Kentish Gazette Canterbury & District

Lions deliver knockout day of fun

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Lions Clubs from across the district enjoyed an It’s a Special Knockout day of fun, games and prizes for children and adults with disabiliti­es.

The event took place at the Community College Whitstable, and more than 100 competitor­s took part in challenges and energetic activities.

Everyone got involved in a disco and dancing competitio­n, with winners Ben Thompson, Jacob Thorman and Maria Krabbendan receiving prizes.

Seven teams took part throughout the day, and the John Graham Centre in Canterbury came out on top as overall champions.

The best “Joker Card” was produced by Turning Point.

Rachel Forrester-jones, director of the Tizard Centre in Canterbury, presented a trophy to the winners and gave certificat­es and medals to everyone who took part.

The Tizard School is involved in teaching, research and consultanc­y with people with disabiliti­es or needing community care.

Whitstable and Herne Bay Lions Club representa­tive Tricia Martin said: “Everyone had a fantastic day and it was a joy to see so many smiling faces.”

 ??  ?? Contestant­s and organisers at Whitstable and Herne Bay Lions Club’s It’s a Special Knockout fun day for young disabled people, including disco champions Jacob Thorman and Maria Krabbendan and – with joker – Tizard Centre director Rachel Forrester-jones
Contestant­s and organisers at Whitstable and Herne Bay Lions Club’s It’s a Special Knockout fun day for young disabled people, including disco champions Jacob Thorman and Maria Krabbendan and – with joker – Tizard Centre director Rachel Forrester-jones

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