and St Mary’s Church,West Malling at 7.30pm on Sat- urday, June 25. Soloists are Stephanie Crooks, Diane Seargeant and David Clarke. Tickets: £12 for adults, free for U18s.
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