Inspirational author Nicole Dryburgh returns to her former Canterbury school
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Nicole Dryburgh, who is
blind and disabled, returns to Barton Court Grammar school,
Canterbury to give a presentation to pupils. Picture: Paul
Dennis.
by Katie Alston
Author Nicole Dryburgh made a visit
to her old school Barton Court to help mark World Book Day last
Thursday.
Despite suffering from cancer,
being deaf, blind and confined to a wheel chair, the 21-year-old
from Whitstable has just released her second book - Talk to the
Hand.
She spoke to Year 10 students at
the Longport school about her achievements and being an author,
before answering questions from the group.
When asked by staff at the school
about being paid a fee for her visit she asked if instead they
could help raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust, for which she
is a designated fundraiser.
So far students have collected more
than £90, through cake sales and personal donations.
Librarian Veronique Milot said:
“Nicole is truly inspirational and she was very excited to be
returning to her old school.
“Her visit was brilliant motivation
for the students who were in complete awe.
“They have all been reading more and have been keen to help raise
money for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
“Nicole’s laugh is infectious and
her warmth shone through when she was speaking.
“She is going to come back and give
another talk at the school this week.
“Her story shows that even when
facing challenges you can over come them and achieve greatness.
“It was a real honour to have her
back at the school and we look forward to her return.”
Nicole has also been busy with a
book signing. She met dozens of fans and avid readers at the
Canterbury bookshop Waterstone’s in St Margaret’s Street on
Saturday afternoon.
Monday, March 08 2010
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