We Are Beams is delighted to announce that British racing driver Nicolas Hamilton has officially joined the charity as a Patron
Nicolas who is the half-brother of Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton made history by competing in the British Touring Car Championship while living with Cerebral Palsy. He is a living testament to the fact that a diagnosis does not have to define a...
“Do you know anyone ageing without children? I bet you do!”
Having recently been ill and having no children or partner to help me, it has become increasingly important for me to have contact with like-minded people. I am on Facebook so I have often looked at a website called “Ageing Without Children UK” (AWOC). I recently made...
Foster Care Fortnight 2026 – This is Fostering
Across the UK, hundreds of foster carers open their homes to provide love, stability, and care to children and young people in need. But many more foster carers are urgently needed to ensure every child can be matched with the right home for their individual needs....
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We Are Beams is delighted to announce that British racing driver Nicolas Hamilton has officially joined the charity as a Patron
Nicolas who is the half-brother of Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton made history by competing in the British Touring Car Championship while living with Cerebral Palsy. He is a living testament to the fact that a diagnosis does not have to define a...
Foster Care Fortnight 2026 – This is Fostering
Across the UK, hundreds of foster carers open their homes to provide love, stability, and care to children and young people in need. But many more foster carers are urgently needed to ensure every child can be matched with the right home for their individual needs....
Major Progress Secures Next Phase of Greenhithe Medical Centre Delivery
Dartford Borough Council and NHS Kent and Medway have confirmed a series of major steps forward in the delivery of the new Greenhithe Medical Centre, a project designed to bring improved GP capacity and modern healthcare facilities to local residents. The Council has...
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Home Instead Dartford Achieves “6-Year Streak” as 5-Star Employer, Backed by Perfect Safety Scores
Home Instead Dartford and Bexley has been named a WorkBuzz 5-Star Employer for 2025, marking the company's sixth consecutive year receiving this prestigious accolade. While the award recognises employee engagement, this year's underlying data reveals a...
Dartford Borough Council celebrates the borough’s greatest businesses
Over 400 guests filled the Grand Marquee in Bluewater on Thursday night for the Dartford Business Awards, where local businesses were recognised for their outstanding contributions to the community. It was another fantastic year for entries with over 50 local...
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We Are Beams is delighted to announce that British racing driver Nicolas Hamilton has officially joined the charity as a Patron
Nicolas who is the half-brother of Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton made history by competing in the British Touring Car Championship while living with Cerebral Palsy. He is a living testament to the fact that a diagnosis does not have to define a...
Big Dreams Start Here
A story of passion, perseverance and a young racer putting our community on the motorsport map. In every community there are young people quietly putting in the work, chasing ambitions that stretch far beyond their postcode. One of those is Ayrton Lima Evans, a...
DARTFORD FC | CLASS OF 2025-26 | LUTHER WILLIAMS
Dartford took on Cray Wanderers last month. Chris Palmer spoke to Luther Williams, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: Luther Williams is in his second season with Dartford following his arrival at the...
DARTFORD FC WOMEN | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MARTHA MACDONALD
Dartford took on Cray Wanderers last month. Chris Palmer spoke to Martha MacDonald, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: This is young midfielder Martha MacDonald's first season where she's involved...
DARTFORD FC WOMEN | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MEET HARRIET KWOK
Dartford took on Brentwood Town at the end of January. Chris Palmer spoke to Harriet Hiu Ching Kwok, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: This is Harriet Hiu Ching Kwok's first season with the Dartford...
DARTFORD FC | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MEET DENZELLE OLOPADE
Dartford took on Brentwood Town at the end of January. Chris Palmer spoke to Denzelle Olopade, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: This is Denzelle Olopade's second campaign at Princes Park, and the...
Recipes
Banana and Choc Chip muffins
These Banana and Choc Chip muffins are delicious and a wonderful way to use up bananas that have gone a little past their best. I have used Tulip Muffin cases – you can make these easily using Baking Paper – cut squares with each side measuring 15cm. Dampen the paper...
Old School Jammy Coconut Sponge
What you need: 220g Margarine 220g Caster Sugar 4 Eggs 220g Self Raising Flour 75g Desiccated Coconut 1 tsp Vanilla Extract. Jam (of your choice) 50g Desiccated Coconut For the custard: 450ml Whole Milk 3 Large Egg Yolks 1 Tbsp Sugar 2 Tsp Plain Flour (or Cornflour if...
Vanilla Baked Cheesecake
This vanilla cheesecake is delicious on it’s own – or topped with grated chocolate or a fruit coulis. Replace some of the sour cream with Irish cream or chocolate liqueur for an extra special dessert! You’ll need For the base: 200g Digestive Biscuits 100g Block butter...