"To have a voice that will be heard, the RVA needs at least 100 members. This Association was formed precisely to provide that voice."
Officialdom can ride rough-shod over what we as individuals may utter among ourselves but together we count.
Jenny Blackburn 01892 546520 chair
Rusthall Community Warden.
Ariana Sutton. Mobile 078 13 695 872.
Congratulations Ariana for your efforts on our behalf and thank you.
Kent Community Safety Partnership
Sessions House
County Hall
Maidstone. Kent ME14 IXQ
Tel: 01622 696368
FAX: 01622 696035.
Citizens Advice Bureau
31 Monson Road, Tunbridge Wells.
Advice line 08701264856
Website: www.tunbridgewellscab.org.uk
Monday 9:30-6:30
Tues:Fri: 9:304:00.
This service is free but donations are very welcome.
If you would like to become a volunteer, please apply. If selected, you will have an opportunity to receive full training to be either an advice worker or a support worker. No special qualifications are required and we are keen that the volunteers are representative of the community.
[Above details taken from the C.A.B. pamphlet.) Help Line 0800 991234.
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Mrs: Jenny Alexander
the RVA Secretary, gave an interesting presentation on various tax credits as a representative of the CAB. She informed us that all CAB's are separate and independent charities. They have a team of specialist advisers who provide an excellent service. A few examples are listed below.
Mental Health, Housing, Eviction and Pension Credit.
They also have a Youth Work Team.
She assured us that all advice is entirely impartial and reassured us with this "We can always put you in touch with the right person."
The Tunbridge Wells CAB can be found in Monson Road behind the Italian restaurant. Incidentally, the TW branch was established in 1939.
Progress [New Pembury Hospital.]
Laurence Bunnett the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells National Health Trust Acting Project Director gave us a progress report 31st Aug:
They are projecting the estimated requirements for ten years hence. Sadly he could not show us any 'artistic impressions' of the new building. It is thought that there will be between 500 and 600 beds having 85% in permanent use, leaving 15% for emergencies.
lt is hoped that the preferred bidder will be selected by March 2006, starting construction at the end of 2006. The building will be completed by 2010. Subsequent buildings will be completed by 2011. He mentioned the fact, that when the first phase of the building has been completed and in use, there will be no car parking facilities. He apologised that there will be maximum amount of inconvenience for a short while. The subject of public transport was raised and negotiations will be conducted on that subject. Referring to the publication of the planning details for public inspections and opinions. He said. "Let your voice be heard."
[Watch this space]
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