Remembrance Day services are always special events, but Sunday’s service at the Memorial Gardens was particularly moving. The first reason was the sheer size of the crowd.
Amid the political turmoil of the last few weeks, which hopefully will now start to calm down, there has been a tendency to assume that all the economic background is equally dreadful.
I am sure I speak for most people when I say that the last couple of weeks have been an extraordinary time. That the Queen is no longer with us cannot be a surprise given her age and length of service, but nevertheless the effect on the whole country has been deeply affecting.
Every September feels like the start of a new term (and new political year) in Westminster just as it does in every school. This year the Parliamentary calendar has made the restart more dramatic than ever, as we all come to terms with a new Prime Minister.
Ashford MP, Damian Green was given a tour of Benenden Hospital, where he spoke to staff from many departments including Sandeep Wildman - Pharmacy Manager, Holly Wilde – Senior Endoscopy Nurse, Ryan Young - Theatre Manager and Karen Woods – Staff Nurse.
Local businesses in Ashford are invited to the Lower Thames Crossing ‘Meet the Bidder’ events in September. The event will give businesses to opportunity to learn more about the programme, its ambitions and the procurement process.