Real Faces Of Kent

Mary  Griffin

Mary Griffin

Kent Greeter

"When I was a child my parents moved to Dover from Hertfordshire and from the start I was enthralled with the hills, cliffs and beaches, spending many hours walking my dog. My parents… more

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Lord De L’Isle

Lord De L’Isle

Owner of Penshurst Place

Kent has been my home for most of my life, except for some time serving in the Grenadier Guards: and like everyone living in the county I feel a very strong affinity for Kent. As Vice… more

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Heather  Newton

Heather Newton

Canterbury Cathedral Stonemason

Being a stonemason is a highly skilled job. It's a great responsibility too: you're continuing a tradition that dates back to the Middle Ages. And that's what makes my job so special.… more

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Matt  Crittenden

Matt Crittenden

Education Officer and Primate Keeper

I was a Primate keeper at Port Lympne for 6 years before moving across to the Park’s education department in April 2010. My education roles include visiting schools and colleges, tal… more

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Godfrey  George

Godfrey George

Book Shop Manager

Godfrey has the daunting task of managing England's largest secondhand bookshop, Baggins Book Bazaar, in the City of Rochester.Back in 1986 Godfrey just happened to be walking past the… more

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Sandy Wardrop

Sandy Wardrop

‘Entertainments Team Member’ at Kent Life, Maidstone

You might suspect from my unusual first name that I'm not actually a native of Kent - and you'd be right! In fact my family moved here from Scotland when I was barely a year old! But K… more

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Dave  Melmoth

Dave Melmoth

Owner of Joss Bay Surf School

You want sea, surf and Hollywood movies? Where else are you going to go except Thanet, of course? And if you think I'm joking (well, all right I am a bit but only a bit) then it's only… more

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Jonny Dunhill

Jonny Dunhill

Fish Restaurant Owner

Jonny Dunhill spent many childhood holidays by the sea in Westgate, and his fond memories of Kent inspired him to move down to Ramsgate from London nearly 8 years ago. He continued to… more

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Gary  Rhodes

Gary Rhodes

Celebrity Chef

I spent most of my childhood in Gillingham, going on to train at Thanet College but having been away and set up restaurants in other parts of the country and the world, I have now sett… more

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Dev Biswal

Dev Biswal

Executive Chef

Dev Biswal grew up in Calcutta. He trained at the Dubai Sheraton, before moving to London, aged 26 in 2003 for spells at Mangoes and Eriki restaurants. Following an accidental visit to… more

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