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We would love to share with you the story of a chap called Ken Powell. Some of you may have heard of Ken, but for those who haven’t, his story is one of the most inspirational you will ever hear.
Ken Powell is a member of North Foreland GC. Encouraged by his Dad, Ken started to play when he was 12 around Ramsgate, before attaining his first full handicap at 14. Ken played in teams for Kent Boys and Kent Youth, and aged 16, he travelled up to play in the British Boys’ Championship at Royal Liverpool in 1974.
In June 2025, the Kent Cricket Foundation welcomed its first-ever Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Project Officer, Gabriella Rolls. Working within the community team, Gabby’s mission is to ensure that cricket, both as a spectator sport and a physical activity, is accessible to everyone in Kent, regardless of their background or circumstances.
The Kent and Medway Wheelchair Service is committed to supporting the health, wellbeing, and social inclusion of wheelchair users across our communities.
Thank you to the team of Active Kent and Medway for inviting me to their meeting at Shorne Country Park, to talk about the essential work that RossCare Wheelchair Service does, and why it important to ensure activities are inclusive to wheelchair users.
Another day another event, on the 04/12/25 Nicola and myself attended the Medway Physical Activity Alliance Conference, not just an opportunity to tell the world what a great job Ross Care is doing, but also taking time to encourage other sector services, groups and clubs to make their offering fully accessible to wheelchair users.
“It was my privilege to join Clive Bassant (Community Liaison and Engagement Officer) in being invited to attend the Wheelchair Rugby, International match between England and Wales on 24th August at Christchurch Sports Centre and witness first hand how exciting and physical wheelchair rugby is.
All the attendees, whether they were players or spectators, were treated to a very competitive game that reinforced what an impact a wheelchair can have. I was able to speak to some of the players and get a better understanding of needs and support that the wheelchair service could provide and I hope to be able to more involved at future events.
Congratulations have to go to the England team who won the tournament 6 matches to 1.”
Para-Badminton is a rapidly growing sport suitable for a wide range of physical disabilities. Players can be standing or use wheelchairs. Sessions are run by our coach who provides coaching and organises games to improve your badminton.
My name is Archie and I have been a wheelchair user for almost 3 years. Sport has always been a big part of my life so when I started using a wheelchair it was important for me to find ways to still be part of the sports I loved and to find sports where I'd be supported and understood when my health changed...
