Club members recently enjoyed a presentation about the Strode Park Foundation, which is based at Herne, with residential homes in Canterbury, Faversham and Medway, as well as Herne.
Karen Jeal and Lauren Clark, pictured with club President David Kirsch-Mills holding Basil Bear the Strode Park mascot, spoke about the work of the Foundation and its activities.
The Foundation provides residential care, support services and supported living opportunities to children, young people and adults with a range of disabilities. There are currently some 165 residents and clients across all the homes and services, which include day opportunities and respite & short breaks.
Karen & Lauren explained that the ideals of independence, well-being and choice underpin all the services, enabling people to live life the way they chose. An example of this was that some clients of Lady Dane Farmhouse in Faversham were supported to enable them to vote in the recent general election. At another home, a resident who’s a keen Arsenal supporter was able to attend a match at the Emirates stadium.
Through the summer months the Theatre in the Park music events at Herne are very popular and the 300 seat venue is usually a sell-out, an important fund-raising boost for the Foundation.
Karen & Lauren also said there were lots of opportunities for individuals and groups to volunteer to help the Foundation and there’s more information at www.strodepark.org.uk