Carers’ Support East Kent – Firewalk at Discovery Park

Are You Ready to Walk Through Fire for Carers in East Kent?

We are thrilled to invite you to join us for an unforgettable adventure that will challenge your limits and warm your toes. On 24th October 2024, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Discovery Park, Carers’ Support East Kent are hosting A Walk of Fire to bring our community together to raise vital funds for unpaid Carers in East Kent.

Take part

Individual Entry £20 – Suggested minimum sponsorship £80

Team of 5 Entry £80 (1 place free) – Suggested minimum sponsorship £350 per team..

Why Join Us?

Life-Affirming Adventure: Experience the thrill of walking across hot coals! This is not just a test of courage but a fantastic opportunity for team building and personal growth. Imagine the sense of achievement you’ll feel as you conquer your fears and walk through fire.

Team Building: A Firewalk is great fun and an incredible way to bond with other participants, your friends, family, or colleagues. It’s a unique experience that will create lasting memories and strengthen your connections.

Support a Worthy Cause: Carers’ Support East Kent is a local charity based at Discovery Park. We offer an information support helpline, one-to-one personal and emotional support, broker practical support and equipment, facilitate 16 monthly support groups and run a short breaks programme offering social/well-being activities. Your participation and generosity will make a difference.

The Impact of Your Support

In Kent, 1 in 9 of us are performing this valuable but often invisible caring role. Your Fire walking adventure will help us continue our vital work supporting East Kent’s vibrant and often invisible community of unpaid Carers.

Got a question?

Take a look at our Firewalk FAQs https://carersek.org.uk/firewalk-faqs

Or get in touch, we’d love to hear from you, email fundraising@carersek.org.uk or via our web contact https://carersek.org.uk/contact/  or call 0300 302 0061

Register Now

Christmas Market

Save the date and join us at Discovery Park for our festive indoor Christmas Market, where we’ll be getting in the Christmas spirit and showcasing a range of local small businesses.

Following the success of last year, this year’s market will feature a variety of unique offerings, including homemade jams and preserves, handcrafted jewellery, organic skincare and soaps, crafted gift parcels, handmade crafts and artwork, as well as fresh flowers and bouquets.

Whether you’re a member of the public or one of our tenants, come along and discover perfect Christmas gifts, all while supporting local vendors.

Wednesday 4th December at 11:30am-13:30pm.

Secure your free ticket now by clicking here.

 

Royal Society of Chemistry Kent Local Section Networking

Join us for an evening event at Discovery Park when we welcome RSC members and other fellow chemists from academia and industry. This is a chance to expand your networks, share your projects, create partnerships and have fun!

Welcome drinks from 18:30pm.

Event runs 7pm – 8:30pm.

Speakers include;

  • Chris Broom – Head of Business Development, Discovery Park
  • Dr Felipe Fantuzzi – Lecturer in Chemistry, University of Kent
  • Dr Lee Byrne – Senior Lecturer, Canterbury Christ Church University
Book your free spot here before 8th September.

 

Rise4Disability Kent

RISE4Disability is coming to Kent! Join us at Discovery Park for the first in an exciting series of regional events designed to empower and support the disability community.

Local Health and Social Care professionals, organisations, and individuals will come together to share insights, showcase innovations, and improve outcomes through more effective collaboration.

From insightful panel discussions to immersive exhibitions featuring the latest products and services, RISE4Disability offers an inclusive space for networking, learning, and exploration.

A Hub of Innovation – Exhibition Hall

  • Diverse array of products and solutions, plus location informational services and charities.
  • In-person demonstrations and a chance to try multiple options under one roof.
  • Directly engage with suppliers to discover the perfect solutions for yourself or your clients.

Have YOUR voice heard – Community Campaigns

  • Have your say on the disability issues that matter to you.
  • Drive policy changes relating to accessibility and inclusion.
  • Advice and information, engaging discussions, and a summary outlining the path forward.

Connect and Collaborate – Integration Conference

  • A platform for AHPs to share their expertise within their specific disciplines.
  • Meet and Greet networking
  • Expand your knowledge and gain new insights

Get Hands-On – Practical Workshops

  • Regionally specified training produced in collaboration with your local authority.
  • Tackle a variety of scenarios and specific client needs.
  • Gain first-hand understanding of applying products and solutions in real-life situations.
  • Collaboration is key as delegates, trainers, and equipment providers work together.
Click here for more information and to register for your FREE ticket.

The Big STEM Challenge

The ultimate inter-schools competition

which is all about inspiring and engaging young minds in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM)! We’re on a mission to ignite your curiosity and creativity, and we want to see your amazing projects that showcase the best of STEM.
Find out more and enter your school here.

Kent Construction Focus Group

The Kent Construction Focus Group (KCFG) is a one-stop-shop for local businesses to discuss the future of Kent development, giving companies access to local knowledge, expertise and contracts. KCFG promotes the future role of Kent land development and construction businesses in the growth and development of Kent and its environment.

Enjoy a selection of breakfast baps and pastries served along with hot/cold beverages at Discovery Park, served from 8.30am with an anticipated finish of 10.30am.

Register here

Science Jamboree 2024

This valuable event was designed to bring science to children, to excite and inspire so they were encouraged to study science during their secondary education. Every student that experiences the delights of the Science Jamboree could be the next scientist of the future and without them, the pharmaceutical industry would not be able to continue with the work of discovering and developing medicines for patients the world over. We’re proud to host the event in it’s 29th year at Discovery Park.

Kent Women in Tech Network Meeting

According to Women in Data, less than 25% of professionals working in Data Sciences are Women. Networking is a vital mechanism to address this imbalance.

Kent Women in Tech was founded in 2019 to fill a gap for Women’s events in the Tech space outside of London. Inspired by attending events such as Women In Data, Sarah Lipscombe ran the first session with the help of her colleagues. It continued to run and moved online during the pandemic and has moved back to being a predominately in person event to allow women in the Kent area to connect with each other, share ideas and learn from each other’s experiences.

It has always been an informal and inclusive meet up where everyone is welcome. Over the years, many connections have been formed and continue alongside the regular sessions. Industry research shows women supporting women is a key component of attracting and retaining women across STEM and data sciences fields.

Find out more about the Kent Women in Tech Network Meeting and register here.

Toasted Sandwich Open House Meeting

Ready to conquer your fear of public speaking and enhance your leadership skills? Join the Toasted Sandwich Open House meeting at Discovery Park this Wednesday!

To find out more about The Toasted Sandwich, Toastmasters International, and the benefits of taking your speaking and leadership skills to the next level, join us in the Magellan Suite at Discovery Park on Wednesday 21st February from 11.30-13.00 📅

This event is open to all, whether you’re a seasoned Toastmasters International club member or new to public speaking, and will help you understand how Toastmasters can sharpen your communication and leadership abilities.

You can also join online via Zoom 💻

Join online: https://lnkd.in/eJ7iQudJ

Meeting ID: 814 0094 4240
Passcode: 207349

Make sure to check out the new member pack below here.

Skills Forward Conference – Future-Ready

Future-Ready: Bridging Education and Industry for Tomorrow’s Workforce

Welcome to the Skills Forward Conference- Future-Ready! Join us on Tuesday 8th October at 09:00 AM at the Raleigh Suite, Innovation House for a day filled with learning, networking, and inspiration. In a rapidly evolving world, where technological advancements and shifting market demands redefine the career landscape, preparing both current and future generations for success is essential. “Future-Ready: Bridging Education and Industry for Tomorrow’s Workforce” is a dynamic conference designed to bring together education leaders and business professionals.

This event will explore the crucial partnership between academia and industry to identify and develop the skills that will be in high demand. Attendees will gain insights into upskilling strategies, discover the importance of lifelong learning, and learn how to equip themselves—and the next generation—with the tools needed to thrive in the future job market. Through engaging discussions, hands-on workshops, and access to courses, mentors, and business support, participants will leave with a clear roadmap to navigate and lead in the ever-changing career landscape.

 

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