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MissKent is aiming to inspire girls and boys


THEwinner ofMissKentGBhas sentheartfelt thanks toher family for supporting her through her darkest times…and her moment of glory. Zoe Hetherington (21) admits


she “burst into tears” when she was given the title in Gravesend on August 30, as it took her so long to be confident in herself after being bullied at school. The LenhamRoad resident now


plans to collaborate with local business and schools to bring to light the importance of mental health and education. Zoe said: “In the UK, I feel we


take for granted the education systemand Iwant to inspire chil- dren to bemore businessminded and encourage both men and women. I do thinkmen have been left behind a little bit. “We still have a long way to go


aswomen, but I believe everyone should empower each other as one.”


News Bear’s test


TV EXPLORER Bear Grylls is encouraging people to take part in a military challenge in Mote Park. He wants 100 fitness enthu-


siasts to enlist in Britain's BravestMilitary Challenge on September 28. Royal British Legion Indus-


tries (RBLI) has teamed up with an outdoor fitness firmto celebrate 100 years of the char- ity providing employment, homes and support to ex-ser- vicemen. Entry costs £10. Go to tinyurl.com/rblibear


Hall for hire The former Cornwallis Acad-


emy pupil says her mum Nicola (52) and dad Dave (57) have been there for her during her worst and best days. Zoe said: “You could pick a


1,000 things you don’t like about yourself and everyone thinks the grass is greener on the other side. I wanted to prove that you can’t just change who you are and to


love your own skin. “If you’ve got a spot on your


face, there’s nothing you can do about it. You just have to keep pushing forward.” Zoe, a L’Oréal Parismarketer in


Hammersmith, plans on attend- ing theMissGreat Britain pageant in February 2020 and intends to be a judge at the next Miss Kent contest.


MORRISONS supermarket in Sutton Road,Maidstone, is of- fering up its space for com- munitymeetings. The scheme is designed to


combat the cost of renting small venues for local groups. The areas are offered on


weekdays from 9am-11am and 2pm-7pm. To book your space, contact


champion@maidstone.mor- risonsplc.co.uk.


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