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Unveiling of plaque and bench at Tree Planting site in Tovil

Unveiling of plaque and bench at Tree Planting site in Tovil

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The Mayor of Maidstone, Cllr Gordon Newton unveiled a plaque and bench at Bridge Mill Way, Tovil on Saturday 3 June. 11am A plaque and recycled bench have been installed at Bridge Mill Way to mark planting of trees and greening of the area by the Soroptimist International club of Medway and Maidstone. In January 2022, members of Soroptimist International Medway and Maidstone, planted 420 native tree whips in the ex-landfill site area of Bridge Mill Way Recreation ground in co-operation with the Parks department of Maidstone Borough Council, to help re-wild the area. Since the planting Soroptimists have helped to maintain the area by carrying out periodic clean ups to help keep the area litter free. It is now a beautiful and peaceful area with lots of wild flowers, enjoyed by residents and dog walkers. The unveiling was by The Worshipful The Mayor Cllr
Sue is recognised for continued service as a volunteer

Sue is recognised for continued service as a volunteer

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Sue retired seven years ago from her job as a specialist nurse working with first time teenage parents in Medway. On 3 June, Sue was awarded a Certificate of Continued Service by Holding On Letting Go (HOLG). This was to recognise Sue’s incredible 15 years of service as a volunteer to children and families they support. Sue is one of their longest-serving volunteers. About 16 years ago, HOLG was the club president’s charity, and they came in to give a talk. HOLG is a Kent-based charity that helps children to cope with the death of someone close to them. As a children’s nurse, Sue thought the work that they did was really important, so she wanted to get involved as a volunteer. After receiving on-going training, Sue has supported children at schools on a one-to-one basis over a six-week period, helped out at the neonatal death