was diagnosed with breast cancer 17 years ago, a total shock, and as a young mother, it was pretty tough going. I had my operation followed by 6 months of chemotherapy, which was very harrowing, and then a 4 week course of radiotherapy. But with a very positive attitude, and the loving support of my husband and family, I got through it. Also having the children to concentrate on, gave me the determination to...
Launched in 2013, Dartford Toy Appeal was an idea from Kelly Grehan, a Dartford resident, to collect Christmas presents for local, disadvantaged children. At that time her hopes were to have around forty toys donated for the one charity, Choices. Through her tireless enthusiasm and dedication the project has grown from four drop off locations in Dartford to at least six throughout the borough.
The Dartford community are asking local residents and businesses to donate NEW toys and children’s books (also vouchers, wrapping paper) so that these can be distributed to the affected children in time for Christmas. Whether its an unwanted gift or a toy that you bought and want to donate, every donation will go straight to an affected child...
HOICES (previously know as North Kent Women’s Aid) is a charity that provides safe refuge for the woman and children of Dartford and Gravesend that have had to leave their home as a result of domestic abuse. The Dartford community are asking local residents and businesses to donate NEW toys and children’s books...
I created this work specifically to raise funds to help Dartford and Crayford Sea Cadets maintain their unit at Brooklands Lake, Dartford. The unit has been in existence since 1942. Since then it has trained thousands of cadets, many have gone on to join the Royal Navy. They are a registered charity...