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Rochester Cathedral, Gravesend Clocktower and Maidstone Town Hall turn green for children's charity

By: Cara Simmonds csimmonds@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 15:53, 23 December 2022

Updated: 15:57, 23 December 2022

Landmarks across Kent were lit up green this Wednesday for a children's charity walk.

Rochester Cathedral, Gravesend Clocktower, Maidstone Town Hall and Bus Station, have all been illuminated in support of NSPCC's Walk for Children Christmas campaign.

Maidstone Town Hall was lit up green on Wednesday. Picture: NSPCC
The clock tower in Gravesend was also illuminated. Picture: NSPCC

The campaign is a sponsored 5km walk where families, friends and colleagues get together on the longest night of the year to raise money for NSPCC and Childline.

Mayor of Maidstone, Cllr Derek Mortimer, said: “It is an honour to light up our town hall green in support of the Walk for Children, they do such great work for those who need help.

“The event is a good opportunity for us all to think about all who need to be protected, especially at Christmas time.”

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Cllr Shane Mochrie-Cox, Gravesham Borough Council’s cabinet member for community and leisure, added: “The long nights of winter can be even darker for children suffering neglect and abuse.

"We couldn’t be happier to support NSPCC’s important fundraising event by lighting Gravesend’s clock tower green, and I hope the symbol will encourage our local community to support this fantastic cause.”

It was done to highlight NSPCC’s "Walk for Children" Campaign. Maidstone Bus Station (pictured)
The landmarks, including Rochester Cathedral, were lit up in solidarity. Picture: NSPCC

On average, two children a minute contact Childline.

During the festive period, counsellors will be receiving calls about abuse, neglect, self-harm, and anxiety – things no child should have to deal with.

Michele Baxter, NSPCC community fundraising manager, commented: “We’re extremely grateful for the support given by all the people and organisations who’ve got involved in Kent for this year’s Walk for Children campaign.

“Over the past year Childline has delivered 15,515 counselling sessions where children have spoken about the abuse they have suffered or are experiencing.

“By joining our Walk for Children, every step taken and every pound raised will help Childline be here for them, even on the longest night of the year.

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"Together let’s make a difference.”

To sign up for Walk for Children and to see a list of local participating landmarks search "Walk for Children" on the NSPCC website.

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