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Tom McNeice at B-4-8 Centre in Folkestone

Visit to B-4-8's Centre

Keith Bennett and Aster Hall welcomed the Mayor to B-4-8s in Town Walk, Folkestone and described the excellent work that they do. David Dickinson also welcomed the Mayor and shared some past experiences about the help that the charity has been able to give.

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Tom McNeice opening the Oriac Learner Centre, Folkestone

Oriac House IT Learning Centre

It is a great pleasure to open new initiatives in Folkestone. The new Oriac House Learning Centre in the Glenmore Centre, Shearway Business Park will encourage companies to train staff upwards in anticipation for promotion or new employment rather than as a reward for past work. This is especially good for younger people.

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Malawi - the right response

Home Office minister for equalities Lib Dem Lynne Featherstone MP has commented on her blog, after issuing a joint statement with government colleagues. She writes: Upon the news that a gay couple in Malawi, Mr Tiwonge Chimbalanga and Mr Steven Monjeza, were to be jailed for 14 years for unnatural acts, myself as Minister for Equality, foreign minister Henry Bellingham and international development minister Stephen O'Brien issued a joint statement.

31 May 2010
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Windsurfers [photos provided Courtesy of Michelle Roche of MRocheImages - www.mrocheimages.co.uk]

National Windsurfing Championships

The Mayor was pleased to hear from so many people that they considered Folkestone to be one of the best venues they have experienced this year. The provision of enclosed trailer parking on the car park at the seafront. People appreciated and commended the Coastal Park for the children and families whilst waiting for their races.

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