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Town Talk GP’s farewell to practice team


AFTERmore than two decades as a family doctor in Snodland Dr David Colin-Jones said goodbye to his colleagues and staff at the Moyeuvre-Grand Suite,Waghorn Road. Born in Luton, Bedfordshire, he


studied medicine at University College, London, before moving toMargatewhere he did his post- graduate training to become aGP. After a spell inChathamhe joined the Snodland practice,whichwas then at Queens Avenue, in 1996 and became a partner in 1997. He lives at Kings Hill with his


wife, Lesley. They have two sons. Colleague Dr Sheila Khehar


said the original surgery soon be- came too small and plans for a new surgerymoved apace. She said: “Dr Colin-Jones’s


contributions towards the fruition of this project were significant and, in 2005, the new surgery opened, changing its name from Central Surgery to Snodland Medical Pratice. He was a con- siderate and compassionate GP who had a lot of time for his pa- tients, for whom he cared dearly.


Over the years, he has worked hard and successfully supported many patients through the ups and downs that life has thrown at them.Hewas also involved in the Patient Participation Group (PPG).” Dr Khehar added: “The doc-


tors, patients and staff will miss his compassionate ear, his knowl- edge and his experience.” Dr Colin-Jones told Town Talk


after themeeting: “It is a real privi- lege to have been a GP in such a warm,welcoming community and I am very grateful for the helpful- ness, kindness and loyalty to the practice from so many people in so many ways. I am very grateful to have worked with a fantastic team of doctors, nurses and staff at the surgery andI amlookingfor- ward tomoving on to a new role. “Our thanks go to themembers


of ourwonderful parent participa- tion group, who are actively in- volved in the life of the surgery and I would commend them to anyone who wants to help us to improve the service the surgery offers.”


Patients’ group tribute


DR DAVID Colin-Jones attended a farewell party thrown by the Patient Participation Group (PPG). John Stockham, the chairman, presented an inscribed glass


plaque and a bottle of champagne to the doctor. He said:


“We


could not have wished for a better sponsor and sup- porter than David, who attended our meetings, not only after a hard day's work but even on his days off. “Both he and the


practice have al- ways been prepared to hear what we have to say and act on our recommendations, as well as keep- ing us fully up to date on what is going on at the practice.” Dr Colin-Jones said: “I amso grateful to you for all your hard


work, enthusiasm, dedication, good ideas, loyalty, kindness and somuchmore. You have been and continue to be outstanding. It has been a real privilege to have worked with you and I will miss you all.”


MP opens club’s new 3G football pitch


MP TRACEY Crouch opened the 3G artificial grass football pitch at Potyns Sports Ground, next door to Snodland Community Centre. She unveiled the plaque during a break in a football match be- tween Snodland Town Football ClubNomads under 7s and under 8s.


Also present were KCC Cllr


Sarah Hohler; TMBC leader Nicholas Heslop, and borough and town councillors. A cheque for £10,000 was also presented to the football club by the Snodland Partnership. This will help


themachieve a Football Foundation grant for changing rooms and hospitality facilities. Pictured fromleft are Dave Keeley, chairman of the town council's Amenities & Recreation Committee,


town council chief exec Karen Sowten; former chairman of the football clubMel Rayfield; partnership chair- man Sue Bell; club chairman Dave Jeal; Sarah Hohler; Tracey Crouch and Nicolas Heslop.


Firework night THE threat of rain meant about 2,500 people fewer attended the Snodland fireworks night. The chief executive of the town


council, Karen Sowten, said: “People were phoning the office all afternoon asking if it was on.” The amount taken on the night


was £1,571.58, a slight increase on last year ,which goes towards the town's Christmas lights. Karen said: “Iwouldlike tothank


everyonewho came along to sup- port the fireworks. Itwas a tremen- dous turnout despite the threat of heavy rain. Athank you alsotothe staff, councillors and volunteers who helped.”


Local news for Snodland and Halling


A Downs Mail supplement produced in conjunction with the Snodland Chamber of Commerce.


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