Council organises Carnival weekend trip to Folkestone for 40 residents

For the fourth year running, from 25-28th August, the Council of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is organising a seaside trip to Folkestone for up to 40 borough residents aged 65 and over so that they can have the chance to relax in a quieter atmosphere while the Carnival spirit takes over in the Notting Hill area where the normally live.
Councillor Merrick Cockell, leader of the Council, said: "Carnival is a wonderfully exciting event but it does draw vast crowds. We recognise that for some people, particularly the most vulnerable in the community, this can make it a difficult and stressful weeekend. These trips have been very successful during the last three years; priority will be given to fisrt-timers over those who have been on the previous breaks"
The trip is being organised by the Council's Adult Care Services (020 7598 4509) and the closing date for applications in 1st June 2007