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Kelly Holmes supporting hospice in the weald Dame Kelly Holmes, sporting hero and local girl, is due to attend Hospice in the Weald’s charity fundraising dinner on February 24th. Kelly is one of the charity’s patrons and we managed to catch up with her to find out a little bit more about her role and what she’s doing in 2012: the year of the London Olympics!
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STAYGO: You carried the Olympic Torch across London in 2008, on its way to Beijing. Who are the torch bearers this time around? DAME KELLY: There are about 6,000 people carrying the torch and a lot of those were people put forward by their local communities. In 2008, I was lucky enough to hold the torch and that opportunity felt amazing. This time around, it’s wonderful that it will be people from all walks of life, young, old, male, female – everyone can feel part of it. STAYGO: The Olympic Torch is going to travel through Tunbridge Wells and Crowborough on July 17th. Will you be there on the day?
STAYGO: 2012 and the London Olympics are finally here and it’s going to be a very busy year for you! What will be your role during the actual event?
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DAME KELLY: I am a Team GB Ambassador, which means I am one of the mentors to the team and can go into the village and talk to the team. I am also a Global Ambassador for British Telecom and I talk about what technology has been put in place for the Olympics.
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DAME KELLY: I don’t know yet but I’m sure it will be a fun occasion! Continued on page 3…
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Beacon Fringe… Helen Goldwyn in A FUNNY STAGE
24th February Helen Goldwyn, comic singer/ songwriter extraordinaire takes us on a rip-roaring musical journey through life and love in the world of showbiz.
From 9pm Tickets £10 / £8 concessions
14th February Valentine's Day Dinner, a romantic 3-course meal with a glass of Bubbly on arrival. £30 per person
Tea Garden Lane, Tunbridge Wells
01892 524252 www.the-beacon.co.uk
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