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Sheppey FM is a community radio station operated by Sheppey Matters, a registered charity with over 25 years of experience dedicated to promoting healthy living on the Isle of Sheppey. The charity manages a diverse portfolio of community projects that support residents of all ages, including those with additional needs.

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Sheppey FM 92.2

22 hours ago

Sheppey FM 92.2
Adrian welcomed Stewart Kitching, founder of The Swale Stroke Group, into the studio to talk about 'World Stroke Day' on the 29th Oct and this year's emphasis is on recognising the signs of a stroke and acting fast. The first hour, called the 'golden hour' is critical as with each passing minute 1.9 million brain cells die. So every minute counts! Spotting the signs and raising the alert quickly increases the chance of a full recoveryEvery year 12 million people experience a stroke (that's one every 2 seconds) Two thirds are left with complications and long-term disabilities. One in two will die from a stroke.On a lighter note, The Swale Stroke Group won the BBC Radio Kent award for the 'Community Group Award' and Stewart also won the 'Volunteer Award'. The BBC have been running this event for 5yrs and said "Its never happened before that 2 awards were put in the finalists and winning BOTH"Stewart has also been presented with a Military Charity Award 'The Badge of Merit' by Major General Alastair Dickenson CBE, along with a signed certificate from The Royal Engineers Association. This prestigious accolade is given to mebers who have made particularly meritorious service. Stewart was heavily involved with the Junior Leaders Branch as Chairman, but stepped down when he suffered a serious stroke, but still continued to support with advice and assistance. Since the stroke Stewart set up the Swale Stroke Group, now as chairman the group has 55 members. In 2016 his work was recognised when the group received the 'National Stroke Association Award~ Life after stroke' and the group recently was also awarded a 'Pride of the Island Award' as 'outstanding community group'.If these amazing, exceptional achievements were not enough, Stewart is also a founder member of the 'Sittingbourne Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club Stewart is the epitome of courage and determination under adversity ...

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