Shepway Chairman's Blog

Sean of Headway with Cllr Susan Carey, chairman of Shepway District Council

Whilst in Folkestone on Saturday 28 November I visit the Christmas Fayre of the Headway charity.  Headway supports people who have had head injuries or suffered strokes.

Cllr Gane with his own Teddy Bear's picnic

Many of the stalls are run by Headway clients as have many of the items for sale.  I find lots to buy for Christmas and take part in all the tombolas.  I win nothing at all but enjoy chatting to all the people at the Fayre.  I am accompanied by my friend Tony Bilham who wins a tiny teddy bear which he presents to me.  By contrast, Cllr Peter Gane, representing Folkestone Town Council, wins six teddy bears of all sizes which he carries off with glee

Tony and I greatly enjoy the cake and coffee on offer and meet the Folkestone carnival queen and her princesses one of whom, the youngest, I have already met at the Folkestone Marine cadets (see post in October). 

Folkestone's carnival Queen and her princesses