Author: Miriam Hogben

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Ashford: Celebrating VE day in isolation

1st May 20201st May 2020 Miriam Hogben #Ashfordboroughcouncil, #VEday, #VictoryforEurope, ashford, community

Residents of Ashford are preparing to commemorate VE day in isolation next Friday. It’s the 75th year of celebrating Victory

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Ashford foodbank sets up Covid-19 response fund

30th April 20201st May 2020 Miriam Hogben #foodbank, #helpingthoseinneed, community, Kindness

A foodbank in Ashford has set up a Coronavirus fund to support those in need during this difficult time. Donations

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Community craft on the path

29th April 202030th April 2020 Miriam Hogben #craft, community, coronavirus, covid-19

Residents of Park Farm in Ashford have been spreading cheer during lockdown by leaving crafts along community pathways. Anonymous members

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Explained: What are foodbanks and who can use them during the coronavirus crisis?

28th April 202028th April 2020 Miriam Hogben #foodbank, community, coronavirus, covid-19, help, Kent, local

In this difficult time of isolation it is easy to feel alone and unable to reach out for help but

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Frustration as garden centres forced to remain closed

28th April 202029th April 2020 Miriam Hogben #alantitchmarsh, gardening, socialisolation

Frustration has sparked within the gardening community after some Homebase Stores reopened on Saturday. Other DIY stores selling plants across

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6 Homeschooling memes to brighten your day

27th April 202027th April 2020 Miriam Hogben #protectthenhs, #savelives, #stayinside, coronavirus, homeschooling, Kent, lockdown, socialisolation

 

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Independent shops and sellers: How are they surviving? 

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New Salvation Army event aims to combat loneliness

9th April 20198th May 2019 Miriam Hogben Hythe, lonliness, openhouse, salvationarmy, thesalvationarmy

Hythe Salvation Army have created a new ‘open house’ event for people to socialise in on Wednesday mornings.   The initiative

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The female body-builder who had life-changing spinal surgery

2nd April 20193rd May 2019 Miriam Hogben body building, come so far, progress, scoliosis, strong

Phoebe Grace, who had scoliosis surgery in 2015, has completed her first bodybuilding competition last Sunday. After undergoing serious spinal

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10 ways to be more eco friendly

26th March 20199th April 2019 Miriam Hogben #ecofriendly, changes, eco, eco-friendly, green, greenliving, life hacks, recycle

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