We’re beyond proud to announce George & Julie Kirby as local heroes, nominated by The Bumblebee Conservation Trust! Check out their story below...

'George and Julie Kirby have volunteered with us since 2017. They conduct essential bumblebee and wildflower surveys, run stalls at events, attend blitz days and come to habitat work party days. They also do a terrific amount in the local community in and around Hythe where they live, they are gleaners, who distribute fruit and veg to local charities, deliver food for Age UK and are very active in Hythe Environmental Community Group.’

Suzanne Miller, Patient Ambassador and Volunteer for the Head & Neck Cancer Foundation

After noticing a lump at the hairdresser, Suzanne was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in her neck. She underwent multiple treatments including a full neck dissection and chemotherapy. Despite this, she remained positive throughout and has now beat her cancer!

Suzanne volunteers for the Head & Neck Cancer Foundation to help raise awareness for the charity through several outlets; sharing her story to convey the importance of early diagnosis. She is also coordinating a fantastic Christmas fundraiser event in the North of England, which allows the charity to raise more funds and open events to supporters in the North.