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May 30, 20231 min read
Congratulations to Jo Sandison
Congratulations to Jo Sandison – Manager of our Lock Street Day Centre for being awarded employee of the month. Very well-deserved Jo!...
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May 30, 20231 min read
Welcome Amanda!
Amanda is new in her role at The Kent Autistic Trust and shares her thoughts on her new job #TheKentAutisticTrust #KAT #autismawareness...
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May 30, 20231 min read
Day out at Sealife Centre for Lock Street!
A fantastic day enjoying Southend Sealife Centre for Lock Street. #TheKentAutisticTrust #KAT #autismawareness #autism #MakeADifference...
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May 30, 20231 min read
Ashford Resource Centre visit historic planes
What a fantastic day Ashford Resource Centre had recently, visiting some historic planes and then relaxing in the café!...
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May 23, 20231 min read
Congratulations to Jade Couldry!
Congratulations to Jade Couldry from Butlers Park Way for winning April’s Employee of the Month award. #TheKentAutisticTrust #KAT...
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May 23, 20231 min read
Ashford Resource Centre celebrating the King's Coronation
Home-made decorations made by everyone at our Ashford Resource Centre, celebrating the King's coronation. Lots of lovely food and fun had...
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May 19, 20231 min read
Beaver lane out and about!
Beaver Lane out and about exploring nature and the beauty of Great Chart, Ashford. #TheKentAutisticTrust #KAT #autismawareness #autism...
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May 19, 20231 min read
Lock Street Day Centre celebrations
Coronation celebrations at our Lock Street Day Centre! #TheKentAutisticTrust #KAT #autismawareness #autism #MakeADifference...
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May 19, 20231 min read
Carlton and Matthew in Disney World!!
What a coincidence that Carlton’s trip to Disney world was at the same time as Mathew’s trip! There is nothing like meeting up in America...
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May 19, 20231 min read
Trip to Folkestone harbour in the sunshine
Making the most of the sunshine with a trip to Folkestone harbour. Using binoculars and taking photos are some of his favourite things to...
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May 15, 20231 min read
Wayfield Coronation's plans!
Wayfield residents and staff had a busy week making decorations, planning, baking cakes and making a Coronation trifle. Lots of giggles...
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May 11, 20231 min read
Congratulations to Christine Edwards-Daem and Kim Spillett
Congratulations to Christine Edwards-Daem - 30 years long service. Christine has worked for the Trust across many roles over the last 30...
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May 11, 20231 min read
Beaver lane visit to a local pond to feed the fish
Beaver Lane recently visited a local lake for a lovely walk and to feed the fish! #TheKentAutisticTrust #KAT #autismawareness #autism...
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May 11, 20231 min read
Jemmett Road day trip out!
Some of our Jemmett Road residents enjoying some time by the sea, walks in the woods and even a trip to the hairdressers!...
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May 11, 20231 min read
River Drive's trip to Wingham Wildlife Park!
River Drive recently enjoyed a trip to Wingham Wildlife Park! There was lots to see and a great day had by everyone....
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May 11, 20231 min read
Lock Street Volunteer work in the garden
Our Lock Street day centre recently went to Riverside to do some volunteering work in the garden area. Everyone did a fantastic job...
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May 5, 20231 min read
Easter activities at Lock Street Day Centre
Easter activities at our Lock Street Day Centre! #TheKentAutisticTrust #KAT #autismawareness #autism #MakeADifference #inthistogether...
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May 5, 20231 min read
Beaver Lane Chair Project
Beaver Lane resident continuing his new chair project with repainting and decorating at Ashford day service….using every colour possible,...
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May 5, 20231 min read
Congratulations to Olivia Williams
Congratulations to Olivia Williams from Brompton House. Employee of the month for March – Well done Olivia! #TheKentAutisticTrust #KAT...
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May 5, 20231 min read
Thank you for all your support
Without donations, our Family Support service cannot continue to provide free support and services to over 5,500 people in Kent each...
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